Release: 2016 Camaro uses 70 percent unique components. Powered by LT1 V8 - Page 2

KeepItShut · 03-19-2015, 08:57 AM

The reveal is on 5-16. Not sure if it's been mentioned yet

Edit: saw the sticky

Angrybird 12 · 03-19-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Childs Play

Yup. A lot of people that claim Camaro should only come in a V8 don't understand that they wouldn't be able to buy their V8 if the Camaro didn't come in a smaller engine base model.

That being said I'll only buy a V8 version.

Not only that, some people want a Camaro but they do not need a V8 to enjoy the car..

Angrybird 12 · 03-19-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Opt1mst

I wouldn't be so sure about that.. They said it'll be all new from the front badge to the rear spoiler.. The only thing that's "carrying over" from the last car is the 'rear badge' and the SS badge.

Or I'm thinking too hard lol

The quote

In fact, only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation model: the bowtie emblem on the taillamp panel and the SS badge.

You have the quote wrong. It says the "Grille's BOWTIE" not front badge. And the part about the rear bowtie and SS emblem being the only things carried over just means the front grille bowtie is just new because of the smaller upper grille opening.

GuitarJozz · 03-19-2015, 09:45 AM

Even if there's a Bowtie in the center of the grille, there could still be the new Camaro badge somewhere else up front, no? Or perhaps they created a new bowtie/Camaro combination emblem of sorts...

We'll just have to wait and see though. May 16... seems so far away when you're EXTREMELY excited!

Bhobbs · 03-19-2015, 09:45 AM

A 20% change in the LT1 sounds like a lot more than just some tri ys and a new intake.

bgmail777 · 03-19-2015, 09:45 AM

This - "an all-new interior"

AceofSpades6 · 03-19-2015, 09:50 AM

Very nice, excited!

SuperSound · 03-19-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

A 20% change in the LT1 sounds like a lot more than just some tri ys and a new intake.

What else would make since for them to change? Maybe a more radical cam with lumpier idle? The intake and headers have some logic behind their changes, different engine compartment. Not sure what else they would want/need to change for the Camaro specifically.

Capricio · 03-19-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

A 20% change in the LT1 sounds like a lot more than just some tri ys and a new intake.

I hate when they say vague stuff like this.

How did they quantify 20%? By part numbers changed? Number of parts changed? Does a different head bolt count as 1 part or 20?

The only parts that really matter are the ones that affect the compression, the intake, or the exhaust. The new headers are cool, though. LTs would be much lower on my mods list now.

Angrybird 12 · 03-19-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

What else would make since for them to change? Maybe a more radical cam with lumpier idle? The intake and headers have some logic behind their changes, different engine compartment. Not sure what else they would want/need to change for the Camaro specifically.

Probably just the accessory drive brackets and components. Stuff they needed to redesign to get it to fit into the Camaro's engine compartment.

MShafer · 03-19-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

You have the quote wrong. It says the "Grille's BOWTIE" not front badge. And the part about the rear bowtie and SS emblem being the only things carried over just means the front grille bowtie is just new because of the smaller upper grille opening.

Food for thought... on the gen5 Camaro the rear badge is on the trunk.. this says taillamp? maybe hatchback or trunk is on the top of the back similar to corvette convertible models?

MShafer · 03-19-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MShafer

Food for thought... on the gen5 Camaro the rear badge is on the trunk.. this says taillamp? maybe hatchback or trunk is on the top of the back similar to corvette convertible models?

looked at those new pics from FBook and looks like you can see the trunk is similar to the 5th gen. so scrath my food for thought

Sesiom Summers · 03-19-2015, 10:27 AM

20%...

1. we are going to get a more aggressive sound, and a better low end torque in our SS`s LT1 (20% = aggressive camshaft, bigger intake and tri Y)

2. we are going to get a slightly detuned LT1 (like it happened before)

That_old_guy · 03-19-2015, 10:35 AM

been lurking here for a few weeks now and i have something to say.....

maaaaaan....all this anticipation is almost too much to handle. i have been a camaro fan since i got my first one in 2001, it was a 94 v6 it had 99,000 miles when i got it and it has 256,000 on it now and has been my daily driver the whole time.

this is the first time i will be in a position to buy a brand new car and it damn sure will be a camaro! from everything i've seen i think i will really love the 6th gen, especially if the SS sounds like that audio clip GM has on their site...probably wishful thinking but you gotta have dreams right haha (and yes I made a ringtone out of it, thats the kind of exhaust note that makes a stereo an unnecessary piece of electronics).

I get more and more excited for this car everytime i log on here and see updates

03-19-2015, 09:45 AM	#19
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	A 20% change in the LT1 sounds like a lot more than just some tri ys and a new intake. __________________

03-19-2015, 09:45 AM	#20
bgmail777 Drives: 2012 MDX Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 65	This - "an all-new interior" __________________ Previous GM vehicles: 70 Z/28 79 Z/28 84 Z/28 79 Corvette 70 Firebird 86 Trans AM 87 Trans AM (350) 90 Formula 350 93 Trans AM (350)

03-19-2015, 10:27 AM	#27
Sesiom Summers Drives: 94 Z28 / 01 Z28 / 2015 50th GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winter Park-FL /Bogota Col Posts: 447	20%... 1. we are going to get a more aggressive sound, and a better low end torque in our SS`s LT1 (20% = aggressive camshaft, bigger intake and tri Y) 2. we are going to get a slightly detuned LT1 (like it happened before) __________________ 01 SOM A4 Z28 / 15 Mustang A6 50th anniversary XXXhp 460hp

03-19-2015, 08:57 AM	#15
KeepItShut Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 394	The reveal is on 5-16. Not sure if it's been mentioned yet Edit: saw the sticky

03-19-2015, 09:45 AM	#18
GuitarJozz Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS SIM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 196	Even if there's a Bowtie in the center of the grille, there could still be the new Camaro badge somewhere else up front, no? Or perhaps they created a new bowtie/Camaro combination emblem of sorts... We'll just have to wait and see though. May 16... seems so far away when you're EXTREMELY excited!

03-19-2015, 09:50 AM	#21
AceofSpades6 Build it so you Love it! Drives: 10 2SS SIM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago il Posts: 79	Very nice, excited!

03-19-2015, 10:35 AM	#28
That_old_guy Drives: 2016 Jetta sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 61	been lurking here for a few weeks now and i have something to say..... maaaaaan....all this anticipation is almost too much to handle. i have been a camaro fan since i got my first one in 2001, it was a 94 v6 it had 99,000 miles when i got it and it has 256,000 on it now and has been my daily driver the whole time. this is the first time i will be in a position to buy a brand new car and it damn sure will be a camaro! from everything i've seen i think i will really love the 6th gen, especially if the SS sounds like that audio clip GM has on their site...probably wishful thinking but you gotta have dreams right haha (and yes I made a ringtone out of it, thats the kind of exhaust note that makes a stereo an unnecessary piece of electronics). I get more and more excited for this car everytime i log on here and see updates

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