11-01-2011, 08:01 AM | #1373 |
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COPO, if approved (and Dr. Jamie seems to be spearheading this one), will likely have more than one or two engines "certified" to cover more than one or two NHRA classes. The SEMA example has a Whippled 5.3 (327), with an n/a LS7 on the "to do" list...
I like the 20129562 Part # though...2012 as Model Year, 9562 as a continuation of the '69 COPO's 9560 and 9561... Dragoneye, as you state, 1LE is a "parts bin special"...but the LS7 is in that same parts bin. As I've said, elsewhere, 1LE/LS3 = BOSS price (low $40s), 1LE/LS7 = BOSS LS price (upper $40s). Hey, if they're going to "cover" the GT500, the Cobra Jet, offer several "specials" with stripes 'n trim 'n such, then why not cover BOTH BOSSes?! And we know it can be done. Instead of pestering GM for a drag-only, on-a-bill-of-sale-only COPO, why not go after them to build what is STILL obviously MIA?! In TWO flavors, ala BOSS?! Is there a more deserving nameplate, with a more deserving mission? |
11-01-2011, 09:44 AM | #1374 |
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It also seems readily apparent the Team is interested in spreading the development co$t$ of MRC 3.0 by applying that technology to other (possible) Models. Witness 1LE's use of it. So, seeing a "Pedderized FE4" (one of the original premises of this longstanding thread) seems "remote".
MRC is no doubt a fantastic set-up, as witnessed by the 'Ring times of the ZL1. Regardless of the "specifics" of how that particular "mule" was "equipped". With less weight to carry as a 1LE (or, dare we say, Z/28?), the net results would "improve" (power aside). And, as Chev has shown with the ZR1 vs. Z06/Z07 at the 'Ring, less weight and the extra "boil" provided by a certain engine upgrade could make for a very "entertaining", BOSS-bashing Camaro... I personally still see a valid place for the LS7, particularly IF a "hot LS3" is NOT in the cards. A "rev-able" 500hp, still pushing 200+ extra pounds vs. the BOSS LS, should create something the Ford folks will lose sleep over... Having said that, the drop in power from a 580/556 ZL1 @ 4130 (Base) to a 435hp (exhaust-tune)/430tq (same) @ 3850 (1SS) is a large drop (some would say "cliff"). 7.12 lb/hp vs. 8.85 (1LE) vs. 8.18 for the BOSS boys. With a 3850 lb. LS7? 7.62! Even with 100 lb added for HD Driveline, you still have power-to-weight of 7.82...and IRS and MRC 3.0... 1LE/LS3 > Base BOSS in performance, and = in price 1LE/LS7 > BOSS LS in performance, and >/= in price...and = Z/28 Built from 1SS genes, a 1LE or Z/28 can achieve those goals...and sell in numbers well worth the efforts. Which then leaves the ZL1 as the "ultimate halo", a position GM seeks...and GT500 fears... Last edited by LOWDOWN; 11-01-2011 at 10:01 AM. |
11-01-2011, 06:22 PM | #1375 |
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OK we have a Z28 hood now, the "Hotwheels" SE hood. Just add the Leno front fascia along with our other preferred pieces and we're done... Z28!
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11-01-2011, 10:25 PM | #1376 |
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If that 1LE was to drop the 2SS interior, and add an LS7 w/dry sump....I could see a case...it'd slide in between the current Boss and Boss LS (both soon to be discontinued)...and fill the void between the SS and ZL1...
However, I still think it's more likely to see the 1LE nearly as-is in showrooms than LS7 equipped. As much as I hate to say it. :( |
11-02-2011, 01:23 AM | #1377 |
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GM mentioned the development of a 427 for the COPO Drag Car project. Would that be a higher output than the current LS7??? Could this be the mystery motor we have been talking about? Could this missing link be added to the 1LE and be a faster than a ZL1 Z/28???
That just makes too much sense so it can't be reality. Let's go back to what we have in hand. The L/28 from Lingenfelter. |
11-02-2011, 08:08 AM | #1378 |
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Pete, from an overview of the COPO, the mention of its LS7 as being carburated may NOT be the "link" we seek... The tall cowl hood is for a hi-rise/4bbl moreso than the Whipple.
Having said that, I refuse (yet!) to give up hope for an LS7, track-worthy Camaro...call it what you may. To bash the BOSS LS, I simply think it's mandatory, MR 'n all... If, by spreading the costs of MR over the ZL1 AND the 1LE AND the Z/28, the Team can reduce its unit costs to near-FE4 range, then an LS7-MR ZEE for near-BOSS LS money should be do-able...and very welcomed in the marketplace! |
11-02-2011, 08:34 AM | #1379 |
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I don't know what I want any more... with all these new special edition ZL1 spin offs coming down..... carbon concept, 1LE, Cryastal Red convert., etc.... I am like a kid in a candy store... I want a ZL1, but now I am thinking I might wait until next year anad see what develops....
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11-02-2011, 08:54 AM | #1381 |
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Ya, i see one car and am.... oooo i WANT THAT...... then see another one.... no that one.... then another.... etc
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That's why I ordered a 2LT/M6 a year ago. I'm just enjoying the hell out of it until the last model year of the Gen5 Z/28. I've waited 30 years for this and can wait another 2 or 3 with my 2LT.
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11-02-2011, 10:43 PM | #1384 |
Good to see people are FINALLY jumping on board with the LS7-powered Z/28 idea. When i left this site ALL i would get is bashed over that idea. You have no idea how many people said "its a dead motor" "its dead" "its going out" "its done" "we've seen the last of it" and EVERY YEAR itd still be available and id be there shaking my head saying "come on people, why am i the villain here" An LS7 Camaro would ROCK. I preffer N/A motors, i like being able to say "i can do all you can do without the cheater power adder" and i like doing it all in a lighter package ^_^ Im very happy to see my thoughts on the LS7 havent died off since ive been gone
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We ran a 1:51.3 around the Spring Mountain Race Course, and finished with the 9th fastest time of the day. The remaining results are still coming in. Our goal was to finish top 10 in the road course. Not bad for a 4,100+ lbs. car [including driver] !! Click the first link to view the gallery, which I'll be adding to throughout the next few days. Great work Pete! -Isaac |
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