Ls9 Z28

I actually kind of doubt it but its a nice idea.
what is more likley, but still nowhere near certain is the LSA. what is sure is it wont get an LS2. will most likley get LS3, and other smaller engines.

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It will most likely get some sort of performance small block V8 which I bet will be a lot like an LS3 and displace 6.2L, and it will have one smaller engine which will be a DOHC 3.6L V6 w/ VVT and probably AFM and / or DI. LSA is possible for the top motor in a limited edition, LS9 seems like it will be ZR1 exclusive.

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The camaro has had a long history of being one of the most modified cars. I dont see this trend changing. Lots of people will add power to their Camaros, just look at the massive tuning industry already setup for this line of engines.
I will bet good money somebody will stuff a LS9 into a camaro withing the first few months of production (the engine is sure to be available from GMPP as a crate motor like the LS7) Maby a dealer option?? they may well produce drag race specials as well.
I for one am planning to modify my Camaro from day 1. I am one of the first on the list here in South Africa, but its reported I will have to wait till close to the end of 2009 to get my car. I may have an LS9 in the garage waiting for it:D

Im sure someone will jamb a LS9 between the fenders, but the LS9 is just way to expensive to put in a Camaro.

Doesn't matter if GM releases one or not...I'll be building one some day :D

Im sure someone will jamb a LS9 between the fenders, but the LS9 is just way to expensive to put in a Camaro.

Can you say YENKO

Can you say YENKO


Not likely since the only thing left of Yenko is a Honda dealership. Don Yenko was killed in a plane crash several years ago, some of the "old time" Camaro specialist builders are still around, notably Baldwin/Motion Performance. There will be others who will do Camaro mods.
Clyde

Not likely since the only thing left of Yenko is a Honda dealership. Don Yenko was killed in a plane crash several years ago, some of the "old time" Camaro specialist builders are still around, notably Baldwin/Motion Performance. There will be others who will do Camaro mods.
Clyde

Motion Performance is who I was thinking of, I'm sure they'll have fun with the new Camaro.:D

Latest info indicates there WILL be a supercharger option from the getgo, and the Mustang GT500 has been used as a 'benchmark' My bet therefore is the LSA.

Actually, having just read up on the LSA, i think the Camaro will get its own engine, which will be a cross between the LSA and LS9, taking the smaller blower, and cheaper components from the LSA, but in a more compact package more like the LS9. Power is likely to be around 550HP.

Latest info indicates there WILL be a supercharger option from the getgo, and the Mustang GT500 has been used as a 'benchmark' My bet therefore is the LSA.

Replace the 9 with a 8 and your in business .... its a supercharged 6.2 but nowhere near as "exotic" as the LS9 . The blower is smaller( 1.9ltr if I remember right ) , the block is a production line assembled , the head castings are standard LS3 ...you get the drift .

Replace the 9 with a 8 and your in business .... its a supercharged 6.2 but nowhere near as "exotic" as the LS9 . The blower is smaller( 1.9ltr if I remember right ) , the block is a production line assembled , the head castings are standard LS3 ...you get the drift .

i wonder if it will inherit the LSA's hyper pistons....:eek:

probably not, most likley the same as the Hyperutectic pistons in the LSA.

i mean probably yes....

Just suppose for a moment that GMPD has some time on their hands and possession of a pre-pro Camaro. And, maybe they want to whip something up for an event like woodward perhaps.

What do you suppose they might build?

Just suppose for a moment that GMPD has some time on their hands and possession of a pre-pro Camaro. And, maybe they want to whip something up for an event like woodward perhaps.

What do you suppose they might build?

Just as a specialty car or something that has a chance of making it into production?

If the former then I could see them doing something crazy like a 500+ cubic inch LSX based motor, maybe even supercharged, just for bragging rights.

If the latter then I could definitely see them building an LS9 car.

Just as a specialty car or something that has a chance of making it into production?

If the former then I could see them doing something crazy like a 500+ cubic inch LSX based motor, maybe even supercharged, just for bragging rights.

If the latter then I could definitely see them building an LS9 car.

