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Cam#7 · 10-25-2012, 03:42 PM

I've always said once the engine was announced for the Gen7 Corvette we'd know what was going into the Z/28.

You've gotta believe the Z/28 is still going to make a Gen5 appearance with this engine. No way it goes into a Gen5 SS.

Bodih · 10-25-2012, 03:48 PM

I don't think you'll see this motor in a Camaro until the next gen.

slick rick · 10-25-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodih

I don't think you'll see this motor in a Camaro until the next gen.

This.

Revo1 · 10-25-2012, 05:18 PM

Firstly, there's no Z28 as of now. Secondly, the LT1 is scheduled for Corvette in 2014. Camaro has always received its 'Vette hand-me-down motor one year after Corvette, which would put it into gen 6 territory. (scheduled for 2015)

Gen 5 will not see this motor, and will undoubtedly miss the Z23 badge as well. So far, all we have are vapors of evidence that there will even be a Z28. Not gonna happen before gen 6.

meissen · 10-25-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodih

I don't think you'll see this motor in a Camaro until the next gen.

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Originally Posted by slick rick

This.

Agreed.

tazz3 · 10-25-2012, 07:09 PM

If they have a 6 generation z28 then i can see this engine in it..

tonyko1 · 10-25-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Firstly, there's no Z28 as of now. Secondly, the LT1 is scheduled for Corvette in 2014. Camaro has always received its 'Vette hand-me-down motor one year after Corvette, which would put it into gen 6 territory. (scheduled for 2015)

Gen 5 will not see this motor, and will undoubtedly miss the Z23 badge as well. So far, all we have are vapors of evidence that there will even be a Z28. Not gonna happen before gen 6.

You seem to be projecting future circumstances before they happen. If you have inside information, good for you but GM can't be happy.

There is no verification of Gen 6 in 2015. I would personally state my belief that Gen 5 will survive to 2017 for the 50th anniversary edition, akin to Vette's 60th anniversary edition.

Time will tell.

meissen · 10-26-2012, 07:33 AM

He's just regurgitating the widely accepted rumor that the 6th gen will be 2015 as a 2016MY. Let's face it - the 5th gen has been around since 2006, granted it's only been for sale for 3 model years but I wouldn't be surprised if GM is doing everything it can to get the Camaro on the alpha platform asap.

Cam#7 · 10-26-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Firstly, there's no Z28 as of now. Secondly, the LT1 is scheduled for Corvette in 2014. Camaro has always received its 'Vette hand-me-down motor one year after Corvette, which would put it into gen 6 territory. (scheduled for 2015)

Gen 5 will not see this motor, and will undoubtedly miss the Z23 badge as well. So far, all we have are vapors of evidence that there will even be a Z28. Not gonna happen before gen 6.

We know the next generation model of Mustang will be a 2015. No way the Gen6 comes out till the MY2016. GM is going to wait for some last minute tweaks before playing their hand. That means the Gen5 has 2 MYs left. How many Gen5 SS owners would jump up to a Gen5 / LT1 with 470HP in a Z/28? Quite a few, so it makes perfect sense to build a Gen5 Z/28 for 2 years.

The biggest puzzle now will be who gets the LT1 in the Gen6 Camaro; SS or Z/28. Maybe the SS because a V6 or 4 turbo variant (new CAFE standards). We'll have to see what the other Corvette models get.

meissen · 10-26-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

We know the next generation model of Mustang will be a 2015. No way the Gen6 comes out till the MY2016.

You guys might be saying the same thing. 2015 calendar year is MY2016. But since he says 2014 Corvette (model year), it's unclear if he meant scheduled 2015MY or calendar.

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Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Firstly, there's no Z28 as of now. Secondly, the LT1 is scheduled for Corvette in 2014. Camaro has always received its 'Vette hand-me-down motor one year after Corvette, which would put it into gen 6 territory. (scheduled for 2015) Gen 5 will not see this motor, and will undoubtedly miss the Z23 badge as well. So far, all we have are vapors of evidence that there will even be a Z28. Not gonna happen before gen 6. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	He's just regurgitating the widely accepted rumor that the 6th gen will be 2015 as a 2016MY. Let's face it - the 5th gen has been around since 2006, granted it's only been for sale for 3 model years but I wouldn't be surprised if GM is doing everything it can to get the Camaro on the alpha platform asap. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

10-25-2012, 07:09 PM	#6
tazz3 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: east islip ny Posts: 228	If they have a 6 generation z28 then i can see this engine in it..