Now that the ZL1 is out, what do you want the Z28 to be? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mikey8 · 02-10-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pbm457

something that can come damn close to go toe to toe with the Z06 out of the box, and keep it NA!

+1

Cam#7 · 02-10-2011, 01:21 PM

It seems the new lightweight Alpha platform for the Gen6 Camaro is on the fast track. It would make a lot of sense to do a Challenger trick and introduce the Z-28 (only) for the first year of the Gen6 model. GM would have the best of both worlds if say they are selling a 2013 LS,LT,SS, and ZR1 and 2014 Z-28 all the same year. The Z-28 would be introduced with the new smaller V8 to compete against the Boss 302. This also gives some muscle car critic time to make corrections before changing the entire Camaro lineup to the Gen6 model.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-10-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam#7

It seems the new lightweight Alpha platform for the Gen6 Camaro is on the fast track. It would make a lot of sense to do a Challenger trick and introduce the Z-28 (only) for the first year of the Gen6 model. GM would have the best of both worlds if say they are selling a 2013 LS,LT,SS, and ZR1 and 2014 Z-28 all the same year. The Z-28 would be introduced with the new smaller V8 to compete against the Boss 302. This also gives some muscle car critic time to make corrections before changing the entire Camaro lineup to the Gen6 model.

Doesn't work that way....:(

mike25 · 02-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Twin turbo v6. More efficient and more room for growth

DLB · 02-10-2011, 01:42 PM

Z/28 should be a Jay Leno Camaro. Twin Turbo v6.... because then you could get all the power you want... and get 30mpg!!! if it has to have a auto.... it better be awesome. but manual should be std.

fastfaster · 02-10-2011, 01:56 PM

i think the z-28 should come with the lsx 454.

shawn18 · 02-10-2011, 02:10 PM

1. I want it to be built
2. I want it to be in my driveway
3. I want it to kick the shit out of that stupid Boss Mustang.......

Thats pretty much it ...Oh yeah and I want it for 45k dollars or so.......

shawn18 · 02-10-2011, 02:12 PM

I just dont want it to look like a stickered up import and an american muscle car got drunk at a bar one night and had an illegitimate child , which is what the Boss looks like to me..........

Hylton · 02-10-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

AGREE with you! I just dont remember is there was A/C or P/S delete. But they all had hand crank windows if I recall. AND they had a CHOICE of rear end gear ratios! I think GM would be wise to offer that from factory! I simply see the ZL1 as THE top dog! No wonderment about that!

No A/C. Power steering and power windows were an option.

Cam#7 · 02-10-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Doesn't work that way....:(

As long as it's taken to get the ZL1 out, the Gen5 body is going loose it's edge before the Z-28 comes out. The ZL1 will be short term (Gen5 only) because of costs. How many of these are they really to sell at Corvette prices? Look for the Z-28 to replace it as a street fighter on the Gen6s.

Or maybe the new 5.5 liter will show up in the SS as a Z-28 option/upgrade? Now we're talking ..............

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-10-2011, 02:58 PM

Normally aspirated V8 that targets the Boss 302. Anything from a stripper model to being able to add some options if you want.

DLB · 02-10-2011, 03:01 PM

there are some lsx Camaros with twin turbos and/or superchargers...... its nets them around 650-700hp at the wheels plus with a tune and some money it 1000hp. but those are big money cars..... if you want 40-45k its going to be a twin turbo v6...... think bout it. you get crank windows and and no power anything..... pull out the back seats yourself.... that way its still cheap to insure.... track susp. and sick steering wheel z/28 only. a/c del could be an opt. but have you ever driving a car without a/c in 110 heat...or no heater in the cold weather... just not fun..... if they did it right besides engine noise diff. You couldnt tell between a high rev v8 and a sweet ttv6 with your eyes closed. just my 2 cents

dr damon · 02-10-2011, 03:10 PM

Z28 should be :
Based on the SS, but with more power,
lower ride height and firmer suspension
SSX wheels
different spoiler
option for recaros from the Caddy.

basically what the fourth gen SS was to the 4th gen z28. perhaps slp will even make them for GM. I think this is a reasonable and still profitable request. I really think given Fitz's responses during the webchat, the z28 is coming.... as Fbodfather says, just keep the faith.

