How come the Camaro never gets a new engine first? - Page 2

GroundhogSS · 01-25-2015, 01:19 PM

I'll be fine with a Corvette engine in an SS.

Z_Rocks · 01-25-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Thebeezwax

not to mention Vet owners don't want a Camaro engine and Camaro owners do want a Vet engine.

Number 3 · 01-25-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thebeezwax

it's not a flagship model in the lineup.... that's my guess, not to mention Vet owners don't want a Camaro engine and Camaro owners do want a Vet engine.

Uh wasn't aware of that.

Worked on Corvette for many years and around a lot of Corvette folks, Mrs. Number 3 was Corvette Marketing Manager for years. This never came up. So not sure where that comment comes from. Not saying there isn't someone with that concern, but it isn't a concern on the radar.

Thebeezwax · 01-26-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Lol.... Not true! I don't want a corvette engine, just give me 400HP to start with!

just 400? might as well get a v6

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Uh wasn't aware of that.

Worked on Corvette for many years and around a lot of Corvette folks, Mrs. Number 3 was Corvette Marketing Manager for years. This never came up. So not sure where that comment comes from. Not saying there isn't someone with that concern, but it isn't a concern on the radar.

huh????

Bhobbs · 01-26-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Uh wasn't aware of that.

Worked on Corvette for many years and around a lot of Corvette folks, Mrs. Number 3 was Corvette Marketing Manager for years. This never came up. So not sure where that comment comes from. Not saying there isn't someone with that concern, but it isn't a concern on the radar.

Maybe it never came up because the Vette got the engine first so it was a non issue.

mt3130 · 01-26-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Maybe it never came up because the Vette got the engine first so it was a non issue.

I'm happy that the Corvette engine is used in the Camaro, despite the fact that its $20k cheaper.

Chevy won't put better engines in the Camaro than in the Corvette, so you will either get the same or worse options.

Bhobbs · 01-26-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

I'm happy that the Corvette engine is used in the Camaro, despite the fact that its $20k cheaper.

Chevy won't put better engines in the Camaro than in the Corvette, so you will either get the same or worse options.

It's not a Corvette or Camaro engine. The LSx and LTx are corporate engines that get used across a wide variety of cars.

Q'smuscle · 01-26-2015, 06:55 PM

[QUOTE=Thebeezwax;8194603]just 400? might as well get a v6

Lmao.... Yea , please! What you drive?

Q'smuscle · 01-26-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It's not a Corvette or Camaro engine. The LSx and LTx are corporate engines that get used across a wide variety of cars.

True!

Q'smuscle · 01-26-2015, 07:03 PM

Thank the man upstairs that the corvette gets to be the test dummies for the new engines! Because you guys would be crying and complaining like babies if you had to go through what some new Z06 owners are going through!

Sometimes the benefits of being second out ways the benefits of being first!

mt3130 · 01-26-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

Thank the man upstairs that the corvette gets to be the test dummies for the new engines! Because you guys would be crying and complaining like babies if you had to go through what some new Z06 owners are going through!

Sometimes the benefits of being second out ways the benefits of being first!

True. It was the same when the LT1 debuted in the C7. There were quite a few blown engines due to metal shavings reportedly caused by an issue with the oil filters.

Q'smuscle · 01-26-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mt3130

True. It was the same when the LT1 debuted in the C7. There were quite a few blown engines due to metal shavings reportedly caused by an issue with the oil filters.

See! This is the only time that I'd rather have sloppy 2nd! Lol.....

Denis · 01-28-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Thebeezwax

it's not a flagship model in the lineup.... that's my guess, not to mention Vet owners don't want a Camaro engine and Camaro owners do want a Vet engine.

exactly!

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It's not a Corvette or Camaro engine. The LSx and LTx are corporate engines that get used across a wide variety of cars.

well WE know this. but that doesn't stop every idiot I talk to from asking me "that thing got that vette engine right?"

SPCBA · 01-28-2015, 12:35 PM

Vette gets the new toys, I am happy about it. The data logger and camara is sexy and CTSV already benefits from it

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Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Thebeezwax;8194603]just 400? might as well get a v6 Lmao.... Yea , please! What you drive?

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Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Thank the man upstairs that the corvette gets to be the test dummies for the new engines! Because you guys would be crying and complaining like babies if you had to go through what some new Z06 owners are going through! Sometimes the benefits of being second out ways the benefits of being first!

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