c7 engine option
06-02-2011, 07:33 PM
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c7 engine option http://autos.yahoo.com/news/next-cor...turbo-v-8.html
Read this and think if Its a Good idea or just a horrible one
Personally Thats alot of revs for only 400 horse power
Read this and think if Its a Good idea or just a horrible one
Personally Thats alot of revs for only 400 horse power
06-03-2011, 12:12 AM
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X2 but honestly I think its a great idea on GM's part to open up the Corvette market to a different type of customer.
Right now the Corvette market only appeals to those looking for a big V8, but if they offered this option too, it would appeal to those wanting a small high reving forced induction application. So they could go after the market of buyers who are currently buying Skylines, Evo's, Porsche's, etc.
Right now the Corvette market only appeals to those looking for a big V8, but if they offered this option too, it would appeal to those wanting a small high reving forced induction application. So they could go after the market of buyers who are currently buying Skylines, Evo's, Porsche's, etc.
06-03-2011, 09:35 PM
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Considering GM has few extra $$ to be spending, kind of hard to believe they would change from what appears a successful selling car now.
Article says traditional "Big Block OHV" engine will also be offered. Return of the Mark IV ZL-1 would be an interesting concept car.
Article says traditional "Big Block OHV" engine will also be offered. Return of the Mark IV ZL-1 would be an interesting concept car.
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06-04-2011, 10:44 PM
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[QUOTE=3pedals;14997103]why? so it could be slower than the current LS-7 powered car?
heavily modded big blocks make some power
Some power?? I would have to disagree a little here. The square ported BBC's actually put quite nice power down in factory condition - even limited by poor performing heads compared to modern aftermarket offerings. A 69 L88 or ZL1, given only a set of headers, would give a new LS7 a good run for peak power on a dyno. Remember there is 40 years of development here - just imagine what the General could do with 540 or more cubes in a C7.
When LS series gets picked up by Mercury Racing - I'll buy your story. The offshore crowd spends money like there is no tomorrow - I doubt they would settle for "some power" http://www.mercuryracing.com/sterndrives/
heavily modded big blocks make some power
Some power?? I would have to disagree a little here. The square ported BBC's actually put quite nice power down in factory condition - even limited by poor performing heads compared to modern aftermarket offerings. A 69 L88 or ZL1, given only a set of headers, would give a new LS7 a good run for peak power on a dyno. Remember there is 40 years of development here - just imagine what the General could do with 540 or more cubes in a C7.
When LS series gets picked up by Mercury Racing - I'll buy your story. The offshore crowd spends money like there is no tomorrow - I doubt they would settle for "some power" http://www.mercuryracing.com/sterndrives/
06-05-2011, 12:43 AM
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YES!!!! Huge step in the right direction if you ask me!!! the Corvette is finally growing into a proper super car!! I have always had WS6's Corvettes etc etc.Wella few months ago i bought a 1995 BMW Dinan 540i 6 speed.After looking for over a year i might add. Anyway, it has a 4.0 litre DOHC (4 cams) VANOS (variable valve timing) engine. Its small and it makes 325 horsepower, and gets 29mpg, and the sound is incredible. It just feels so incredibly sophisticated compared to the simple OHV designs im used to. It gets my 5 passenger 4 door mid sized mid 90's sedan to 60 in a factory rated, in the hand book, 4.7 seconds. I could imagine this type of engine in a forced induction application in a small sporty car like the corvette!!! There would be no reason to buy anything from europe
06-05-2011, 02:50 PM
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True.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automotiv...-turbo-v8.html
Though I assume that this particular thread was originally started in another section?
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automotiv...-turbo-v8.html
Though I assume that this particular thread was originally started in another section?
06-06-2011, 05:51 PM
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it would sound the same as a regular v8. ferrari's and f1(i think f1..) etc... usually use a flat plane crank which is the main reason they sound the way they sound.. plus ridiculous rpm...
06-16-2011, 02:32 PM
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I do understand the handling and braking advantage that would come from saving weight up front, however I would much prefer a large, torquey V8 on the track and then I could throw forced induction on top if I needed more power.
The ZR1 doesn't seem to have much trouble competing with the exotics on the track -- and that car is more properly aligned with the price point of exotic competitors.
The ZR1 doesn't seem to have much trouble competing with the exotics on the track -- and that car is more properly aligned with the price point of exotic competitors.
06-16-2011, 10:18 PM
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I do understand the handling and braking advantage that would come from saving weight up front, however I would much prefer a large, torquey V8 on the track and then I could throw forced induction on top if I needed more power.
The ZR1 doesn't seem to have much trouble competing with the exotics on the track -- and that car is more properly aligned with the price point of exotic competitors.
The ZR1 doesn't seem to have much trouble competing with the exotics on the track -- and that car is more properly aligned with the price point of exotic competitors.