I have no facts about the intent, but I did catch wind of a certain production engine finding its way between familiar fenders. Why, and if we will ever see the result - I have no idea.

Latest info indicates there WILL be a supercharger option from the getgo, and the Mustang GT500 has been used as a 'benchmark' My bet therefore is the LSA.

Not from the start, but 12-18 months later...yes the GT500 was the benchmark.

Not from the start, but 12-18 months later...yes the GT500 was the benchmark.

thats going to be tough for GM. that means it will probably be competeing with the vette in performance/price as well.

thats going to be tough for GM. that means it will probably be competeing with the vette in performance/price as well.

You're right, I think it will be mainly Camaro enthusiasts that buy that car. It will have more power than the base Corvette, but will be heavier as well...tough decision.

thats going to be tough for GM. that means it will probably be competeing with the vette in performance/price as well.I fully expect the Z28 to make Corvette Z51 owners nervous. :D

I fully expect the Z28 to make Corvette Z51 owners nervous. :D

but is GM comfortable doing that to the majority of its Corvette owners?

but is GM comfortable doing that to the majority of its Corvette owners?

I think it's fair for the top of the line or a special edition Camaro to be a performance competitor to the vette. It's such a small part of the market I doubt it will really matter.

I think that either the LS8 or the LSA will get the nod' for the top-of-the-line V8. I don't know that an LS9 is necessary given all it's exotic parts. That is a supercar engine and the Camaro, as much as I love it, is not a supercar. I could easily see an LSA do the job since it's already developed for the CTS-V and doesn't carry super-expensive Ti parts. If it's power you're after, it's easy enough to pulley-up.

I'd be SUPER happy with an LSA (or even and LS8) and would plan on only adding and intake, pulley, catback, and dyno' tune, as far as the engine mods' go. Shoot; I'm sure close to 600 horse could be achieved and be pretty reliable.

I would bee content with a LS7!

Just suppose for a moment that GMPD has some time on their hands and possession of a pre-pro Camaro. And, maybe they want to whip something up for an event like woodward perhaps.

What do you suppose they might build?

It would probably be E85 friendly. :D

You can rest assured that GM Performance will stuff a LS9 into a 4th gen car and have it out on the Hot Rod Power Tour next summer...take a look at what they have brought to the Tour the last few years and you will see the trend.

I got no complaints with having the Ls3 as an engine for the Camaro. But I will admit some options would be nice. But again, I would be content with the Ls3 (so long as AFM isn't a manditory function...)

Not likely since the only thing left of Yenko is a Honda dealership. Don Yenko was killed in a plane crash several years ago, some of the "old time" Camaro specialist builders are still around, notably Baldwin/Motion Performance. There will be others who will do Camaro mods.
Clyde

With all due respect I probly just about as old as you and am well aware of the YENCO history my point is that there is allways a company somewhere that would take over where others have left off!!!

See post following yours someone sees my point!!!

With all due respect I probly just about as old as you and am well aware of the YENCO history my point is that there is allways a company somewhere that would take over where others have left off!!!

See post following yours someone sees my point!!!

Who pissed in your Wheaties today? I've posted on several threads on various forums that Baldwin/Motion among others will likely be doing Camaro mods. So you should have made your point clear to begin with rather than just posting Yenko which ain't gonna happen. (BTW, it is YENKO not Yenco).
Clyde

I am sure that GMMG is eagerly awaiting the 5th gen to arrive so that they can resume building super Camaros again...if there is a market for it someone will build for that market...:D

As to the LS7 going into the car I really doubt that will happen...GM Performance division might do one for the Power Tour but I doubt it...the LS9 is the top dog now not the LS7 ... the LS7 engine is expensive and will be phased out in the next year or two...they can hardly keep up with the build for the Z06 so adding additional production for a Camaro does not seem to be the path that they will take.

As to the LS7 going into the car I really doubt that will happen...GM Performance division might do one for the Power Tour but I doubt it...the LS9 is the top dog now not the LS7
Yeah, but just think of the "heritage factor" a 427 ZL-1 would have! :bow: :drool: