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Old 04-24-2007, 08:01 AM
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Autoblog Article With PICTURES

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Old 04-24-2007, 08:27 AM
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link works but the pics don't work for me.
Old 04-24-2007, 08:34 AM
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Hmm.. the pics are in the article. Worked for me.
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Any info on what is in that engine? 6.2L, 2V, DOD, VVT, DI?

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LS3 = 6.2L

All the official information on the 2008 Corvette will be announced by this Saturday the 28th.
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I don't like the wheels as well as I like the ones that come on it now.
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I like the new wheels
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I like the new engine

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Old 04-25-2007, 08:03 AM
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Wheels look like a version of the SS Silverado 20's not a good move
Old 04-25-2007, 09:55 AM
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I like the new 6.2L motor....
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6.2, DI, VVT. I bet it will be rated at 450 HP in a few short yrs and in my '09 camaro in a few short yrs Just hope it does not have DOD. I think DI and VVT could get it to 35 MPG.

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Why, what's wrong with DOD?

FWIW, DOD (Displacement On Demand) is now called AFM (Active Fuel Management).
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AFM should have an on off switch...so that I do not sound like a V4 at a stoplight. Now if AFM only kicks in at interstate speeds, that is cool. Also AFM makes the reciprocating mass heavier, and that rather sucks. Fewer RPM's make Baby Jesus cry.

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Damn i like both the wheels and the motor. Sucks though that GM fell to #2 to Toyota this first quarter for the first time in sales. If it continues this way Toyota is going to take the #1 spot and run with it.
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NICE!!! Me likes the new engine. With this trend we will end up with a 6.5-7L regular production engine by 2020. The BIG Muscle era is back and better than ever!!
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thats sick! new vette means the Ls2's will be dropping in price which = good news for me
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I like the changes... the wheels look a little cleaner than before... simple is good....less is more IMO... that LS3 liiks like it may be good sway material too....

-what are the final specs on it??? heads, cam profile, intake etc etc...
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Where's the maf?

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Z06 style butterfly valves on the exhause, SWEET!!! Looks like a Z06 airbridge as well. I hope they do that on the camaro it would be cheap.

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Originally Posted by WECIV
AFM should have an on off switch...so that I do not sound like a V4 at a stoplight. Now if AFM only kicks in at interstate speeds, that is cool. Also AFM makes the reciprocating mass heavier, and that rather sucks. Fewer RPM's make Baby Jesus cry.

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Hey! Don't knock V4's!!! My VFR sounds like a Nascar stocker!!!! Gear-drive, too!!


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