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evilmaro · 07-21-2008, 03:29 PM

422 horsepowas

The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The standard manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, rated a projected 422 horsepower and 408 lb.-ft. of torque. The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette and uses high-flow cylinder heads based on the Corvette Z06 LS7 engine to enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed manual transmission.

asrapid · 07-21-2008, 03:50 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images/camarospecs.pdf

O.k is this typing error or what? 422 at 5000 rpm ? Isn't max. power of ls3 in corvette at 5900 rpm or something like that. Or will this be something like 422 at 5000 rpm but 440 + at 5900 rpm.
I'm still waiting for engine where we "can forget anything we know about engines" or something like that

...just kidding.

*radz28* · 07-21-2008, 05:12 PM

The two cars have different intake and exhaust combinations that probably have some impact on final power. I'm not suggesting there isn't a possibility they are low-balling, however, two different platforms - two different power levels.

asrapid · 07-22-2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

The two cars have different intake and exhaust combinations that probably have some impact on final power. I'm not suggesting there isn't a possibility they are low-balling, however, two different platforms - two different power levels.

Or it is just misprint...
if you use this formula http://www.vettenet.org/torquehp.html you will get that a max. torque at 5000 rpm is 443 yet GM claims max torque of 408 at 4500 rpm. If max.power was at 5900 you will get torque of 375 at that rpm..so smaller than 408 which it should be.

swazworth · 07-22-2008, 04:13 AM

people have told me chevy always low balls there numbers. i don't know if that is true or not but that is what i have been told.

Supermans · 07-22-2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asrapid

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images/camarospecs.pdf

O.k is this typing error or what? 422 at 5000 rpm ? Isn't max. power of ls3 in corvette at 5900 rpm or something like that. Or will this be something like 422 at 5000 rpm but 440 + at 5900 rpm.
I'm still waiting for engine where we "can forget anything we know about engines" or something like that

...just kidding.

Hmm..Interesting.. I'd like to have some more information about this as well out of curiosity.

*DGthe3* · 07-22-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swazworth

people have told me chevy always low balls there numbers. i don't know if that is true or not but that is what i have been told.

Generally speaking, they do. And it is also said that they don't actually take power away from Corvette engines when they are put into Camaros.

Mythic · 07-22-2008, 11:11 PM

the easiest explanation I can think of is intake, headers/exhaust. Slow down the air into the engine and use a less free-flowing exhaust system to create a bit more back pressure and push down the HP.

3whiterag · 07-23-2008, 03:39 PM

So like, are you guys as happy as I said you would be?

*GTAHVIT* · 07-23-2008, 03:45 PM

You guys at GM Powertrain Rock!

swazworth · 07-23-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3whiterag

So like, are you guys as happy as I said you would be?

yes

SilverTurtle · 07-23-2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3whiterag

So like, are you guys as happy as I said you would be?

I'll be 550hp happier sometime nex.... mmfmfmwmfmwamfmewmma

<black suburbans screeching away>

*The_Blur* · 07-23-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Generally speaking, they do. And it is also said that they don't actually take power away from Corvette engines when they are put into Camaros.

All it takes is a high-profile tune to make this new Camaro match Corvette numbers. It wouldn't hurt to supplement that with a new exhaust, headers, and intake.

*radz28* · 07-23-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

I'll be 550hp happier sometime nex.... mmfmfmwmfmwamfmewmma

<black suburbans screeching away>

ROTFL!!! I almost fell out of my chair laughing!!! You better hope 'Father doesn't come in here, LOL!

07-21-2008, 03:29 PM	#1
evilmaro Drives: 5th gen in the future Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 16	SS engine 422 horsepowas The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The standard manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, rated a projected 422 horsepower and 408 lb.-ft. of torque. The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette and uses high-flow cylinder heads based on the Corvette Z06 LS7 engine to enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed manual transmission.

07-21-2008, 03:50 PM	#2
asrapid Drives: Stratus Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 75	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images/camarospecs.pdf O.k is this typing error or what? 422 at 5000 rpm ? Isn't max. power of ls3 in corvette at 5900 rpm or something like that. Or will this be something like 422 at 5000 rpm but 440 + at 5900 rpm. I'm still waiting for engine where we "can forget anything we know about engines" or something like that...just kidding.

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07-22-2008, 04:13 AM	#5
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07-22-2008, 11:11 PM	#8
Mythic Drives: '03 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VaBeach VA Posts: 348	the easiest explanation I can think of is intake, headers/exhaust. Slow down the air into the engine and use a less free-flowing exhaust system to create a bit more back pressure and push down the HP.

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