If the LT1 replaces the LS3 what about the LSA/LS7/LS9 motors? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Juiced1 · 12-06-2012, 08:54 PM

Like the tital says. If GM uses the LT1 to replace the LS3 will they build direct injection versions of the LS7, LSA and LS9 motors? What kind of power do you guys think they will be able to accomplish?
My guess? 550HP LT7 and a 700HP LT9?

2008yellow · 12-06-2012, 08:57 PM

no, the current motors will be like all the rest when the new stuff is introduced.Good but not the newest, trickest item.

GaBoy25 · 12-06-2012, 09:01 PM

my lord

Apex Motorsports · 12-07-2012, 05:25 AM

The LT1 is just the first Gen V V8 to be introduced. More are coming, including a supercharged engine.

grocerygetter · 12-07-2012, 06:40 AM

I bet the lt4 will be the code for the z06 power plant

blackSSRS · 12-07-2012, 08:36 AM

estimated 450hp for the new lt1, which is the 3rd gen lt1

v6sonoma · 12-07-2012, 09:27 AM

The sky's the limit. It would be nice if they made a TT-LT?? for an uber vette ZR-1.

Ahh... I can dream

Russell James · 12-07-2012, 10:22 AM

I'm just hoping for a non AFM manual trans LT1 variant... and not just for the uber expensive supercharged models. The LS9 motor is great, but I'd need a second mortgage for a 6 figure car.

To castrate a small block chevy down to 4 cylinder operation is sacrilege in my book. If everything goes to AFM, I'll just go back to old school hot rods. No AFM SBC will ever enter my garage again.

Juiced1 · 12-07-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The LT1 is just the first Gen V V8 to be introduced. More are coming, including a supercharged engine.

I would think the LS9/LSA would benefit the greatest from direct injection. You should be able to run more boost with less chance of knock. This is why I was guessing the 700HP range but I wouldn't be surprised if it was even higher.

Juiced1 · 12-07-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

I'm just hoping for a non AFM manual trans LT1 variant... and not just for the uber expensive supercharged models. The LS9 motor is great, but I'd need a second mortgage for a 6 figure car.

To castrate a small block Chevy down to 4 cylinder operation is sacrilege in my book. If everything goes to AFM, I'll just go back to old school hot rods. No AFM SBC will ever enter my garage again.

AFM still seems pretty useless to me. I've removed it from a few cars and the gas mileage doesn't dip much at all. Luckily LS motors are blessed with a great aftermarket that will allow you to remove it during a cam swap without to much hassle. I do however understand why it's there. Car manufacturers need to squeeze every MPG out of their product these days to meet mandated regulations otherwise they face huge fines. If your fleet needs to be at 30 MPG every sports car and truck that fall short of that mark hurt. So every MPG they can gain with AFM helps their numbers...no matter how much we dislike it.

Blast · 12-07-2012, 06:27 PM

Well the AFM in the LT1 is (supposedly) different than what the L99, etc currently are using so we'll just see how good it is in real life.

// Stefan

12-06-2012, 08:54 PM	#1
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	If the LT1 replaces the LS3 what about the LSA/LS7/LS9 motors? Like the tital says. If GM uses the LT1 to replace the LS3 will they build direct injection versions of the LS7, LSA and LS9 motors? What kind of power do you guys think they will be able to accomplish? My guess? 550HP LT7 and a 700HP LT9?

12-07-2012, 06:40 AM	#5
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	I bet the lt4 will be the code for the z06 power plant __________________ -John S.

12-07-2012, 09:27 AM	#7
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	The sky's the limit. It would be nice if they made a TT-LT?? for an uber vette ZR-1. Ahh... I can dream __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

12-06-2012, 08:57 PM	#2
2008yellow Drives: 2013 blue Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: pa. Posts: 94	no, the current motors will be like all the rest when the new stuff is introduced.Good but not the newest, trickest item.

12-07-2012, 05:25 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The LT1 is just the first Gen V V8 to be introduced. More are coming, including a supercharged engine.

12-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#6
blackSSRS Drives: 2010 RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 540	estimated 450hp for the new lt1, which is the 3rd gen lt1

12-07-2012, 10:22 AM	#8
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	I'm just hoping for a non AFM manual trans LT1 variant... and not just for the uber expensive supercharged models. The LS9 motor is great, but I'd need a second mortgage for a 6 figure car. To castrate a small block chevy down to 4 cylinder operation is sacrilege in my book. If everything goes to AFM, I'll just go back to old school hot rods. No AFM SBC will ever enter my garage again.

12-07-2012, 06:27 PM	#11
Blast Drives: 2009 SAAB 9-5 Aero Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 105	Well the AFM in the LT1 is (supposedly) different than what the L99, etc currently are using so we'll just see how good it is in real life. // Stefan