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Lifted07Sierra · 08-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Are there any differences in the LS3 in the 08 vette than what will be in the SS camaro?

Also anyone have any links to stock dyno #s or sheets on the LS3?

Supermans · 08-14-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifted07Sierra

Are there any differences in the LS3 in the 08 vette than what will be in the SS camaro?

Also anyone have any links to stock dyno #s or sheets on the LS3?

Probably different cams and headers giving it less HP.

shank0668 · 08-14-2008, 12:39 PM

well id do this to my new maro http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...lip-12827.html

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-14-2008, 12:40 PM

This has all you'll ever want to know about it.

There's a lot more than a tune or an intake that is different between the two.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-15-2008, 08:40 AM

I think most of the difference is the air intake on the Vette. Better air flow.

Croathlete · 08-15-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

I think most of the difference is the air intake on the Vette. Better air flow.

If that's true, it would be great news since I'm sure most people's first upgrades will probably be a higher flow cold air intake. Am I right?

CHVY4LF · 08-15-2008, 12:42 PM

Most likely the only difference is a computer tune. the Camaro LS3 is only 8 horsepower difference

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-15-2008, 02:38 PM

computer tune, intake and exhaust changes, possibly a cam difference, not much of a difference, but keep in mind that just because two cars have the same power output (at the flywheel) doesnt mean they will have the same performance.

Twitch · 08-15-2008, 03:19 PM

^^^+1

computer detune, intake and exhaust, i doubt the cam will be different.

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-15-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch

^^^+1

computer detune, intake and exhaust, i doubt the cam will be different.

Exactly. They won't change the internals.

Actually a computor re-tune for the intake and exhaust.

8HP IS SQUAT.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-15-2008, 05:05 PM

ya know jeff.... you can edit your previous posts instead of making two consecutively

Chevyrocker · 08-15-2008, 06:14 PM

The cost would be too high for them to make internal changes to an engine that is already mass produced (kinda). I'd say a little re-tune on the computer side and you'd be right back up to 430.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-15-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jsenn

The cost would be too high for them to make internal changes to an engine that is already mass produced (kinda). I'd say a little re-tune on the computer side and you'd be right back up to 430.

not really, look at the LS1s, the cams were slightly different between the two, oil pans were different and the accessories were routed differently as well which means more stuff to produce.

Nexus6 · 08-15-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

well id do this to my new maro http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...lip-12827.html

i guess its good that LG motorsports is only 20 "camaro SS" minutes from my house.

08-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#1
Lifted07Sierra Drives: 2007 gmc sierra Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: modesto, ca Posts: 87	How different is the LS3 in the SS and the vette Are there any differences in the LS3 in the 08 vette than what will be in the SS camaro? Also anyone have any links to stock dyno #s or sheets on the LS3?

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Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	This has all you'll ever want to know about it. There's a lot more than a tune or an intake that is different between the two. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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CHVY4LF Chevrolet For Life!! Drives: 07 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 351 View My Garage	Most likely the only difference is a computer tune. the Camaro LS3 is only 8 horsepower difference __________________ *When You're Really Good In A Past Life, You Come Back As Yourself!* Future Plate: PNYHNTR Camaro of Choice: 2010 SS 6.2L 6M IOM Current Ride: 2007 Silverado Classic Ext. Cab 5.3L DBM

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	well id do this to my new maro http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...lip-12827.html

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JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I think most of the difference is the air intake on the Vette. Better air flow.

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Twitch Hook em' Horns Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 14	^^^+1 computer detune, intake and exhaust, i doubt the cam will be different.

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Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	The cost would be too high for them to make internal changes to an engine that is already mass produced (kinda). I'd say a little re-tune on the computer side and you'd be right back up to 430.