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Old 01-29-2018, 09:54 AM   #43
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Guys please. This generation, if it gets any new engine, it will be the LT5. Period.
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Old 01-29-2018, 09:58 AM   #44
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Aren't DOHC also much wider than OHV engines of the same displacement?
Generally speaking, they are taller and wider.
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Old 01-29-2018, 10:06 AM   #45
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I have the file for the MM sb4 its based on the ls7 block, with there DOHC the with is 30.30" at the widest and that's at the valve covers.
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Old 01-29-2018, 06:00 PM   #46
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I own a 2016 SS 1LE and just tracked it at COTA this weekend (#87 and silver for anyone that was out there in the Advanced group getting passed by a Camaro). After a year of tracking the car, it still blows me away at how well it handles. It punches way above its weight class for the $ and is an absolute blast around town and on long weekend drives. As a former BMW, Porsche 911S and GT4 owner, and, yes, 2016 Viper ACR-X owner - I am sold on Chevy's/Al's 6 Gen Camaro. The Viper is being sold. Its hard to compete with performance tires that only cost $1,300 for a set of four and $280 front brake pads!!! The Camaro is so cheap to run, what an added bonus

So, if Big Al is in charge of a new Z/28, take my money now. Especially if it goes on a big diet via aluminum doors, hood, trunk and roof!
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Old 01-29-2018, 08:16 PM   #47
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In the old days they where wider, think in the old days valves where at 23 degrees and now there 1/2 that so the head is not as wide as in the past.
True, but a DOHC design is quite a bit wider (up top) than a 2 valve pushrod design.
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Old 02-01-2018, 08:21 PM   #48
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I posted this link in another thread and it seems they have been talking about this LT-6 idea for more than a year now. My money is on a 5.5 LT-6 with 700 HP and of course NA.
I don't think so
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Old 02-01-2018, 08:52 PM   #49
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It will fit with no problem....if a 90 degree DOHC 4.2 or 5.5 will fit then a 6.2 will fit since cubic inches has nothing to do with external dimensions of the V8 engines.
Agree it is the type of head:
Ford had to do a spray bore to get a slightly bigger 5.0 liter. You can stroke an engine so much before piston speed and cylinder wear become an issue, piston rock too. DOHC is big, just open a Mustang hood. We already know the spay bore is bigger externally at 5.0 internally. The LT1 can go to 427 OEM. I say Ford's GT40 already has gone to V6 DOHC, I can't see GM needing both DOHC and turbos... It does NOT add up to me. Plus the ZR1 would seem to be faster than the GT40. Once again what market will a mid engine DOHC Vette capture over its current market, to my mind nothing. The Vette would LOSE market share if it went DOHC and or mid-engine and or turbo. IMO of course.
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Old 02-01-2018, 08:55 PM   #50
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I have the file for the MM sb4 its based on the ls7 block, with there DOHC the with is 30.30" at the widest and that's at the valve covers.
I find it hard to believe that a DOHC head is near the same size as a OHV. One of the problems with the 4.6 Ford was the port was low and did not flow well, the fix was to raise the port which increased head size, as in the design the cams sit above the valve which sit above the port. It is much easier to get increase port flow with OHV by raising the port.
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Old 02-02-2018, 08:40 AM   #51
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Agree it is the type of head:
Ford had to do a spray bore to get a slightly bigger 5.0 liter. You can stroke an engine so much before piston speed and cylinder wear become an issue, piston rock too. DOHC is big, just open a Mustang hood. We already know the spay bore is bigger externally at 5.0 internally. The LT1 can go to 427 OEM. I say Ford's GT40 already has gone to V6 DOHC, I can't see GM needing both DOHC and turbos... It does NOT add up to me. Plus the ZR1 would seem to be faster than the GT40. Once again what market will a mid engine DOHC Vette capture over its current market, to my mind nothing. The Vette would LOSE market share if it went DOHC and or mid-engine and or turbo. IMO of course.
All depends on the price.
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it has more power...its available power is like a set kof double Ds (no matter where your face is... theyre everywhere) it has the suspension to mame it matter...(
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Old 02-02-2018, 01:41 PM   #52
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All depends on the price.
yep and twin turbo, mid engine, and / or DOHC are all pricey. Mean while a plain RWD, front engine OHV Vetter seems to be doing better than a GT40.
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Old 02-02-2018, 02:10 PM   #53
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I find it hard to believe that a DOHC head is near the same size as a OHV. One of the problems with the 4.6 Ford was the port was low and did not flow well, the fix was to raise the port which increased head size, as in the design the cams sit above the valve which sit above the port. It is much easier to get increase port flow with OHV by raising the port.
its not hard to believe if you have the info in front of you, here is the PDF with size info for you, this is thw SB4 a 7.0Lt with DOHC.
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Old 02-02-2018, 09:36 PM   #54
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Since the LT1 development started in '06, you'd have to think that there have been developments since then to produce more power or better economy, or any combination of both. Of that, we havent seen any of those potential developments yet. By this, I mean in an NA configuration. I'd like to think that in the last 12 years, there has been enough new technology to come out that would benefit this engine. Also, with the change in administration, have any of the emission regulations been "toned down"/"loosened up"? Were there certain regulations that this engine had to meet during development, that either no longer exist or have been altered in a way that will favor the enthusiast side. Could it be possible to have an NA engine in the 600+ (not saying that's what I'm looking for) range in todays world where ot couldn't have a decade ago?
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Old 02-03-2018, 12:11 PM   #55
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Since the LT1 development started in '06, you'd have to think that there have been developments since then to produce more power or better economy, or any combination of both. Of that, we havent seen any of those potential developments yet. By this, I mean in an NA configuration. I'd like to think that in the last 12 years, there has been enough new technology to come out that would benefit this engine. Also, with the change in administration, have any of the emission regulations been "toned down"/"loosened up"? Were there certain regulations that this engine had to meet during development, that either no longer exist or have been altered in a way that will favor the enthusiast side. Could it be possible to have an NA engine in the 600+ (not saying that's what I'm looking for) range in todays world where ot couldn't have a decade ago?
This might be solved by the LT5's dual injection system. It seems like that's another one of these technologies that will extend the life of the ICE by helping power, economy, emissions, keeping the engine cleaner, etc... Lamborghini is using it, Ford is using it, and I'm sure it'll spread out in the next couple years within GM and elsewhere.

It would make sense to add port injection to the LT1 (and LGX and LTG), maybe some intake/exhaust changes and GM will call it an LT2 or something with 485 hp/tq... But as far as a Z/28 is concerned, maybe dual injection would open the door for the cancelled LS7 successor to meet emissions and power standards.
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Old 02-03-2018, 10:50 PM   #56
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its not hard to believe if you have the info in front of you, here is the PDF with size info for you, this is thw SB4 a 7.0Lt with DOHC.
port looks very high and close to the cam, I like it, the same way Yamaha heads have been forever. For me, the engine looks like a hot mess, 3/4 of my hobby is working on stuff, so I guess good luck, enjoy the 1000 HP, I'm thinking of a 440 Dart with modern suspension and a 6 pack (real carbs) once again. Never did like wallet warriors, and I guess it was inevitable with muscle cars too.

This engine off the cuff looks to be 2" longer, 3/4" taller and about 3" wider than a LS / LT1. bout. It does say 7.0 liters so it will be a BIG DOHC engine internally.
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