Ideal 2009 Camaro Stocker

Jeff Lee · 04-11-2008, 12:13 AM

Scott,
Great question! Not even being a GM racer, I would have to say from a marketing perspective I would analyze the offerings of the competition. Ford/Shelby has the GT500 & GT500KR both producing 500 to nearly 550HP off the showroom floor. Dodge has the new Challenger with a 6.1L Hemi. I've seen a bone stock 6.1L Hemi produce 550 HP with only an injector change and re-curve on the fuel / timing.
GM is last out of the gate this time for the new pony car war. GM has a chance to shine with even a late arrival and I would like to see a 505HP LS7 or maybe even the CTS 550HP offering. I'm not at all familiar with the later of the two but as a racer, the LS7 makes me salivate. The engine structure offer's much more potential than the other two pony cars even when considering the supercharger of the Shelby. Place that engine between the frame-rails and the others will have their work cut out for them! I suspect the LS7 may be cost prohibitive unless on a limited basis. Think '69 COPO Camaro...
By all means, a manual trans would be required. The racer's would instantly place a G-Force or Jerico in place of the OEM trans. A dual 7" clutch such as offered by Advanced Clutch would handle the power and offer maximum acceleration. Hopefully the rear-end will have a non-IRS option with some unique way of planting the rear slicks. What about the Buick GNX rear-end & it's aluminum ladder bar type suspension as an option?
Has GM explored a competitor to the new Challenger SS 392 Hemi lite-weight package?
I think the makings are here for some heated competion and have no doubt this will turn into an increase in sales. Should be a lot of fun! Thanks for listening,
Jeff Lee

04-11-2008, 12:13 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Ideal 2009 Camaro Stocker Scott, Great question! Not even being a GM racer, I would have to say from a marketing perspective I would analyze the offerings of the competition. Ford/Shelby has the GT500 & GT500KR both producing 500 to nearly 550HP off the showroom floor. Dodge has the new Challenger with a 6.1L Hemi. I've seen a bone stock 6.1L Hemi produce 550 HP with only an injector change and re-curve on the fuel / timing. GM is last out of the gate this time for the new pony car war. GM has a chance to shine with even a late arrival and I would like to see a 505HP LS7 or maybe even the CTS 550HP offering. I'm not at all familiar with the later of the two but as a racer, the LS7 makes me salivate. The engine structure offer's much more potential than the other two pony cars even when considering the supercharger of the Shelby. Place that engine between the frame-rails and the others will have their work cut out for them! I suspect the LS7 may be cost prohibitive unless on a limited basis. Think '69 COPO Camaro... By all means, a manual trans would be required. The racer's would instantly place a G-Force or Jerico in place of the OEM trans. A dual 7" clutch such as offered by Advanced Clutch would handle the power and offer maximum acceleration. Hopefully the rear-end will have a non-IRS option with some unique way of planting the rear slicks. What about the Buick GNX rear-end & it's aluminum ladder bar type suspension as an option? Has GM explored a competitor to the new Challenger SS 392 Hemi lite-weight package? I think the makings are here for some heated competion and have no doubt this will turn into an increase in sales. Should be a lot of fun! Thanks for listening, Jeff Lee __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX Last edited by Jeff Lee; 04-11-2008 at 12:15 AM. Reason: spelling error