Katech Performance Super Engine Powers C6rs Supercar
10-30-2007, 08:29 AM
#1
Katech Performance Super Engine Powers C6rs Supercar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McCullough Public Relations
330.244.9980
KATECH PERFORMANCE SUPER ENGINE POWERS C6RS SUPERCAR
8.2-liter, 500ci V-8 Produces 600 Horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. Torque
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Katech Performance, drawing upon 30 years of unrivaled engine building expertise and more than 50 driver’s and manufacturer’s championships in the world’s most prestigious racing leagues, has developed a revolutionary 8.2L, 500ci, all-aluminum, naturally aspirated engine to power Pratt & Miller’s all-new limited edition Corvette C6RS. The extraordinary engine is making its debut this week at the 2007 SEMA Show, where the C6RS super Corvette is on display in the General Motors exhibit.
Since 1989, Katech and Pratt & Miller have partnered on many race programs including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) where their efforts have propelled Corvette Racing to unprecedented success since 1999. Katech’s pioneering 8.2-liter engine allows the C6RS – inspired by the seven-time GT class champion Corvette C6.R race cars – to combine advanced racing technology with the refinement required for everyday drivability.
“Pratt & Miller approached us with the challenge of producing an all new supercar engine,” said Caleb Newman, vice president, director aftermarket operations, Katech Performance. “A tuned production engine isn’t fitting for a vehicle the caliber of the C6RS – it must be best in class drivability, horsepower and torque – and we all agreed, naturally aspirated. Extra weight on the front end isn’t acceptable on a sports car, so an all-aluminum platform was required. To meet this challenge, more displacement was our first choice. The 8.2-liter C6RS engine is a dynamic evolution of all of Katech’s expertise in racing, performance and production engine development.”
The small-block V-8 displaces 500 cubic inches to infuse the C6RS with an awe-inspiring 600 horsepower and 600 lbs.-ft. torque. Katech commissioned Dart to build an exclusive high-strength billet 6061-T61 aluminum block that, with Katech specified features, allows a 4.500” stroke while improving material strength over cast production blocks.
Liner-less, Nicom-coated 4.205-inch bores reduce friction and improve heat transfer to better cool the cylinders while the all-forged rotating assembly replaces stock components with higher strength materials including a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods as well as 11:1 compression forged aluminum pistons.
Exclusive to the C6RS are all-new coil relocation brackets moving the ignition coils to the side of the engine for a clean, tidy appearance. Mated to Pratt & Miller’s all-new carbon fiber air box, the 8.2-liter C6RS engine, devoid of plastic covers, is an elegant expression of form and function. LS7 heads, valvetrain, dry sump and Katech Performance’s standard show-prepped intake manifold and aluminum valve covers round out the package.
The Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS (www.prattmillerc6rs.com) – on sale beginning April 2008 – also features a purpose-built carbon fiber body, functional front fender louvers, integrated rear spoiler, computer-controlled adjustable suspension, T56 six-speed transmission, twin-disc clutch, BBS forged aluminum wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, Brembo monoblock disc brakes, two-tone leather interior, comprehensive Dynamat sound insulation system and a premium stainless steel CORSA exhaust with patented Reflective Sound Cancellation™ (RSC) technology to achieve a crisp, bold exhaust note and “drone-free” in-cabin experience.
About Katech Performance
Katech Performance, the aftermarket performance division of Katech Inc., engineers and manufactures race-proven crate engines and components for LS1/LS6 and LS2/LS7 engines including solid belt tensioners, coil relocation brackets, cylinder heads, dampers, pistons, push rods, throttle bodies and valve covers, among other high-performance products for the street and track.
Katech Inc. was founded in 1977 on the need to provide responsive service and skills to factory race efforts in all forms of racing, including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), NASCAR®, SCCA SPEED World Challenge, American Speed Association (ASA) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Today, Katech is an industrial leader in advanced racing and high-performance engine development, manufacturing, testing and assembly, and offers support services for the professional racer including boring, honing, fabrication, welding and prototype parts development.
Katech Performance is located at 24324 Sorrentino Court, Clinton Township, MI, 48035. Contact the company by phone at 866-KATECH1 or visit online at www.katechengines.com.
About Pratt & Miller
Founded in 1989 by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller, Pratt & Miller Engineering & Fabrication provides automotive and non-automotive clients with leading-edge engineering and low-volume manufacturing solutions. For more information, visit the Pratt & Miller website at www.prattmiller.com.
