2014 Camaro Listed with LS7 Engine Option! For Z28 model or separate package? - Page 15 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bad@ssCamaro · 12-21-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

I only raise the issue because the vin card has no new "trims." So if the hype is true and to polish the language. Would the Z28 be offered as an option and not a trim? Similar to what the 1LE is?

That can't be right can it?

Could the LS7 equipped Camaro be anything other than a Z28?

If they offered it as an upgraded engine option for the SS for the 2%er's or other n/a diehards, wouldn't that be viable solution too?

2011RS/SS · 12-21-2012, 02:56 AM

I am willing to bet that Chevy had a lot of ls7 inventory left and this is a way to get rid of it. The production numbers for the Z06 has been doing down every year for the last couple of years due to the economy.

tsnow · 12-21-2012, 03:19 AM

If true this would be the coolest way ever to retire the LS7.

More than likely it will be GM's last large displacement gas V8 installed in a passenger car.

CRTZL1 · 12-21-2012, 04:03 AM

BlackIce1066 · 12-21-2012, 04:17 AM

OMG! That is awesome!

flht99b · 12-21-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Someone needs to direct fbodfathers attention to this!

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis.

Unless something has drastically changed, fbodfather and those with him told me there would be no LS7 5th gen. The only way I see it as a possibility would be a LS7 option for a COPO car.
Ed M

nyrfan · 12-21-2012, 05:41 AM

While we are all hoping for this, I think it's a stretch. But heres to hoping.

Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS

Genob4c · 12-21-2012, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

I only raise the issue because the vin card has no new "trims." So if the hype is true and to polish the language. Would the Z28 be offered as an option and not a trim? Similar to what the 1LE is?

That can't be right can it?

Could the LS7 equipped Camaro be anything other than a Z28?

I'm sure many of us here know that the Z28 was originally a trim, the RPO being Z28. I think the last year for that was 1974. There was no Z28 for 75/76, then the 1977 1/2 Z28 cam out as a model, not a trim (RPO). I'm pretty sure this is correct.

Geno

NOWUZME · 12-21-2012, 05:47 AM

I have an LS7 for sale, if you don't want to wait for GM

Stingray · 12-21-2012, 06:24 AM

Could be true.... could also be just a typo. Of course, hope it's legit.

davidcroft · 12-21-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sspolo

I am pretty sure I am not the only person who doesn't know much about the LS engines, so I went ahead and researched it, hopefully someone learns something.

From what I understand, the LS4 is slower.

That's an understatement. the LS4 is the sideways front wheel drive V8 in the SS Impala. 5.3 303 HP

Didn't realize so many people on this forum are just now hearing about what an LS7 IS!!!!!

davidcroft · 12-21-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 94turbolsx

A hot-wheels blue, cloth interior 1ss/rs-1le with a LS7 would quite possibly be perfection.

Oh buddy...I WOULD trade my very well loved Camaro for that exact combo right there. Time to start saving for the 2014 MY Camaro.

adamgl · 12-21-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by v8

the LS7 is a great engine, but it does have siamese cylinders. Does anyone know how it holds up to the LS3? I know stock it blows it away but how does the LS7 like boost?

It's a no no. But heads, cam, headers, intake can get you 550 - 600 RWHP (Mainly depending on the cam). Just need to watch out for the valve guide issues. I'm putting aftermarket heads w/ solid SS exhaust valves on mine this winter.

A 1LE + LS7 would be one bad ass Camaro.

Wizard1183 · 12-21-2012, 07:19 AM

My question is what do you guys think the cost will be for one? I'd imagine it'll be close 50k.

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nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	While we are all hoping for this, I think it's a stretch. But heres to hoping. Felix - Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

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Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,231	My question is what do you guys think the cost will be for one? I'd imagine it'll be close 50k. __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

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2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	I am willing to bet that Chevy had a lot of ls7 inventory left and this is a way to get rid of it. The production numbers for the Z06 has been doing down every year for the last couple of years due to the economy.

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tsnow Drives: 12' ZL1, AGM 6M Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 49th state Posts: 249	If true this would be the coolest way ever to retire the LS7. More than likely it will be GM's last large displacement gas V8 installed in a passenger car.

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CRTZL1 Banned Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: N.Y. Posts: 1,545

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NOWUZME Drives: Z06 2006 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 16	I have an LS7 for sale, if you don't want to wait for GM

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Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Could be true.... could also be just a typo. Of course, hope it's legit.