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Mr Twisty · 08-27-2010, 02:48 PM

Whatever it is, a dry sump system and other go-sideways goodies would be nice.

*Milk 1027* · 08-27-2010, 03:11 PM

The only way it could be too old would be if there were other better engines around. But since the only engine above the LSA is the LS9 and they happen to have debuted the same year, I wouldn't say it's old.
And like someone else mentioned the LS3 has been around since 2006. 3 years older then the LSA

Robin Lawrence · 08-27-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty 6

I am curious as to how it is going to fit. I saw what Robin Lawrence had to do to get his LSA to fit. He had to really modify the top plenum. He was telling me there was a guy that modified the firewall, but I would think Chevy would choose not to modify the firewall. I suppose they could have a different stamping, or they could have a different plenum on top.

I think the spy photos genuinely point to a supercharged motor, but it will be interesting.

The easy fix would be to re cast the LS9 upper plenum with a Z28 LOGO. That would be 2 intercoolers and it would clear the cowl.

Problem solved.

And yes it bolts up to the LSA lower. Just needs a different seal inside.

Robin

OldJedi · 08-28-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

The easy fix would be to re cast the LS9 upper plenum with a Z28 LOGO. That would be 2 intercoolers and it would clear the cowl.

Problem solved.

And yes it bolts up to the LSA lower. Just needs a different seal inside.

Robin

Robin, is the LS9 S/C as efficient as the LSA's?

Gentry78 · 08-29-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

The only way it could be too old would be if there were other better engines around. But since the only engine above the LSA is the LS9 and they happen to have debuted the same year, I wouldn't say it's old.
And like someone else mentioned the LS3 has been around since 2006. 3 years older then the LSA

Milk

*radz28* · 08-30-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence

The easy fix would be to re cast the LS9 upper plenum with a Z28 LOGO. That would be 2 intercoolers and it would clear the cowl.

Problem solved.

And yes it bolts up to the LSA lower. Just needs a different seal inside.

Robin

How about we just ask GM to take the LS9 SC, recast the plenum, and stick THAT in Z28?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

Robin, is the LS9 S/C as efficient as the LSA's?

1900 @ 9.5 psi vs. 2300 @ 10.5 psi; different intakes and exhausts; different cams - good question. I'm thinking the 1900 up to 600 horse' is excellent and 2300 to 700 is about the same. I remember Magnuson saying the rotors for 1900 and 2300 are good to something like 700 and 800 horsepower, respectively. It was in an PHR from about a couple years ago or something. I believe there are boost maps out there, too, that Eaton has posted somewhere...

*radz28* · 08-30-2010, 02:53 PM

Some good posts in here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101006

*radz28* · 08-30-2010, 02:57 PM

2300

*radz28* · 08-30-2010, 03:05 PM

Have a look here, too!

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvette/...-supercharger/

*Milk 1027* · 08-30-2010, 03:15 PM

I think the 1900 is more efficient.

DoggyB22 · 09-12-2010, 03:29 AM

Whatever it is S/C 6.2L FTW! & +2 on experiencing a LSA CTS-V

OldJedi · 09-12-2010, 12:59 PM

Thanks for all of the information guys. I am still leaning more towards the LS9 S/C for use in the Z/28. Only because of its lower profile and its listing in the GMPP book. But I have no technical information that would confirm that.

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08-27-2010, 03:11 PM	#16
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	The only way it could be too old would be if there were other better engines around. But since the only engine above the LSA is the LS9 and they happen to have debuted the same year, I wouldn't say it's old. And like someone else mentioned the LS3 has been around since 2006. 3 years older then the LSA __________________

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08-30-2010, 03:05 PM	#23
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,186 View My Garage	Have a look here, too! http://www.smokinvette.com/corvette/...-supercharger/ __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-30-2010, 03:15 PM	#24
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	I think the 1900 is more efficient. __________________

09-12-2010, 03:29 AM	#25
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09-12-2010, 12:59 PM	#26
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Thanks for all of the information guys. I am still leaning more towards the LS9 S/C for use in the Z/28. Only because of its lower profile and its listing in the GMPP book. But I have no technical information that would confirm that. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

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