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TheBonfiggy · 03-08-2013, 04:21 PM

A lot of people have been talking about an LS7 camaro coming out for the 2014 production year and I was just wondering what is so special about an LS7 engine? (Is it something worth waiting for?) I understand that it is not confirmed yet, but I am very unfamiliar with this engine, so if anyone could provide a little info on it, it would be very helpful. I had planned on purchasing either a 2012 TF3 camaro or a 2013 1LE camaro but may consider waiting to see whether or not this will actually happen as it is so close.

v6sonoma · 03-08-2013, 04:28 PM

It's the 7.0L engine in the 6th gen Corvette Z06. It's a high revving 505hp engine that's well suited to track driving. It's also very expensive. So if it goes into a Camaro it's gonna be a sizable expense to option for one.

90503 · 03-08-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBonfiggy

A lot of people have been talking about an LS7 camaro coming out for the 2014 production year and I was just wondering what is so special about an LS7 engine? (Is it something worth waiting for?) I understand that it is not confirmed yet, but I am very unfamiliar with this engine, so if anyone could provide a little info on it, it would be very helpful. I had planned on purchasing either a 2012 TF3 camaro or a 2013 1LE camaro but may consider waiting to see whether or not this will actually happen as it is so close.

You could wait a few weeks and see what all the hub-bub is about at the car show for the 2014...but I doubt an LS7...The Camaro plant is going to be moved that year, or shortly thereafter, so doubtful you will see a big change in the meantime for the 5thGen...

gnturboray · 03-08-2013, 04:44 PM

427ci, enough said....

slick rick · 03-08-2013, 05:03 PM

.8 more than 6.2

Bhobbs · 03-08-2013, 05:20 PM

Big block displacement and power in a small block package that revs to 7 grand.

RollaMo · 03-08-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

You could wait a few weeks and see what all the hub-bub is about at the car show for the 2014...but I doubt an LS7...The Camaro plant is going to be moved that year, or shortly thereafter, so doubtful you will see a big change in the meantime for the 5thGen...

Camaro production will move for the 6th gen.
But so far, they have not released exactly when that will be.

But it won't be for the 2014 model year.

OldScoolCamaro · 03-08-2013, 07:59 PM

..although it has it's internal block weaknesses, as pointed out by engine builders, it's a 426 CID naturally aspirated fuel injection LSA motor, the pinacle of GM engine production and development. It's underpowered at 505 HP with much room for growth, as per EPA and GOV regulations. If one could afford to buy a crate motor and stick in the corner of the shop before it's production ceases, this would be the one, much like the LS6 motor of days gone by when they were available through GM parts.

90503 · 03-08-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

..although it has it's internal block weaknesses, as pointed out by engine builders, it's a 426 CID naturally aspirated fuel injection LSA motor, the pinacle of GM engine production and development. It's underpowered at 505 HP with much room for growth, as per EPA and GOV regulations. If one could afford to buy a crate motor and stick in the corner of the shop before it's production ceases, this would be the one, much like the LS6 motor of days gone by when they were available through GM parts.

How much are they?...Not a bad idea...Any word on when production might stop?

STW · 03-08-2013, 08:27 PM

It winds up like a 4 banger, w over 500lb foot of torque. One in my Chevelle did anyway.

03-08-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
TheBonfiggy Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 152	LS7 Greatness? A lot of people have been talking about an LS7 camaro coming out for the 2014 production year and I was just wondering what is so special about an LS7 engine? (Is it something worth waiting for?) I understand that it is not confirmed yet, but I am very unfamiliar with this engine, so if anyone could provide a little info on it, it would be very helpful. I had planned on purchasing either a 2012 TF3 camaro or a 2013 1LE camaro but may consider waiting to see whether or not this will actually happen as it is so close.

03-08-2013, 04:28 PM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	It's the 7.0L engine in the 6th gen Corvette Z06. It's a high revving 505hp engine that's well suited to track driving. It's also very expensive. So if it goes into a Camaro it's gonna be a sizable expense to option for one. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-08-2013, 05:03 PM	#5
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	.8 more than 6.2 __________________

03-08-2013, 07:59 PM	#8
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	..although it has it's internal block weaknesses, as pointed out by engine builders, it's a 426 CID naturally aspirated fuel injection LSA motor, the pinacle of GM engine production and development. It's underpowered at 505 HP with much room for growth, as per EPA and GOV regulations. If one could afford to buy a crate motor and stick in the corner of the shop before it's production ceases, this would be the one, much like the LS6 motor of days gone by when they were available through GM parts. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

03-08-2013, 04:44 PM	#4
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	427ci, enough said....

03-08-2013, 05:20 PM	#6
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	Big block displacement and power in a small block package that revs to 7 grand.

03-08-2013, 08:27 PM	#10
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	It winds up like a 4 banger, w over 500lb foot of torque. One in my Chevelle did anyway.