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blackZbandit · 06-10-2008, 09:32 PM

I know we've all speculated about what enegine they'll drop in the V8 and have ruled out the LS3 because it's not supposed to be ready in time, but I was bored @ work and started purusing the Chevy website to kill time and saw this info for the 2008 Vette:

CoupeCorvette2008 Coupe: Starts at $46,950*
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Highlights:
NEW standard 430-hp 6.2L LS3 V8 aluminum-block engine
NEW available dual-mode exhaust system provides 436 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque...

Now I'm probably just behind the ball on things because I don't keep up to date about GM developments as much as others here do; but if the 6.2L LS3 is in the '08 Vette... why couldn't it be in the '10 Camaro?

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-10-2008, 09:43 PM

who said it wouldnt be ready in time?

z28camaro2471 · 06-10-2008, 09:46 PM

Given that the G8 GXP will have it my guess is that we will find it in the Camaro as well. I sure as hell hope we do.

blackZbandit · 06-10-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

who said it wouldnt be ready in time?

I've read it all over the place on here for months; countless debates on LS3 vs LSA vs LZ6 vs LS-new mystery engine. I would bet my dollar on the LS3 after seeing this since Chevy has a habit of dropping detuned vette engines in camaro's. Maybe they won't detune it this time since Lutz said that matching vette hp wouldn't be a concern this time aorund because vette are in a breed of their own.

*Mindz* · 06-10-2008, 10:21 PM

We know the V8 will be 6.2L and the LS3 has never been ruled out. Only thing is that Fbodfather said "forget all you know about engines." We're about 90% sure the LS3 is going in the camaro. It could be the L76 but with the information of the LS3 in the new GXP, it's even more likely for me that we'll be getting it. =)

Fandango · 06-10-2008, 11:55 PM

In this post, there will be blood.

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-11-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit

I've read it all over the place on here for months; countless debates on LS3 vs LSA vs LZ6 vs LS-new mystery engine. I would bet my dollar on the LS3 after seeing this since Chevy has a habit of dropping detuned vette engines in camaro's. Maybe they won't detune it this time since Lutz said that matching vette hp wouldn't be a concern this time aorund because vette are in a breed of their own.

just cus a lot of people speculate about it on a forum doesnt mean GM is going to follow our words. tho i have stated from the beginning that the LS3 will make it into the new camaro, and from the looks of it an LSA/LS9 variant will be in the Z28

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Originally Posted by Fandango

In this post, there will be blood.

i can see it rolling down the hills now:seesaw:

punkdrum01 · 06-11-2008, 08:04 AM

The only engines that have been confirmed to be out of the picture are the LS2 and the LS7.

*radz28* · 06-11-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by punkdrum01

The only engines that have been confirmed to be out of the picture are the LS2 and the LS7.

+1 I believe the LS3 will make it into the base V8 slot. I'm hopefully we'll see around 550 horse in a year or two in the top V8.

*DGthe3* · 06-11-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by blackZbandit

I've read it all over the place on here for months; countless debates on LS3 vs LSA vs LZ6 vs LS-new mystery engine. I would bet my dollar on the LS3 after seeing this since Chevy has a habit of dropping detuned vette engines in camaro's. Maybe they won't detune it this time since Lutz said that matching vette hp wouldn't be a concern this time aorund because vette are in a breed of their own.

Gen V engines won't be ready in time. the LS3 is a gen IV though. It already exists. Perhaps thats where the confusion is

*The_Blur* · 06-11-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fandango

In this post, there will be blood.

I agree.

punkdrum01 · 06-11-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I agree.

+2.........

*TAG UR IT* · 06-11-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Gen V engines won't be ready in time. the LS3 is a gen IV though. It already exists. Perhaps thats where the confusion is

There's the answer right there.

LS3 is already in production vettes...

Gen V are 'supposedly'...not ready.

Stig · 06-11-2008, 03:46 PM

My personal belief on the subject is that the 'Maro will have the following

DI 3.6l V-6 for Base
LS3 - 403 hp version of the GXP for the Base V8.

