corvette engine in the Camaro?

[The_Blur]

Since no one provided a straightforward answer, I will do it.

The LS3 in the Camaro is the same LS3 in the Corvette. In other words, the Camaro and Corvette share an engine. This is a tradition in the Chevrolet lineup. Chevrolet has never made a Corvette engine exclusively for the Corvette by intention, but the engines slated for the Corvette have always had their best performance numbers in Corvettes due to more aggressive tuning and the tradition of having the Corvette as the Chevrolet frontrunner.

The L99 is a slightly modified LS3. The engines are virtually the same. The L99 differs the LS3 in its VVT and AFM technology, allowing it to have promised efficiency ratings that GM promoted with the concepts. The automatic L99 has a more aggressively geared transmission, making it competitive with the manual LS3.

The LS7 is a Corvette Z06 engine, and this engine is slated to cease production near enough that making a Camaro with that engine is out of the question. The Corvette ZR1 engine, the LS9, is not slated for a Camaro. Since both of these engines are in the LS-series, both bolt directly in place of the LS3, making for easy engine swaps for ambitious performance seekers.

[Milk 1027]

straight from our wiki page

History
The LS3 was introduced as the Corvette's new base engine for the 2008 model year. The block is an updated version of the LS2 casting featuring a larger bore of 4.06 in (103 mm) creating a displacement of 6.2 L (6,162 cc/376.0 cu in). It also features higher flowing cylinder heads sourced from the L92, a more aggressive camshaft with 0.551" lift, a revised valvetrain with 6 mm (0.24 in) offset intake rocker arms, a high-flow intake manifold and 47 lb/hr fuel injectors from the LS7 engine.

The L76/L92/LS3 cylinder heads use 2.165 in (55.0 mm) intake valves, and 1.59 in (40 mm) exhaust valves. For use with 4 in (100 mm) and larger bores, they allow for over 600 hp (450 kW) naturally aspirated. Improved manufacturing efficiency makes these heads cheaper than the outgoing LS6 heads, and severely undercuts aftermarket heads. The large valves, however, limit maximum rpm - 6000 in the L76 (with AFM), and 6600 in the LS3 (with hollow stem valves).

In addition to the above, a dual mode exhaust package with a bypass on acceleration is available. The dual-mode exhaust uses vacuum-actuated outlet valves, which control engine noise during low-load operation, but open for maximum performance during high-load operation. The system is similar to the C6 Z06, but uses a 2.5 in (64 mm) diameter exhaust compared to the Z06's 3 in (76 mm). Power is boosted to 436 hp (325 kW) and 428 ft·lbf (580 N·m) with this option. See chart below for LS3 application on the 2010 Camaro.

[BlueMarlin]

The engine that comes standard with the new 2010 camaro is the 1977 2.3 L Ford Pinto Engine - the output? 89 Horses baby

if you did not get this joke, you might not want to be operating heavy machinery, ever

[B2E2RUN]

crack is whack. seriously.

[SRVFAN]

Originally Posted by RedRaider

Everybody loves shortcuts (unless we are driving a Camaro of course):

I don't know how to do that while using my iPhone. Sorry.... But knew someone would!! Thanks!!!

[Moorepheus]

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9274 there ya go, thats the LS7 you are thinking of perhaps

Yep, that's the one....lol I knew I saw the LS7 in a camaro.. Speaking of LS7, I saw one in a G8 yesterday at Leicester, NY for a MOMs event with friends. His first run he slowed down about the 1/8 mile marker...not sure why, but his second run was under 13, closer to 12, but I don't remember the exact numbers. Day was humid and warm.