Your 2008 Corvette and new V8...the LS3

[AMRAAM4]

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1682975&page=3

thread goes on and on about the car.

This is a 2008 Corvette Z51 package with a 2.73 rear axle, A6 transmission, optional forged rims, optional ZO6 exhaust, convertible. 430hp

[GregFarz78]

LS3 to go in the new G8 GXP and Camaro Z28 too...possibility of a blown LS3 in the new CTS-V

is there a manual trans option?

[AMRAAM4]

of course.

The LS3 does not have DOD either.

[drumking1721]

thats awesome

[Panacea]

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

of course.

The LS3 does not have DOD either.

No foolin? I wonder why that is. I wonder what the fuel economy the LS3.

[AMRAAM4]

Originally Posted by Panacea

No foolin? I wonder why that is. I wonder what the fuel economy the LS3.

the vette could pull near 27mpg on the highway with the LS2 because of it's low weight compared to the GTO/TBSS

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

LS3 to go in the new G8 GXP and Camaro Z28 too...possibility of a blown LS3 in the new CTS-V

I thought the G8 was getting an updated version of the LS2?? Also where has the GXP been talked about?? I wouldnt mind reading up on that.

[AMRAAM4]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

I thought the G8 was getting an updated version of the LS2?? Also where has the GXP been talked about?? I wouldnt mind reading up on that.

The G8 is getting an L76. The LS3 is the "updated LS2", but I think it's more of a new engine than a update. Of course, it grabs much of it's architecture from the LS2/LS1/LT1/etc. Just like the 3500 grabbed from the 3400, 3300, 3.1, 2.8 V6's

There is no official GXP talk or articles, only rumors.

[bballr4567]

Ahh thanks Bob. I couldnt remember what engine it was getting. Isnt it basically a LS2 with DoD??


Yea I figured about the rumors.

[AMRAAM4]

Originally Posted by bballr4567

Isnt it basically a LS2 with DoD??

Someone please say it for me so I don't have to look like the a$$hole

[bballr4567]

L76 was originally Holden's version of the 6.0 L Generation IV engine. While early models lacked the displacement on demand technology found on some versions, this feature is enabled on the 2008 Pontiac G8. The engine also meets Euro III emissions requirements. Output is 348 hp (260 kW) at 5600 rpm and 376 ft·lbf (510 N·m) at 4400 rpm for the Holden variant, and 362 hp (270 kW) and 391 ft·lbf of torque (530 N·m) for the version to be used in the G8.

From what I understand what that just said is that its holdens version of the Gen IV 6.0 (LS2) that has DOD. So its basically holdens LS2 with DOD. How can that be interperted any different?

[AMRAAM4]

I thought you were asking about the LS3


Yes, the L76 has DOD. But the Holden Gen IV 6.0L is not an "LS2". You are incorrectly implying that simply because it is 6 liters and a V8

[GregFarz78]

Originally Posted by Panacea

No foolin? I wonder why that is. I wonder what the fuel economy the LS3.

Its basically a LS2 with beefier internals and slightly more displacement so its probably similiar...honestly if anyone buys a car like that for fuel economy STFU and GTFO

[normal]

read the third post.....

[bballr4567]

Ahhh gotcha Bob. I know its not a LS2 but certain sites are saying that its almost identical to it with DOD hardware. No harm done man.

[Panacea]

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

Its basically a LS2 with beefier internals and slightly more displacement so its probably similiar...honestly if anyone buys a car like that for fuel economy STFU and GTFO

No, but the better fuel economy the better. I'd have no problem driving a car that's faster than a viper and gets 7-10mpg more highway driving. Overall you got a kickass package. I wonder why they got rid of the DoD...

[nascarnate326]

Originally Posted by Panacea

\. I wonder why they got rid of the DoD...

DoD is the last thing I would want in my 50k Vette. Since its at the top of the GM vehicals it should just get amazing mpg/performace because of its spot at the top.

[AMRAAM4]

Originally Posted by Panacea

No, but the better fuel economy the better. I'd have no problem driving a car that's faster than a viper and gets 7-10mpg more highway driving. Overall you got a kickass package. I wonder why they got rid of the DoD...

the Vette was never slated to have the DOD

[GregFarz78]

seriously who would want DOD on a vette except maybe an old mad

[Panacea]

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

the Vette was never slated to have the DOD

I didn't know that. I could have sworn when they were talking about the new vette (back in like '05 or '06) they said it was going to use DoD.