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Originally Posted by drivemusicnow
So i just talked to my friend today... Seems like the new LS7 isn't quite living up to everyone expectations. production has just begin and they already have 70 failed units (failed on dyno)... hopefully they'll figure out whats wrong soon though and re-man. cause i want to see new z06s on the streets
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70 is a bit exaggerated. Also you are misunderstanding "failure" in this case. These engines are hand built...and once assembled they are thoroughly tested. The seals are tested and the engine is run on a dyno. If it fails any part of the test, it is then returned to it's builder to have the problem remedied. They estimated that this happens to about half the engines. 99% of the time it's for a bolt that is not properly torqued or an incorrectly installed seal. Also kee in mind that the problem rate will most likely be high considering this is a completely new engine being completely hand built by completely new employees in a completely new facility. Quality control is very very strict at the PBC.
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Originally Posted by mikecg
I heard they were planning a 07 Camaro (copying the Mustang by going with a 60's retro look) passed a a new RWD platform. A company memo was sent out stating that do to finanial conserns, the new platform design was being cancelled and all work on any projects based on the platform was to be stopped.
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There will be a low-priced, RWD, V8 chevy coupe in 2007. The name "Camaro" is not official, nor is it totally expected. Many think it could be "Chevelle". Sources inside GM are saying not to expect a retro theme. Instead they say it will be more like the new Vette. Forward design with classic cues. We know alot more about the platform than the aesthetics. It will be built on the Kappa platrform (GTO). There will be three levels. The base will be powered by the 3.9L V6 tuned to 260hp with either a 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual. The mid level model will be powered by the 5.3l V8 (LS4) making 320hp with a 5-speed auto or 6-speed manual. The top model will be powered by a cammed LS2 (which is why we think next year's "Judge" will be the same), making 460hp and will likely only offer a 6-speed manual tranny. Because of the new architecture, it will be lighter than the 4.5th gen f-bodies by about 100lbs. Which also makes it lighter than both the new Stang GT and Cobra. Again Ford is getting beat simply because they dared to be first. Sucks but that's the way it works.