Do you think Chevy will ever put an LS7 inside a 5th-gen Camaro? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cliffy · 08-12-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

We'd be more than happy to drop in an LS7 for anyone if they want one in their car...After all, we ARE Mr. Goodwrench! Why wait?

How bout giving us a price with goodguy pricing on the motor and how much you boys would charge to drop it in and make it all work. Might be a great way to keep the service guys busy. The only nagging thing would be.... is the M6 Tremec 6060 they spec'd for Camaro up to the task?

If the swap was 12.5-13k for the engine and 5k complete install with harness I'd be all over it, and I'm sure some other guys would be too. Hey, it would keep the guys in Wixom turning wrenches as well. I'd take the LS3 home and put it in my my off road tuck

upheval · 08-12-2009, 07:21 PM

Ya, I agree. Pricing?

SleepWarz · 08-12-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Just to confirm. There was a small small rumor floating around that the LS7 was on the list of z28 possibilties.....

But, GM has publicly stated that it's at the end of its lifecycle and way to expensive to drop in the Camaro.

I do believe that ADM is doing an LS7 swap.

Why cant we have options?

cliffy · 08-12-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Why cant we have options?

Agreed why have a lifecycle?, it would be wise for GM to keep building them, keep the guys in Wixom employed, and give us the option to have a car on par with the GT500. That checkoff box on the option sheet might get ticked more than they ever realized. I'd be first in line

Andro · 08-12-2009, 11:06 PM

Production wise ain't going to happen. But if you got the money anything's possible

Scrappy Doo · 08-12-2009, 11:11 PM

The time honored tradition of how fast you want to go is directly proportional of how much you want to spend.....

cliffy · 08-13-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Why cant we have options?

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Originally Posted by Andro

Production wise ain't going to happen. But if you got the money anything's possible

My thought is.........why not? We can always dream can't we? To say its impossible is what hinders GM from spreading its wings and getting repeat buyers, keep em coming back for more. The Shelby GT 500 is proof of that, there were a lot of guys who traded in their GT's to get one, and you can't tell me they are not a moneymaker for them. My SS would be gone in a heartbeat in exchange for a factory Super Camaro if one came out.

snizzle · 08-13-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffy

My thought is.........why not? We can always dream can't we? To say its impossible is what hinders GM from spreading its wings and getting repeat buyers, keep em coming back for more. The Shelby GT 500 is proof of that, there were a lot of guys who traded in their GT's to get one, and you can't tell me they are not a moneymaker for them. My SS would be gone in a heartbeat in exchange for a factory Super Camaro if one came out.

Honestly, I think the last thing GM is worried about right now is appeasing the Z28 clamoring (which is much smaller than the interweb forums would make it look) when they just gave us a 426 HP monster.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-13-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Why cant we have options?

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Originally Posted by cliffy

Agreed why have a lifecycle?, it would be wise for GM to keep building them, keep the guys in Wixom employed, and give us the option to have a car on par with the GT500. That checkoff box on the option sheet might get ticked more than they ever realized. I'd be first in line

Look guys, I'd love to see the LS7 in a camaro from the factory.

All I'm saying is GM feels that it is not a product that can sustain a market...

It's even going away in the Z06. It was an extremely expensive motor to build and hence, except for a few of us, not really a big seller.

I don't really like it, But it is what is.

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Originally Posted by snizzle

Honestly, I think the last thing GM is worried about right now is appeasing the Z28 clamoring (which is much smaller than the interweb forums would make it look) when they just gave us a 426 HP monster.

Even though you should be publicly flogged for your blasphemy against the Z28...

I have to agree. Get the car on the streets in full force then see if the big boy's got the room to go play...

*DGthe3* · 08-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Why cant we have options?

Because the costs for extra testing and certification make low volume engines unattractive. Its more involved than simply installing ~$20,000 LS7s on the line in Oshawa. The days of having a choice of 2 big blocks, 3 small blocks, and a 6 cylinder are long gone.

KarFan · 08-13-2009, 12:15 PM

I don't think there will ever be an LS7, LSA or LS9 in any factory sold 5th Gen Camaro.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-13-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KarFan

I don't think there will ever be an LS7, LSA or LS9 in any factory sold 5th Gen Camaro.

I'm glad you don't make the decisions then...

jnewberr2ssrs · 08-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Ha ha no this is not a serious response but I made myself chuckle with it...

Will Chevy ever put an LS7 inside a 5th-gen Camaro?

Well...It would seriously hinder passenger room and might scratch the leather, but it might finally find a noble purpose for the backseat!

Hahaha sorry I needed a good laugh for the day...

I would love to see the LS7 in the Camaro. It would be one hell of a car, but I don't think they will just because the government is getting so strict with MPG's nowadays. I just don't see it happening :(

LS1_Alex · 08-13-2009, 02:02 PM

I plan to get a V6 camaro eventually because the SS just doesn't make sense to me. However if they offered an LS7 I would surely get an SS.

08-12-2009, 07:21 PM	#16
upheval All over the planet Drives: 2007 C6 M6 Victory Red Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Highlands, Texas Posts: 108	Ya, I agree. Pricing? __________________ 2007 Corvette C6 M6 Victory Red Mods Edelbrock E Force, Headers, Cats, Corsa Extreme Exhaust, Dyno'd Tuned 552RWHP 512RWTQ 2009 Pontiac G8GT Full Exhaust Magna Charger Dyno'd Tuned 543RWHP 489RWTQ 2011 2500HD 6.6 4X4 Z71 397HP 767TQ Factory Waiting on the ZL1

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KarFan Drives: 2023 SGM Camaro 2SS 1LE 6M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 583	I don't think there will ever be an LS7, LSA or LS9 in any factory sold 5th Gen Camaro. __________________ Past Camaro rides 1997 Black Camaro Z28 A4 1999 Silver Camaro SS 6M 2002 White Camaro Z28 A4

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