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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Got this off Hot Rod Mag. today.

http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/s...WEB225MKNAAHDU

Not bad list the possible options, colors, pricing, etc.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Hidden headlights???? Sounds like a design change may be in the works.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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I put in my two cents worth. Bob
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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very cool...can't wait to order mine!!!!

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What the hell is up with the question asking about the stripper model with no radio, a/c, etc..... It said how much would you PAY to have all this deleted???? How bout you pay me!
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I want the 500hp LS7. the LS9 Supercharged possible wow...It would be like 45k probley atleast.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 02:20 AM
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Hopefully 1/2 of what could be inferred from that actually comes to fruition.

Can't wait to place my order!
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Hopefully 1/2 of what could be inferred from that actually comes to fruition.

Can't wait to place my order!
I can only hope so. The question with the engine options is interesting because of the assumption of a base v6 camaro startign off at 20,000. That's an excellent starting point for the camaro. Also, the fact that they didin't mention anything over 15,000 for the engine options as well. If I could get something similar to the ls7 for 15,000 extra, I'd be very happy.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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I think it would be a waste to put the 5.3 in the new camaro. That would be pulling a ford...... a camaro thats 7 years newer, but has a smaller motor and less horsepower stock....
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 97MysticZ
What the hell is up with the question asking about the stripper model with no radio, a/c, etc..... It said how much would you PAY to have all this deleted???? How bout you pay me!

thats exactly what i said when i read that ish! ahahhaaha. i just filled out the survey right now, and now im even more excited for this thing to come out. i like the fact that there are two SS packages, both of which are extremely potent. and the ZL1 package exceeded my expectations. lots of potential for that car. now we jsut have to sit and wait to see if they actually do this stuff. the only thing i didnt care for was the 5.3L z28. imo nothing less then a 350 should be put in a z28. and with todays performance war going on, thats pushin it. im gonna be graduating, in a few years, from the radiologic technician program. this is going to make on hell of a graduation gift to myself. if everything goes right ill graduate in three years. save for another year and put a huuuge down on a 427ss package. im stoked! i want to wait a year or two after they come out to get one because as we all know the first few years are usually the "get the bugs out" models. case in point, the 93 camaro and the 04 GTO. so gm, up the liters on the z28 and we got ourselves a hell of a camaro selection. 5.3L z28=
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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I want the LS7.. I figure IF there was a LS9 SUpercharged it would be outta my price range.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:17 AM
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filled out the form.

Too bad they didn't have a color selector to actually allow you to show what color you would order your car in. If there is a site that does that I'd like to have the link please.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Filled out the survey... but one question:

SS350 badges for the LS2? Shouldn't it be SS366?
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Hmmmm, 427 LS7.....
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Originally Posted by 97MysticZ
I think it would be a waste to put the 5.3 in the new camaro. That would be pulling a ford...... a camaro thats 7 years newer, but has a smaller motor and less horsepower stock....
but ur missing the big pic.
seriously, how long wil u go on the stock engine before u decide to upgrade or go heads and cam, etc.
and with the way the LSX stuff support is growing on adaily basis in every direction.
all the blocks and heads are alredy becoming fair to dirt cheap, imagine by 2009-2010 what u will come across,
the ls7 heads and l92 heads will be old news by then and will have come down in price significantly, if everything stays on coures like it is now

i am going to order mine with the least options available, and the cheapest v8 available, with the lowest price of admission i could get, only thing i would want would be ac and power windows
anything else i dont care about.
if all goes well i'll have a 434 ci LSX block with LS7 heads sitting on the stand
waiting to be installed as soon as the clutch cools from the drive from the dealership
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hell, if they let drive off in donuts and discount the price the stock wheels id do that too
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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TTT
We need to fill this out and let our opinions be heard, this is a great survey
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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I have noticed u can go in as many times you want and do this survay.
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