Do you want the Z28?

[Crowley]

sure do .. but I'm sure it would be out of my price range ..

Crowley

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by manimsoblack

Umm... Scotty did confirm the LSA in the Z28 last week guys....



http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=LSA

The LAS? Would that motor be bigger/stronger than the current SS motor??

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

no 4 banger in a Z28 ... actually, no 4 banger in any 5th gen. The car is too big to get any benefit from it.

Oh I agree I would not want a 4cyl and was tough to decide on the 6. But just talking. Way back like a year or so ago I read some articles where GM mentioned it was something they were thinking about.

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by justmeron

The LAS? Would that motor be bigger/stronger than the current SS motor??

Nevermind, I googled it. That is a hell of a motor. That would be a lot stronger than the Current SS motor. Shouldnt the current SS become the Z28 and the new SS have the LSA motor???

[radz28]

Originally Posted by justmeron

The LAS? Would that motor be bigger/stronger than the current SS motor??

The LSA is a variant on the LS3 (6.2L V8 with a 1900cc supercharger bolted on.) The LSA, in the CTS-V makes almost 560 horsepower. Yes - it would be more powerful and is stronger to cope with the additional power, over what is currently in the SS.

It sounds to me that you are possibly more familiar with the more traditional hierarchy of the SS and Z28, where the SS had more power but handled at a lower level than the Z28. Assuming this is the case, the roles may have changed (I only say this because GM isn't offering a Z28 yet, nor have announced plans to.) If GM wanted to follow tradition, then I would say that your statement as to the SS being the top dog would be correct however, it seems to me that SS has be relegated (I say that very loosely, because I don't think it is any less inferior at all) to spread over onto many other model lines within Chevy. It seems, to me, that the ZXX designations are being reserved for more special/super-high-performance models (i.e. Z06, ZR1, etc.) Having said that, whether-or-not the Z28 should have the LSA is a moot point, I suppose at this point, since the SS already has the LS3. I think that this direction, with the Z28 is a good one, even if it isn't in-line with tradition. I just cross my fingers GM pulls it off, and it's affordable enough for me to get one.

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by radz282003

The LSA is a variant on the LS3 (6.2L V8 with a 1900cc supercharger bolted on.) The LSA, in the CTS-V makes almost 560 horsepower. Yes - it would be more powerful and is stronger to cope with the additional power, over what is currently in the SS.

Damn that is one hell of a motor. Shouldnt that be in the SS model? and give the Z28 the 426hp motor??

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by justmeron

The LAS? Would that motor be bigger/stronger than the current SS motor??

Esentially, its a LS3, with a supercharger. Some of the parts are stronger and it has significantly more power. It also weighs close to 550 lbs, compared to ~425 for the LS3. Thats why I'd prefer the Z28 (or ZL1) to go with the LS7 and come with weight reduction. Sacrifice a little straight line speed vs the supercharged engine (possibly none at all) in exchange for better ballance, handling, and braking.

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Esentially, its a LS3, with a supercharger. Some of the parts are stronger and it has significantly more power. It also weighs close to 550 lbs, compared to ~425 for the LS3. Thats why I'd prefer the Z28 (or ZL1) to go with the LS7 and come with weight reduction. Sacrifice a little straight line speed vs the supercharged engine (possibly none at all) in exchange for better ballance, handling, and braking.

Cool. Seems the LS7 camaro featured in SEMA had about the same HP, didn't it? Plus with your way of thinking it would be lighter and possible be geared diff with a diff tranny.
I googled GT500 and found a GT500 Ssuper Snake with like over 700HP. That is sick power for street driveing. BUt also cost like $72,000. That would compete against the Vett IMO.

[superstockcam]

IMO, the SS is supposed to be the bada$$ horsepower car in any stable
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Shemale Ass

[justmeron]

Originally Posted by superstockcam

IMO, the SS is supposed to be the bada$$ horsepower car in any stable

Exactly I would think so 2.

[fad1]

Im not giving up hope. It will come sooner or later.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by justmeron

Cool. Seems the LS7 camaro featured in SEMA had about the same HP, didn't it? Plus with your way of thinking it would be lighter and possible be geared diff with a diff tranny.
I googled GT500 and found a GT500 Ssuper Snake with like over 700HP. That is sick power for street driveing. BUt also cost like $72,000. That would compete against the Vett IMO.

That LS7 Camaro was super-sweet. It's just funny to me though, the implications it makes, since the LS7 is going away. It's a great homage to the ZL1 though. God knows I'd love something like that. That thing would sure rip, I bet. The GT500 would out run it though, I'm sure. With more power, better handling than the last model, I think it would be a really close race; even in the turns. With the advancements the Track Pack has given the standard GT, I'd be worried about a 500 in my mirror.

Originally Posted by fad1

Im not giving up hope. It will come sooner or later.

[GTAHVIT]

^AMEN!

[SAUCE]

Just throw some Z/28 badges on the car LT's,hot cam,full exhaust, CIA, diff wheels and call it what you want!!! people get way into materialistic meaning!!! im guilty!