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TrueChevyBoy72 · 10-01-2009, 02:51 PM

everyone is so hyper about the ls9 in a camaro. if u goto youtube and look up ls9 camaro it is only puttin out like 645hp thats not worth it for the extra 20,000 engine in it. i know someone who could get me above 700hp with 20,000. He has built engines gettin 1175hp on pump gas. no lie. u guys go buy u an ls9 and im tellin you your gunna regret it. unless you just have the money to throw around i wouldnt bother. although it sounds good and is a cool thing to talk about.

heres the link. not my vid but interesting.

N83 · 10-01-2009, 04:25 PM

You can't get a factory warrenty from your buddy, can you? No point having all that power if it's gonna void the warrenty and break stuff.

Robin Lawrence · 10-01-2009, 05:09 PM

After your buddies engine expires the LS9 will keep on going like the energizer bunny.

Anyone can make big power for a short period of time. Lets see him go through the durability test that GM does.

The LS9 is a great engine considering the total package.

Robin

bolteon593 · 10-01-2009, 05:11 PM

owned.

1320junkie · 10-01-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

After your buddies engine expires the LS9 will keep on going like the energizer bunny.

Anyone can make big power for a short period of time. Lets see him go through the durability test that GM does.

The LS9 is a great engine considering the total package.

Robin

Windy City · 10-01-2009, 05:12 PM

DOH!

Camaro509 · 10-01-2009, 05:12 PM

And not to mention the LS9 is the base engine, can get a lot more power from it whereas your 'buddies' engine is maxed out already

*Milk 1027* · 10-01-2009, 05:14 PM

yes, 645hp is so little........

I doubt many people on this forum would be able to handle it.

POWERFREAK · 10-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

yes, 645hp is so little........

I doubt many people on this forum would be able to handle it.

TrueChevyBoy72 · 10-01-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N83

You can't get a factory warrenty from your buddy, can you? No point having all that power if it's gonna void the warrenty and break stuff.

very true but he does it all professionally and like every engine if u take care of it, itll last longer.

TrueChevyBoy72 · 10-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

After your buddies engine expires the LS9 will keep on going like the energizer bunny.

Anyone can make big power for a short period of time. Lets see him go through the durability test that GM does.

The LS9 is a great engine considering the total package.

Robin

lol yea well hes had a lot of success with what he does ill have to ask him what tests he runs

TrueChevyBoy72 · 10-01-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

yes, 645hp is so little........

I doubt many people on this forum would be able to handle it.

very true. im glad i made a thread everyone wanted to respond to

that was my aim.

Number 3 · 10-01-2009, 05:32 PM

You are comparing apples and oranges here. A factory engine that meets emissions and is warrantied for 5 years 100,000 miles that makes LS9 power is a true engineering marvel. On pump gas no less.

Yep you can get a bunch more power for a lot less than 20,000 but I doubt it's steetable like the LS9, which is a ***** cat I'm told (confirm Junkie?) when tooling about town.

LS9 will fire up in the heat, in cold in the rain and in the snow.

So it's ok if you want more, but there is really no technical basis for knocking the LS9.

1320junkie · 10-01-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

You are comparing apples and oranges here. A factory engine that meets emissions and is warrantied for 5 years 100,000 miles that makes LS9 power is a true engineering marvel. On pump gas no less.

Yep you can get a bunch more power for a lot less than 20,000 but I doubt it's steetable like the LS9, which is a ***** cat I'm told (confirm Junkie?) when tooling about town.

LS9 will fire up in the heat, in cold in the rain and in the snow.

So it's ok if you want more, but there is really no technical basis for knocking the LS9.

Dang near bullet proof for what it does

with a warranty

10-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
N83 Drives: 2008 Buell 1125R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 8	You can't get a factory warrenty from your buddy, can you? No point having all that power if it's gonna void the warrenty and break stuff. __________________ 2008 Buell 1125R

10-01-2009, 05:09 PM	#3
Robin Lawrence Drives: 2010 Camaro 69 Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galesburg, Illinois Posts: 447	After your buddies engine expires the LS9 will keep on going like the energizer bunny. Anyone can make big power for a short period of time. Lets see him go through the durability test that GM does. The LS9 is a great engine considering the total package. Robin __________________ Holley Performance Products

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10-01-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	And not to mention the LS9 is the base engine, can get a lot more power from it whereas your 'buddies' engine is maxed out already __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

10-01-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	yes, 645hp is so little........ I doubt many people on this forum would be able to handle it. __________________

10-01-2009, 05:11 PM	#4
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10-01-2009, 05:32 PM	#13
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,174 View My Garage	You are comparing apples and oranges here. A factory engine that meets emissions and is warrantied for 5 years 100,000 miles that makes LS9 power is a true engineering marvel. On pump gas no less. Yep you can get a bunch more power for a lot less than 20,000 but I doubt it's steetable like the LS9, which is a ***** cat I'm told (confirm Junkie?) when tooling about town. LS9 will fire up in the heat, in cold in the rain and in the snow. So it's ok if you want more, but there is really no technical basis for knocking the LS9. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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