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GameOv3r · 02-14-2008, 10:47 AM

I seriously think we'll get an LS3 in our base V8 Camaro (430HP) As for the first special edition top of the line Camaro, we might see the LS7 used 1 last time.

smike07 · 02-14-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GameOv3r

I seriously think we'll get an LS3 in our base V8 Camaro (430HP) As for the first special edition top of the line Camaro, we might see the LS7 used 1 last time.

Damn I hope you're right!

The_Stache · 02-14-2008, 12:20 PM

LS7 will be out of production before the first Camaro rolls off the line. It ain't gonna happen. I too believe we will get the LS3, and then some supercharged version of the same block.

Just a hunch..

Georgianne · 02-14-2008, 01:54 PM

What do you think the V6 will be?

Gatecrasher · 02-14-2008, 03:02 PM

The car has already been photographed with the LLT 3.6L DI V6 from the new CTS.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-14-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

The car has already been photographed with the LLT 3.6L DI V6 from the new CTS.

Do we know it's the DI version?

*DGthe3* · 02-14-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Do we know it's the DI version?

I just wonder how we can tell the bore and stroke from a shot of the outside. We think its a 3.6L, we assume it is because it looks like one. But we can't be 100% sure. And even if it is the 3.6L DI engine, nothing says that engine will be in the Camaro. Just something to consider

I think that it is the 3.6 DI, that makes the most sense. But ya never know . . .

Georgianne · 02-14-2008, 03:28 PM

ok educate me. how fast will that go and can I leave a black mark on the pavement?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-14-2008, 03:30 PM

280-300hp good enough in a V6 for you?

Georgianne · 02-14-2008, 03:40 PM

Yeah baby! I can do that. I'm afraid if I get a V8 I won't be able to stay out of trouble

*radz28* · 02-14-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgianne

Yeah baby! I can do that. I'm afraid if I get a V8 I won't be able to stay out of trouble

I'm willing to take that chance

Gatecrasher · 02-14-2008, 05:50 PM

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Do we know it's the DI version?

Without actually sticking my head under the hood of one of these beta Camaros, I can't say for sure. But I have a very strong hunch. Here's why.

Here's a cutout of one of the engine bay photos that I borrowed from Jalopnik. Notice the hump at the back of the engine cover.

I downloaded the super-high res photos available on GM's media website (open to the public, so don't think I'm doing anything 'wrong'

)

The one thing I can't seem to find a picture of at the moment is WHY the LLT cover has a hump. I've seen an LLT with the beauty cover removed, and the cast intake manifold that sits underneath this beauty cover has a big bulge on the back of it. Unfortunately GM doesn't have those nice disassembled photos of the LLT like they do for the LSA and LS9.

So either this is an LY7 with an LLT engine cover, which is admittedly very possible, or this is a genuine LLT. I'm betting on LLT for power and fuel economy reasons, as well as the presence of the engine cover.

Gatecrasher · 02-14-2008, 05:57 PM

This will have to work for now. One of David Kimble's gorgeous cutaway drawings, also downloaded from GM. You can see the humped intake manifold under the cover.

joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 · 02-14-2008, 06:26 PM

Nice investigation brother!!! The closest thing we have to a good guess right? Keep that stuff coming even if it turns out to be wrong, it is still good stuff to talk about and it has some sense behind it.

02-14-2008, 12:20 PM	#31
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02-14-2008, 03:30 PM	#37
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	280-300hp good enough in a V6 for you? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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02-14-2008, 10:47 AM	#29
GameOv3r Drives: 2008 Chevy Aveo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 85	I seriously think we'll get an LS3 in our base V8 Camaro (430HP) As for the first special edition top of the line Camaro, we might see the LS7 used 1 last time.

02-14-2008, 01:54 PM	#32
Georgianne Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 228	What do you think the V6 will be?

02-14-2008, 03:02 PM	#33
Gatecrasher User Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 139	The car has already been photographed with the LLT 3.6L DI V6 from the new CTS.

02-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#36
Georgianne Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 228	ok educate me. how fast will that go and can I leave a black mark on the pavement?

02-14-2008, 03:40 PM	#38
Georgianne Drives: chevys Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 228	Yeah baby! I can do that. I'm afraid if I get a V8 I won't be able to stay out of trouble

02-14-2008, 05:57 PM	#41
Gatecrasher User Drives: 1994 Stealth R/T Turbo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 139	This will have to work for now. One of David Kimble's gorgeous cutaway drawings, also downloaded from GM. You can see the humped intake manifold under the cover.

02-14-2008, 06:26 PM	#42
joes3rdcamaro82/91/2010 Z28 Hold Out! Drives: 2000 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 354	Nice investigation brother!!! The closest thing we have to a good guess right? Keep that stuff coming even if it turns out to be wrong, it is still good stuff to talk about and it has some sense behind it.