2010-13 Camaro is "Yenko" - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

PDXSSCE · 08-15-2018, 11:37 PM

The premise of the Yenko Camaro was basically that the L78 engine was swapped out for the Corvette L72 engine. Therefore, allowing it to have the current Corvette model's engine.

Being that the 2010-13 Camaro shared the same LS3 engine found in the Corvette at the time, wouldn't they all be considered "Yenko"?

HDRDTD · 08-15-2018, 11:46 PM

Nope

ZED SLED · 08-16-2018, 06:16 AM

Wasn't the LS3 in the Corvette tuned to a 430 hp rating?
But then using your logic the 6th gen SS would be Yenko'd to the base C7 and the ZL1 would be Yenko'd to the Z06. If that were a thing.

Junior · 08-16-2018, 06:23 AM

I imagine a "Yenko" would be developed by Don Yenko, or someone tied to his legacy, name, group, etc.

PROZ11 · 08-16-2018, 07:54 AM

I'll go with no on this one. Apples and oranges really. They were only called "Yenkos" because they were modified and sold at Yenko Chevrolet. There were other dealers that did similar upgrades like Berger, Karls, Fred Gibb, etc. A 5th gen SSs with an LS3 isn't a modified version of the car, and also not modified in limited numbers at a particular dealership. 5th gen SSs weren't exactly produced in limited numbers and aren't exactly rare.

PS: For those who don't know, there were also Yenko Chevelles, Vegas, and even Corvairs.

BMR Sales · 08-16-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PROZ11

I'll go with no on this one. Apples and oranges really. They were only called "Yenkos" because they were modified and sold at Yenko Chevrolet. There were other dealers that did similar upgrades like Berger, Karls, Fred Gibb, etc. A 5th gen SSs with an LS3 isn't a modified version of the car, and also not modified in limited numbers at a particular dealership. 5th gen SSs weren't exactly produced in limited numbers and aren't exactly rare.

PS: For those who don't know, there were also Yenko Chevelles, Vegas, and even Corvairs.

Don Yenko also had a Porsche-Audi Dealership

"Yenko tried to keep performance alive by running a Porsche franchise in the old building while relocating his Chevy dealership to larger facilities. When the Porsche fun ended Yenko turned back to Chevy for peformance and devised a new way to get a turbo onto a Chevrolet product with the 1981 Camaro Z-28 as the basis for his Turbo Z."

Reichler · 08-16-2018, 10:40 AM

No, but thanks for the laugh.

DRKS1D3 · 08-16-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

The premise of the Yenko Camaro was basically that the L78 engine was swapped out for the Corvette L72 engine. Therefore, allowing it to have the current Corvette model's engine.

Being that the 2010-13 Camaro shared the same LS3 engine found in the Corvette at the time, wouldn't they all be considered "Yenko"?

Absolutely not!

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Originally Posted by PROZ11

I'll go with no on this one. Apples and oranges really. They were only called "Yenkos" because they were modified and sold at Yenko Chevrolet. There were other dealers that did similar upgrades like Berger, Karls, Fred Gibb, etc. A 5th gen SSs with an LS3 isn't a modified version of the car, and also not modified in limited numbers at a particular dealership. 5th gen SSs weren't exactly produced in limited numbers and aren't exactly rare.

PS: For those who don't know, there were also Yenko Chevelles, Vegas, and even Corvairs.

I actually saw a Yenko Stinger in May at a large car show. A very rare piece indeed. I had seen them on the internet plenty of times, but it was the first time seeing one in person. It will also probably be the last.

LsxDoctor · 08-16-2018, 11:30 AM

You're thinking too much.

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Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

The premise of the Yenko Camaro was basically that the L78 engine was swapped out for the Corvette L72 engine. Therefore, allowing it to have the current Corvette model's engine.

Being that the 2010-13 Camaro shared the same LS3 engine found in the Corvette at the time, wouldn't they all be considered "Yenko"?

ZED SLED · 08-16-2018, 11:40 AM

There was also the premise that my wife's boob job would turn her into Jenna Jameson, but that didn't happen. At least not that I'm aware of, lol.

sscamaro · 08-16-2018, 12:11 PM

SVE (old SLP) makes a 2018 Camaro Yenko. 825hp and a 1000hp model.

UBB · 08-16-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

There was also the premise that my wife's boob job would turn her into Jenna Jameson, but that didn't happen. At least not that I'm aware of, lol.

PDXSSCE · 08-16-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Wasn't the LS3 in the Corvette tuned to a 430 hp rating?
But then using your logic the 6th gen SS would be Yenko'd to the base C7 and the ZL1 would be Yenko'd to the Z06. If that were a thing.

You may have hit the nail on the head: maybe "Yenko" has evolved from a noun to an adjective - i.e. That model Camaro is Yenko'd.

PDXSSCE · 08-16-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PROZ11

PS: For those who don't know, there were also Yenko Chevelles, Vegas, and even Corvairs.

Wasn't the Corvair the first model to get the Yenko treatment?

08-15-2018, 11:37 PM	#1
PDXSSCE Yee-aay-ee! Drives: 2015 2SS/RS CV CE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: ORegon Posts: 2,520	2010-13 Camaro is "Yenko" The premise of the Yenko Camaro was basically that the L78 engine was swapped out for the Corvette L72 engine. Therefore, allowing it to have the current Corvette model's engine. Being that the 2010-13 Camaro shared the same LS3 engine found in the Corvette at the time, wouldn't they all be considered "Yenko"? __________________

08-16-2018, 06:16 AM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,471 View My Garage	Wasn't the LS3 in the Corvette tuned to a 430 hp rating? But then using your logic the 6th gen SS would be Yenko'd to the base C7 and the ZL1 would be Yenko'd to the Z06. If that were a thing. __________________

08-16-2018, 07:54 AM	#5
PROZ11 Drives: 2012 RS/2SS, 69 ProStreet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North NJ Posts: 478	I'll go with no on this one. Apples and oranges really. They were only called "Yenkos" because they were modified and sold at Yenko Chevrolet. There were other dealers that did similar upgrades like Berger, Karls, Fred Gibb, etc. A 5th gen SSs with an LS3 isn't a modified version of the car, and also not modified in limited numbers at a particular dealership. 5th gen SSs weren't exactly produced in limited numbers and aren't exactly rare. PS: For those who don't know, there were also Yenko Chevelles, Vegas, and even Corvairs. __________________

08-16-2018, 11:40 AM	#10
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,471 View My Garage	There was also the premise that my wife's boob job would turn her into Jenna Jameson, but that didn't happen. At least not that I'm aware of, lol. __________________

08-16-2018, 12:11 PM	#11
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	SVE (old SLP) makes a 2018 Camaro Yenko. 825hp and a 1000hp model. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

08-15-2018, 11:46 PM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Nope

08-16-2018, 06:23 AM	#4
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	I imagine a "Yenko" would be developed by Don Yenko, or someone tied to his legacy, name, group, etc.

08-16-2018, 10:40 AM	#7
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	No, but thanks for the laugh.