2001Firehawk

Got to thinking about Scott saying that we're in for some big surprises.

The biggest surprise I believe, will be what the BASE V8 will be.

From the get-go, I believed that the Camaro, was going to be the showcase vehicle, for the next generation of V8 engines.

The design goal will probaby be a BASE V8 with 100HP more, than the BASE V6.

With a 2.0L 260HP I4 , & a 3.6L 304HP V6 already done.
The time for the DI V8 is here now.

With everyone knowing that it won't be the LS2 , & thinking that it will be the LS3, I think that we'll be in for a nice surprise...

skorpion317

Nope.

The LNF 2.0L turbo DI engine was mentioned in passing by Bob Lutz as a possibility if CAFE causes a problem for the Camaro. It's not even remotely close to "already done".

The LS3 will be the "base" V8. The Gen V DI motors aren't quite yet ready to be released.

SManZ

I don't know much about the 5.3 motor...what would its advantages be? Is it DOD capable? DI would provide better mileage - do you expect mileage figures to be better than with LS3?

Just curious and want to learn more

skorpion317

Unless GM is developing a new RWD 5.3L V8, the only 5.3L V8s in the lineup right now are the Vortec truck engines. They put out between 315-320 HP and 340 lb.ft. of torque.

CLEAN

He could be talking about the LS4, which I have in the Impala, but as far as I know, it's a FWD only engine. Besides, the DI 3.6 makes more power (though mine sounds better ), so why would you want an LS4? A 400hp 5.3 would be fun, but I suspect that's not what it's going to be.

HAZ-Matt

Gen Vs will either debut in a Cadillac truck or the Corvette.

FiefSS

That would be cool.. probably won't happen out of the gate. But I'd have no problem driving a 400hp 5.3l Camaro if it got a few more mpg's...

Primus

When he said, "already done", I think he was referring to the motor being already done on other GM cars.

skorpion317

The LS4 is a FWD only engine. If it were put into a RWD application, the throttle body would be facing the firewall.

CLEAN

I know, that's why I said as far as I know, it was a FWD engine only.

skorpion317

It would be possible to put the LS4 into a RWD application if a new intake manifold were made.

However, I don't think there's any point to putting the LS4 into the Camaro.

TrickStang37

you have zero credible sources.

Mjolnir

The LS4 has the horsepower, but does it have the torque to move a Camaro?

You're looking at ~1000 pounds difference.

Grape Ape

Which would be ideal for a functional cowl induction hood

CLEAN

323lb/ft for the LS4, 276lb/ft for the 3.6 DI V6.