I was dissappointed to see the factory offerings void of the LS7. I know I can get the same power or better with the factory engines and add ons, but I thought the SS should have gotted the BIG engine. Anyone heard if Berger, Tom Henry or GMMG are planning this swap? A 427 Camaro is just plain cool and the way it should be.

 

i was at berger the other day and they were going to do a special car but couldnt tell specs other than about 30 cars being done
they should be kick butt

 

I don't see that happening, but thats a very un-educated guess.

 

hmm, $40,000 car with the same engine as a $75,000 car.

oh,. and like Viper Motor swaps, cheap as hell if the Camaro is wrecked.

 

I have no doubt there will be big engine Camaros from the aftermarket/dealers. Ls7 specifically, who knows? But expect to pay top dollar for them. The LS7 engine alone is like $17000.

 

well they said its a sure thing but havent decided what to do to tell their car from a ss

 

The LS7 crate engine can be purchased for $12995.00...plus there are some in the salvage yards now too....for much less...I am sure the GMMG and some other shops will be building some since their 427 wide body 4th gen cars are all gone now..

 

If you're going to speed that much, why not just go for the LSA?

 

your right. a "big honkin v8" was promised, but then the LS3 was just put in there in it's place i guess.

 

Emission regulations might make that tough.

 

maybe they are holding off till they make a Z28 model? the 17,000 is retail for that motor....not to make it i can see them coming out with a Z variant sometime around 2011 or 2012

 

Amen brother...

Id really go for a "bare bones" 427 version, bare necessities like pw/pdl/ps, etc but none of that other stuff. Cause you know -the 5th gen being so "light" and all..

 

power seats isn't bare bones. just move the seats with your hands lazy ***

 

What would it cost to swap in a LS7 or LSA? $15,000?

 

I take it you are implying i meant power seats by the ps abbreviation. Let me clarify. PS= POWER STEERING