07-20-2007, 01:30 AM | #155 |
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No LS3 till 2010?
I was talking to the sales manager at my local chevy dealership, and he tells me that most likely the debut year of the 5thgen will sport the LS2, and an LS3 won't be added until 2010. Boo a whole other year of waiting! Oh well more time to save i suppose...
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07-20-2007, 01:53 AM | #156 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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..........is this guy reliable? Cause the sales manager at a dealer near me tryed to tell me that Camaro is limited production.
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07-20-2007, 02:00 AM | #157 |
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he's never told me anything that turned out being untrue, but we won't be 100% till the release.
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07-20-2007, 02:07 AM | #158 |
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I sort of doubt it. The last two generation engines debuted in the Corvette 1 year before the Camaro. That would mean '09 for the Camaro. Plus, I think that the LS2 is supposed to be gone by then. Chevy needs to have a really strong first year for the Camaro and they know it. By making buyers wait another year for the LS3, they'd add another year to an already quite long wait. Plus, dealerships rarely are authorities on the automotive world. One of them insisted that the Magnum SRT-8 was really pure Viper underneath, except with a station wagon body. I didn't to point out that the engine, transmission, and chassis were completely different. That and everything else on it, save for a couple switches and buttons.
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07-20-2007, 07:27 AM | #159 |
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Good information here, but can some one give a brief description of all these motors. Please include the diffrence between them as well as pros and cons. This will help alot of us understand what everyone is saying when they talk motorsI.
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07-20-2007, 07:37 AM | #160 | |
Back in Black
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07-20-2007, 08:52 AM | #161 | |
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Generally this is MUCH easier with a turbocharged car since the incoming air is compressed by the turbo. The pressure is controlled by the ECU, and if you reprogram it to allow higher intake boost pressure, the engine will make more power. On a Naturally Aspirated car (NA) you can advanced the ignition timing somewhat, and increase fuel injector duty cycle a little, but you're really not going to see nearly the same increase in power. Additionally, the ECU is the only 'safety net' on your car... if something goes wrong, it knows enough to shut down... if you mess with it, you risk real damage... I wouldn't count on huge power gains from just software... its not that easy. ~LSx |
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07-20-2007, 03:32 PM | #162 | ||
I used to be Dragoneye...
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07-21-2007, 03:10 PM | #163 |
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Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll take the LS3.
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07-27-2007, 01:23 AM | #164 |
www.Camaro5store.com
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Latest info on LS3 as Printed in GMHTP on page 10
2008 Corvette Gets 436hp!
(I knew I read 436hp somewhere) The news continues to be great out of GM Powertrain: It's already legendary Gen IV engines get another shot of testosterone with the brand-new LS3 V8. This 6.2L/376-inch mill puts out an astoundign 430hp/424 ft-lb; 436 horses and 428 ft-lb with an optional dual-mode exhaust system. Assisting the LS3 with those heady power numbers are a 103.25mm bore, high flowing L92-style heads, a bigger lift cam, a higher flowing intake manifold, LS7 fuel injectors, and a 10.7:1 compression ratio. Stay tuned for an in depth look at this hot new engine!!! |
07-27-2007, 01:27 AM | #165 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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NICE!!! Where's that from? GMHTP isn't ringing any bells like I know it should...
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07-27-2007, 01:34 AM | #166 |
www.Camaro5store.com
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GM High-Tech Performance Sept 07 issue. Just got it in the mail today. Gotta love the car mags!!!
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07-27-2007, 01:37 AM | #167 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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Cool, I'll check it out.
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07-27-2007, 01:39 AM | #168 |
www.Camaro5store.com
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They also have the results on the poll taken last issue on 5th Gen issues. Pretty good read.
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