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#224 of 233 from car connection.com by regfootball

Apr 14, 2003 (6:45 am)

"Automotive News reports that GM will build a new generation of pushrod V-6 engines at its engine plant in Tonawanda, N.Y. The industry weekly says the new range of engines will include a 3.9-liter and a 3.5-liter; both will be equipped with cylinder-deactivation technology, which will enable the engines to shut off cylinders when it can to save fuel - as much as 8 percent in savings."
 
8 percent, hmmmmmmm where is that 20 percent someone was talking about?

#225 of 233 by atbear

Apr 14, 2003 (2:37 pm)

Reg, if you do a search online, I'm sure you can find it... do your own research

#226 of 233 by regfootball

Apr 14, 2003 (3:57 pm)

8% is what they say. no 40mpg anytime soon, dreamers.

#227 of 233 by atbear

Apr 14, 2003 (10:47 pm)

"While actual fuel economy gains depend on driving style, vehicle options and load-carrying conditions, the potential customer benefits are significant. For example, a full-size sport-utility vehicle with a current cruising range of more than 400 miles per tank of gasoline could gain as much as 100 miles per tank with Displacement on Demand, based on a 25 percent improvement in real-world testing done by GM Powertrain engineers."
 
THERE YOU GO and it was the FIRST link I tried.

#228 of 233 anyone know what changes to be made to the 04 base and LS? by pluto5

Jul 06, 2003 (3:22 pm)

#230 of 233 '04 Impala SS vs older musclecars by jpstax

Aug 15, 2003 (2:57 pm)

Check out the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for the '66 and '67 Chevy II cars at this site:
 
http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/chevrolet-nova/chevrolet-- - - - nova-history.shtml
 
I think the new Impala SS will have identical times (6.5 and 15.0 seconds) to these musclecars.

#231 of 233 6-disc cd changer by aquaknot2000

Aug 21, 2003 (12:12 pm)

Will the new '04 impala have an in dash 6-disc CD changer available as an option. Or a trunk mounted CD-changer.

#232 of 233 '04 SS suspension retrofittable to '00-'03 Imp's? by mapirc

Aug 29, 2003 (7:13 pm)

Greetings,
 
I've heard that the '04 SS has numerous suspension improvements over all non-SS variants. Does anyone know whether the salient '04 SS suspension components can be bolted into '00-'03 (and non-SS '04) models?
 
Also, does anyone know how the improved SS suspension components compare to current GM as well as aftermarket suspension components which are claimed to improve handling for Impala's?
 
Best,
Mapirc

#233 of 233 To mapirc by jpstax

Sep 10, 2003 (8:13 pm)

The answer to your question "Does anyone know how the improved SS suspension components compare to current GM" is, I believe they compare to what what Buick calls its "Grand Touring Suspension". That is, stronger struts, springs, and other parts that produce a smoother ride.
 

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