Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
09-13-2005, 03:20 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Originally Posted by NikiVee
Three engine options for the next gen Camaro.
3.9 V6
5.3 L
6.0 L
3.9 V6
5.3 L
6.0 L
5.3L with a M6 transmition 300hp or so would make a good DD and hopefully it could break the 25MPG mark
09-13-2005, 03:34 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Originally Posted by Chrome383Z
Well, It seems there are rumors of a 6.2L Blown replacing the NA 7.0 in the Z06? Of coarse, I can't really see a camaro getting the Z06 motor though, base vette yea, Z06 - doubt it...
09-13-2005, 03:40 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Originally Posted by Chrome383Z
I think it's time for the Camaro to evolve into Force Induction...
Give me a Blown 6.0 in a Z28 and I'll eat Cobra's for lunch...
Give me a Blown 6.0 in a Z28 and I'll eat Cobra's for lunch...
09-13-2005, 03:57 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Well in my humble opinion I dont give a damn what the V6 gets, or even if there is a V6. Unless its a Turbo'd one. There better not be a POS 5.3 in there or even a LS1 unless that replaces the V6 all together. Thats old stuff.
You can for the most part assume it will have a LS2 as the base Z28 engine. I dont think it would hurt GM to go back to the old days and drop a totally different engine in the SS. If the case, that engine should be a LS7. But you'll probably see the same thing as before, the SS will have a LS2 but with perhaps better intake and exhaust optoins. Most likely a better suspension and probably a different body style, i.e. Hood, spoiler, wheels.
I'd love to have something like a ZL1 option that includes all the SS has with a LS7 and some other Vette characteristics.
-Dustin-
You can for the most part assume it will have a LS2 as the base Z28 engine. I dont think it would hurt GM to go back to the old days and drop a totally different engine in the SS. If the case, that engine should be a LS7. But you'll probably see the same thing as before, the SS will have a LS2 but with perhaps better intake and exhaust optoins. Most likely a better suspension and probably a different body style, i.e. Hood, spoiler, wheels.
I'd love to have something like a ZL1 option that includes all the SS has with a LS7 and some other Vette characteristics.
-Dustin-
09-13-2005, 03:59 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Originally Posted by SCNGENNFTHGEN
If a Cadillac could get a Z06 engine, why not a Camaro?
Coudl that continue in the future?
09-13-2005, 05:01 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
Originally Posted by JasonD
Now you are thinking. The CTS-V killed the Sacred Corvette Horsepower Cow. That opened things up for something other than a Corvette to get very close to Corvette horsepower.
Coudl that continue in the future?
Coudl that continue in the future?
09-13-2005, 05:25 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
i dont believe it was about hp, no car in the chevy lineup can be faster that the vette. i dont know the number that the cts-v but its probally not faster than a vette. remember why the grand national was killed. because it was faster than the vette. i dont see the ls7 in any form making its way into a camaro. i think it will be an n/a 6.0l at the top and thats it.
09-13-2005, 06:11 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
key words here people...
the Camaro is heavier than the Vette. it's also less aero than the Vette.
2+2=505hp in a Camaro does not make a Camaro faster than a Vette.
Originally Posted by loki993
i dont believe it was about hp, no car in the chevy lineup can be faster that the vette. i dont know the number that the cts-v but its probally not faster than a vette. remember why the grand national was killed. because it was faster than the vette. i dont see the ls7 in any form making its way into a camaro. i think it will be an n/a 6.0l at the top and thats it.
2+2=505hp in a Camaro does not make a Camaro faster than a Vette.
09-13-2005, 07:26 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
I think the 6.0L NA is the perfect engine for the Top Dog Camaro. Chevrolet is not in the same position Ford is. They have NO Corvette so they basically produce the Mustang in Higher HP/Better Handling packages to at least try to keep the Ford guys happy.
I think GM would be making a mistake producing a car with Vette HP, Worse Handling, More Weight, and almost the same price as a Vette. Let me think about that one for 2 seconds - they wouldn't sell any of them! (Suffice the 1 or 2 retards that are to stubborn to buy something other then a Camaro = Not Many).
The 6.0L would produce more HP then any "Production" Camaro has EVER had and would smoke ANY GT Mustang and probably could give some Cobra's a Run.
To the people that think we should eliminate the V6 and says the 5.3L is junk I don't understand you. Let's put the 6.0L in the base Camaro and watch it die the same death the 4th Gens did. And we'll all be on here again bitching and moaning for a 6th gen... ???
If they want to produce a Crazy *** Pony Car with Insane HP (LS7) or whatever - save it for Pontiac and the GTO. Chevrolet does not need it.
I think GM would be making a mistake producing a car with Vette HP, Worse Handling, More Weight, and almost the same price as a Vette. Let me think about that one for 2 seconds - they wouldn't sell any of them! (Suffice the 1 or 2 retards that are to stubborn to buy something other then a Camaro = Not Many).
The 6.0L would produce more HP then any "Production" Camaro has EVER had and would smoke ANY GT Mustang and probably could give some Cobra's a Run.
To the people that think we should eliminate the V6 and says the 5.3L is junk I don't understand you. Let's put the 6.0L in the base Camaro and watch it die the same death the 4th Gens did. And we'll all be on here again bitching and moaning for a 6th gen... ???
If they want to produce a Crazy *** Pony Car with Insane HP (LS7) or whatever - save it for Pontiac and the GTO. Chevrolet does not need it.
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09-13-2005, 08:29 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
It's got to be compareable to the Charger in Horsepower, that leaves the 6.0L 345/380....to me...
It can't have less HP than a SS truck, ya know...
It can't have less HP than a SS truck, ya know...
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09-13-2005, 09:18 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
I'm sure you all know that the LS7 is a very unique, exotic and EXPENSIVE engine.
How much would it cost in a Camaro? Would it be a $20,000 option? More? Let's hear the business case for it.
With that said, an engine between LS2 and LS7 is what will probably be the top motor.
How much would it cost in a Camaro? Would it be a $20,000 option? More? Let's hear the business case for it.
With that said, an engine between LS2 and LS7 is what will probably be the top motor.
09-13-2005, 09:31 PM
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Re: Possible engines in top dog Camaro?
I say supercharge the LS2. Cheap power, GM has experience with it, won't add much to the cost, and getting more power out of it is cheap in comparision to a NA motor. And cheap performance is what the Camaro is all about. And it will be a nice rub against the Cobra with an OMG 5.4L engine now!