2011/2012 Camaro Z28 LSA Engine and Hood Design Revealed! - Page 26 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

boxmonkeyracing · 10-05-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fastkevman

I am basing my opinion on who is on top off of overall performance and factory support.

Testing results by pro drivers for magazines and the internet don't mean much to me.
I test drove 2 new 5.0 GT's before I ordered my Camaro, I can assure you that in my opinion I did not buy the faster car, I bought the better looking, better handling car.
The Mustang definitely felt like it got off the line quicker, accelerated quicker, and shifted better.

GM really is only back in the Camaro game, performance has been there all along with the Vettes and they easily could make the Camaro destroy the Mustang if they wanted to......they haven't yet.

like I said the 4th gens. . .whooped the mustang gt's ass. . .but guess what they weren't considered #1. yes the gt currently is faster in a straight line. but still #2.

ShnOmac · 10-07-2010, 12:59 AM

I still dont understand why GM would be showing their hand so early......

*DGthe3* · 10-07-2010, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

I still dont understand why GM would be showing their hand so early......

Showing what? The existance of a car thats the worst kept secret in the industry? There isn't a whole lot you can get from these pictures. Most of the important aspects are in the drivetrain and suspension, and we have next to no details about that stuff.

They have to have the cars driving around in order to work the kinks out of them before production. And they can't really shoo away anyone with a camera.

ShnOmac · 10-07-2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

There isn't a whole lot you can get from these pictures. Most of the important aspects are in the drivetrain and suspension, and we have next to no details about that stuff.

Thanks DG.... You finished what I was going to get at before my crappy net went down again!

We really have no Idea whats coming do we??

CamaroScotty · 10-07-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Try to find the dealer in your area that sells the most Camaros, they should have the best chance of an allocation of a Z28. Also check with Camaro Scotty and Becky D on this site, I believe they have already started taking deposits for the Z28. Good Luck.

No deposits yet....just a list. And it had people a LONG time ago.

jiminize1 · 10-08-2010, 03:45 PM

I just came across this blog about the 2012 z/28 Camaro in Colorado.
Is this for real or what? Are they already doing the testing?

It looks sick.

http://midlifemotors.com/blog/2010/1...8-camaro-found

Thanks
james

ps. I have used this shop before and they know what they're talking about. Good guys to deal with. True gear heads!

Toyaholic · 10-09-2010, 07:23 AM

Gotta love the tow hitch. Maybe the Z will be for pulling a trailer.

SS-screamer · 10-09-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jiminize1

I just came across this blog about the 2012 z/28 Camaro in Colorado.
Is this for real or what? Are they already doing the testing?

It looks sick.

http://midlifemotors.com/blog/2010/1...8-camaro-found

Thanks
james

ps. I have used this shop before and they know what they're talking about. Good guys to deal with. True gear heads!

The same picka-boo-glass that the ZR-1 has on it's hood? Holy cow that would really blow the GT 500 out of the water when it comes to unique styling.

*DGthe3* · 10-10-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyaholic

Gotta love the tow hitch. Maybe the Z will be for pulling a trailer.

That or testing equipment

Black on Black · 10-11-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYA_LTR

Those are actually just Type K thermocouples for measuring temperature under the hood.

Where is the supercharger???????????????

*DGthe3* · 10-11-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Black on Black

Where is the supercharger???????????????

On top of the engine, under the cover and intercooler

*radz28* · 11-05-2010, 10:42 AM

I'm sure it's already been posted somewhere, but it occured to me that the orientation of the humps on the upper plenum suggest, to me, that those might be for the intercooler bricks, much like LS9 has in ZR1; which leads me to believe the 2300 might be stuck on LSA in Z28.

Hmm... I'm definately thinking 580+ horse' now

Below is an common image of the upper plenum with intercooler bricks on LS9:

Z_Rocks · 11-05-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I'm sure it's already been posted somewhere, but it occured to me that the orientation of the humps on the upper plenum suggest, to me, that those might be for the intercooler bricks, much like LS9 has in ZR1; which leads me to believe the 2300 might be stuck on LSA in Z28.

Hmm... I'm definately thinking 580+ horse' now

Below is an common image of the upper plenum with intercooler bricks on LS9:

Nice observation. Hope to see 2300 make to the Z.

10-08-2010, 03:45 PM	#356
jiminize1 Drives: 1968 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1	2012 LSA Z/28 in Colorado I just came across this blog about the 2012 z/28 Camaro in Colorado. Is this for real or what? Are they already doing the testing? It looks sick. http://midlifemotors.com/blog/2010/1...8-camaro-found Thanks james ps. I have used this shop before and they know what they're talking about. Good guys to deal with. True gear heads!

11-05-2010, 10:42 AM	#362
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,181 View My Garage	I'm sure it's already been posted somewhere, but it occured to me that the orientation of the humps on the upper plenum suggest, to me, that those might be for the intercooler bricks, much like LS9 has in ZR1; which leads me to believe the 2300 might be stuck on LSA in Z28. Hmm... I'm definately thinking 580+ horse' now Below is an common image of the upper plenum with intercooler bricks on LS9: Attached Images __________________ '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

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ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	I still dont understand why GM would be showing their hand so early......

10-09-2010, 07:23 AM	#357
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	Gotta love the tow hitch. Maybe the Z will be for pulling a trailer.