Voice Your Comments/Suggestions/Input for Focus Group on 2010 Camaro

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by SScott

I will not buy a Camaro unless it comes with a blown V8. If no blower, then I buy an '09 Corvette, and quit my bitchin'.

+1, except for the corvette part. and the no blower part.... Ah, Hell. I'll probably buy one anyway....

[radz28]

Regarding my post about accessories and customization parts, I would like the emphasize performance parts moreso than appearance; although I am liking what shots we've seen of the appearance parts. If I can't afford the top-of-the-line car, I'd like to be able to build my car up to something similar. For example, a supercharger kit, or even an upgrade, to something like the LS9's supercharger, would be bad @$$.

Thanks.

[Rich]

Some people don't like superchargers plus a blower will increase the price. If you want a blower put on an after market one. it will get more HP anyway. Especially the LS3 that thing can take some serious upgrades without hurting the engine. Just give me 430 HP naturally aspirated and then you can sup it up the way you want it.

[GTAHVIT]

Originally Posted by Rich

Some people don't like superchargers plus a blower will increase the price. If you want a blower put on an after market one. it will get more HP anyway. Especially the LS3 that thing can take some serious upgrades without hurting the engine. Just give me 430 HP naturally aspirated and then you can sup it up the way you want it.

Fair point, Blowers aren't for everyone.

But We're mostly referring to the top dog HiPo version of the Camaro. I think in light of the CTS-V and ZR1 we can make a claim that a Blower should be an option.

[MattG]

Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

I’ll try to just do a list focusing on what might be doable at this stage of development (some of these will have been mentioned already):

x100. Agreed with 100% of what you said.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by jsenn

-Stay away from the LS9 engine. You already hurt the integrity of the ZR1 by putting the same engine in a passenger car that's going to sell for about half the price (2009 CTS-V). The 6.2L LS3 would be good enough. Maybe even the LS7 (Z06) motor would be great for the SS.

the rest of your post, thats opinions. However, calling the LS9 the same engine as the LSA is almost as justified as calling it an LS3. I get caught up in these little things. the LS9 has a different supercharger and makes 70+ more hp, among other differances. In fact, I think the LSA is going to replace the LS7. I could be wrong
And although the LS7 isn't likely for the Camaro, I'd really like to see it in a ZL-1.

[rocketman 12]

E85, E85, E85!!! Please use a flex-fuel engine in as many of the different models as possible...esp. a V-8 flex engine.


sorry to make a second post, keep thinking of other ideas...

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by rocketman 12

sorry to make a second post, keep thinking of other ideas...

That was the intention of starting this thread so early. Keep 'em coming!

[Rich]

One thing I forgot to mention in my earlyer post. If it is going to be a AFM engine hopefully the (LS3). Make a button (on/off) switch for it. Just like the traction control. A LS3 with AFM would be great for those long drives to hot august nites in Reno. But for those short drives down the track it would be nice to turn it off with a button. I'm sure predator tuner will make a (on/off) switch but then you need to plug it in. A button on the dash would be outstanding.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

the rest of your post, thats opinions. However, calling the LS9 the same engine as the LSA is almost as justified as calling it an LS3. I get caught up in these little things. the LS9 has a different supercharger and makes 70+ more hp, among other differances. In fact, I think the LSA is going to replace the LS7. I could be wrong
And although the LS7 isn't likely for the Camaro, I'd really like to see it in a ZL-1.

That is what I'm thinking.

I think I too have read that the LSA or LS8 will be replacing the LS7, which I'm fine with. The LS9 is a lot more different than the LSA, as I'm sure many people have already read: different S/C, oil squirters for the pistons, forged pistons, different intercooler, different head bolts, etc. It makes more boost than LSA does also. I wonder what power it ends up with though, since it makes peak power at redline (which I suspect would continue to rise if you were to raise fuel cutoff at 7000.)

Anyhow, I'm only suggesting a SC powerplant for the top of the line, not the base.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Rich

One thing I forgot to mention in my earlyer post. If it is going to be a AFM engine hopefully the (LS3). Make a button (on/off) switch for it. Just like the traction control. A LS3 with AFM would be great for those long drives to hot august nites in Reno. But for those short drives down the track it would be nice to turn it off with a button.

The AFM feature has no chance of activating under those conditions. I don't know if this is a common misconception, or what...but AFM really only works when you're out on the highway cruising.

[Warghost]

The list looks GREAT, and I can honestly say that I agree with almost every item on the list. Thanks for compiling everything. Let's hope GM agrees, listens, and can make an affordable car implementing all of these suggestions.

[warbird81]

im more of an exterior guy. i like the fact that the mules have the duel headlights, it sets it's self apart from the mustang. the only difference i would suggest is that you make one of the lights bigger with the smaller light just to the inside. keep the lights projection style or led. im partial to the light set up on the cadillac sts 2005 and up only because i have one. and put some chrome in the light housing like the sts. other than that i know you guys will make a ground pounder.

[dcart1]

keep tires same except on ss or z. 5pt racing harness option for ss or z!