Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
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Re: Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
In the July Motor Trend it says the "mainstream" (base?) Camaro will "likely" be powered by a version of the Cadillac Escalade 6.2 liter 403HP.
I dont know how much I should believe Motor Trend but thats what it says in the 'Chevrolet Convertible is a go' blurb on page 20.
I dont know how much I should believe Motor Trend but thats what it says in the 'Chevrolet Convertible is a go' blurb on page 20.
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Re: Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
Base will be V6, probably not out yet. V8 model will be whatever mainstream V8 is out at the time, probably LS3. 2nd mortgage model will prob have a FI V8 of some sort, also not out yet.
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Re: Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
I thought it was recently confirmed by "insiders"... HSV will be using the LS3 (6.2L), which will supercede the LS2. This would mean that Camaro will also be using the LS3. Also a possibility is the LS9 (blown LS3).
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Re: Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
Originally Posted by Killaz
Aight guys since knowone "KNOWS" what engine it will be, what are some of your guesses?
I count 2 other threads like this in the past month to month and a half by memory.
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Re: Everyones best guess..What engine will it be.
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
LS3 as the baseline performance V8 in the SS with the Z28 getting whatever replaces the LS7 (LS8 6.3L w/blower?)
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Ive gotta go with:
3.5L V6 tuned up with 230hp
or
3.7L I-5 with 250hp from Colorado (I only say this because it is already set up for rear drive, although the Trailblazer 290hp I-6 could be cool)
5.3L V8 tuned up to 350hp for a Z28 type model (this would compete with a 5.7L Challenger or Mustang GT)
6.0L LS2 w/ 425 or more hp to compete with SRT-8 Challenger or GT500
I know it seems conservitive but GM has been going this way anyway(look at the Impala's styling )
3.5L V6 tuned up with 230hp
or
3.7L I-5 with 250hp from Colorado (I only say this because it is already set up for rear drive, although the Trailblazer 290hp I-6 could be cool)
5.3L V8 tuned up to 350hp for a Z28 type model (this would compete with a 5.7L Challenger or Mustang GT)
6.0L LS2 w/ 425 or more hp to compete with SRT-8 Challenger or GT500
I know it seems conservitive but GM has been going this way anyway(look at the Impala's styling
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