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smike07 · 03-14-2008, 04:07 PM

I'm liking what I see here. I would assume the short stay for the '09 model was tossed out for many reasons. One reason that is obvious to me would be the fact that the Gen. V engines would not be ready in time and the Camaro would have to make due with an L76 for a short time. I'm assuming the Gen. V engines will be ready for Feb. '09 production and Mar. '09 sales!

smokn' · 03-14-2008, 04:13 PM

i sure hope so smike07

*TAG UR IT* · 03-14-2008, 04:15 PM

^Me too. I'd love to have a Gen V...

*DGthe3* · 03-14-2008, 04:46 PM

:party0038:

Oh sweet mother of God. 400 hp V8, priced similar to the mustang GT but able to open up a can 'o whoopass on the SRT8's. I believe that is GM's way of saying they are sorry for the wait for the 5th Gen. To all those who can't figure out what this engine is, its a new engine (at least to us, possibly to everyone). There are no 6.0L engines from GM in North America that make 400+ hp. Calling it an L76 is as justified as calling it an LS2. THIS is why we were told to forget everything we've heard about engines.

Also, the roll out isn't too far off from what we've been told. We assumed February, but that was just in the middle of the 1st quarter of 2009. March is still first quarter. And I also believe that January production is right too, they are planning on doing a test run of 30 cars in late october, see how things go, then ramp up. January is slightly later than thought, but not by much. A couple weeks, thats it. But still the same relative to the sale date.

I am in a bit of disbelief about this, and so I will attempt to hold off my excitement until one of the resident GM employees can confirm this. I mean, it can't be possible can it?

*GTAHVIT* · 03-14-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

... its a new engine ...

Do you think a Gen V, or a new version of an existing Gen IV??

Just curious which one you think.

fastball · 03-14-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grape Ape

He said mostly V-8s will be produced, for enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the first ones off the assembly line

Is it me, or did I just hear every Chevy salesman in the country rub their hands together and say (in a rather meniacal, devious tone): "I can't wait to see what kind of markup I can get away with!"

Seriously people, don't buy the hype - DON'T PAY ABOVE STICKER!

smokn' · 03-14-2008, 05:02 PM

i agree dgthe3. why would they take sooooo long doing sooo many test for a l76? i just keep thinking, gm did what they did with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder in the solstice, imagine what that transfers to in a 6.0 liter 8 cylinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! turbo or no, let's get our gen v on!!!!!

*DGthe3* · 03-14-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

Do you think a Gen V, or a new version of an existing Gen IV??

Just curious which one you think.

I have no clue. Technically it shouldn't be either, gen V's aren't supposed to be comming for a while, and there aren't supposed to be any more gen IV's.

smokn' · 03-14-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

Is it me, or did I just hear every Chevy salesman in the country rub their hands together and say (in a rather meniacal, devious tone): "I can't wait to see what kind of markup I can get away with!"

Seriously people, don't buy the hype - DON'T PAY ABOVE STICKER!

fastball, i can promise you i won't be paying above sticker. i think it's funny how they are banking on all of us buying immediately, when on a recent thread so many said they are waiting to see if something better comes!!!lol stick it to the price jackers, God bless the honest salesman...if one exist...lol j/k

Emher · 03-14-2008, 05:08 PM

Just what I want in a V8 avaiable at realease. Meaning when I do afford it in a few years I'll be able to get in evheaper since the engine I want has been avaiable all along

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-14-2008, 05:52 PM

detuned LS3 for the v-8.

that is all.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-14-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

detuned LS3 for the v-8.

that is all.

6.0 Liter LS3?

Anyways, no matter what engine gets used...Don't underestimate it due to displaacement, or whatnot. Wait for the numbers before you judge to harshly. I remember people doing that about the L76 at first in the G8. Some laughed.

Look what it did to the Charger. GM is on this.

Mark my words, no matter what engine gets popped in, We WON'T be disapointed. It'll have AFM, and 400 horses (at the very least in the way of features). Anybody really wanna complain about that?

*DGthe3* · 03-14-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

detuned LS3 for the v-8.

that is all.

LS3 doesn't have AFM and isn't 6.0L. So unless the information posted is total garbage, then it can't be a variant of the LS3. AFM can be added to an engine with a little bit of work, but the displacement issue doesn't have such an easy work around.

ChrisL · 03-14-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

6.0 Liter LS3?

I wouldn't hang my hat on every quote in that article.

03-14-2008, 04:46 PM	#32
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	:party0038: Oh sweet mother of God. 400 hp V8, priced similar to the mustang GT but able to open up a can 'o whoopass on the SRT8's. I believe that is GM's way of saying they are sorry for the wait for the 5th Gen. To all those who can't figure out what this engine is, its a new engine (at least to us, possibly to everyone). There are no 6.0L engines from GM in North America that make 400+ hp. Calling it an L76 is as justified as calling it an LS2. THIS is why we were told to forget everything we've heard about engines. Also, the roll out isn't too far off from what we've been told. We assumed February, but that was just in the middle of the 1st quarter of 2009. March is still first quarter. And I also believe that January production is right too, they are planning on doing a test run of 30 cars in late october, see how things go, then ramp up. January is slightly later than thought, but not by much. A couple weeks, thats it. But still the same relative to the sale date. I am in a bit of disbelief about this, and so I will attempt to hold off my excitement until one of the resident GM employees can confirm this. I mean, it can't be possible can it? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#38
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Just what I want in a V8 avaiable at realease. Meaning when I do afford it in a few years I'll be able to get in evheaper since the engine I want has been avaiable all along __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

03-14-2008, 04:07 PM	#29
smike07 Drives: 1998 convertible Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 220	I'm liking what I see here. I would assume the short stay for the '09 model was tossed out for many reasons. One reason that is obvious to me would be the fact that the Gen. V engines would not be ready in time and the Camaro would have to make due with an L76 for a short time. I'm assuming the Gen. V engines will be ready for Feb. '09 production and Mar. '09 sales!

03-14-2008, 04:13 PM	#30
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	i sure hope so smike07

03-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#31
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	^Me too. I'd love to have a Gen V...

03-14-2008, 05:02 PM	#35
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	i agree dgthe3. why would they take sooooo long doing sooo many test for a l76? i just keep thinking, gm did what they did with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder in the solstice, imagine what that transfers to in a 6.0 liter 8 cylinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! turbo or no, let's get our gen v on!!!!!