LS7 in depth look by THR

[Tom Henry Racing]

http://camarohomepage.com/ls7/index.htm

[toesuf94]

Will have to stuff one of these in my car... :-)

[mrvenicess]

Great read! I read the whole article! My Z/28 cant come soon enough!

[demonspeed]

Originally Posted by Camaro Homepage

We figure a good bet is a Camaro version of the LT1 in the 2014 SS...

Forgive me if I've missed something with the 2014 Camaro info, but I did not think we'd see the LT1 in the SS until the 6th gen...

[Alot9439]

thank you for that article, was very interesting to read. just comes to show how far automotive technology has come

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by demonspeed

Forgive me if I've missed something with the 2014 Camaro info, but I did not think we'd see the LT1 in the SS until the 6th gen...
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The new LT engines are 5th Generation small block V8s. Don't confuse that with the Camaro generations. There is no link.

[gmen09]

Thank you for that article, it was a very interesting read.

[Wizard1183]

Evidently the 6th gen will produce no more than 450HP. Kind of saw that coming as history does repeat itself more often than not. It's really sad they won't have an LS7 optioned SS. I think I'll be buying one of these engines in the future as it'll be the last of the Mohicans for powerhouse engines I believe. Not to downplay the LT1, but NA 500+ HP engines are on their way out the door. I'm sure the LT1 will be great for the lighter camaro though.

[demonspeed]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The new LT engines are 5th Generation small block V8s. Don't confuse that with the Camaro generations. There is no link.

I know... that's not what I'm referring to.

The article, specifically what I quoted, states a "Camaro version" LT1 for 2014 SS.

The only other thing I could think it is referring to is the SS sedan... however, I thought that was to be a LS3. Further, I'm not sure why/how the SS sedan would receive a "Camaro version" of the LT1 if the Camaro isn't to even have a LT1

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by demonspeed

I know... that's not what I'm referring to.

The article, specifically what I quoted, states a "Camaro version" LT1 for 2014 SS.

The only other thing I could think it is referring to is the SS sedan... however, I thought that was to be a LS3. Further, I'm not sure why/how the SS sedan would receive a "Camaro version" of the LT1 if the Camaro isn't to even have a LT1

It is possible they include the LT1 as either A: an option or B: a detuned "Camaro version" LT1 in ALL SS Camaros.

[demonspeed]

Originally Posted by Wizard1183

It is possible they include the LT1 as either A: an option or B: a detuned "Camaro version" LT1 in ALL SS Camaros.

But wouldn't it be logical to assume we would have heard something regarding the 2014 powertrain considering one can order 2014's now?

[RLHMARINES]

I would love to be surprised with the LT1 in 1LE as a send off to the 5th gen, with the under the curve power of the LS7 but with a regular (cheaper to build) production line V8 as a step up from the LS3 and bridging the horsepower gap to the Z/28.

[65TIMM]

Wow! That Z28 is awesome! Its come a long way from the 1991 Z28 I had 17 yrs ago. I sure wish modern muscle cars would give you more of an option on performance and not worry about the luxury options (pw,pl,pm,ac,elec. seats, etc.) so much.

[mlee]

That is a great read... Thanks for posting.

Nice THR Camaro website too