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TheClassicCarKid · 04-13-2009, 10:35 AM

I'd like to see a z/28 as top dog when the next gen engines come out.
a 5.7 DI VVT somewhere in the 400 horsepower range with even better suspension than the FE3 setup would be perfect.
And if it could lose a few pounds then great, but I don't know how realistic that would be.

Matster · 04-13-2009, 10:48 AM

Maybe they will throw a monkey wrench into things and call it the ZL-1

UCI CamaroFan · 04-13-2009, 11:20 AM

Keep in mind that the 69 Z/28 had that small 302 motor. Also, you could only get the Z/28 in a 4-speed transmission, and it could not come with AC. Remember, the Z/28 was only developed to race in the Trans Am race (I think that was it) which had the displacement limit of I think 305 CID.

When I think think muscle cars, I think higher displacement cars. Like, the Yenko Camaro, the Chevelle SS 454, the Cobra Jet Mustang, and Mopar's Hemi and 440. The SS had bigger displacement, (with the 396 and the 350), and thus I must vote SS.

greenrail · 04-13-2009, 12:07 PM

I'm sorry. But this horse has been flogged to death way too many times on here.

Frankly, I just don't give a rat's patoot!

Z or SS , like others have said "it is all good."

Let's enjoy what is coming down the pike. Hope that this all works out and that due to our support and word of mouth, there will some day be sixth Generation of our beloved Camaro.

Vipe · 04-13-2009, 03:27 PM

3 SS's · 04-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Not sure trim level is the term to use in this poll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hylton

^ Wore or whore? Lol! Btw - in '69 there were quite a few Chevies wearing the SS badge so nothin new there.

Chevelle, Camaro, Impala, Nova ...I miss any??... some classics there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCI CamaroFan

Keep in mind that the 69 Z/28 had that small 302 motor. Also, you could only get the Z/28 in a 4-speed transmission, and it could not come with AC. Remember, the Z/28 was only developed to race in the Trans Am race (I think that was it) which had the displacement limit of I think 305 CID.

When I think think muscle cars, I think higher displacement cars. Like, the Yenko Camaro, the Chevelle SS 454, the Cobra Jet Mustang, and Mopar's Hemi and 440. The SS had bigger displacement, (with the 396 and the 350), and thus I must vote SS.

Yes it was the Trans Am... and developed to compete with the Mustang ,
Absolutely...SS = bigblock and HP ....Z28 small block performance & handling

kanakattack · 04-13-2009, 05:26 PM

I also remember that the SS cars were the ones with raw power and the Z had better handling. I also sort of remember that GM had another "Z" car a Z/24 that was more entry level a Cavalier not a Camaro, donʻt remember if it had a bigger displacement but the "Z" moniker as the SS was not just for the Camaro.

Vash · 04-13-2009, 05:39 PM

There is no other logical choice now than to offer whatever 3SS would be as a Z28.

Plain and simple.

Hylton · 04-13-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

There is no other logical choice now than to offer whatever 3SS would be as a Z28.

Plain and simple.

They could still offer a Z/28 which focused more on performance and less on "the fluff". Most Z/28's in the 1st gens were very basic - it was all about performance.

If they did offer the car, I would want them to only allow you to select 2 things - the exterior and interior colors. Everything else is selected for you. You want nicey-nicey? Get a 2SS.

View Poll Results: What should be the Highest Trim on the Camaro
Z/28	72	53.73%
SS	62	46.27%
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04-13-2009, 10:48 AM	#16
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Maybe they will throw a monkey wrench into things and call it the ZL-1 __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

04-13-2009, 12:07 PM	#18
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I'm sorry. But this horse has been flogged to death way too many times on here. Frankly, I just don't give a rat's patoot! Z or SS , like others have said "it is all good." Let's enjoy what is coming down the pike. Hope that this all works out and that due to our support and word of mouth, there will some day be sixth Generation of our beloved Camaro. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

04-13-2009, 03:27 PM	#19
Vipe Motor City Madman Drives: 87 Grand National Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warren,MI Posts: 15	Z28 __________________

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04-13-2009, 11:20 AM	#17
UCI CamaroFan Zot! Drives: Toyota 4Runner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,317	Keep in mind that the 69 Z/28 had that small 302 motor. Also, you could only get the Z/28 in a 4-speed transmission, and it could not come with AC. Remember, the Z/28 was only developed to race in the Trans Am race (I think that was it) which had the displacement limit of I think 305 CID. When I think think muscle cars, I think higher displacement cars. Like, the Yenko Camaro, the Chevelle SS 454, the Cobra Jet Mustang, and Mopar's Hemi and 440. The SS had bigger displacement, (with the 396 and the 350), and thus I must vote SS.

04-13-2009, 05:26 PM	#21
kanakattack Drives: wife's xterra Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 99	I also remember that the SS cars were the ones with raw power and the Z had better handling. I also sort of remember that GM had another "Z" car a Z/24 that was more entry level a Cavalier not a Camaro, donʻt remember if it had a bigger displacement but the "Z" moniker as the SS was not just for the Camaro.

04-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#22
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	There is no other logical choice now than to offer whatever 3SS would be as a Z28. Plain and simple.