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05-01-2013, 10:18 AM | #17 |
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Scott!! we know you are listening. Anyone else out there want the 427 as an option for the SS?
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05-01-2013, 10:25 AM | #18 |
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No 427 for the SS thanks GM
Glad it's only in the Z/28, can't wait to get one Just like Corvettes, only avail in the big dog Z06 Keep it that way, love my Z06
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05-01-2013, 10:51 AM | #19 |
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I'm just gonna throw this out there...
Everybody wants a "Street Brawler" that will "smoke any Ford", yet you want GM to custom build it and warranty your activities? 99% of the folks that had such cars in the good ole days shoe-horned their own big block into a Camaro, and the other 1% paid big bucks (for the times) to get theirs and rarely got a warranty. You're asking GM to assume the risk for what you want to do with this car. Asking GM to invest millions into research to produce another reliable, safe, purpose-built, high performance street car that will only sell a few hundred units, will not only jack up the price of that car, but the rest of the line up as well. You say a lot of people would buy it, but it would still be priced out of reach for most of the folks that really want it. In the automobile world, less is more and more is more. Less weight = more cost. More power = more cost + weight. You want a lightened 1SS with a 427? Build it! It would be an amazing car, and something you'd be much more proud to own. Everything you need is already available off-the-shelf. Standing behind your own product goes a lot further than running to the Service Dept. I'm not trying to disrespect anyone here. I've built 2 street rods, and several sand rails back when I had time and money (read: unmarried and no kids). I would have any one of those vehicles again over anything I could drive off the lot at the time. Would I like to see more purpose built Camaros? Yes, but I don't think they will come off the assembly line. Given the economy and the current corporate environment, I'm amazed GM (and the other two) are able to get these cars to the street at all! Now is a great time to be a gearhead! Take advantage of it!
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05-01-2013, 10:55 AM | #20 |
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Body In White.
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This gen will be it for High performance other than the LT1 being in SS models though that wont last very long without FI bein introduced to get the same numbers we're getting NA.
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05-01-2013, 12:14 PM | #22 |
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SLP offers one as an add in for a new car. ZL700 comes with the handbuilt 427.
http://slpcars.com/?page_id=1490 Comes with a Powertrain warranty that matches GM.
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05-01-2013, 12:15 PM | #23 |
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Drop the ego trip please.
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05-01-2013, 12:25 PM | #24 | |
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SLP runs approximately $10000 over MSRP for this for a base package with includes wheels and such. GM CAN offer this in an SS as an option for around $8000 over MSRP and make a profit. If SLP does it for this cost, and they dont do this for free, GM can do this as well.
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05-01-2013, 12:33 PM | #25 |
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I agree. the 2014 Z28 is a terrible idea. Overpriced, super niche market. Just make a beastmode 1SS with this engine option for a reasonable price and there you have it.
They would sell a ton. The ONLY thing I can think of is, that since the LS7 is gonna be retired just like the C6 vette, they only had a certain amount of engines on hand, and didnt want to make anymore. So they jack up the price and essentially make it a limited edition. |
05-01-2013, 12:39 PM | #26 |
I think the point here is that we would like GM to give us the ability to add/delete items like in the early days. Give us more engine options that just a V6 or V8 of predetermined size.
It would be fantastic to go to a dealer and order a camaro from an "a-la-carte" option list. |
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05-01-2013, 12:43 PM | #27 |
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So the point is to have a bigger motor?
maybe they will do it but I still see it being a limit run like special edtion of the end of the 5th gen or a 50th anniversary with option to have but still limited
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