Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by greg_nate
Okay, so now the 500hp V8 sounds plausible. But I am even more convinced now that it will not be the LS7. If they can get 500hp from a mass produced V8 with selling points such as DOD and Flex Fuel, then why drop a much more expensive LS7 into the top dog?
Forget about LS7, and think about 500 (+) hp.
And for the record, if wifey got it as her car, she would LOVE your LS4 engine idea, if it were mine, i would LOVE the LS7 just because of the magic sound of saying "427 Camaro". Doesn't look like either will happen however
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by CLEAN
Why does LS7 keep coming up? Even Bob never said LS7, he said "CORVETTE Z06 ENGINE". In 2010 or so, I don't think you'll find anyone who thinks the Z06 will still be running w/ the LS7.
Forget about LS7, and think about 500 (+) hp.
And for the record, if wifey got it as her car, she would LOVE your LS4 engine idea, if it were mine, i would LOVE the LS7 just because of the magic sound of saying "427 Camaro". Doesn't look like either will happen however.
Forget about LS7, and think about 500 (+) hp.
And for the record, if wifey got it as her car, she would LOVE your LS4 engine idea, if it were mine, i would LOVE the LS7 just because of the magic sound of saying "427 Camaro". Doesn't look like either will happen however
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by CLEAN
Why does LS7 keep coming up? Even Bob never said LS7, he said "CORVETTE Z06 ENGINE". In 2010 or so, I don't think you'll find anyone who thinks the Z06 will still be running w/ the LS7.
Forget about LS7, and think about 500 (+) hp.
And for the record, if wifey got it as her car, she would LOVE your LS4 engine idea, if it were mine, i would LOVE the LS7 just because of the magic sound of saying "427 Camaro". Doesn't look like either will happen however.
Forget about LS7, and think about 500 (+) hp.
And for the record, if wifey got it as her car, she would LOVE your LS4 engine idea, if it were mine, i would LOVE the LS7 just because of the magic sound of saying "427 Camaro". Doesn't look like either will happen however
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by RussStang
People keep bringing up the LS7 because even though Bob didn't mention the letters "LS7", there is no doubt that is what he was talking about. He stated something to the effect of "If 400hp is not enough, we have a certifialbe 100hp more in the z06 Corvette. Sounds like he meant the 500hp LS7 engine to me. He didn't say over 100 hp, he said 100 hp, which would bring him roughly right up to the current z06's output. I can't really see him meaning anything else. By the time the Camaro top dog is reintroduced, the LS7 may very well be dead, but I would be willing to bet large sums of money that he was referring to the LS7 in his statement.
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
I agree, if they can find a way to use a mass produced engine to get the power they need, they are going to go that route. As long as the Camaro gets the power it needs to stay on top, it isn't terribly important as to how it gets it.
*Ahem* N/A engine *Ahem*
*Ahem* N/A engine *Ahem*
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
I'd love to see some Centrifigal intercooled kits at least offered by GMPP. My only concern is the composite intakes....can the take the boost?
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
I'll give it that the LS7 is what comes to mind when you examine the quote, but every indication in the world points to the LS7 being gone in a yr or 2, to be replaced by the LS9. I know he said it, but I think that was simply to imply that the Camaro could/would get a higher (500hp) engine if it needed it (it will). The only engine RIGHT NOW that can give that is the LS7. That will not be the case in 2010.
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Oh, and one more thing we haven't talked about....the LS8. Rumored to produce 480-500 hp. Just guessing, but for all we know, this could be a direct injection 6.2.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Oh, and one more thing we haven't talked about....the LS8. Rumored to produce 480-500 hp. Just guessing, but for all we know, this could be a direct injection 6.2.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Oh, and one more thing we haven't talked about....the LS8. Rumored to produce 480-500 hp. Just guessing, but for all we know, this could be a direct injection 6.2.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by 90rocz
I'd love to see some Centrifigal intercooled kits at least offered by GMPP. My only concern is the composite intakes....can the take the boost?
More tidbits can be found here:
http://www.corvetteconti.com/welcome...=103&Itemid=47
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Re: Making the case for LS3 in top dog Camaro
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Oh, and one more thing we haven't talked about....the LS8. Rumored to produce 480-500 hp. Just guessing, but for all we know, this could be a direct injection 6.2.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.
I read somewhere that GM is testing an LS7 with direct injection and no other changes. It runs way cleaner, gets better mileage, picked up 60 hp and 25 ft/lbs with a much fatter torque curve.
By circa 2010, there could be lots of possibilities.