Now that C7 is done, will we get the LT5 hand me down - Page 2

FringBirdAloha · 04-14-2019, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

The LT5 will fit in the ZL1, but there is no way that it will go into the Camaro in the 6th gen model. The C8 does not mean that the current C7 is done being produced.

C7 is over.

FringBirdAloha · 04-14-2019, 01:17 AM

Definitely.

URBAN LEGEND · 04-14-2019, 05:16 AM

No me knows. But it could come out to spoil the GT 500 part whenever that happens

hawk02 · 04-14-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman

FWIW, LT5 crate engine has been available for a few months now.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...percharged-lt5

Suggested retail $21,328.00, I have seen some available as low as $17,915.52. LT5 controller kit and accessory drive system for about another $5K.

You're right, I totally forgot Chevy announced the LT5 crate engine at last year's SEMA show. It was showcased in a '73 Chevelle Laguna.

Bluecyclone · 04-14-2019, 07:59 AM

Cantu Racing in Victoria,Tx. is building some hot sauce C7 & will tackle a C8 if given a chance. #canturacing #killingit.

DrkPhx · 04-14-2019, 08:29 AM

For a while I was skeptical about another hi-per Camaro model for the 6th gen, but now that it's official the C7 is over, GM still needs a max hp FE performance car to carry the torch and to compete directly against the new GT500. I now think we may see a 775 hp LT5 and DCT in the 6th gen because Ford extended the current S550 platform a few more years and GM may do the same for the Camaro. As for development and validation, I believe it's done and ready to go pending Ford's announcement of the official hp rating for the GT500. Just my .02.

F1FTY · 04-14-2019, 08:55 AM

Would really love to see an LT5 in the ZL1 this generation, but GM won't do it. Hopefully a shop will do a build.

PROMETHEUS · 04-14-2019, 11:19 AM

That would be the logical choice, unless they use it for the Z06 mid-engine.

SpeedLimit · 04-14-2019, 02:54 PM

5th gen Camaro ended the platform production run with the Z/28... High hopes here for an LT5 or a high output hot-v 32v v8 twin turbo option.

Although with part of the LT5 production being hand built I'm afraid it might not be available....

waterman · 04-14-2019, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

You're right, I totally forgot Chevy announced the LT5 crate engine at last year's SEMA show. It was showcased in a '73 Chevelle Laguna.

04-14-2019, 05:16 AM	#17
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	No me knows. But it could come out to spoil the GT 500 part whenever that happens __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

04-14-2019, 07:59 AM	#19
Bluecyclone Drives: 2014 Cyclone mustang Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Port Lavaca,Tx. Posts: 355 View My Garage	Cantu Racing in Victoria,Tx. is building some hot sauce C7 & will tackle a C8 if given a chance. #canturacing #killingit. __________________ 2014 Cyclone/Select Shift/"/Sold 2016 ruby red GT w/3.55:1/resonator delete X- pipe/UPR catch can/Airaid "tube"W/AEM/J&M/BigWorm/BMR /SVE /ZL1addons/Redline/Steeda/BG fluids/

04-14-2019, 08:55 AM	#21
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Would really love to see an LT5 in the ZL1 this generation, but GM won't do it. Hopefully a shop will do a build. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

04-14-2019, 01:17 AM	#16
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	Definitely.

04-14-2019, 08:29 AM	#20
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	For a while I was skeptical about another hi-per Camaro model for the 6th gen, but now that it's official the C7 is over, GM still needs a max hp FE performance car to carry the torch and to compete directly against the new GT500. I now think we may see a 775 hp LT5 and DCT in the 6th gen because Ford extended the current S550 platform a few more years and GM may do the same for the Camaro. As for development and validation, I believe it's done and ready to go pending Ford's announcement of the official hp rating for the GT500. Just my .02.

04-14-2019, 11:19 AM	#22
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	That would be the logical choice, unless they use it for the Z06 mid-engine.

04-14-2019, 02:54 PM	#23
SpeedLimit Drives: 2019 F150 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 203	5th gen Camaro ended the platform production run with the Z/28... High hopes here for an LT5 or a high output hot-v 32v v8 twin turbo option. Although with part of the LT5 production being hand built I'm afraid it might not be available....

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