Cam#7 · 02-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr damon

Z28 should be :
Based on the SS, but with more power,
lower ride height and firmer suspension
SSX wheels
different spoiler
option for recaros from the Caddy.

basically what the fourth gen SS was to the 4th gen z28. perhaps slp will even make them for GM. I think this is a reasonable and still profitable request. I really think given Fitz's responses during the webchat, the z28 is coming.... as Fbodfather says, just keep the faith.

Yea, I don't think the Z-28 has to be too exotic. One thing us Chevy lovers forget is the Ford lovers only have the Mustang and no Corvette equilvalent. All Camaro decisions have to take in account what's going on with the Corvette. One of the reasons why we have to constantly wait on engine upgrades.

02-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#46
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	Twin turbo v6. More efficient and more room for growth __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

02-10-2011, 02:10 PM	#49
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	1. I want it to be built 2. I want it to be in my driveway 3. I want it to kick the shit out of that stupid Boss Mustang....... Thats pretty much it ...Oh yeah and I want it for 45k dollars or so....... __________________

02-10-2011, 02:12 PM	#50
shawn18 OWTATIME Drives: 1969 CaRaMo Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,082	I just dont want it to look like a stickered up import and an american muscle car got drunk at a bar one night and had an illegitimate child , which is what the Boss looks like to me.......... __________________

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02-10-2011, 01:21 PM	#44
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	It seems the new lightweight Alpha platform for the Gen6 Camaro is on the fast track. It would make a lot of sense to do a Challenger trick and introduce the Z-28 (only) for the first year of the Gen6 model. GM would have the best of both worlds if say they are selling a 2013 LS,LT,SS, and ZR1 and 2014 Z-28 all the same year. The Z-28 would be introduced with the new smaller V8 to compete against the Boss 302. This also gives some muscle car critic time to make corrections before changing the entire Camaro lineup to the Gen6 model.

02-10-2011, 01:42 PM	#47
DLB Drives: 74 Camaro Type LT with a BB454 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Scottsdale, Chino Valley AZ Posts: 49	Z/28 should be a Jay Leno Camaro. Twin Turbo v6.... because then you could get all the power you want... and get 30mpg!!! if it has to have a auto.... it better be awesome. but manual should be std.

02-10-2011, 01:56 PM	#48
fastfaster Account Suspended Drives: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Posts: 479	i think the z-28 should come with the lsx 454.

02-10-2011, 02:58 PM	#53
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Normally aspirated V8 that targets the Boss 302. Anything from a stripper model to being able to add some options if you want.

02-10-2011, 03:01 PM	#54
DLB Drives: 74 Camaro Type LT with a BB454 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Scottsdale, Chino Valley AZ Posts: 49	there are some lsx Camaros with twin turbos and/or superchargers...... its nets them around 650-700hp at the wheels plus with a tune and some money it 1000hp. but those are big money cars..... if you want 40-45k its going to be a twin turbo v6...... think bout it. you get crank windows and and no power anything..... pull out the back seats yourself.... that way its still cheap to insure.... track susp. and sick steering wheel z/28 only. a/c del could be an opt. but have you ever driving a car without a/c in 110 heat...or no heater in the cold weather... just not fun..... if they did it right besides engine noise diff. You couldnt tell between a high rev v8 and a sweet ttv6 with your eyes closed. just my 2 cents

02-10-2011, 03:10 PM	#55
dr damon Drives: 2011 MANTIS Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 437	Z28 should be : Based on the SS, but with more power, lower ride height and firmer suspension SSX wheels different spoiler option for recaros from the Caddy. basically what the fourth gen SS was to the 4th gen z28. perhaps slp will even make them for GM. I think this is a reasonable and still profitable request. I really think given Fitz's responses during the webchat, the z28 is coming.... as Fbodfather says, just keep the faith.