All the hype about the ls9

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Vega

That aside im not sure GM would drop the LS9 in the Z/28, i would imagine they would drop the LS7 in it because that's what they advertised at SEMA...

SEMA is a show for after-market stuff, though, isn't it? I suppose they put that engine in there to advertise their crate motors.

Originally Posted by Vega

Besides speculation i would preffer the LS7, i just preffer N/A engines (as opposed to the LSA or LS9) plus the SEMA Camaro had 586hp from its LS7 so they can easily get the power needed,

Problem here is...that power was not gained while still meeting emissions...which they would need to do in a factory-produced car...

Originally Posted by Vega

also im just really against the LSA because i believe the Z/28 should be a truley unique model of car and with the LSA it would just be a re-badged CTS-V with weight savings (arguements pending right? LOL)

Would the LS7 be anymore unique than a LSA? Not to mention the LS3, or LLT....It will be unique in it's presentation and overall package...just not the individual parts.

[djsnoflake]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Would the LS7 be anymore unique than a LSA? Not to mention the LS3, or LLT....It will be unique in it's presentation and overall package...just not the individual parts.

Not to mention the LS7 is being mothballed.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by djsnoflake

Not to mention the LS7 is being mothballed.

Yeah, well...that's the check-mate argument...the other reasons are more fun.

[SLT223]

Originally Posted by TrueChevyBoy72

very true but he does it all professionally and like every engine if u take care of it, itll last longer.

Are you talking about oil changes, air filters, and spark plugs? Cause those ain't going to save a bottom end rotating assembly when you snap the throttle on a 1175hp intake charge. I"m not trying to start a pising match, but after market tuning on the HP range your are talking about is for those who can afford to throw away $20k. I guess the question is how you define "throw away" in these circumstances. For most people it would be a risk decision. For me it definately is. I feel that the kind of after market tuning you are talking about is for folks how afford build, play with, and replace $20k out of pocket. I can't, which is exactly why I want a factory SC'ed car. 645HP is more than enough for me. I'll be just fine with the 556hp in the LSA, if they go that route.

[Snyder_Camaro]

Different strokes for different folks. It's all about what each individual person can afford....