Ls7 = C5r ?
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Ls7 = C5r ? Just some more speculation but, is it a possibility?
1) C5R already supports 7L, current LS series does not.
2) Intake manifold for LS7 will not fit on current LS series. C5R heads will not accept LS series intakes.
3) C5R makes 600-700hp in race trim through quarter sized restrictor plates. Makes a production version at 500hp seem trivial.
4) C5R engine would differentiate Z06 more from the standard Covette. Owners could not "simply" upgrade the heads/cam to get an LS7 like you could with the LS1 to LS6 in later model years.
Any thoughts?
1) C5R already supports 7L, current LS series does not.
2) Intake manifold for LS7 will not fit on current LS series. C5R heads will not accept LS series intakes.
3) C5R makes 600-700hp in race trim through quarter sized restrictor plates. Makes a production version at 500hp seem trivial.
4) C5R engine would differentiate Z06 more from the standard Covette. Owners could not "simply" upgrade the heads/cam to get an LS7 like you could with the LS1 to LS6 in later model years.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by BiggerJ; Sep 12, 2004 at 04:51 PM.
