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*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-07-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Thanks for finding this.

anytime.

D-Unit · 07-07-2008, 01:01 PM

After reading this ! I think the SS will in fact be the top model!!!!!

I dont care if the SS is the top model or not I am getting the the SS Brand loyalty !

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-10-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Unit

Totally ass backwards approach GM!

Is it? Or does the LSA fulfill it's purpose of bing the fully-forged LS9s 'cheap' baby brother?

*GTAHVIT* · 07-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Dude, Throttle back a bit.

The LSA only makes 9 pounds of boost. and the compression ratio is in the 9 : 1 range. Perfect for making good boost. you won't need to be concerned about forged internals until you are nearing the 20 pounds of boost range. With another 7 pounds of boost, a tune, cat back, headers, etc. I don't think you will have any problems.

*radz28* · 07-10-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Dude, Throttle back a bit.

The LSA only makes 9 pounds of boost. and the compression ratio is in the 9 : 1 range. Perfect for making good boost. you won't need to be concerned about forged internals until you are nearing the 20 pounds of boost range. With another 7 pounds of boost, a tune, cat back, headers, etc. I don't think you will have any problems.

+1 as usual.

I'm sure they'll be just short, in terms of strength, of the forged pieces in the LS9. Besides, that engine is for a supercar that is expected to run on the Autoban, or what have you, at WOT all the time. I'd rather save some $$$, leave the titanium rods, valves, and forged pistons to the 'Vette and keep the boost somewhat conservative and just obtain a spot-on tune. I mean comeon, if this engine comes out close to what the CTS-V has been certified at, a good tune, exhaust, pulley, and CAI will push power past 600 easy. Who in H3LL can make efficient use of 600 horsepower on the street? I'll admit: I'd like to try

*GTAHVIT* · 07-10-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

+1 as usual.

I'm sure they'll be just short, in terms of strength, of the forged pieces in the LS9. Besides, that engine is for a supercar that is expected to run on the Autoban, or what have you, at WOT all the time. I'd rather save some $$$, leave the titanium rods, valves, and forged pistons to the 'Vette and keep the boost somewhat conservative and just obtain a spot-on tune. I mean comeon, if this engine comes out close to what the CTS-V has been certified at, a good tune, exhaust, pulley, and CAI will push power past 600 easy. Who in H3LL can make efficient use of 600 horsepower on the street? I'll admit: I'd like to try

I will do everything I can to get every one of them on the pavement.....

*radz28* · 07-10-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

I will do everything I can to get every one of them on the pavement.....

LOL. +1 brother! Hopefully, this car will just scare the crap out of me so bad I'll just leave the traction control on always.

GMRULZ · 07-15-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Or whatever version of the LS9, LSA, LS8 the 5th Gen Camaro will get???

And What are your plans. Leave it stock, bump it up, What's the hp numbers you ultimately want out of the beast?

Spill it!!

.

Why, yes, I am holding out.

Looking to get about 550-600rwhp while retaining daily driver manners. Auto, drag racing, 10`s..nuff said...

dvnt88 · 07-16-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

Or whatever version of the LS9, LSA, LS8 the 5th Gen Camaro will get???

And What are your plans. Leave it stock, bump it up, What's the hp numbers you ultimately want out of the beast?

Spill it!!

I said it in an earlier thread. I won't be getting many interior or exterior options. But I will have all the suspension and power upgrades I can afford. I'll probably order mine a year or so after they hit the streets.

Once I get it I am shooting for 600 rwhp by the time I'm done. Hopefully the bottom end will hold that much without putting LS9 internals into it.

I have to agree with ya,
I'm also waiting for a year or so to get the feel and real scoop on the car itself as I have a '97 Z-28 and really, really want the new SC version with the LS3 or whatever they decide to put in it.
I would shoot for about 600-650RWHP to be safe and will depend on the aftermarket for the SC on the car, maybe a larger PSI pulley and definitely a catback (Magnaflow), CAI, thermostat and tune.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-16-2008, 04:19 PM

Yeah,

All that poop talk about the Z28 being dead really got under my skin. I'm glad Scott squashed it. I really really want a blown car.... REEEEEAAAAALLLLLY Bad.

If I have to put an aftermarket blower I will. But, I'd much prefer one from the factory.

fullthrottle · 07-29-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I'm hopeful for an LSA. In that senario, I'm a little worried about the cast pistons, but I'm sure GM will make sure they'll suffice.

I'd like to stick with easy bolt-on power and stay within my crappy State's smog laws, which suck something aweful. That means a pulley, CAI, catback, and tune. I'd like to get around 550 RWHP and I think that shouldn't be too hard with this hardware and still be reliable. I think, I too, will go light on the options that don't give me performance. I'd really only like privacy glass, leather interior, a manual tranny, the shortest gears, biggest rubber, maybe a sunroof, and good climate control (dual zone if possible.) I might see about any GM ground effects or something, but I don't think this car really needs much in the appearance department.

I'll take mine in the darkest blue or black with black or dark gray interior. Before the end of 2011 is my timeframe

just to ease your mind about GM and thier cast pistons in boosted cars. us there have been several ECOTEC LSJ guys who have taken thier stock engines (internals a forged steel crank forged I beam rods similar to the old GM pink rod and cast hypereutetic pistons made by MAHLE) to over 400 WHP

Captainbob · 07-29-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Emher

On one hand I would want a true monster of a Camaro, on the other hand I think supercharger on a V8 is sorta cheating...it all depends on what's avaiable when I can afford to buy the Camaro and what I think sounds the nicest.

Alot of us folks are pretty disappointed that a S/C SS has not been announced.. I've been waiting for too long only to find out the new SS may not even be able to compete with the big dogs.. What a let down.

boxmonkeyracing · 07-29-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainbob

Alot of us folks are pretty disappointed that a S/C SS has not been announced.. I've been waiting for too long only to find out the new SS may not even be able to compete with the big dogs.. What a let down.

what a great negative first post. and there was no talk the SS would be the top model and what company releases all, specifically limited run cars, at once?

but besides the negative post welcome to the site.

*Mindz* · 07-30-2008, 12:03 AM

:(

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Originally Posted by Captainbob

Alot of us folks are pretty disappointed that a S/C SS has not been announced.. I've been waiting for too long only to find out the new SS may not even be able to compete with the big dogs.. What a let down.

What big dogs are you speaking of? It's meant to compete with the Challenger, 350Z, mustang and hyundai genesis.

Welcome Mrs. Negative Nancy.

07-10-2008, 01:51 PM	#60
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Dude, Throttle back a bit. The LSA only makes 9 pounds of boost. and the compression ratio is in the 9 : 1 range. Perfect for making good boost. you won't need to be concerned about forged internals until you are nearing the 20 pounds of boost range. With another 7 pounds of boost, a tune, cat back, headers, etc. I don't think you will have any problems. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

07-16-2008, 04:19 PM	#66
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Yeah, All that poop talk about the Z28 being dead really got under my skin. I'm glad Scott squashed it. I really really want a blown car.... REEEEEAAAAALLLLLY Bad. If I have to put an aftermarket blower I will. But, I'd much prefer one from the factory. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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07-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#58
D-Unit Drives: Camaro SS, Acura RSX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 24	After reading this ! I think the SS will in fact be the top model!!!!! I dont care if the SS is the top model or not I am getting the the SS Brand loyalty !