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difference between v6 and v8

Old 09-29-2008, 03:53 PM
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how can you tell the difference between a v6 and a v8, other than the sound, and are all gts v8???
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Old 09-29-2008, 03:56 PM
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yes all gt's are v8's and besides the sound i would have to say power. Why are you asking this question?
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:08 PM
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Do you mean like seeing one on the road? Well, dual exhaust, fog lights, different side scoops (for 01-04 at least), bumper cutouts for exhaust.

Oh and... GT BADGES.

Seriously, telling the difference only takes a few seconds of critical thinking, and the ability to read.
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:12 PM
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Open the hood, count the cylinders. 6 = V6 ; 8 = V8 = GT

That's the only TRUE way to tell. V6's can have dual exhaust and fog lights and those who don't know the sound can mistake a V6 for a V8.
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:23 PM
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well people can make their car look like a v8 so only way to tell is like derf says
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Old 09-29-2008, 04:44 PM
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I hate people that do that cause its retarted. Like when v6's make themselves look like cobras like thats retarted i think. idk
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Originally Posted by 98redstang
I hate people that do that cause its retarted. Like when v6's make themselves look like cobras like thats retarted i think. idk
well u just spelled retarded wrong, but yea i agree with you
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Old 09-29-2008, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Derf00
Open the hood, count the cylinders. 6 = V6 ; 8 = V8 = GT

That's the only TRUE way to tell. V6's can have dual exhaust and fog lights and those who don't know the sound can mistake a V6 for a V8.
IDK man, a V8 sounds like a V8

a v6 sounds like a boat
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Old 09-29-2008, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000AZ5.0GT
IDK man, a V8 sounds like a V8

a v6 sounds like a boat


haha true!
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Old 09-29-2008, 06:47 PM
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A v6 with duals def doesn't sound like a v8.
Like previously stated the easiest way is look for duals, exhaust cut outs, fog lights, etc... but the only way to tell for sure is to pop the hood.
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