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damian559 · 02-25-2015, 09:51 AM

Would you have gotten your 1LE with the LS7 if it was a $5K option? I know I would've, mine would be a 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, and LS7 it'd only be around $45K MSRP. Too bad GM didn't do that, I guess I have to keep building the LS3 then.

ST1LE · 02-25-2015, 10:08 AM

Of course!!

As yesterdays thread about this discussed, it would likely not be possible at such a low additional cost, but we can dream.

sengli · 02-25-2015, 10:25 AM

The LS7 is a monster. I had one in my 2009 C6 Z06, and it was the fastest car I most likely ever owned. My only worry was there are, and still is, an issue with the valve guides prematurely wearing, eventually causing a intake valve to drop into the combustion chamber. Since everything is aluminum on this engine, it usually blows out a cylinder liner, breaking the block... causing the entire engine to be a complete right off. While under warranty I was worried, but knew I was covered as long as I didnt modify it. After the drive train warranty ended, I sold the car. The crate engines are $15K. There are a lot of threads covering this known issue, both in the Z28, and C6 forum. Guess if you want to play, you have to pay. It was just too much money for me to worry about, cause if the engine went the car would have been worthless w/o the replacement engine.

01pewterz28 · 02-25-2015, 10:27 AM

seeing that the LS7 crate motor is $15k from GM performance parts it would still be a cool option.

GM really needs to offer the A6 for the 1LE.

Shark72 · 02-25-2015, 10:50 AM

Even a dry sump LS3 with a few more ponies would have been a nice option!

KaBoom1701 · 02-25-2015, 10:52 AM

I saw this exact set up last time I was out at the Street of Willow race track. That 1LE was a fast mofo and sounded great around the track.

I have no idea how much he paid to have the LS7 put into his 1LE.

gajagfan · 02-25-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

seeing that the LS7 crate motor is $15k from GM performance parts it would still be a cool option.

GM really needs to offer the A6 for the 1LE.

Do you mean A8 like the Corvette or a 6 speed version for the Camaro.

01pewterz28 · 02-25-2015, 11:04 AM

A8 is not available in the current Camaro.

gajagfan · 02-25-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

A8 is not available in the current Camaro.

I know. So you are asking for a 6 speed version with the features of the Corvettes A8?

01pewterz28 · 02-25-2015, 11:12 AM

For the current model year but moving forward to the 6th Gen A8 yes.

ST1LE · 02-25-2015, 11:23 AM

Wait.....you are saying you want an automatic track car?

GONIF · 02-25-2015, 12:28 PM

Sure ,im in for that . AT THE RISK OF GETTING FLAMED , what about a duel clutch like the PDK and a LT version of the 427 with no valve problems ? Or a Twin turbo LT.

gajagfan · 02-25-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

Wait.....you are saying you want an automatic track car?

As it sits right now, the A8 Vette is faster than the manual Vette. Like it or not, that is the facts at this point. And a dual clutch deal is nothing to sneeze at either. No one at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this year was using a manual clutch.....those were some pretty nice track cars!

1leNPP · 02-25-2015, 01:22 PM

My car is a DD, the LS7 have a valve guild wear problem . I would only get a LS7 motor car that a toy car you dive on the week ends only.

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02-25-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	LS7 1LE Would you have gotten your 1LE with the LS7 if it was a $5K option? I know I would've, mine would be a 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, and LS7 it'd only be around $45K MSRP. Too bad GM didn't do that, I guess I have to keep building the LS3 then. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

02-25-2015, 10:08 AM	#2
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Of course!! As yesterdays thread about this discussed, it would likely not be possible at such a low additional cost, but we can dream. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

02-25-2015, 10:25 AM	#3
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 949	too many worries The LS7 is a monster. I had one in my 2009 C6 Z06, and it was the fastest car I most likely ever owned. My only worry was there are, and still is, an issue with the valve guides prematurely wearing, eventually causing a intake valve to drop into the combustion chamber. Since everything is aluminum on this engine, it usually blows out a cylinder liner, breaking the block... causing the entire engine to be a complete right off. While under warranty I was worried, but knew I was covered as long as I didnt modify it. After the drive train warranty ended, I sold the car. The crate engines are $15K. There are a lot of threads covering this known issue, both in the Z28, and C6 forum. Guess if you want to play, you have to pay. It was just too much money for me to worry about, cause if the engine went the car would have been worthless w/o the replacement engine. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss Last edited by sengli; 02-25-2015 at 10:34 AM. Reason: spell

02-25-2015, 10:27 AM	#4
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	seeing that the LS7 crate motor is $15k from GM performance parts it would still be a cool option. GM really needs to offer the A6 for the 1LE. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-25-2015, 10:50 AM	#5
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	Even a dry sump LS3 with a few more ponies would have been a nice option!

02-25-2015, 10:52 AM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	I saw this exact set up last time I was out at the Street of Willow race track. That 1LE was a fast mofo and sounded great around the track. I have no idea how much he paid to have the LS7 put into his 1LE. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-25-2015, 11:04 AM	#8
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	A8 is not available in the current Camaro. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-25-2015, 11:12 AM	#10
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	For the current model year but moving forward to the 6th Gen A8 yes. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

02-25-2015, 11:23 AM	#11
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Wait.....you are saying you want an automatic track car? __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

02-25-2015, 12:28 PM	#12
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Sure ,im in for that . AT THE RISK OF GETTING FLAMED , what about a duel clutch like the PDK and a LT version of the 427 with no valve problems ? Or a Twin turbo LT. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

02-25-2015, 01:22 PM	#14
1leNPP Drives: 1LE , 1SS , NPP Join Date: May 2013 Location: calif. Posts: 274	My car is a DD, the LS7 have a valve guild wear problem . I would only get a LS7 motor car that a toy car you dive on the week ends only.