Chances of the LT5 in a Camaro might be higher now!!

BlaqWhole · 07-02-2019, 03:41 PM

First off, I was adamantly against it and 100% sure that it would not happen in the 6th Gen. But that was when the 7th Gen was supposed to arrive for 2021/2022. Now that it has been pushed back, and now that the GT500 will have 760 HP, I doubt GM would leave the ZL1 as it is. So I gotta say, I really do think the Camaro will get the LT5 or some variant of it. Maybe not the full 755 HP. Maybe a 710-730 HP version. And maybe not a "ZL1". Maybe some other version of the Camaro. But I now think that leaving a 650 HP engine untouched in the 6th Gen ZL1 or having that as the highest HP offering for a Camaro for what will be about 8-10 years would be ridiculous. I think that we just might see a higher output something in the next 2 years. Even if they do just bump the ZL1 up a bit...and the Z06 with it. Thoughts??

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-02-2019, 03:57 PM

there is a chance since the Z/28 was just canned for the sixth gen...we can dream...

Road_Warrior85 · 07-02-2019, 04:02 PM

You forget, they can't just stuff the engine in there and call it a day.

They would have to do all the tuning and testing to configure the car to handle what that engine can do to it.
If they did completely reassign all of the Camaro team, then there is no personnel or budget left to do this research and development.

unavailablezl1 · 07-02-2019, 04:13 PM

Since they have quit making the C7 Corvette, then it should be a real possibility. The ZR1 LT5 was made as a one year only. Why not a 1 year only or two for LT5 ZL1. It does make sense.

DangerZL1 · 07-02-2019, 04:14 PM

I hope they do, but I'm starting to doubt GM will spend any more money on the current platform if they're even remotely considering axing it.

396ssrat · 07-02-2019, 04:14 PM

The current ZL1 is a terrific corner carver but it is lacking on a dragstrip. Chevy might consider the LT5 in a drag package as they already have a foundation for a drag car. It's called a COPO but they need an emissions legal form of that
vehicle. No reason they can't do that and strengthen the drive train to live without nannies. They can place a limited warranty on the car as does the Demon. They could command a premium price for the car and people would anti up for it. It's a win win move.

chain777 · 07-02-2019, 04:28 PM

I have to give you one thing BW, you're consistent in your message. When things look bad, just pretend the opposite is happening and proclaim victory.

I think it's all just wishful thinking at this point.

triggerjerk · 07-02-2019, 04:59 PM

GM is a car company. It's not like they can't do what it takes to install the LT5 in a . . . car.

I don't want to see GM take it on the chin again and not meet/beat the GT500's power rating (bragging rights and all).

So the Camaro has a solid 3 years left. Do you think they will just leave the ZL1 as is?

BlaqWhole · 07-02-2019, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior85

You forget, they can't just stuff the engine in there and call it a day.

They would have to do all the tuning and testing to configure the car to handle what that engine can do to it.
If they did completely reassign all of the Camaro team, then there is no personnel or budget left to do this research and development.

Agreed...somewhat. Which is why I was against it when the 7th Gen was slated for 2021. Well I actually wasn't "against" it. I simply said it was not a possibility. But now that the 6th Gen is being extended, they have extra time that they didn't have before. Look at it this way. The ZL1 had a 1 year break between the 5th and 6th Gen. The LT4 was already in the CTS-V in MY 2016 and the Z06 in MY 2015. Now we are in 2019 and the LT5 is in the MY 2019 ZR1. So looking at things realistically, the LT5 could be ready to go for the 6th Gen ZL1 in MY 2022 or 2023. They did not have time before but I do believe they can build one now.

BlaqWhole · 07-02-2019, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chain777

I have to give you one thing BW, you're consistent in your message. When things look bad, just pretend the opposite is happening and proclaim victory.

I think it's all just wishful thinking at this point.

I'm not sure what your message is. But, sure, ok.

Markoz28 · 07-02-2019, 05:13 PM

All the ZL1 needs is a bigger SC and better fuel system. They could even source a 2.3 SC to keep power lower than the LT5 and just upgrade the fuel. They could make it 720-730. But how much are people willing to pay for such a combo on a camaro. 80k? 90k?

