LT5 vs LT4 (differences and similarities) - Page 5

ChevyTech77 · 05-06-2022, 06:54 PM

Big Al NEVER had ANY intention of putting the LT5 in his Camaro. I assure you. Furthermore, the Corvette team had a goal to meet with the LT5/ZR1 and they did so. That car was never going to be a big seller and they knew it.

All said the current model Camaro is a great car, imo. I plan to order a brand new ZL1 the last year they are made. C8’s are worlds and above better cars than any C6 or C7. Hell any previous Corvette ever made. That’s just in Z51/LT2 trim. Still would rather have a 6th Gen Camaro though.

ZX-10R · 05-06-2022, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyTech77

I plan to order a brand new ZL1 the last year they are made.

No mystery....2024

You and alot of others, I may be one of them

Grumpy1 · 05-07-2022, 08:56 AM

As far as ordering that last model ZL1 I get it since it's the end of the road but....
Unless GM did something drastic say a special edition like an LT5 or something to make it unique as the ZR1 which we all know they're not I'd be with you. I'm sure they'll do something but it'll be more on the cosmetic.
I'm happy with what I have.

Snowwolfe · 05-07-2022, 11:32 AM

Usually last year models are more desirable as far as resale goes simply because some of a cars quirks are fixed by then. A knowledgeable buyer would try to seek out a ZL1 without the oil pump issues as well.

hawk02 · 05-07-2022, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy1

As far as ordering that last model ZL1 I get it since it's the end of the road but....
Unless GM did something drastic say a special edition like an LT5 or something to make it unique as the ZR1 which we all know they're not I'd be with you. I'm sure they'll do something but it'll be more on the cosmetic.
I'm happy with what I have.

So am I. A 50th Anniversary ZL1 with manual transmission might one day have some extra value my grands kids can enjoy.

ZX-10R · 05-10-2022, 06:10 PM

The great irony of life - most owners are too old to drive these cars as intended or on a track

Snowwolfe · 05-10-2022, 08:05 PM

Will this be the second, third, or forth time that Chevy mothballed the Camaro only to “reintroduce it”?

Idaho2018GTPremium · 05-10-2022, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowwolfe

Will this be the second, third, or forth time that Chevy mothballed the Camaro only to “reintroduce it”?

Uh, it was only cancelled once. 2002 was the last year of the 4th Gen. 5th came out as a 2010 model year. So, second.

hawk02 · 05-11-2022, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ZX-10R

The great irony of life - most owners are too old to drive these cars as intended or on a track

Please define "as intended" and "too old".

minn19 · 05-11-2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Please define "as intended" and "too old".

Why even bother? The youngster clearly needs/wants attention.

triggerjerk · 05-11-2022, 10:43 AM

Well, well, well. The escalade LT4 blackwing gets a 2.65L blower.

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/11/...#slide-2398629

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The engine is closely related to the engine from the CT5-V Blackwing's engine, but with a few key upgrades. It has a bigger 2.65-liter supercharger, plus it has a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, an aluminum head and titanium valves. It's also hand-assembled in Bowling Green, Ky., like the CT5-V Blackwing's engine, and a little sports car by the name of Corvette.

Blackdevil77 · 05-11-2022, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by triggerjerk

Well, well, well. The escalade LT4 blackwing gets a 2.65L blower.

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/11/...#slide-2398629

Guess they know the tiny blower sucks

arpad_m · 05-11-2022, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by triggerjerk

Well, well, well. The escalade LT4 blackwing gets a 2.65L blower.

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/11/...#slide-2398629

If I had $150K to blow (plus another $50K for service over time, haha), I swear I'd buy this thing. It sounds almost like a Camaro

and it has some nice tech, too.

minn19 · 05-11-2022, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

If I had $150K to blow (plus another $50K for service over time, haha), I swear I'd buy this thing. It sounds almost like a Camaro

and it has some nice tech, too.

Buy it used in a couple of years for half off.

05-06-2022, 06:54 PM	#57
ChevyTech77 Drives: Not yet…. Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: MI Posts: 14	Big Al NEVER had ANY intention of putting the LT5 in his Camaro. I assure you. Furthermore, the Corvette team had a goal to meet with the LT5/ZR1 and they did so. That car was never going to be a big seller and they knew it. All said the current model Camaro is a great car, imo. I plan to order a brand new ZL1 the last year they are made. C8’s are worlds and above better cars than any C6 or C7. Hell any previous Corvette ever made. That’s just in Z51/LT2 trim. Still would rather have a 6th Gen Camaro though.

05-07-2022, 08:56 AM	#59
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	As far as ordering that last model ZL1 I get it since it's the end of the road but.... Unless GM did something drastic say a special edition like an LT5 or something to make it unique as the ZR1 which we all know they're not I'd be with you. I'm sure they'll do something but it'll be more on the cosmetic. I'm happy with what I have.

05-07-2022, 11:32 AM	#60
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	Usually last year models are more desirable as far as resale goes simply because some of a cars quirks are fixed by then. A knowledgeable buyer would try to seek out a ZL1 without the oil pump issues as well.

05-10-2022, 06:10 PM	#62
ZX-10R Drives: 2019 ZL1 Riverside Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,138	The great irony of life - most owners are too old to drive these cars as intended or on a track

05-10-2022, 08:05 PM	#63
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	Will this be the second, third, or forth time that Chevy mothballed the Camaro only to “reintroduce it”?

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