1ltcap

i just watched it on the computer. it's pretty amazing. the boss looked like it leaned noticeably less in the turns than the roush did. it looked more precise too.

those guys are still not really funny though.

BLUE OVAL TURBO

I agree .

scramblerman

iTrader: (16)

It can be the same motor, just underrate the numbers like they have done for years. I wonder how much weight savings there would be from the LSA to the LS7, cooling and all hardware. Basically a Z06 version of the Camaro!

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

Probably a decent amount of weight saved...that could be a cool car.
But I have a feeling that we won't be seeing too much more from the LS7 motor after the 2013 model year, there's talk that it will be discontinued.

LTX

a Direct Injection LS engine would do the trick and the LS7 engine isnt all that great as most people may think. The block is too weak IMO.

BOBS99SS

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imo cut a ton of weight, make it more of a race car, very limited power options, pretty much do kinda what they did with the new version of the copo, it has a killer drive train, but you cant make a school bus fast no matter how much power it has lol

Guitar

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyCoQuhUNA

1ltcap

the copo if i recall is not a street car, and is aimed at the cobrajet.

jbhotrod

I agree, the LS7 is on the weak side when it comes to modding and especially turbo/supercharging. Cutting as much weight as possible would definitely help. I think a nice little forged single turbo 5.3 thats bullet proof up to 1000+ hp in stock form would be badass and give us a nice new engine to modify. Either that or an equally strong 7000+ rpm LS3, with both at ~500 hp or more.

For sure though, Top Gear US isnt as good as the original although Tanner Foust is a pretty cool dude that can drive pretty damn good.

MI-Z/28

Interesting. This guy is pushing 1000rwhp now and knocking on the door to an 8sec pass since this article was written. http://vortechsuperchargers.wordpres...eed-for-speed/

jimmy169

Not sure if there's been a discussion on this, but what do you guys think about Jay Leno's idea for the z28?

twin-turbo version of the 3.6-liter, 420-hp V6.

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/c...ml#item=223986



Edit: Last image went dead, hopefully this one stays up.

FocusVince

No....

Camaro350Z28

iTrader: (6)

id rather kill myself than own a v6 z28

jimmy169

Yet another v8 shoved in between the SS, base vette, z06, zl1, and zr1, just seems like a missed opportunity. Unless they went for a v8 turbo which would at least be unique. Whats the point of another one that's plus or minus a few hp in their already overcrowded lineup?

LTX

this will never be produced no will car enthusiasts accept a weak V6 for a muscle car. Especially a Z28 imo they need to come out with the next generation GM V8 engines before they introduce the Z28.

jimmy169

Will any company ever have the ***** to build a turbo v8 that's not the price of a supercar? A turbo muscle car that looks that good is just too much to ask for it seems.

MI-Z/28

Jay mentions how light the v6 is under the hood of that concept Camaro. I'd be interested to see a weight comparison between the LS3 and that v6 with the twin turbos, piping, and intercooler.

*Edit: Looks like the dry weight of the naturally aspirated v6 in the 2010-11 models is 370lbs. New v6 in the 2012 model is 350lbs. The LS3 is 415lbs.

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

That means that it would be close, the V6 (with all of the plumbing/turbos/intercooler) would likely be ever so slightly lighter overall.
Make mine an NA (or turbo ) V8 as well please.

jmurray87

iTrader: (1)

Take the styling of the Jay Leno car and drop in a new GM DI V8...make it lighter then the current SS and call it a Z28.

done.

jbhotrod

Hm, thanks for the correction. Most of the stuff Ive read about turbocharging/supercharging a LS7(which aint much I must admit) said the block`s cylinder walls were quite thin and that they had problems going much over 1000hp, but I havent seen anything detailing a FI LS7 for quite a few years now.

Also, why not just go with a 6.6L Duramax in the new Z28? That would be perfect.