As noted on here before I'm a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (NO, I was NOT an engineer - it's a long story) and as such I get their mag once a month. You know, those paper things that arrive in the mailbox?
Anyhow, a couple of interesting goodies:
1) Cadillac will be getting a new, exclusive engine. There seems to be no linkage to the LS series as far as I can tell. It's a 4.3l all aluminum V-8, twin turbo, DOHC gleaming bit of technology. The engine features what I call "reverse flow" with the exhaust coming out the top and the intake air coming thru where we're used to seeing the exhaust manifolds. This is akin to the newer Ford-made Diesels. The availability will be limited to Caddy's performance models though I suppose that could change if the engine proves itself.
2) The short-bed GMC Sierra will get an all carbon fiber box in 2019. This will be made from chopped CF and not the long strands that we're used to seeing in performance parts. The chopped CF evidently lowers waste considerably over the long strand method. No mention was made of how it will be finished (paint, molded-in color, ?) or other particulars. My guess is that this is a trial and if it works well more body pieces will be formed this way.
Dan
Anyhow, a couple of interesting goodies:
1) Cadillac will be getting a new, exclusive engine. There seems to be no linkage to the LS series as far as I can tell. It's a 4.3l all aluminum V-8, twin turbo, DOHC gleaming bit of technology. The engine features what I call "reverse flow" with the exhaust coming out the top and the intake air coming thru where we're used to seeing the exhaust manifolds. This is akin to the newer Ford-made Diesels. The availability will be limited to Caddy's performance models though I suppose that could change if the engine proves itself.
2) The short-bed GMC Sierra will get an all carbon fiber box in 2019. This will be made from chopped CF and not the long strands that we're used to seeing in performance parts. The chopped CF evidently lowers waste considerably over the long strand method. No mention was made of how it will be finished (paint, molded-in color, ?) or other particulars. My guess is that this is a trial and if it works well more body pieces will be formed this way.
Dan
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