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*radz28* · 03-05-2008, 09:51 AM

It's developed for Camaros!!! LOL!

Emu the Foo · 03-05-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

he he he. I like the ZR-1. And LS9. One cool thing that I noticed in the video is that the supercharger whine has been nearly eliminated. So all you hear is 600+hp beastlyness. 'nother cool fact is that the brakes were developed for the Ferari Enzo and FXX. The ZR-1 wont be the fastest car in the world, but it won't get embarassed on the track by Enzos either. I don't think there is another car that sells for ~100k that can make such a claim. Makes you wonder what all that F1 derived tech is good for.

plus you didnt dump all that money for not that much more performance

munkee drummer · 03-05-2008, 07:19 PM

I read in Camaro magazine that since the Corvette has the LS9 that the logical step down would be the LS7 for the Camaro. I am just going on what the mag said. I really dont know much about the line of motors so I am just a noobie on that. Does that make sense that the Camaro would have the LS7? They said that each year the Camaro basically got the previous year Corvette motor.

:notheadlights:

Kyle2k · 03-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Yeah but the LS7 is the Z06 motor, not the standard motor, being the ls3...furthermore, the ls7 isn't going to happen...thats a 30k engine by itself... SO unless the top of the line Camaro is going to start at around 50k I doubt it will happen.

*DGthe3* · 03-06-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Yeah but the LS7 is the Z06 motor, not the standard motor, being the ls3...furthermore, the ls7 isn't going to happen...thats a 30k engine by itself... SO unless the top of the line Camaro is going to start at around 50k I doubt it will happen.

Sounds good for a Super Beast though, like the ZL-1

swazworth · 03-06-2008, 05:51 AM

isn't the ls7 dead, or at least will be soon?

Dan · 03-06-2008, 08:23 AM

Yes, the ZO6 will be moving to the LS8.

*radz28* · 03-06-2008, 09:42 AM

No more LS2 and LS7s. It seems like GM is moving toward different S/C'd 6.2Ls for high-end models.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-06-2008, 12:21 PM

^ I hope so. I'm really jones'n to find out what they will be. Even if we don't have a near 500hp beast I can at least start looking at ways to get there.

I'm starting to get that twitch I get when we go a while without anything new....

*radz28* · 03-06-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

^ I hope so. I'm really jones'n to find out what they will be. Even if we don't have a near 500hp beast I can at least start looking at ways to get there.

I'm starting to get that twitch I get when we go a while without anything new....

I'm with you. I've never owned a new car. My wife has always gotten them, so I think I've just been waiting for the right car; and Camaro is the right car

*radz28* · 03-13-2008, 10:55 AM

http://www.rpmplanets.com/bowtie-gen...er-080308.html

Here is a link to RPMPlanets that also includes a video of the differences between the LS9 and LSA.

Emu the Foo · 03-13-2008, 02:05 PM

how much gas you think the ls9 would EAT???

*radz28* · 03-13-2008, 03:10 PM

I seriously think they wouldn't have it much less, if any at all, than an LS7. With how gas prices are, I don't think they would try that. It's smaller, and there are parasetic losses that are lower than traditional blowers that Magnuson has engineered into their blowers to be more efficient at speed, so I'm sure it will be very comparable to the LS7.

*DGthe3* · 03-13-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I seriously think they wouldn't have it much less, if any at all, than an LS7. With how gas prices are, I don't think they would try that. It's smaller, and there are parasetic losses that are lower than traditional blowers that Magnuson has engineered into their blowers to be more efficient at speed, so I'm sure it will be very comparable to the LS7.

Agreed, from what I've read, supercharged engines don't hurt fuel economy too bad unless you use the power it provides.

03-05-2008, 09:51 AM	#15
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	It's developed for Camaros!!! LOL! __________________ '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

03-05-2008, 07:19 PM	#17
munkee drummer Drives: 2010 convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: S.C. Posts: 119	I read in Camaro magazine that since the Corvette has the LS9 that the logical step down would be the LS7 for the Camaro. I am just going on what the mag said. I really dont know much about the line of motors so I am just a noobie on that. Does that make sense that the Camaro would have the LS7? They said that each year the Camaro basically got the previous year Corvette motor. :notheadlights: __________________ Hope they dont keep those lights!!!!

03-06-2008, 09:42 AM	#22
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	No more LS2 and LS7s. It seems like GM is moving toward different S/C'd 6.2Ls for high-end models. __________________ '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

03-06-2008, 12:21 PM	#23
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	^ I hope so. I'm really jones'n to find out what they will be. Even if we don't have a near 500hp beast I can at least start looking at ways to get there. I'm starting to get that twitch I get when we go a while without anything new.... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-13-2008, 10:55 AM	#25
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	http://www.rpmplanets.com/bowtie-gen...er-080308.html Here is a link to RPMPlanets that also includes a video of the differences between the LS9 and LSA. __________________ '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

03-05-2008, 07:31 PM	#18
Kyle2k LVL 50 Troll Stomper Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,463	Yeah but the LS7 is the Z06 motor, not the standard motor, being the ls3...furthermore, the ls7 isn't going to happen...thats a 30k engine by itself... SO unless the top of the line Camaro is going to start at around 50k I doubt it will happen.

03-06-2008, 05:51 AM	#20
swazworth the nerd king Drives: 2005 scion xb... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 426	isn't the ls7 dead, or at least will be soon?

03-06-2008, 08:23 AM	#21
Dan Drives: 2004 GTO Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 448	Yes, the ZO6 will be moving to the LS8.

03-13-2008, 02:05 PM	#26
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 328	how much gas you think the ls9 would EAT??? __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-13-2008, 03:10 PM	#27
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I seriously think they wouldn't have it much less, if any at all, than an LS7. With how gas prices are, I don't think they would try that. It's smaller, and there are parasetic losses that are lower than traditional blowers that Magnuson has engineered into their blowers to be more efficient at speed, so I'm sure it will be very comparable to the LS7. __________________ '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

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