If $$$ was NO issue which engine combo??
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If $$$ was NO issue which engine combo??
If $$$ were NO issue which engine combo would you use?
I am amazed that the crate engine websites don't list weights.
Just found out that a 572 tall block tops the scale at 740#'s
whereas an LS 427 is only 510#'s
That is a 230# difference which would greatly affect handling!
As far as street ability and the cool factor, I would think that a polished twin-turbo such as what Nelson Racing Engines from LA sells would be the ticket! Not too much lope and power on demand!
Link:
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/
Thoughts, comments. Ideas?
I am amazed that the crate engine websites don't list weights.
Just found out that a 572 tall block tops the scale at 740#'s
whereas an LS 427 is only 510#'s
That is a 230# difference which would greatly affect handling!
As far as street ability and the cool factor, I would think that a polished twin-turbo such as what Nelson Racing Engines from LA sells would be the ticket! Not too much lope and power on demand!
Link:
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/
Thoughts, comments. Ideas?
Last edited by BlackRocket; Aug 5, 2017 at 02:23 AM.
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maybe a 1050 HP Shafiroff monster ...http://www.shafiroff.com/chevy-crate...r20.php...just to get groceries with
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The current Supercharged Z06 engine/C6ZR1 Supercharged engine as well-650/638 NET HP
or LS7 all aluminum 427 C6Z06 motor like in my 2010 C6Z06 but supercharged. To be perfectly honest, my 10Z06 weighing at 3,100 lbs with 505 NET HP is pretty darn impressive on the street....not sure I need much more but there are lots of guys with NA LS7 Z06's with relatively minor upgrades making 575-580 NET HP....
or LS7 all aluminum 427 C6Z06 motor like in my 2010 C6Z06 but supercharged. To be perfectly honest, my 10Z06 weighing at 3,100 lbs with 505 NET HP is pretty darn impressive on the street....not sure I need much more but there are lots of guys with NA LS7 Z06's with relatively minor upgrades making 575-580 NET HP....
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