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Silverado · 04-15-2008, 08:37 AM

John Hennessey Expands His Toy Chest

SEALY, Texas — Although Hennessey Performance Engineering may be best known for its extreme Vipers, owner John Hennessey and his crew haven't limited their scope to Detroit iron, tuning Fords, BMWs, even Bugattis.

Now the Texas tuner is expanding its sights once again, and Lexus may be in the crosshairs.

In an interview with Inside Line, John Hennessey dropped some broad hints as to his next project: "We have a new IS-F coming in next week. Our plan with that car is to test some headers, exhaust and air induction items first. Then maybe a blower."

Also high on his list of tuning prospects are such current and near-future performance vehicles as the Cadillac CTS-V, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Nissan GT-R. The ZR1, with its supercharged LS9 6.2-liter V8, holds significant promise, Hennessey believes, with the potential to deliver 700-plus horsepower.

In the face of escalating fuel prices and environmental concern, how much longer will there be a market for ultra-exotic performance cars like these?

Says Hennessey: "We'll ride the wave as long as we can.... We won't see these cars forever."

What this means to you: As new breeds of high-performance cars hit the market, Hennessey remains at the forefront of those who will make them even faster. — Scott Vandekerckhove, Correspondent

Get 'em While They're HOT Folks!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125561

UPDATED with camaro5's post.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-15-2008, 08:52 AM

hmmmmm.......

*radz28* · 04-15-2008, 09:04 AM

If I had the $$$, I'd way give my Camaro to John than Steve. I'd still prefer Lingenfelter before just about anyone, however, this is a pretty cool find. It sounds like we're going to have a lot of vendors to consider for parts, like catbacks, headers, intakes, etc.

Nice find

Fandango · 04-15-2008, 09:44 AM

I'm gonna play Devil's advocate....

I've always been a fan of Steve and hs S7. I respect that fact he builds custom Mustangs, though I'm not a fan of his mustangs, but I hear he's pulling out of doing that. I know most of you guys hate him, but rumors keep circulating that he's gonna get some sort of GM deal. A very reputable source has hinted to that. As for Hennessy, doesn't he build custom Dodge Vipers?

There a lot to digest here. As much as I love Steve, I don't think I would want anything other than Camaro on my car. Just wouldn't feel right.

As

*radz28* · 04-15-2008, 09:51 AM

I believe Hennessey cut his teeth on Vipers, or at least has been since they've come out. I believe he's worked on Camaros before too because I swear I have an aritcle on a 4th Gen. LT1 tuner shootout that included Hennessey too.

I don't hate Saleen for what had been posted but I'm just put-off by it. If that's how he really feels then he can keep his Mustang or whatever else he wants to play with.

*DGthe3* · 04-15-2008, 10:33 AM

I wouldn't mind him upgrading it. But I don't want 10 different companies cooperating with GM and making authorized special Camaros. 1 or 2 is all that there should be.

I think it would be really cool if Hennessey were to build the Venom GT. That car is a freakin monster. 1000 hp, 2700 lbs.

GothamCamaro · 04-15-2008, 10:53 AM

Interesting to see what Hennessey does for the Camaro.
And yup, still hate Saleen, that dumb ass.

*radz28* · 04-15-2008, 11:16 AM

I think it would be better for GMMG, Berger, or SLP to work with GM since there's a long-time relationship with all of them. I agree; I think GM should only stay with a very few.

balonywolf · 04-15-2008, 11:51 AM

Chevy will be hard pressed to embrace the tuners without bastardizing the Camaro like Ford has done with the Mustang. I think the best way to do that is by making third party editions very limited production runs (so many cars per year for so many years, and then absolutely no more after).

*TAG UR IT* · 04-15-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

I think it would be better for GMMG, Berger, or SLP to work with GM since there's a long-time relationship with all of them. I agree; I think GM should only stay with a very few.

Jeff · 04-15-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I wouldn't mind him upgrading it. But I don't want 10 different companies cooperating with GM and making authorized special Camaros. 1 or 2 is all that there should be.

I think it would be really cool if Hennessey were to build the Venom GT. That car is a freakin monster. 1000 hp, 2700 lbs.

I agree, maybe Roush and Hennessey could make a modified version of the Camaro.. but no more.. We don't need the Camaro to turn similar to the Mustang with like 10+ different V8 versions..

Elkyboy64 · 04-15-2008, 01:33 PM

I say it leave it with the groups that have always kind of focused on GM, Lingenfelter and SLP. Roush, Hennessy, Saleen, all great in their own way, but none have ever been GM focused.

unkbd · 04-17-2008, 02:48 AM

I say no to the "special editions". The mustang has so many now that no one know which is which without close examination. Now, everytime another one comes out it is just ho-hum, they did it again. Keep the Camaro pure and undiluted!

