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5 litre
If u geta 6, ppl will give u ****.
Only people with inferiority complexes will do that. :whistling
Junky? What the hell do you mean by that? What's 'junky' about them? The ecotec is a damn reliable engine and the supercharged one is every bit as good with strengthened internals. Some people make dumb comments.
Performance wise the supercharged 6 was rated at 165kw. The V8 was rated at 168kw. The beauty of the L67 over the 5L is that it has instant go as soon as you put you foot down. More 'throw you back in the seat' feel off the line. The 5L will have a higher top end speed but by adding a smaller pulley, high ratio roller rockers, extractors and a slightly bigger exhaust you'll get the top end performance and the low end torque.
I love my supercharged 6. If it has one negative it's that it's a pain changing the thermostat. The thermostat is located at the back of the motor under the supercharger intake. You need the remove that 'u-bend' piece which is only 3 bolts but it's right up against the firewall.
Performance: Excellent performance off the line.
Reliability: Not an issue!
Performance upgrade: Readily avaliable and not that expensive. 87mm pulley $150 - $400 depending on where you buy. Plenty available on the internet from the US. Yella Terra roller rockers about $650 - $750 mark. Extractors and a twin 2.25" into 3" exhaust. Give or take $1000.
And those who say a 5L will sound better... No kidding Einstein! My farts will rival any V8 but would anyone be willing to ride around on me because I sound good? I doubt it.
