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jcamaro · 02-10-2011, 09:52 AM

[Comment From JCamaro:]
Does the hood have functional air intake or just another fake "mail slot"?

John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
JCamaro - the hood features functional air extractors...

I had to make sure

I hadn't seen the photos from the live event yet to know that they were in fact open vents on the hood. When the forums were back up after the chat, I finally got to see them.

Lou · 02-10-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

none of my questions went through. :(

and yet, Al talked to family friends and they let comments like "Camaro>Mustang" get through... how odd

Ironheadspearo · 02-10-2011, 03:05 PM

I am glad to keep the dream alive

*Milk 1027* · 02-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou

and yet, Al talked to family friends and they let comments like "Camaro>Mustang" get through... how odd

yeah, I noticed that too.

CAMAR0 · 02-10-2011, 03:12 PM

Any chance the z28 would get a high revving 5.5 DI V8 from the c7 vette?

jims69camaro · 02-10-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

Any chance the z28 would get a high revving 5.5 DI V8 from the c7 vette?

i know i am trying to read between the lines (i watched the whole 'chat' live), but i think they might have a 302 planned for the z28. kind of taking it back to its roots, as it were.

Amenti · 02-10-2011, 04:29 PM

Anyone notice this little interaction?

Quote:

[Comment From KentWatkins KentWatkins: ]
No comment on the Z28 then? The Z28 was brought out to battle the Boss Mustang back in the Trans Am days.

John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
KentWatkins.. I think it is very interesting to note that history of the Z28 and its comparison to Boss 302...

PYROLYSIS · 02-10-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jims69camaro

i know i am trying to read between the lines (i watched the whole 'chat' live), but i think they might have a 302 planned for the z28. kind of taking it back to its roots, as it were.

That would be fine with me. I also hope that translates into a more affordable performance package.

PQ · 02-10-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

and yet, Al talked to family friends and they let comments like "Camaro>Mustang" get through... how odd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

yeah, I noticed that too.

Me too. I'm sure they didn't read all of them though.

And to think, they could have answered my tire question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amenti

Anyone notice this little interaction?

Ya, I noticed it, but I just took it as him backing up his defending the naming of the new ZL1.

wildpaws · 02-10-2011, 06:06 PM

I see some of the usual historical mis-information made it into the chat yesterday:
"[Comment From KentWatkins KentWatkins: ]
No comment on the Z28 then? The Z28 was brought out to battle the Boss Mustang back in the Trans Am days."

When the Z/28 was brought out there was no Boss 302, Ford was still racing the 289cid engine. Then Ford came out with their Tunnel Port 302 Trans Am engine for the '68 Trans Am season and it was a failure. It was then that the Boss 302 was brought out.
Clyde

MidknightZ28 · 02-10-2011, 06:37 PM

YOU FU*KED UP....CHANGE THE NAME and it'll sell!

Good2go · 02-10-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxx03

If I were to buy it I would do a cam and pulley swap, upgraded to some longtubes, and then get a tune and be done with it as far as performance goes. It wouldn't need much else besides some sticky tires for the track and some window tint for appearance.

My local tuner has gotten over 600rwhp from the CTS-V's he's worked on from those exact mods.

besherman · 02-10-2011, 07:42 PM

This exchange was EXTREMELY revealing:

"[Comment From KentWatkins KentWatkins: ]
No comment on the Z28 then? The Z28 was brought out to battle the Boss Mustang back in the Trans Am days.

John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr:
KentWatkins.. I think it is very interesting to note that history of the Z28 and its comparison to Boss 302... "

Fraxum · 02-10-2011, 08:01 PM

Looking forward to a real Z28. Meanwhile I will enjoy the SS.

02-10-2011, 09:52 AM	#15
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02-10-2011, 03:12 PM	#19
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Any chance the z28 would get a high revving 5.5 DI V8 from the c7 vette?

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wildpaws Drives: 1999 Blazer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,228	I see some of the usual historical mis-information made it into the chat yesterday: "[Comment From KentWatkins KentWatkins: ] No comment on the Z28 then? The Z28 was brought out to battle the Boss Mustang back in the Trans Am days." When the Z/28 was brought out there was no Boss 302, Ford was still racing the 289cid engine. Then Ford came out with their Tunnel Port 302 Trans Am engine for the '68 Trans Am season and it was a failure. It was then that the Boss 302 was brought out. Clyde

02-10-2011, 06:37 PM	#25
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02-10-2011, 07:42 PM	#27
besherman Drives: 2008 GMC Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oakland, Oregon Posts: 75	This exchange was EXTREMELY revealing: "[Comment From KentWatkins KentWatkins: ] No comment on the Z28 then? The Z28 was brought out to battle the Boss Mustang back in the Trans Am days. John Fitz - Camaro Marketing Mgr: KentWatkins.. I think it is very interesting to note that history of the Z28 and its comparison to Boss 302... "