396ssrat · 07-02-2019, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markoz28

All the ZL1 needs is a bigger SC and better fuel system. They could even source a 2.3 SC to keep power lower than the LT5 and just upgrade the fuel. They could make it 720-730. But how much are people willing to pay for such a combo on a camaro. 80k? 90k?

They are paying near $100k for a Demon so why not a Camaro? May as well take the car out with a statement. Since women like battery powered toys it makes perfect sense that GM is going electric.

LT4Greg · 07-02-2019, 06:56 PM

Wishful thinking on a LT5 being put in a ZL1!

Fred 6528 · 07-02-2019, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

I hope they do, but I'm starting to doubt GM will spend any more money on the current platform if they're even remotely considering axing it.

07-02-2019, 03:41 PM	#1
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Chances of the LT5 in a Camaro might be higher now!! First off, I was adamantly against it and 100% sure that it would not happen in the 6th Gen. But that was when the 7th Gen was supposed to arrive for 2021/2022. Now that it has been pushed back, and now that the GT500 will have 760 HP, I doubt GM would leave the ZL1 as it is. So I gotta say, I really do think the Camaro will get the LT5 or some variant of it. Maybe not the full 755 HP. Maybe a 710-730 HP version. And maybe not a "ZL1". Maybe some other version of the Camaro. But I now think that leaving a 650 HP engine untouched in the 6th Gen ZL1 or having that as the highest HP offering for a Camaro for what will be about 8-10 years would be ridiculous. I think that we just might see a higher output something in the next 2 years. Even if they do just bump the ZL1 up a bit...and the Z06 with it. Thoughts??

07-02-2019, 03:57 PM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	there is a chance since the Z/28 was just canned for the sixth gen...we can dream... __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

07-02-2019, 04:02 PM	#3
Road_Warrior85 Drives: IBM 2SSRS, 12 Jeep Wrangler 4door Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern NC/South AL Posts: 776	You forget, they can't just stuff the engine in there and call it a day. They would have to do all the tuning and testing to configure the car to handle what that engine can do to it. If they did completely reassign all of the Camaro team, then there is no personnel or budget left to do this research and development. __________________

07-02-2019, 04:13 PM	#4
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	Since they have quit making the C7 Corvette, then it should be a real possibility. The ZR1 LT5 was made as a one year only. Why not a 1 year only or two for LT5 ZL1. It does make sense. __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic Last edited by unavailablezl1; 07-02-2019 at 07:48 PM.

07-02-2019, 04:14 PM	#6
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	The current ZL1 is a terrific corner carver but it is lacking on a dragstrip. Chevy might consider the LT5 in a drag package as they already have a foundation for a drag car. It's called a COPO but they need an emissions legal form of that vehicle. No reason they can't do that and strengthen the drive train to live without nannies. They can place a limited warranty on the car as does the Demon. They could command a premium price for the car and people would anti up for it. It's a win win move. __________________ 66 Chevelle SS 396 91 octane Driver n/a 6.44@105.78 1/8th mile

07-02-2019, 04:14 PM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I hope they do, but I'm starting to doubt GM will spend any more money on the current platform if they're even remotely considering axing it.

07-02-2019, 04:28 PM	#7
chain777 Drives: Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Chicago,Illinois Posts: 560	I have to give you one thing BW, you're consistent in your message. When things look bad, just pretend the opposite is happening and proclaim victory. I think it's all just wishful thinking at this point.

07-02-2019, 04:59 PM	#8
triggerjerk Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 404	GM is a car company. It's not like they can't do what it takes to install the LT5 in a . . . car. I don't want to see GM take it on the chin again and not meet/beat the GT500's power rating (bragging rights and all). So the Camaro has a solid 3 years left. Do you think they will just leave the ZL1 as is?

07-02-2019, 05:13 PM	#11
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	All the ZL1 needs is a bigger SC and better fuel system. They could even source a 2.3 SC to keep power lower than the LT5 and just upgrade the fuel. They could make it 720-730. But how much are people willing to pay for such a combo on a camaro. 80k? 90k?

07-02-2019, 06:56 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Wishful thinking on a LT5 being put in a ZL1! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

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