Iron block Vettes
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Iron block Vettes Anyone have the 6.0 litre truck block in their Vette and how does the added weight affect handling? I was thinking of going with a 408 but wanted to see how people liked theirs before I jumped into it.I already have heads and cam with 400 rwhp but wanted somemore power.
Re: Iron block Vettes There was a guy in Vette awhile back that had a Vortec 8100 in his C5. Said it was a real torque beast...dunno how it affected handling, but the review from the driver said it was a pretty impressive car in the straights
Re: Iron block Vettes With the added weight of the SC and other parts, I'm probably 60-80 lbs heavier in the front. So far, I haven't noticed any difference, however I dont roadrace/autocross the car. But as far as everyday driving and handling I cant feel a difference.
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Re: Iron block Vettes "There was a guy in Vette awhile back that had a Vortec 8100 in his C5. Said it was a real torque beast...dunno how it affected handling, but the review from the driver said it was a pretty impressive car in the straights "
i wanna see that before i believe it.
i wanna see that before i believe it.
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Re: Iron block Vettes Not sure what the point of putting a stock 8.1 in a C5. A 427 or 436 LS1 based motor would make more power because of the superior head design.
A crazy heads/cam 8.1L would be cool.
Still seems like a hack job.
Eric
A crazy heads/cam 8.1L would be cool.
Still seems like a hack job.
Eric
Re: Iron block Vettes Well, looks like there's 2 then. The one im talkin about was an NBM car, that looks to be red.
And the only point was, i guess being able to say he did it. You're right, moddin the LS1 would've brought some better performance #s then that, but i guess he just wanted to say he did it.
And the only point was, i guess being able to say he did it. You're right, moddin the LS1 would've brought some better performance #s then that, but i guess he just wanted to say he did it.
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Re: Iron block Vettes
Anyone have the 6.0 litre truck block in their Vette and how does the added weight affect handling? I was thinking of going with a 408 but wanted to see how people liked theirs before I jumped into it.I already have heads and cam with 400 rwhp but wanted somemore power.
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Re: Iron block Vettes I'm currently running an Iron block 410cid nitrous motor in my C5 that I mostly drag race,I've noticed no difference in handling,although the extra weight isn't helping my ET.
Re: Iron block Vettes I did not notice any difference in my 408 6ltr It drives great for every day. But the stock A4 is getting replaced next wed. with a IV FLP tranny But I Mite change to a 422 twin turbo 6ltr so If there is interest in a 408 solid roller motor I will have it out as soon as the snow falls
