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Old 05-08-2021, 05:05 PM
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I was going to wait to buy an LS7 for my next build, but.... with this happening I decided to pull the trigger now. Figure it can sit in the corner for a bit till it’s needed.

Looks like the LS7 will be replaced with this wet sump version that makes more HP & Torque.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...s/ls/ls427-570
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Old 05-08-2021, 09:10 PM
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Looks like the LS7 will be replaced with this wet sump version that makes more HP & Torque.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...s/ls/ls427-570
I'm under the impression that's what was used in the newer Z28 Camaro.
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Honest question here guys...for a street car with an owner that prioritizes torque but may not want the added packaging complication of an LSA, is that thing worth the $4,500 upgrade over the Ls3? I’m struggling with that decision...
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I'm sure you spotted the rebate but..... $250 is $250.

https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...percharged-lt5
I saw that, nice rebate for a T56 after buying the LT5 crate but right now, unless I can get a GM Performance Dealer interested in price matching, I can get T56 more than $250 lower from other vendors. I was going to get the cruise and connect to get the rebate but same thing, I can do better and pick the parts I want from other vendors.

I don't think there's any rebate for just buying the LT5 is there?
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I saw that, nice rebate for a T56 after buying the LT5 crate but right now, unless I can get a GM Performance Dealer interested in price matching, I can get T56 more than $250 lower from other vendors. I was going to get the cruise and connect to get the rebate but same thing, I can do better and pick the parts I want from other vendors.

I don't think there's any rebate for just buying the LT5 is there?
I had to go back and look. Appears I was looking at the connect and cruise, missing that detail. Sorry about that. But... I agree on sourcing exactly what you want from other vendors.
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Honest question here guys...for a street car with an owner that prioritizes torque but may not want the added packaging complication of an LSA, is that thing worth the $4,500 upgrade over the Ls3? I’m struggling with that decision...
It's always a balance. There's a lot you can do to an LS3 to gain a bit more Tq. Talk to and engine builder or tuner and see what their thoughts are. Mike Norris Motorsports is who I'd suggest. They do a lot of upgrades and tuning. Mikes a good guy and has been at this a long time.
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It's always a balance. There's a lot you can do to an LS3 to gain a bit more Tq. Talk to and engine builder or tuner and see what their thoughts are. Mike Norris Motorsports is who I'd suggest. They do a lot of upgrades and tuning. Mikes a good guy and has been at this a long time.
That’s a good call. Sorry for the hijack...that was a bad one

Connect and cruise never seems like the value play, always the convenience play for dummies like me.
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That’s a good call. Sorry for the hijack...that was a bad one

Connect and cruise never seems like the value play, always the convenience play for dummies like me.
It’s all good. Be watching to see what you end up doing.

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Just saw this myself.

Now I have to change plans as I see Summit has 6 of them and Jegs has 1.

Is the LT5 worth the few grand over the LT4?
Or should I go with the LT4 and upgraded it down the road?


This is going into a 55 chevy with a T56 in case anyone was wondering
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Old 05-27-2021, 09:37 AM
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Just saw this myself.

Now I have to change plans as I see Summit has 6 of them and Jegs has 1.

Is the LT5 worth the few grand over the LT4?
Or should I go with the LT4 and upgraded it down the road?


This is going into a 55 chevy with a T56 in case anyone was wondering
Me personally i'd say it's worth it over a LT4. Blower alone makes that difference to me.
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