Mabye for the block? 
Katech Performance Super Engine Powers C6rs Supercar
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In the article found in http://www.thetorquereport.com states that this engine is made for E85 ethanol. Can I correctly presume that the stated power numbers are with E85 pump gas?
We are still working on pricing.
Some will, some wont. The current figure is 600/600 on gasoline.
In the article found in http://www.thetorquereport.com states that this engine is made for E85 ethanol. Can I correctly presume that the stated power numbers are with E85 pump gas?
would you happed to have any pictures of the engine out of the car? or is that still under NDA?
Not yet.
also, what other innovations are there in this engine, block included, that is *new*?
Katech 4.205 LS7 style pistons
e.g. does this block include all the innovations of the LS7? is the block a forged billet version of the LS7 or LS1, but just with a taller deck? what about when compared against the LSX? in terms of tech content? say is it some sort of the billet LS1 block that dart offers already but just tall deck?
Billet version of the LS7 with a taller deck.
and also, what is the exact material used in the block? e.g. 6061-T6?? and do you have tensile strength numbers vs lets say the stuff used in a C5R or LS7?
6061-T6, no
and what about a dyno graph or something?
Not released yet
also, would the block fit into a stock C6? what kind of stuff would someone installing this engine into a C6 or Z06 need? e.g. custom accessory brackets? custom headers? and are there any other fitment issues?
Yes, with no fitment issues
and how would the engine do under boost? is it sensitive?
A billet block would be great under boost
what kind of dry sump is used in the engine?
LS7 dry sump or aftermarket
and also, besides the intake manifold and i guess the oil pan, what else is recycled from an LS7?
Heads, valvetrain, covers
i'm in the market for a new engine *right now* and would appreciate it if you could take the time to answer some of these questions
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Not yet.
also, what other innovations are there in this engine, block included, that is *new*?
Katech 4.205 LS7 style pistons
e.g. does this block include all the innovations of the LS7? is the block a forged billet version of the LS7 or LS1, but just with a taller deck? what about when compared against the LSX? in terms of tech content? say is it some sort of the billet LS1 block that dart offers already but just tall deck?
Billet version of the LS7 with a taller deck.
and also, what is the exact material used in the block? e.g. 6061-T6?? and do you have tensile strength numbers vs lets say the stuff used in a C5R or LS7?
6061-T6, no
and what about a dyno graph or something?
Not released yet
also, would the block fit into a stock C6? what kind of stuff would someone installing this engine into a C6 or Z06 need? e.g. custom accessory brackets? custom headers? and are there any other fitment issues?
Yes, with no fitment issues
and how would the engine do under boost? is it sensitive?
A billet block would be great under boost
what kind of dry sump is used in the engine?
LS7 dry sump or aftermarket
and also, besides the intake manifold and i guess the oil pan, what else is recycled from an LS7?
Heads, valvetrain, covers
i'm in the market for a new engine *right now* and would appreciate it if you could take the time to answer some of these questions
_
Answers in bold
This new block sounds awesome. Big cubes, aluminum, tall deck, nikasil lining. I can't wait to see what it costs. Does it have the capacities for the 6 head bolts or does it utilize a traditional setup?
The C6RS engine uses a near stock cam. Off-road only variations such as the Track Attack 500 could use more aggressive camshafts.
Traditional
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There are lots of cool things in this world and on this site that I can't afford, or more accurately, can't buy without my wife kicking me to the curb, but that doesn't make it any less exciting or cool. I'm guessing that the C6rs that belongs to Leno may make an appearance on the Powet Tour next year and that's a good thing. He seems to have a car or two on display every year. Maybe once he retires he'll actually do the tour with the rest of us common folks.
Sorry for the thread-jacking, I tend to go off on tangents some times.
It is not that much.
This block is made by Dart exclusively for Katech. You cannot buy it anywhere else. You can buy a Dart billet block directly from them, but not in this configuration.
Lets not turn this into a debate about what you can build on a budget.
Lets not turn this into a debate about what you can build on a budget.
The standard Dart billet block is expensive already. This is a new variation of that block, taller deck, more crankshaft clearanace. Then it is sent out to US Chrome for NiCom coating. Hot honing at Katech (just like the LS7.R) and final machining. It adds up.
There are lots of cool things in this world and on this site that I can't afford, or more accurately, can't buy without my wife kicking me to the curb, but that doesn't make it any less exciting or cool. I'm guessing that the C6rs that belongs to Leno may make an appearance on the Powet Tour next year and that's a good thing. He seems to have a car or two on display every year. Maybe once he retires he'll actually do the tour with the rest of us common folks.
Sorry for the thread-jacking, I tend to go off on tangents some times.
Sorry for the thread-jacking, I tend to go off on tangents some times.
Very quickly is my guess.