Do you want the Z28?

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by zebra

The LS9 is a 6.2 L (6,162 cc/376.0 cu in) supercharged engine, based on the LS3; the LS7 block was not used due to the higher cylinder pressures created by the supercharger requiring the thicker cylinder walls of the LS3. Cylinder dimensions are now 4.06 in (103.25 mm) bore with a 3.62 in (92 mm) stroke. It is equipped with an Eaton four-lobe Roots type supercharger. Power output is 638 hp (476 kW) at 6500 rpm and 604 lb·ft (819 N·m) of torque at 3800 rpm.

I thought I had read that before. I've seen people supercharge the Z06 LS7 though... hmmm.....

[shinzon]

Scotty I will be seeing you in 2011...

[zebra]

Originally Posted by snizzle

I thought I had read that before. I've seen people supercharge the Z06 LS7 though... hmmm.....

i'd feel much better running 10.5psi into 9.1:1 chambers with thicker cylinder walls than 11:1 chambers with thin walls. the LS9 uses 4.065 pistons as opposed to 4.125s in the LS7

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by LabRat

For Strait Racers.......sure!

But your not the only guys out there, ya know?

(at least I didn't suggest a Turbo Diesel!!)


LabRat

Like Zebra said.
There are RWD cars that do fine on the road race. This is an AMERICAN muscle car. We WANT it to be RWD. I bet awd wasn't even though about.

[Whitten]

It has been beaten to death and then stomped on several times but the LS7 in the capacity that we know it today will not make it to a Camaro.

That being said many things have been talked about with great certainty up until now. At present GM is faced with a great deal least of which is the Z/28. That being said the LSA was slated to be the next contender for the upcomming Z but with the current (unrightful stigma) supercharged muscle cars atract I think GM might consider other alternatives.

I for one would have loved an LSA in a Camaro, but I would ever more interested in a lighter more nimble Camaro vis a vis an LS7 variant. Yes I am aware that the LS7 is supposedly out the door but consider the fact that putting a 520 hp variant with wet sump and more standard internals in replacement of the LSA and you would not only have a high powered contender but it would inherently weigh much less, possibly cost less to manufacture and more than likely be able to beat the gas guzzler tax if the Camaro could loose a little weight.

In my own estimation and trying to be reasonable I could see GM giving us a 427 Z/28 with a lighter front and even rear seat option that was a little more supportive(maybe just with alcantra inserts), light weight wheels with better rubber. Improved shocks, an aero package.

[Punk_rider]

Make a 550hp beast, I'll buy it, price won't be an issue

[ShnOmac]

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

you guys need to search some pedders suspension threads....

Hmmmmmm Like the one in my Sig??????????

[Camaro Lives On]

Originally Posted by camero

We wanted to make the Z28 and had it all done just like the car mags said. It's amazing but probably WAY too fast if you get real. It looked great but I guess we don't have the money to make it, and we can't afford to be pushing gas-guzzlers these days. So sad. As someone above said we can definitely be happy with what we did get though. Enjoy!

It's good to see you back camero. Thanks for chiming in

[LabRat]

Originally Posted by stovt001

In fact AWD on non-high end exotics usually deadens steering feel.

Ever driven a TT Quatro?

Hardley a high-end exotic.

Now an R8!!

AWD on a road car is on MY wish list, I didn't say it hadda be on any of yours!!


LabRat

P.S. in a Z28 I personally would be looking a long way PAST "perfectly acceptable".

[LabRat]

Originally Posted by tones2SS

Like Zebra said.
There are RWD cars that do fine on the road race. This is an AMERICAN muscle car. We WANT it to be RWD. I bet awd wasn't even though about.

I didn't suggest that it be ONLY AWD!

Do they ONLY make a V6?

Do they ONLY make a V8?

How about a little imaginative inspiration!!!!!

Shhhhheeeeeeeeeessssshhhhhh! And Straight Racers keep tellin me that they DON'T have tunnel vision!

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by LabRat

I didn't suggest that it be ONLY AWD!

Do they ONLY make a V6?

Do they ONLY make a V8?

How about a little imaginative inspiration!!!!!

Shhhhheeeeeeeeeessssshhhhhh! And Straight Racers keep tellin me that they DON'T have tunnel vision!

Yeah. You're right there about the V6 and V8.
I still think it will never happen. AND, I hope it doesn't.
We're talking about the Z28 here.

[LosXC451]

They will most likely make the Z28 in a couple of years
It will probably have the supercharges CTS-V engine (556 hp I believe)

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by zebra

there are plenty of road course cars out there that do perfectly fine with RWD



i'd be all about a z28 that was basically a M6 SS with manual seats/locks/windows/mirrors, OnStar/xm delete, cloth interior, & a few lighter-weight panels (like hood, trunk, roof, floor pans, etc)

I thought the hood was already aluminum, don't know how much lighter they could get and still keep it cost effective.
Clyde

[ShnOmac]

I really really really cant wait for some sort of official word on "other" Camaro's......