Anyone thinking of dropping an LS9 into their SS?

[PoleCat2SSRS2010]

Originally Posted by Epitath

.edited for space...The only thing those people are wanting to do is "be different". I'm one of those people as well with my Xtreme, just not with the Camaro.

Being unique and knowing it certainly can have the advantage while being mistakenly perceived as one of the numbers. In this case, its good to a wolf in sheep's clothing. I certainly have had the most fun driving "sleepers".

[Robin Lawrence]

Originally Posted by PoleCat2SSRS2010

Being unique and knowing it certainly can have the advantage while being mistakenly perceived as one of the numbers. In this case, its good to a wolf in sheep's clothing. I certainly have had the most fun driving "sleepers".

Hehe, I am with you.

Really the crate engines from GMPP have passed stringent validation process that give people a certain level of comfort.

There are many ways to get to a goal.

I enjoy all the different flavors of mods.

Our LS9 deal wil be different that the projects currently underway.
We will have more details as our program continues.

I like the LSX block idea with the TVS.

Robin

[Hennessey Performance]

2010 Camaro SS + LS9 =

http://hennesseyperformanceengineering.blogspot.com/

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

Originally Posted by Hennessey Performance

2010 Camaro SS + LS9 =

http://hennesseyperformanceengineering.blogspot.com/

Good luck

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

"I like the LSX block idea with the TVS."

Robin
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[Hennessey Performance]

Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

Good luck

Thanks!

[aosborn]

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

After our current series of bolt on modifications I will install an LS9.

With a aftermarket cam and a set of Kooks 2" headers it should be 700+ horsepower.

It looks like late August or early September is when I have rough sheduled.

Lingenfelter should have the fuel pump controller done long before then.

Robin

Can you post some HP gains from the GMPP's?

[C6Z06dude]

In my opinion it is not a reasonable nor feasible way to go. A LS9 retails for $29990 alone, then you would have to get an upgrade fuel pump and other stuff like a stronger clutch, stronger axles(remember even the C6 Z06 break axles).
In top of that add the labor and the tuning and other minor stuff like air filter etc, remember, everything counts, you would still have to get some air filetr that fits the huge LS9 throtle body.

Then what? well, you would need bigger tires. I don't think is worth at all. I rather take a reliable simple bolt-on LS3 and call it a day. If you want a LS9 decafeinated buy the Cadillac CTS-V. At the end you would spend what a new Z cost new and still have similar results straight line only.

The LS3 proven to be an awesome engine, it makes great power with simple bolt-ons(cam, headers, cai, tune). Even going with the S/C would be a better option. It gets to a point where too much power in a chasi that is not makde to handle that much power can result is a bad combo. For instance too much wheel spin.



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