Other than that, possibly Gen V in the future. And my guess is as good as anyone's for the Top V8

*TAG UR IT* · 06-11-2008, 04:20 PM

So, you're guessing LSA for the top, then?

*The_Blur* · 06-11-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm still counting on the top one being a 4000-hp nuclear reactor with a flux capacitor.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-11-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

So, you're guessing LSA for the top, then?

YES!

oh, question wasn't meant for me... Sorry, uhhh, I couldn't help myself.

3whiterag · 06-11-2008, 06:14 PM

How about a base 4 cylinder engine and top of the line Camaro with the DI V6 engine.

I am kidding.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-11-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 3whiterag

How about a base 4 cylinder engine and top of the line Camaro with the DI V6 engine.;

I am kidding.

blasted WHY WOULD YOU EVEN SAY SUCH A THING!!!! lol.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-11-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm still counting on the top one being a 4000-hp nuclear reactor with a flux capacitor.

where do I get in line?

GSX · 06-11-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I'm still counting on the top one being a 4000-hp nuclear reactor with a flux capacitor.

I don't know. I always thought the top of the line would get two Saturn V Rockets.

boxmonkeyracing · 06-11-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GSX

I don't know. I always thought the top of the line would get two Saturn V Rockets.

yea but rockets run out faster then a nuclear power plant.

Captain Awesome · 06-11-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

yea but rockets run out faster then a nuclear power plant.

They did a lot of work on Nuclear Rockets back years ago!

shank0668 · 06-11-2008, 10:08 PM

will there be an engine with more power in the camaro?

*DGthe3* · 06-11-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

will there be an engine with more power in the camaro?

99% sure on a supercharged 6.2L engine. The hp number should start with a 5 . . .

06-10-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 744 View My Garage	LS3... again I know we've all speculated about what enegine they'll drop in the V8 and have ruled out the LS3 because it's not supposed to be ready in time, but I was bored @ work and started purusing the Chevy website to kill time and saw this info for the 2008 Vette: CoupeCorvette2008 Coupe: Starts at $46,950* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highlights: NEW standard 430-hp 6.2L LS3 V8 aluminum-block engine NEW available dual-mode exhaust system provides 436 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque... Now I'm probably just behind the ball on things because I don't keep up to date about GM developments as much as others here do; but if the 6.2L LS3 is in the '08 Vette... why couldn't it be in the '10 Camaro?

06-10-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 16,512	We know the V8 will be 6.2L and the LS3 has never been ruled out. Only thing is that Fbodfather said "forget all you know about engines." We're about 90% sure the LS3 is going in the camaro. It could be the L76 but with the information of the LS3 in the new GXP, it's even more likely for me that we'll be getting it. =) __________________ "J, you're my favorite Pokemod" ~Revo1

06-10-2008, 11:55 PM	#6
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06-11-2008, 04:20 PM	#15
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06-11-2008, 04:27 PM	#16
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06-10-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
z28camaro2471 C5 Member #227 Drives: Camaros Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NY Posts: 768	Given that the G8 GXP will have it my guess is that we will find it in the Camaro as well. I sure as hell hope we do.

06-11-2008, 08:04 AM	#8
punkdrum01 Drives: 1999 z28 Vert Black/Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 176	The only engines that have been confirmed to be out of the picture are the LS2 and the LS7.

06-11-2008, 03:46 PM	#14
Stig Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 125	My personal belief on the subject is that the 'Maro will have the following DI 3.6l V-6 for Base LS3 - 403 hp version of the GXP for the Base V8. Other than that, possibly Gen V in the future. And my guess is as good as anyone's for the Top V8

06-11-2008, 06:14 PM	#18
3whiterag GM Powertrain Retired Drives: 67SS350, 87 IROC L98, 96SS ver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 349	How about a base 4 cylinder engine and top of the line Camaro with the DI V6 engine. I am kidding. __________________ http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1224.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1227.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...g/100_1230.jpg I say nothing and by saying nothing or not, not saying anything does not imply that what you say is true or not true.

06-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#24
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