Although, I would like to see what Foose would do with one.

Sterling · 04-17-2008, 05:12 AM

I'd never take my Camaro to Hennessey after reading this thread:
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/gen...tml#post249596

04-15-2008, 08:37 AM	#1
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	Top Tuners Await New Camaro -- Hennessey Camaro? John Hennessey Expands His Toy Chest SEALY, Texas — Although Hennessey Performance Engineering may be best known for its extreme Vipers, owner John Hennessey and his crew haven't limited their scope to Detroit iron, tuning Fords, BMWs, even Bugattis. Now the Texas tuner is expanding its sights once again, and Lexus may be in the crosshairs. In an interview with Inside Line, John Hennessey dropped some broad hints as to his next project: "We have a new IS-F coming in next week. Our plan with that car is to test some headers, exhaust and air induction items first. Then maybe a blower." Also high on his list of tuning prospects are such current and near-future performance vehicles as the Cadillac CTS-V, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Nissan GT-R. The ZR1, with its supercharged LS9 6.2-liter V8, holds significant promise, Hennessey believes, with the potential to deliver 700-plus horsepower. In the face of escalating fuel prices and environmental concern, how much longer will there be a market for ultra-exotic performance cars like these? Says Hennessey: "We'll ride the wave as long as we can.... We won't see these cars forever." What this means to you: As new breeds of high-performance cars hit the market, Hennessey remains at the forefront of those who will make them even faster. — Scott Vandekerckhove, Correspondent Get 'em While They're HOT Folks! http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125561 UPDATED with camaro5's post.

04-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
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04-15-2008, 09:04 AM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	If I had the $$$, I'd way give my Camaro to John than Steve. I'd still prefer Lingenfelter before just about anyone, however, this is a pretty cool find. It sounds like we're going to have a lot of vendors to consider for parts, like catbacks, headers, intakes, etc. Nice find __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-15-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
Fandango (In Z/28 Therapy) Drives: 2014 SS Camaro (Sookie) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 466	I'm gonna play Devil's advocate.... I've always been a fan of Steve and hs S7. I respect that fact he builds custom Mustangs, though I'm not a fan of his mustangs, but I hear he's pulling out of doing that. I know most of you guys hate him, but rumors keep circulating that he's gonna get some sort of GM deal. A very reputable source has hinted to that. As for Hennessy, doesn't he build custom Dodge Vipers? There a lot to digest here. As much as I love Steve, I don't think I would want anything other than Camaro on my car. Just wouldn't feel right. As __________________ Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

04-15-2008, 09:51 AM	#5
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I believe Hennessey cut his teeth on Vipers, or at least has been since they've come out. I believe he's worked on Camaros before too because I swear I have an aritcle on a 4th Gen. LT1 tuner shootout that included Hennessey too. I don't hate Saleen for what had been posted but I'm just put-off by it. If that's how he really feels then he can keep his Mustang or whatever else he wants to play with. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-15-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I wouldn't mind him upgrading it. But I don't want 10 different companies cooperating with GM and making authorized special Camaros. 1 or 2 is all that there should be. I think it would be really cool if Hennessey were to build the Venom GT. That car is a freakin monster. 1000 hp, 2700 lbs. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-15-2008, 10:53 AM	#7
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,599	Interesting to see what Hennessey does for the Camaro. And yup, still hate Saleen, that dumb ass. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

04-15-2008, 11:16 AM	#8
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I think it would be better for GMMG, Berger, or SLP to work with GM since there's a long-time relationship with all of them. I agree; I think GM should only stay with a very few. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-15-2008, 11:51 AM	#9
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 369	Chevy will be hard pressed to embrace the tuners without bastardizing the Camaro like Ford has done with the Mustang. I think the best way to do that is by making third party editions very limited production runs (so many cars per year for so many years, and then absolutely no more after). __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!

04-15-2008, 01:33 PM	#12
Elkyboy64 AKA Bishop73 Drives: '70 Chevelle 454SS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 91	I say it leave it with the groups that have always kind of focused on GM, Lingenfelter and SLP. Roush, Hennessy, Saleen, all great in their own way, but none have ever been GM focused.

04-17-2008, 02:48 AM	#13
unkbd Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WI Posts: 268 View My Garage	I say no to the "special editions". The mustang has so many now that no one know which is which without close examination. Now, everytime another one comes out it is just ho-hum, they did it again. Keep the Camaro pure and undiluted! Although, I would like to see what Foose would do with one.

04-17-2008, 05:12 AM	#14
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I'd never take my Camaro to Hennessey after reading this thread: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/gen...tml#post249596

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