OT: Corvette ZR1 to get NA DOHC 6.2L V8?
01-13-2017, 08:09 PM
#31
Instructor
Also, I do not understand why they moved this thread. The ZR1 will likely have a similar track focus as the GT3. If they keep the GT350 and Viper ACR threads there then it seems reasonable to keep the ZR1 thread as well. The Giulia Quadrifoglio thread seems a lot more off topic than this one.
There are many way off topic threads and they picked on this one. A great topic, a great car too.
01-14-2017, 06:56 PM
#33
Instructor
Had to share this video... It is amazeballs... 
01-19-2017, 06:10 PM
#34
Rainman
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LS7 has been around for 10 years now.
Don't you think GM already has the "recipe" to make 100hp/L or more in a book somewhere?
With 60 years of small-block R&D to borrow from as well as an aftermarket that functions as their quasi-in-house tuning division they could make a 700hp NA small block tomorrow.
The question is, how can they make it fit emissions and MPG requirements...
The only benefit a DOHC design would have over the current LS-OHV architecture is the ability to run more "mild" camshafts due to the available valve area (2x smaller valves can still have more flow area than 1x big f***er). The respective masses of the multiple camshafts and valves is a secondary benefit. More mild cam profiles despite massive flow would certainly make it easier to meet emissions...but why bother designing a new head if you can use someone else's (Eaton) supercharger?
Don't you think GM already has the "recipe" to make 100hp/L or more in a book somewhere?
With 60 years of small-block R&D to borrow from as well as an aftermarket that functions as their quasi-in-house tuning division they could make a 700hp NA small block tomorrow.
The question is, how can they make it fit emissions and MPG requirements...
The only benefit a DOHC design would have over the current LS-OHV architecture is the ability to run more "mild" camshafts due to the available valve area (2x smaller valves can still have more flow area than 1x big f***er). The respective masses of the multiple camshafts and valves is a secondary benefit. More mild cam profiles despite massive flow would certainly make it easier to meet emissions...but why bother designing a new head if you can use someone else's (Eaton) supercharger?
03-15-2017, 10:52 PM
#35
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Yes having a 5.7L V8 that loves 7k rpm is fun. Not much like it and most people have no idea what it is when they see it or hear it. It looks just like any other 90s Corvette except for one 4" badge on the back and a window sticker commemorating a lot of FIA world records (only on 91s like mine). I can't wait to get my custom wheels for this car soon.
The 505 hp C6 Z06 is currently on my short list of high performance bargains.