11-19-2017, 04:21 PM | #57 |
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I am doubtful. I put the Z/28 stuff on the SS 1LE and strung the engine out to 7000rpm...it was a helluva lot of fun.
But then, I did opt for the car I did, so perhaps my head isn’t in the same spot as what I’m reading here. |
11-19-2017, 06:03 PM | #58 | |
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I'm not interested in GM's 1.9 or 1.7L superchargers so NA it is for me. Offer a LT5 sized huffer and I'll consider it again
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11-19-2017, 08:41 PM | #59 |
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I was hoping the new LT5 would be the return of a next generation DOHC N/A V8. Instead, GM gave us another LT4 variant with a larger displacement supercharger and port fuel injection on it.
IMO, they should have never named it LT5. However, just like what they did with the "SS" nameplate in recent memory, they stuck a legendary RPO code on a regular pushrod supercharged engine to gain sales. Shame on GM. |
11-19-2017, 09:56 PM | #60 |
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The SS 1LE is the affordable Grand Sport of the Camaro lineup so we can let the naturally aspirated ZL1 1LE Lite model be the New Z/28 with more of the lite weight hardcore go fast hardware.
I don't want a hot LT1 but I do want a high revving high powered track terror with Team Camaro thinking outside the box, so to speak, to achieve the same goals as the Supercharged ZL1 but naturally aspirated instead. DCT, High Revving DOHC V8, Carbon Ceramic Rotors, DSSV Twin Stage Suspension, ZL1 1LE Aero, and lite weight Carbon Fiber Wheels. Thats my wish list for the Z/28 and if it's $65-$75K, thats cool by me, I'll lust after this bad boy and save up for purchase. This and/or a rear mid engine Corvette will be my last high dollar toy in the drive way.
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11-20-2017, 08:27 AM | #62 |
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Well, we know that there is a mid-engine corvette mule running about, and it could have a new N/A motor in it with DOHC. To offset some development costs, they could throw that new engine in a Z/28. And like the 5th gen Z/28, it will come out after the refresh. That's a lot of if's, but I will be watching the release of the new mid-engine 'vette with interest....
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11-24-2017, 04:08 PM | #63 |
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Have you ever driven a 6th gen SS 1LE...? Specifically up a canyon road ...or your favourite twisty stretch...?
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11-24-2017, 11:29 PM | #64 |
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No, not yet.
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But N/A engine with 750hp would be up in the ranks with Ferraris and Lamborghinis, do you know the maintenance costs associated with hp high N/A engines? Besides the maintenance cost, the cars MSRP would skyrocket. There's a reason we can get ZL1's and Z06 for 1/3 of the price of supercars. And you can thank that reason to supercharged V8's with little to no maintenance upkeep.
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While I understand the desire for the N/A engine, it's just not going to happen like that, not in the United States, and definitely not in a mass produced car with an MSRP under six figures. The industry has come along way with forced induction in the last decade. It is the only replacement for displacement in terms of factory performance cars. |
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Agree with above two posts. FI is the future with CAFE standards. BMW doesn't make NA motors anymore. At 6' 5" 230,Aventador's,720's, or Even Corvette's have never been an option. Good thing I have always been a Camaro guy!
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11-27-2017, 03:26 PM | #69 | |
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Of course, this is all "insider info", which I treat with a large grain of salt. LARGE grain of salt... But, if true, the N/A motor could find it's way in a Z/28. |
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11-29-2017, 11:47 AM | #70 |
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Yeah the talk on the Corvette forums right now if that future Corvettes will feature a 4.2L DOHC V8 and a 5.5L DOHC V8, no word on if they’d have forced induction or not. A 427 in an SS 1LE or a ZL1 would make an awesome Z/28 though.
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