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Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 12-20-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I've heard GM tried using it for forced induction and the engine blew up...

Agreed...theres a good reason we're all using LS3 blocks and actually did the first 429ci on a LS3 block.

The 7 is a good motor non the less and gladly I'll snatch one up.

So Cal Camaro · 12-20-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by v8

Ya, I mean I would love to have one, but the thing is, this is probably the perfect car for someone who will never modify it. It will no doubt perform great stock. Its probably a Z28 and it will be a 1LE with the LS7.

BaylorCamaro · 12-20-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by v8

the LS7 is a great engine, but it does have siamese cylinders. Does anyone know how it holds up to the LS3? I know stock it blows it away but how does the LS7 like boost?

I've heard from several different people around here and even on various forums that the LS7 & boost do not mix well...

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*DGthe3* · 12-20-2012, 06:52 PM

LS7 =

no Z28 = :(

Unreal · 12-20-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

I've heard from several different people around here and even on various forums that the LS7 & boost do not mix well...

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You can make ~650rwhp and be pretty good. They are definitely more fragile than an ls3 and have head issues. I would avoid them unless you plan on dumping $3-4k into headwork/mods to keep them reliable. I rather have an ls3 with a blower than a ls7.

Baltimorejohn1 · 12-20-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by v6sonoma

What!

Ah man what he said......

They are determined to get me off the fence.....

I don't know I might bite.... But I might just pay this off and get that too

I always wanted a Z28

steel insane · 12-20-2012, 07:11 PM

Twin turbo V6 is rumored to be making 380 HP!

Now that a bolt on I want...

radametz · 12-20-2012, 07:16 PM

Hm....interesting

Although I think a LS, LT, SS, 1LE, Z/28, ZL1 Camaro line-up would be a bit cluttered...maybe (if this is real and there really is a Z/28) it'll replace the 1LE?

doc7000 · 12-20-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Interesting. Looking at the PDF they are listing the LT1 as well as the LF3, a twin turbo 3.6L V6. Wonder what that's going in.

LF3 is going into the 2014 Cadillac CTS, the new CTS sedan will be sold along side the old coupe and wagon for a bit.

PYROLYSIS · 12-20-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

LS7 =

no Z28 = :(

Just brainstorming but would they offer the LS7 as a package like the 1LE? I assume it would come with at least a brake and trans upgrade but we still don't know much about this PDF file. Maybe GM leaked it on purpose to give us a little hope but they didn't want to spill all the beans. I wouldn't count the Z28 out just yet.

oklapike · 12-20-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by steel insane

Twin turbo V6 is rumored to be making 380 HP!

Now that a bolt on I want...

Considering the LFX (which I'm guessing is what the LF3 will be based on) makes between 300-323 hp (depending on application), I should hope the LF3 makes significantly more than 380 hp.

daveagogo1 · 12-20-2012, 07:19 PM

LS7 please. Thank you.

cbass · 12-20-2012, 07:19 PM

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Question is what will this cost, Z06 is much more expensive than a ZL1...think about that...

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I just checked for price of new Crate LS7 is double the cost of the LS3, so add at least $8k on the price of a new Camaro....that's a lot of money for 80 more HP....

ZL1: 54K
1LE: 37K

I would expect a LS7 camaro to be between there so 8-9K more is what would make sense. So 45-46K. Obviously, I would love for it to be more toward the 40K range, but I'm not sure that would happen.

Juiced1 · 12-20-2012, 07:20 PM

The LS7 is a great motor and I wish they could have found some ways to make it more available. I always thought the CTS could use some middle ground with an LS3 or a LS7 in it. The jump from V6 to LSA seems a little extreme. The GTO could have used one it it's final year of production. This late in the game it seems like they might just have some extra motors laying around and no Z06s to toss them in.

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radametz Drives: 2013 CRT 2SS/1LE; 2016 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 648 View My Garage	Hm....interesting Although I think a LS, LT, SS, 1LE, Z/28, ZL1 Camaro line-up would be a bit cluttered...maybe (if this is real and there really is a Z/28) it'll replace the 1LE? __________________

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steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	Twin turbo V6 is rumored to be making 380 HP! Now that a bolt on I want...

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Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	The LS7 is a great motor and I wish they could have found some ways to make it more available. I always thought the CTS could use some middle ground with an LS3 or a LS7 in it. The jump from V6 to LSA seems a little extreme. The GTO could have used one it it's final year of production. This late in the game it seems like they might just have some extra motors laying around and no Z06s to toss them in.