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10-24-2006, 04:38 PM
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No. There's a rumor that the 2008 base vettes (coupe & vert) might get a hp boost to 425 or 435 hp, but that's all.
10-25-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JimTN
No. There's a rumor that the 2008 base vettes (coupe & vert) might get a hp boost to 425 or 435 hp, but that's all.
I know you guys don't believe me, but you'll see this spring.
This car makes crazy Hp with a CAI, exhaust, cam and a tune.
Tim
10-25-2006, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 08 Vett
Not a Rumor! It's fact LS3 with the T-6060 tranny I'm now hearing 435-450 HP, But at the least 435. With a new red and blue color.
I know you guys don't believe me, but you'll see this spring.
This car makes crazy Hp with a CAI, exhaust, cam and a tune.
Tim
I know you guys don't believe me, but you'll see this spring.
This car makes crazy Hp with a CAI, exhaust, cam and a tune.
Tim
10-25-2006, 06:13 PM
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not sure about 08, but re: 09
Originally Posted by glind46677
Someone told me the 500hp engine was going to be offered in 08 in the verts. Has anyone else read that???
CC: What kind of upgrades will you make, have you seen the engine GM is using in the Camaro?
Saleen: I hope I don't get in trouble with GM for saying this, but they're using a 6.2 liter 450 horsepower engine for the premium V8 in the 2009 Camaro and the base Corvette. The base V8 will probably be a detuned version of the same 6.2. So we'll just upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 to Saleen level specifications. We're going to upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 if we're given the legal chance by GM. Our base model should have around 485 horsepower, and expect our Extreme Supercharged Camaro to have over 600 horsepower.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/idealbb/...?topicID=13027
10-25-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by glind46677
Someone told me the 500hp engine was going to be offered in 08 in the verts. Has anyone else read that???
Who was the source of the information. Are they reliable?
10-25-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 08 Vett
This car makes crazy Hp with a CAI, exhaust, cam and a tune.
Tim
Tim
Define Crazy.
10-25-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackHawk#36
How can this car that doesn't yet exist and won't exist for another year make "crazy Hp" with an air filter change, muffler swap, cam and tune????
Define Crazy.
Define Crazy.
It looks like the 08 Vette will make 435-450 HP with the LS3. I will tellyou the heads flow very well!
Tim
10-25-2006, 07:04 PM
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Originally Posted by glind46677
Someone told me the 500hp engine was going to be offered in 08 in the verts.......
Originally Posted by 08 Vett
Not a Rumor! It's fact LS3 with the T-6060 tranny I'm now hearing 435-450 HP, But at the least 435. With a new red and blue color.
I know you guys don't believe me, but you'll see this spring.....
I know you guys don't believe me, but you'll see this spring.....
10-25-2006, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
Sorry, that's not true.
That has a good chance of happening and the red might be Torch Red.
That has a good chance of happening and the red might be Torch Red.
Tim
10-25-2006, 10:07 PM
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I want a green one in '08. Please GM? Nice dark green maybe pearl or metalflake? ah.....with a nice white stripe?
pretty please
435, 450 whatever, I don't mod my cars and a bump in base hp will be appreciated.
Some people consider the TR6060 superior to the T56. I got burned for agreeing so I won't say that again. Anyone else care to educate us on the actual, technical, factual reasons why the TR6060 would be chosen to replace the T56?
pretty please
435, 450 whatever, I don't mod my cars and a bump in base hp will be appreciated.
Some people consider the TR6060 superior to the T56. I got burned for agreeing so I won't say that again. Anyone else care to educate us on the actual, technical, factual reasons why the TR6060 would be chosen to replace the T56?
10-25-2006, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Another Yellow
and the red might be Torch Red.
'Bout time
10-25-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by martinblank
Here’s the quote and here’s the Road and Track link:
CC: What kind of upgrades will you make, have you seen the engine GM is using in the Camaro?
Saleen: I hope I don't get in trouble with GM for saying this, but they're using a 6.2 liter 450 horsepower engine for the premium V8 in the 2009 Camaro and the base Corvette. The base V8 will probably be a detuned version of the same 6.2. So we'll just upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 to Saleen level specifications. We're going to upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 if we're given the legal chance by GM. Our base model should have around 485 horsepower, and expect our Extreme Supercharged Camaro to have over 600 horsepower.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/idealbb/...?topicID=13027
CC: What kind of upgrades will you make, have you seen the engine GM is using in the Camaro?
Saleen: I hope I don't get in trouble with GM for saying this, but they're using a 6.2 liter 450 horsepower engine for the premium V8 in the 2009 Camaro and the base Corvette. The base V8 will probably be a detuned version of the same 6.2. So we'll just upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 to Saleen level specifications. We're going to upgrade the 6.2 liter V8 if we're given the legal chance by GM. Our base model should have around 485 horsepower, and expect our Extreme Supercharged Camaro to have over 600 horsepower.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/idealbb/...?topicID=13027
