5.3L instead of a 3800 for 05? *link updated*
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5.3L instead of a 3800 for 05? *link updated*
Now that I got your attention, it'* in a GP, but still...
http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1
http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.as...mode=1&smode=1
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From: Chicago,IL MWBF '04 SURVIVOR MWBF '05 SURVIVOR Napa Manager
Originally Posted by Jim W
Since the Bonneville is a discontinued car (in CAN) the GP becomes the top of the line car in the Pontiac fleet...so give 'er 
btw link didnt work for me
btw link didnt work for me
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Originally Posted by Jim W
Since the Bonneville is a discontinued car (in CAN) the GP becomes the top of the line car in the Pontiac fleet...so give 'er
btw link didnt work for me
btw link didnt work for me
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Thanks for the link Jason, I reconfirmed the findings and yes its true there will be a 5.3 with displacement on demand system.
This is for the grand prix only and the bonneville will still keep the northstar. The other thing I noted is they do list the Bonneville in the canadian line up for next year? Maybe they changed their minds and needed a bigger market to sell the cars?
General Motors Displacement on Demand® (DoD) engine control system has the ability, under certain light load driving conditions, to provide maximum fuel economy by deactivating four of the engines eight cylinders. The engine will normally operate on eight cylinders in V8 mode during, starting, idling, and medium or heavy throttle conditions. When commanded ON, the powertrain control module (PCM) will direct the DoD system and deactivate cylinders one and seven on the left bank and cylinders four and six on the right bank, forcing V4 mode.
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From: Chicago,IL MWBF '04 SURVIVOR MWBF '05 SURVIVOR Napa Manager
Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Thanks for the link Jason, I reconfirmed the findings and yes its true there will be a 5.3 with displacement on demand system.
This is for the grand prix only and the bonneville will still keep the northstar. The other thing I noted is they do list the Bonneville in the canadian line up for next year? Maybe they changed their minds and needed a bigger market to sell the cars?
General Motors Displacement on Demand® (DoD) engine control system has the ability, under certain light load driving conditions, to provide maximum fuel economy by deactivating four of the engines eight cylinders. The engine will normally operate on eight cylinders in V8 mode during, starting, idling, and medium or heavy throttle conditions. When commanded ON, the powertrain control module (PCM) will direct the DoD system and deactivate cylinders one and seven on the left bank and cylinders four and six on the right bank, forcing V4 mode.
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I'm glad it'* a Gen III v8 and all, but it'* friggun FWD. PDad, can you confirm the 4t-65e tranny? I'm sorry but if it'* not the 4t-80 it'* gonna have issues majorly.
It has been "confirmed" that the Bonnie will be RWD in 08 or so when it'* redone.
It has been "confirmed" that the Bonnie will be RWD in 08 or so when it'* redone.