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*DGthe3* · 12-04-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Me either. A brand new Z/28 is one of my dream cars. I just hope they build it like the 5th gen when I can afford one.

If they don't build it like the 5th gen, it could be easier to afford ...

Bhobbs · 12-04-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

If they don't build it like the 5th gen, it could be easier to afford ...

I meant track focused and n/a.

Raven87 · 12-05-2016, 07:12 AM

Just my opinion but I do not believe GM will put the LT4 in yet another Camaro model.

If this new mystery Camaro has the LT4, my money is that it is a track focused ZL1 such as an 'R' model and NOT a Z/28.

If it is not the LT4 and is an NA motor, it will be a Z/28.

Bhobbs · 12-05-2016, 05:03 PM

If they do put a blown LTx in it, I hope it has the new 2.65 Eaton just announced.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-05-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven87

Just my opinion but I do not believe GM will put the LT4 in yet another Camaro model.

If this new mystery Camaro has the LT4, my money is that it is a track focused ZL1 such as an 'R' model and NOT a Z/28.

If it is not the LT4 and is an NA motor, it will be a Z/28.

I tend to agree with you, and I'll bet so would a lot of others.

The irony of which is............the Z/28 moniker literally hinges on a choice of engine, and not the car as a whole...a legend that started when the factory was forced to choose a displacement limited by the racing series...

Jeffro19 · 12-05-2016, 09:54 PM

I'm still thinking a completely new engine and not supercharged

JusticePete · 12-05-2016, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I tend to agree with you, and I'll bet so would a lot of others.

The irony of which is............the Z/28 moniker literally hinges on a choice of engine, and not the car as a whole...a legend that started when the factory was forced to choose a displacement limited by the racing series...

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Originally Posted by Jeffro19

I'm still thinking a completely new engine and not supercharged

The Z/28 should be NA... didn't we do this dance once before and were gifted with the LS7? So where does TEAM Camaro find a suitable engine for the 6th Gen Z?

Bhobbs · 12-06-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

The Z/28 should be NA... didn't we do this dance once before and were gifted with the LS7? So where does TEAM Camaro find a suitable engine for the 6th Gen Z?

That's the issue. There is no existing engine from a Corvette for the Z/28 to use.

Is the hierarchy at GM really gone? This is one place where we can find out.

JusticePete · 12-06-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

That's the issue. There is no existing engine from a Corvette for the Z/28 to use.

Is the hierarchy at GM really gone? This is one place where we can find out.

If, IF it were possible to use the LS7, would that satisfy the Z/28 buyer?

ChefBorOzzy · 12-06-2016, 10:07 AM

Those "ZR1" spyshots aren't actually of a ZR1, but of a naturally aspirated track monster. New engine 550hp to be shared with a Z/28..

Bhobbs · 12-06-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

If, IF it were possible to use the LS7, would that satisfy the Z/28 buyer?

If they can use the LS7 without having to charge a similar premium, I think it would but the LS7 is more than 10 years old. They would be better off with a new LTx based engine.

MuhThugga · 12-06-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

If, IF it were possible to use the LS7, would that satisfy the Z/28 buyer?

Meh. I'd rather see a destroked 6.2.

Of course, if they price it to the moon like the 5th Gen Z/28, then I won't even be remotely interested. Which, by the way, there are still a ton of 2015 Z/28s sitting in showrooms. Hell, there is one in Michigan for $49,980 on cars.com.

RLHMARINES · 12-06-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Those "ZR1" spyshots aren't actually of a ZR1, but of a naturally aspirated track monster. New engine 550hp to be shared with a Z/28..

I'm curious to know of any reason you think this is so. Do you have some insider info or something else that's driving this statement?

ChefBorOzzy · 12-06-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RLHMARINES

I'm curious to know of any reason you think this is so. Do you have some insider info or something else that's driving this statement?

I have absolutely no insider info whatsoever. Just throwing things out there.. Never know. Hehe.

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Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	If they do put a blown LTx in it, I hope it has the new 2.65 Eaton just announced. __________________

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Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	I'm still thinking a completely new engine and not supercharged __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

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ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Those "ZR1" spyshots aren't actually of a ZR1, but of a naturally aspirated track monster. New engine 550hp to be shared with a Z/28..

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