Katech Performance 8.2L C6RS Engine Specifications
Engine: Katech Performance 8.2L C6RS
Type/Layout: 90 degree V8
Valvetrain Configuration: Pushrod over head valves, 2 per cylinder
Displacement: 8.2 Liter (500 cubic inch)
Bore x Stroke: 106.8 x 114.3 mm (4.205 x 4.500 inch)
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower: 600 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Bhp/Liter: 73.2
Torque: 600 lbs.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
Redline: 6200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Sequential port injection
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded
Component Features:
Block: 6061-T61 billet aluminum
Cylinder bores: Liner-less Nicom coated parent aluminum
Main bearing caps: Billet steel
Cylinder head: LS7 production sand cast aluminum
Crankshaft: Forged 4340 steel
Connecting rods: Forged steel, special alloy
Pistons: Forged 4032 aluminum
Detailed Description:
Katech Performance has developed an 8.2L, 500ci engine specifically for the Pratt & Miller C6RS. The C6RS engine is the only naturally aspirated, 600 horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. torque engine available for the Corvette. An exclusive Dart billet cylinder case with Katech specified features allows a 4.500” stroke while improving material strength over cast production blocks. With no liners, the Nicom spray bore reduces friction and improves heat transfer to better cool the cylinders. An all-forged rotating assembly replaces an LS7’s components with higher strength materials. LS7 heads, valvetrain and dry sump round out the package.
Katech Performance finishes the C6RS engine with its standard show-prepped intake manifold and aluminum valve covers. Exclusive to the C6RS are all-new coil relocation brackets moving the ignition coils to the side of the engine for a clean, tidy appearance. Mated to Pratt & Miller’s all-new carbon fiber air box, the engine, devoid of plastic covers, is an elegant expression of form and function.
Brief Description:
The Katech Performance C6RS all-aluminum, 500ci, 8.2L engine produces 600 horsepower and 600 lbs.-ft. torque. It is the only naturally aspirated, 600 horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. torque Corvette engine – an elegant expression of form and function.
McCullough Public Relations
330.244.9980
KATECH PERFORMANCE SUPER ENGINE POWERS C6RS SUPERCAR
8.2-liter, 500ci V-8 Produces 600 Horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. Torque
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Katech Performance, drawing upon 30 years of unrivaled engine building expertise and more than 50 driver’s and manufacturer’s championships in the world’s most prestigious racing leagues, has developed a revolutionary 8.2L, 500ci, all-aluminum, naturally aspirated engine to power Pratt & Miller’s all-new limited edition Corvette C6RS. The extraordinary engine is making its debut this week at the 2007 SEMA Show, where the C6RS super Corvette is on display in the General Motors exhibit.
Since 1989, Katech and Pratt & Miller have partnered on many race programs including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) where their efforts have propelled Corvette Racing to unprecedented success since 1999. Katech’s pioneering 8.2-liter engine allows the C6RS – inspired by the seven-time GT class champion Corvette C6.R race cars – to combine advanced racing technology with the refinement required for everyday drivability.
“Pratt & Miller approached us with the challenge of producing an all new supercar engine,” said Caleb Newman, vice president, director aftermarket operations, Katech Performance. “A tuned production engine isn’t fitting for a vehicle the caliber of the C6RS – it must be best in class drivability, horsepower and torque – and we all agreed, naturally aspirated. Extra weight on the front end isn’t acceptable on a sports car, so an all-aluminum platform was required. To meet this challenge, more displacement was our first choice. The 8.2-liter C6RS engine is a dynamic evolution of all of Katech’s expertise in racing, performance and production engine development.”
The small-block V-8 displaces 500 cubic inches to infuse the C6RS with an awe-inspiring 600 horsepower and 600 lbs.-ft. torque. Katech commissioned Dart to build an exclusive high-strength billet 6061-T61 aluminum block that, with Katech specified features, allows a 4.500” stroke while improving material strength over cast production blocks.
Liner-less, Nicom-coated 4.205-inch bores reduce friction and improve heat transfer to better cool the cylinders while the all-forged rotating assembly replaces stock components with higher strength materials including a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods as well as 11:1 compression forged aluminum pistons.
Exclusive to the C6RS are all-new coil relocation brackets moving the ignition coils to the side of the engine for a clean, tidy appearance. Mated to Pratt & Miller’s all-new carbon fiber air box, the 8.2-liter C6RS engine, devoid of plastic covers, is an elegant expression of form and function. LS7 heads, valvetrain, dry sump and Katech Performance’s standard show-prepped intake manifold and aluminum valve covers round out the package.
The Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS (www.prattmillerc6rs.com) – on sale beginning April 2008 – also features a purpose-built carbon fiber body, functional front fender louvers, integrated rear spoiler, computer-controlled adjustable suspension, T56 six-speed transmission, twin-disc clutch, BBS forged aluminum wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, Brembo monoblock disc brakes, two-tone leather interior, comprehensive Dynamat sound insulation system and a premium stainless steel CORSA exhaust with patented Reflective Sound Cancellation™ (RSC) technology to achieve a crisp, bold exhaust note and “drone-free” in-cabin experience.
