wikipedia shows LS3 as engine for Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rray200 · 09-26-2007, 01:40 PM

Check it out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine#LS3

Pencil.Fight · 09-26-2007, 01:44 PM

The problem with Wikipedia is that anyone can write whatever they want in the articles. I heard that there was a way to track who wrote what. If anyone knows how to do this, it'd be interesting to see if there's any basis to that section of the article.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-26-2007, 01:45 PM

Huh....either they are getting ahead of themselves, or we as a group missed some BIG news. That IS great news though...seeing as we have already learned the potential for the LS3 can get up to 700hp w/ certain mods...naturally aspirated.

Dark Knight · 09-26-2007, 01:50 PM

It would be nice if it were true...but my guess is they are just going off of past experiences between the corvette and camaro.

rray200 · 09-26-2007, 01:54 PM

It seems pretty much a given that they will put the LS3 in. The Mustang is supposed to be over 350 HP by '09 and Chrysler will be dropping in a 6.4 litre hemi in the Challenger by then. They have no choice. The 5th gen has to be well north of 400 HP. And GM usually doesn't change engines with a year of introducing a new one, like the LS3. It has to be the LS3.

Pencil.Fight · 09-26-2007, 02:01 PM

I agree that all signs seem to point to having an LS3 in the Camaro, but nobody should be printing it as a fact until it actually is one.

*DGthe3* · 09-26-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pencil.Fight

I agree that all signs seem to point to having an LS3 in the Camaro, but nobody should be printing it as a fact until it actually is one.

Yes, but this is wiki. Although their information is normally pretty acurate, it can sometimes be way off. We could write that it is going to have a 1L 3cyl engine if we wanted to, or edit it and say that the 09 camaro is likely to have an LS3

The_Stache · 09-26-2007, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Yes, but this is wiki. Although their information is normally pretty acurate, it can sometimes be way off. We could write that it is going to have a 1L 3cyl engine if we wanted to, or edit it and say that the 09 camaro is likely to have an LS3

This man speaks the truth...

Just for proof.. any accredited university or college will not accept wiki as a valid source of information.

twistedwedge · 09-26-2007, 05:27 PM

I think the LS3 would be an awesome engine for the "Z28" and the LS7 for the "SS" model.

Either way-imagine starting out with 430 horses, think of the cylinder heads on the LS3 and the tremendous potential there. I mean, that dude has 2.16 inch in and 1.6 exh valves! My trick flow heads had 2.02/1.6...for GM to produce a factory engine with things like this is frigging awesome! Add that to a 376 cubic inch engine and you get an awesome balance of torque and hp. Historically, something the "me too" boys could never compete with. A set of ported heads and decent cam in that engine would be hard to beat!

All things considered, its a very exciting time to be a GM enthusiast. They weren't messing around when they started the LS series, and it keeps getting better. I can only imagine a forced induction engine...but think they will reserve it for the 'vette.

Oh yeah, this was about wikipedia...sorry to get all excited. Wiki is a good source for info, yes it is submitted by users but most of the time its factual or damn near it. Other wiki users can make changes to inaccurate information. Maybe Im just optimistic about the LS3

SoFlaZ · 09-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rray200

... And GM usually doesn't change engines with a year of introducing a new one, like the LS3. It has to be the LS3.

Not necessarily, but the LS2 had a very short life span from 05-07. If the Camaro is an 09 model, I see them possibly putting in the LS3 for a year and then throwing in whatever engine is next in line that will hopefully contain DOD, AFM, flex-fuel and all that crap that I want the next year. It kinda makes me think a bit.

I did happen to read wikipedia a week ago and saw the LS3 statement. I'm still not leaning 100% on the LS3 but it will sure be freakin awesome if it did come with it!

:tweetz:

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-26-2007, 08:08 PM

LS3, likely. But Personally, I believe it'll get a gen V. Either right off, or very soon after.

Oh, and don't trust Wiki...

09-26-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
rray200 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 307	wikipedia shows LS3 as engine for Camaro Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine#LS3

09-26-2007, 01:50 PM	#4
Dark Knight Does it come in BLACK? Drives: 2001 FIREBIRD (for now!!) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,TN Posts: 169	It would be nice if it were true...but my guess is they are just going off of past experiences between the corvette and camaro. __________________ Good things come to those who wait

09-26-2007, 08:08 PM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	LS3, likely. But Personally, I believe it'll get a gen V. Either right off, or very soon after. Oh, and don't trust Wiki... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Huh....either they are getting ahead of themselves, or we as a group missed some BIG news. That IS great news though...seeing as we have already learned the potential for the LS3 can get up to 700hp w/ certain mods...naturally aspirated.

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rray200 Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 307	It seems pretty much a given that they will put the LS3 in. The Mustang is supposed to be over 350 HP by '09 and Chrysler will be dropping in a 6.4 litre hemi in the Challenger by then. They have no choice. The 5th gen has to be well north of 400 HP. And GM usually doesn't change engines with a year of introducing a new one, like the LS3. It has to be the LS3.

09-26-2007, 05:27 PM	#9
twistedwedge Drives: 2010 SSOM SS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 23	I think the LS3 would be an awesome engine for the "Z28" and the LS7 for the "SS" model. Either way-imagine starting out with 430 horses, think of the cylinder heads on the LS3 and the tremendous potential there. I mean, that dude has 2.16 inch in and 1.6 exh valves! My trick flow heads had 2.02/1.6...for GM to produce a factory engine with things like this is frigging awesome! Add that to a 376 cubic inch engine and you get an awesome balance of torque and hp. Historically, something the "me too" boys could never compete with. A set of ported heads and decent cam in that engine would be hard to beat! All things considered, its a very exciting time to be a GM enthusiast. They weren't messing around when they started the LS series, and it keeps getting better. I can only imagine a forced induction engine...but think they will reserve it for the 'vette. Oh yeah, this was about wikipedia...sorry to get all excited. Wiki is a good source for info, yes it is submitted by users but most of the time its factual or damn near it. Other wiki users can make changes to inaccurate information. Maybe Im just optimistic about the LS3