2008 LS3 C6 on the dyno
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2008 LS3 C6 on the dyno
Wowsers.
The 2008 'BASE MODEL' Vette (LS3)
Bone stock LS3: 388 rwhp / 377 rwtq
Longtube headers and tune: 423rwhp / 426rwtq
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1748224
Longtube headers, intake, moderate cam, no tune: 484rwhp / 440rwtq
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1753058
Bone stock LS3: 388 rwhp / 377 rwtq
Longtube headers and tune: 423rwhp / 426rwtq
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1748224
Longtube headers, intake, moderate cam, no tune: 484rwhp / 440rwtq
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1753058
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Pretty sure you can do the same mods to the LS7 and get up to 525-550ish rwhp if memory serves, guess it depends on how wild you want to get. Be interesting to see what a complete LS3 crate motor costs too. The LS3 sure is impressive since it's the volume "base" motor. I sure hope to heck the LS3 (without significant detuning) is what is available in an affordable 09 Camaro model though, that will be very darn sweet if so... I can only dream of a $30k Camaro w/ that engine, it's going to be an absolute screamer if it doesn't weigh 2 tons...
Last edited by Ray86IROC; Jul 18, 2007 at 01:26 AM.
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LS7 was built to show people what GM is capable of. Its not really intended for engine swaps where budget constraints are an issue.
But yeah, this LS3 does close the gap quite a bit. I wonder what pricing will be like for it.
But yeah, this LS3 does close the gap quite a bit. I wonder what pricing will be like for it.
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There are even better stock numbers in my thread: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532418
There are even better stock numbers in my thread: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532418
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If you have $15,000 for an LS7 laying around (not including the oiling system if I remember right) you're probably not the every day guy. GMPP showed how cool and relatively simple it was, not necessarily how attainable it was for the shadetree mechanic.
