General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
05-29-24, 02:43 PM
#4171
Pole Position
Think they also call it cutting up. NY arrested some 19 yo idiot last week for doing it and posting online on YT and etc. One of many that do this every night. As long as clicks make them money it will continue.
05-29-24, 02:50 PM
#4172
Lexus Fanatic
@BayouLexus might enjoy this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kcdX5AG4Do
The 5.0 beat the GM 6.2 and Stellantis 3.0 on a fuel economy test. Obviously these tests are limited to a controlled loop and don't fit everybody's individual needs, but it was interesting for sure. I expected the 3.0 to do better given that the small turbocharged engines usually beat the V8's at unladen highway driving while losing at city or towing MPG. These were all 4x4 trucks with each manufacturer's special off-road trim(Rebel, AT4, Tremor).
The new Tundra wasn't included because they were comparing the new 3.0 to V8 engines. I'll be interested to see more data on these as they get more miles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kcdX5AG4Do
The 5.0 beat the GM 6.2 and Stellantis 3.0 on a fuel economy test. Obviously these tests are limited to a controlled loop and don't fit everybody's individual needs, but it was interesting for sure. I expected the 3.0 to do better given that the small turbocharged engines usually beat the V8's at unladen highway driving while losing at city or towing MPG. These were all 4x4 trucks with each manufacturer's special off-road trim(Rebel, AT4, Tremor).
The new Tundra wasn't included because they were comparing the new 3.0 to V8 engines. I'll be interested to see more data on these as they get more miles.
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 05-29-24 at 03:16 PM.
05-29-24, 03:14 PM
#4173
Lexus Champion
The original version (2008-2013) is likely the worst engine BMW has ever made. There were a lot of improvements for the TU and TU2 (2013-2018), but it still had some issues. The TU3 (2018+) has actually been quite solid. TU3 is in these cars:
- 2018– G14/G15/G16 M850i xDrive
- 2019-2022; G11/G12 750i/750Li sDrive/xDrive
- 2020-2023; G30/G31 M550i xDrive
- 2020-2023; G05 X5 M50i
- 2020-2023; G06 X6 M50i
- 2020-2022; G07 X7 M50i
- 2021– G14/G15/G16 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
- 2022– Land Rover Range Rover (L460)
- 2022– Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L461)
05-29-24, 03:15 PM
#4174
Lexus Champion
05-29-24, 03:19 PM
#4175
Lexus Champion
Like my car showing a highway up to 25, considering I've gotten 24 that's much more believable than the big bold number they list.
05-29-24, 07:37 PM
#4178
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
not at all. i still own an ice car, remember?
so 'anyone' can bolt on things/replacement parts and go from 400hp to 1000hp? ok i'll bite, how.
this talking point and variations is bogus. give it up.
and a plaid is 1020hp so a 600hp b58 car won't stand a chance.
If you to talk pollution then you should really look into it more before saying anything lol! EVs just export it to 3rd world locations where it's nicely out of sight out of mind so people can maintain their false sense of morality while absolutely maxing out human slavery and suffering.
and a plaid is 1020hp so a 600hp b58 car won't stand a chance.
05-29-24, 08:37 PM
#4183
Lexus Champion
420hp 460lb/ft. Honestly not that impressive of raw numbers anymore but hey, it's still a huge Corvette V8 6.2 detuned just a bit. Remember how I was talking about engine feel. As fun as the 3.5 Eco F-150 I had, it just not nearly as pleasant of an engine even if it did have more grunt down low once the turbos spooled. But it did have 500lb/ft. But it was lurchy and not refined like the big V8.
Another GM V8 is coming. I heard 525ish hp, we'll see. If that's true GM is about to really wipe the floor with everyone.
Another GM V8 is coming. I heard 525ish hp, we'll see. If that's true GM is about to really wipe the floor with everyone.
Last edited by AJT123; 05-29-24 at 08:41 PM.
05-29-24, 08:44 PM
#4184
Lexus Fanatic
420hp 460lb/ft. Honestly not that impressive of raw numbers anymore but hey, it's still a huge Corvette V8 6.2 detuned just a bit. Remember how I was talking about engine feel. As fun as the 3.5 Eco F-150 I had, it just not nearly as pleasant of an engine even if it did have more grunt down low once the turbos spooled. But it did have 500lb/ft. But it was lurchy and not refined like the big V8.
Another GM V8 is coming. I heard 525ish hp, we'll see. If that's true GM is about to really wipe the floor with everyone.
Another GM V8 is coming. I heard 525ish hp, we'll see. If that's true GM is about to really wipe the floor with everyone.
05-29-24, 08:56 PM
#4185
Lexus Test Driver
Right under the 300 hp.
Do you ever wish it has more?
That's plenty, doesn't even need that much.
Give me a nice big V8 with a cast iron block, a real truck. Lol
Not sure how over built the block is on the Denali but guessing a bit if it was a Corvette engine.
Can't put a wimpy block in a car that has a reputation for people bolting on more HP.
Do you ever wish it has more?
Give me a nice big V8 with a cast iron block, a real truck. Lol
Not sure how over built the block is on the Denali but guessing a bit if it was a Corvette engine.
Can't put a wimpy block in a car that has a reputation for people bolting on more HP.