About Katech Performance
Katech Performance, the aftermarket performance division of Katech Inc., engineers and manufactures race-proven crate engines and components for LS1/LS6 and LS2/LS7 engines including solid belt tensioners, coil relocation brackets, cylinder heads, dampers, pistons, push rods, throttle bodies and valve covers, among other high-performance products for the street and track.
Katech Inc. was founded in 1977 on the need to provide responsive service and skills to factory race efforts in all forms of racing, including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), NASCAR®, SCCA SPEED World Challenge, American Speed Association (ASA) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). Today, Katech is an industrial leader in advanced racing and high-performance engine development, manufacturing, testing and assembly, and offers support services for the professional racer including boring, honing, fabrication, welding and prototype parts development.
Katech Performance is located at 24324 Sorrentino Court, Clinton Township, MI, 48035. Contact the company by phone at 866-KATECH1 or visit online at www.katechengines.com.
About Pratt & Miller
Founded in 1989 by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller, Pratt & Miller Engineering & Fabrication provides automotive and non-automotive clients with leading-edge engineering and low-volume manufacturing solutions. For more information, visit the Pratt & Miller website at www.prattmiller.com.
Katech Performance 8.2L C6RS Engine Specifications
Engine: Katech Performance 8.2L C6RS
Type/Layout: 90 degree V8
Valvetrain Configuration: Pushrod over head valves, 2 per cylinder
Displacement: 8.2 Liter (500 cubic inch)
Bore x Stroke: 106.8 x 114.3 mm (4.205 x 4.500 inch)
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower: 600 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Bhp/Liter: 73.2
Torque: 600 lbs.-ft. @ 4600 rpm
Redline: 6200 rpm
Fuel Injection: Sequential port injection
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded
Component Features:
Block: 6061-T61 billet aluminum
Cylinder bores: Liner-less Nicom coated parent aluminum
Main bearing caps: Billet steel
Cylinder head: LS7 production sand cast aluminum
Crankshaft: Forged 4340 steel
Connecting rods: Forged steel, special alloy
Pistons: Forged 4032 aluminum
Detailed Description:
Katech Performance has developed an 8.2L, 500ci engine specifically for the Pratt & Miller C6RS. The C6RS engine is the only naturally aspirated, 600 horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. torque engine available for the Corvette. An exclusive Dart billet cylinder case with Katech specified features allows a 4.500” stroke while improving material strength over cast production blocks. With no liners, the Nicom spray bore reduces friction and improves heat transfer to better cool the cylinders. An all-forged rotating assembly replaces an LS7’s components with higher strength materials. LS7 heads, valvetrain and dry sump round out the package.
Katech Performance finishes the C6RS engine with its standard show-prepped intake manifold and aluminum valve covers. Exclusive to the C6RS are all-new coil relocation brackets moving the ignition coils to the side of the engine for a clean, tidy appearance. Mated to Pratt & Miller’s all-new carbon fiber air box, the engine, devoid of plastic covers, is an elegant expression of form and function.
Brief Description:
The Katech Performance C6RS all-aluminum, 500ci, 8.2L engine produces 600 horsepower and 600 lbs.-ft. torque. It is the only naturally aspirated, 600 horsepower, 600 lbs.-ft. torque Corvette engine – an elegant expression of form and function.
Last edited by Katech_Jason; 10-30-2007 at 09:51 AM.
10-30-2007, 10:43 AM
#8
Any particular reason (besides bore spacing) for the really long stroke? I'm assuming that is what limited the redline to 6200 RPMs...and at that low of RPMs, would a dry sump really be necessary? Just curious...I'm sure somebody much smarter than me answered those questions a long time ago.
10-30-2007, 11:36 AM
#12
Any particular reason (besides bore spacing) for the really long stroke? I'm assuming that is what limited the redline to 6200 RPMs...and at that low of RPMs, would a dry sump really be necessary? Just curious...I'm sure somebody much smarter than me answered those questions a long time ago.
At 6200 RPM, those crank journals are spinning at over 7300 fpm, which is about the same as a stock 3.622 stroke crank turning 7700 RPM.
10-30-2007, 12:32 PM
#14
Any particular reason (besides bore spacing) for the really long stroke? I'm assuming that is what limited the redline to 6200 RPMs...and at that low of RPMs, would a dry sump really be necessary? Just curious...I'm sure somebody much smarter than me answered those questions a long time ago.
This is a tall deck block made exclusively for Katech.
Mild as in stock production cam.
10-30-2007, 01:56 PM
#19
Also, any guesstimate on the weight of the car. I know you guys (Katech) were responsible for the motor, but with all the liberal use of carbon fiber I'd have to speculate that it dropped close to 100lbs off the base Z06, possibly getting it close to that sub 3000lb magical mark.