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Also we know some R&D was done on putting the LS7 in the Camaro. Just what was done to the red LS7 Camaro? Anyone remember?
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Show cars don't mean any R&D has been done. All it means for sure is that stuck an LS7 into a Camaro engine bay, not the most difficult of tasks. It might not have even ran.
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^ how do we find out? Hey Number 3?
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it did run. but like you said, all it was, was an LS7 and a six speed trans. nothing much more to it.
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ZL1 / CTS-V Brakes Two piece rotors Brake ducts where the gogs used to be. More aggressive sway bars The 'small' changes are HUGE. 30 more HP / TQ with more aggressive gears will make a HUGE difference in performance. Taking over 100 pounds out of the car is another HUGE plus. Just taking the highlighted in red steps toward the Z28 makes the project cost effective for GM and the consumer. |
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Wow 18 lbs. Saved with Peddders coilovers?!!!
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Long story short, just like the heavier ZL1 dif and halfshafts adding durability means more weight. That means we look to shave weight in other components like titanium exhaust, powerless seats.... |
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You know, as cool as the LS7 is, I don't understand why anyone would pay more for an LS7 with less HP than an LSA, especially when you can mod the LSA so cheaply. Yes, the LS7 is a great engine, but I wouldn't pay extra for one over an LSA, especially if they got rid of the dry sump oil system.
Driving in a Z06 is a blast! I'm all for it! That's where the LS7 belongs!
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I don't know why the "urban legend" of LS7s co$ting more than LSAs persists. GM PP sells LS7s for about $3,000 LESS than an LSA...and I seriously doubt they use the LS7 as a "loss leader"...
If we're talking about BOSS production numbers being roughly the equivalent for a Z/28, by the time you do ALL the work necessary to get a "hot" LS3 ready for Production, you'll eat up most of the currently-$6,000 difference 'tween the current RPO LS3 crate engine, and the LS7...with at least 10% less hp and an even greater differential in torque. As per Number 3's assertion, that low/mid-$40s was "do-able" for the LS7, I doubt you'll see much sticker relief with the "hot" LS3. BOSS set a price mark that's not likely to decrease with GM, so let's get as much n/a engine as we can! And THAT would be the LS7. Delete/change what "fits" the budget, then add the wheels/tires/bushings/bars/bits 'n pieces... With 2SSs @ mid/upper $30s, and the ZL1 breaking $50,000 (+options), a low/mid-$40s Z/28 splits the difference, and rightly fits the price ladder. Last edited by LOWDOWN; 06-01-2011 at 11:54 AM. |
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Another thing that the LSA has over the LS7 is about 80 Lbs Ft of torque. Don't get me wrong, I love the LS7! It's a great engine! If they put one in the Z28, it would be cool, but I'd still buy a ZL1.
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