Possible LT4 Power Increase?

BoostedX2 · 01-22-2016, 02:43 AM

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cadill...111156221.html

Not sure how credible this is, but we can hold out hope for a more powerful ZL1!

BoostedX2 · 01-22-2016, 02:44 AM

LT4...lol!

M12LRV · 01-22-2016, 08:05 AM

Ya I've heard that on Matt Farrah's podcast last week. I imagine they all might be getting a bump, especially if the Z06's cooling is what is holding it back in terms of power.

Bhobbs · 01-22-2016, 12:57 PM

The CT6 is supposedly getting a DOHC TTV8 displacing 4.2 liters and making high 400 hp. Cadillac may move the CTS-V to a bigger displacement version of that engine.

RPWoodbine · 01-22-2016, 04:37 PM

Good to hear. Hopefully closer to 700 hp. I just hope they release the 2017 Camaro ZL1 on time (September'ish). They waited too long on the 2016 Camaro.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-22-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RPWoodbine

Good to hear. Hopefully closer to 700 hp. I just hope they release the 2017 Camaro ZL1 on time (September'ish). They waited too long on the 2016 Camaro.

I expect to be pleasantly surprised. We know they were working on the ZL1 much earlier than when it was released...but there were problems like that pesky Bankruptcy to overcome...No such issues this time.

68camarofan · 01-23-2016, 10:46 AM

I kind of figured that GM would bump up the horsepower for the ZO6 LT4.

I am waiting on what the new ZL1 Camaro will be.

My feeling is GM should give the ZL1 at least 665hp just to say screw you to the old 662hp GT500.

Make the ZO6 have 675hp to keep it a tad more than the Camaro...I would prefer the Camaro to have more.

As for the Caddy...655hp is good enough.

Then again...The more power the better...Hopefully my assumptions are off to the low end.

Anything in the 700+ range...Change my plans from building another 1968 Camaro to getting myself a 2017 ZL1.

IOMike · 01-23-2016, 11:04 AM

I would like to see them use a larger blower. 1.9-2.1

68camarofan · 01-23-2016, 11:17 AM

If GM used a slightly bigger blower and makes a few weeks then there is no reason why they can't make the same power as the FatCat.

If the LT4 made the same power as the FatCat Hemi then the ZL1 Camaro or ZO6 vette would be very low 10 sec to high 9sec cars.

Both engines are 6.2 liters so GM should be able to work more magic to equal the Hemi's #'s.

Danew_377 · 01-23-2016, 11:53 AM

If the heat from the blower was causing all the issues, and there are complaints of it feeling snappy under tip-in throttle, then just make the hood a little larger and put a bigger blower on there.

Problem is they never should have made a catch-all for the high performance Corvette.

chuckclanton · 01-23-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RPWoodbine

Good to hear. Hopefully closer to 700 hp. I just hope they release the 2017 Camaro ZL1 on time (September'ish). They waited too long on the 2016 Camaro.

How useful is 700HP? Just a small patch of rubber connecting it to the ground! Dyno Queen? Maybe a drag car with 10 in slicks.

RPWoodbine · 01-24-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckclanton

How useful is 700HP? Just a small patch of rubber connecting it to the ground! Dyno Queen? Maybe a drag car with 10 in slicks.

Because I'm a horsepower junkie. That horsepower is still very useful when your already rolling. That's what I loved about the bikes I've owned in the past (Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZX-14R). The acceleration they had from 70mph was just awsome.

01-22-2016, 02:43 AM	#1
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	Possible LT4 Power Increase? http://finance.yahoo.com/news/cadill...111156221.html Not sure how credible this is, but we can hold out hope for a more powerful ZL1! __________________ 2012 Victory Red ZL1 Lingenfelter 630 Package "Plus" 592 HP/580 TQ

01-22-2016, 02:44 AM	#2
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	LT4...lol! __________________ 2012 Victory Red ZL1 Lingenfelter 630 Package "Plus" 592 HP/580 TQ

01-22-2016, 12:57 PM	#4
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	The CT6 is supposedly getting a DOHC TTV8 displacing 4.2 liters and making high 400 hp. Cadillac may move the CTS-V to a bigger displacement version of that engine. __________________

01-22-2016, 08:05 AM	#3
M12LRV Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: . Posts: 121	Ya I've heard that on Matt Farrah's podcast last week. I imagine they all might be getting a bump, especially if the Z06's cooling is what is holding it back in terms of power.

01-22-2016, 04:37 PM	#5
RPWoodbine Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1,nightfall gray,A10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 41	Good to hear. Hopefully closer to 700 hp. I just hope they release the 2017 Camaro ZL1 on time (September'ish). They waited too long on the 2016 Camaro.

01-23-2016, 10:46 AM	#7
68camarofan Drives: 2014 F150 STX Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: clearwater fl Posts: 37	I kind of figured that GM would bump up the horsepower for the ZO6 LT4. I am waiting on what the new ZL1 Camaro will be. My feeling is GM should give the ZL1 at least 665hp just to say screw you to the old 662hp GT500. Make the ZO6 have 675hp to keep it a tad more than the Camaro...I would prefer the Camaro to have more. As for the Caddy...655hp is good enough. Then again...The more power the better...Hopefully my assumptions are off to the low end. Anything in the 700+ range...Change my plans from building another 1968 Camaro to getting myself a 2017 ZL1.

01-23-2016, 11:04 AM	#8
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	I would like to see them use a larger blower. 1.9-2.1

01-23-2016, 11:17 AM	#9
68camarofan Drives: 2014 F150 STX Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: clearwater fl Posts: 37	If GM used a slightly bigger blower and makes a few weeks then there is no reason why they can't make the same power as the FatCat. If the LT4 made the same power as the FatCat Hemi then the ZL1 Camaro or ZO6 vette would be very low 10 sec to high 9sec cars. Both engines are 6.2 liters so GM should be able to work more magic to equal the Hemi's #'s.

01-23-2016, 11:53 AM	#10
Danew_377 Chief Bief Drives: Nightfall Gray Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 208	If the heat from the blower was causing all the issues, and there are complaints of it feeling snappy under tip-in throttle, then just make the hood a little larger and put a bigger blower on there. Problem is they never should have made a catch-all for the high performance Corvette.

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