WHY? oh WHY? L98
Melting Slicks
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From: Sterling Va
Originally Posted by ClarenceT
K found it. It's a v6 powered SUV, that makes 250hp, 330tq and does 0-60 in under 6 seconds. He was right, that is purty impressive! I'm swapping out my L98 for it tommorow 
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From: SE NY
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The L98 gets no press because it's "old news...period.
That said, I love my "old technology" modified L98.
Though it started out with only 240chp, it is pretty easy to get it into the 300chp range and the upper limit is around 400chp.
Though that still won't make your L98 a world beater it still is a major factor in making the C4 a terrific buy and loads of fun to drive.
That said, I love my "old technology" modified L98.
Though it started out with only 240chp, it is pretty easy to get it into the 300chp range and the upper limit is around 400chp.
Though that still won't make your L98 a world beater it still is a major factor in making the C4 a terrific buy and loads of fun to drive.
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
Originally Posted by uralman
just curious what v6 is rated at 335ftlbs or more??
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Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
Originally Posted by ClarenceT
You're absolutely right. Almost anything can beat it these days. 
Your wife's SUV is so damn fast you could put her miata IN her SUV and stil run a circle around a POS l98 powered vette.
Seriously man, I smoke pot too, but I don't sit around and compare useless peak numbers.
Your wife's SUV is so damn fast you could put her miata IN her SUV and stil run a circle around a POS l98 powered vette. Seriously man, I smoke pot too, but I don't sit around and compare useless peak numbers.
Never said it was faster, just that it had more horsepower, just like most cars and trucks today have more horsepower then the L98. Not saying there is anything wrong with it, its just not a big deal to have 250hp anymore in a sports car.
And you better stay off the pot, it will stunt your growth.
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From: Robert Lee Texas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Mikez40
Never said it was faster, just that it had more horsepower, just like most cars and trucks today have more horsepower then the L98. Not saying there is anything wrong with it, its just not a big deal to have 250hp anymore in a sports car.
And you better stay off the pot, it will stunt your growth.
And you better stay off the pot, it will stunt your growth.
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From: Aurora CO
Originally Posted by tooez
I can say one thing. Mine starts everyday and is very reliable. I can drive in the rain if I choose too. I can't say that for the opti motors that hve to be garaged.
With the C6 out now and especially with the C6 Z06 coming out shortly, the L98, LT1, LT4, and LT5 are all "old news", but I wouldnt have a problem driving any of them. They are all still Vettes and were groundbreaking cars for their time.
Ron
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Mikez40
The point is in answering his question, the L98 is no big deal anymore when most cars have more HP and troque then the L98.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
TPI performance hasn't been eclipsed until very recently.
Go 3 years back and find me a sports car that gets 26+ mpg highway, runs 14.0ish at the track, and handles as good. Then tell me why it took them 15-20 years to figure it out.
Go 3 years back and find me a sports car that gets 26+ mpg highway, runs 14.0ish at the track, and handles as good. Then tell me why it took them 15-20 years to figure it out.
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Originally Posted by Mikez40
My bad, its not a V6 its a V8 ratings are as follows. V8, 32-Valve, DOHC, SEFI engine with a horsepower rating of 282@5400 and a torque rating of 325@3400 on the wife's SUV.
I know that it will go longer between overhauls than your wife's car.
However, I'd rather have a V8
Mike
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
The L-98 is ancient history and so is the LT-1 the LT-4/5 the LS-1
the LS-6 they're all old news now.
God help anyone who doesn't own the LS-7?
Of course who'd want a ancient 1967 Stingray thats really old skool.
Corvettes are time pieces and at the same time they are timeless.
The L-98 is a fine engine and it can be built to porduce some serious horsepower. Reliable horsepower.
A 1963 Stingray looks as modern as it did 42 years ago.
I hate to say it but SUV's are becomming ancient history.
Rollover rates are very high, poor gas mileage, low resale. Here SUV's and motorhomes are selling about as fast a boat.
A friend parked her Suburban to save $100.00 a week in gas charges.
the LS-6 they're all old news now.
God help anyone who doesn't own the LS-7?
Of course who'd want a ancient 1967 Stingray thats really old skool.
Corvettes are time pieces and at the same time they are timeless.
The L-98 is a fine engine and it can be built to porduce some serious horsepower. Reliable horsepower.
A 1963 Stingray looks as modern as it did 42 years ago.
I hate to say it but SUV's are becomming ancient history.
Rollover rates are very high, poor gas mileage, low resale. Here SUV's and motorhomes are selling about as fast a boat.
A friend parked her Suburban to save $100.00 a week in gas charges.
- inexpensive to own and operate - Torque 
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From: The Motor City
SO this is about SUV numbers, and some foriegn things, again comparing apples and oranges. Well that being the case MY SUV (03 yukon) has more hp. than my L98, oh yeah and your wifes SUV or meatta 295hp/300+ tq high tech, state of the art,blah ,blah, blah.
Whatever, I do agree w/you about "what is going on today" L98, LT1, LT4, LT5, ARE ALL A THING OF THE PAST. Im just one of those guys who lives w/ one foot in the past as well. A dinosaur possibly, but I can still apprecaitte many different ways to get to the same place, with no quams of someones methods or reasoning(pertaining to your comments).
However, now that your Lt5 is ancient technology, and has low numbers, compared of course to the ls6 or the new hemi 6.0, you must be getting itchy to get off such a low tech piece, for a 21st cent. state of the art vehicle that dreams are made of. I hope you enjoy your personal race to the future
Personally I really think you are just tryin to ratle someones cage, I personally dont care either way, if you can get somone to buy into it , more power to you. just another .02
Whatever, I do agree w/you about "what is going on today" L98, LT1, LT4, LT5, ARE ALL A THING OF THE PAST. Im just one of those guys who lives w/ one foot in the past as well. A dinosaur possibly, but I can still apprecaitte many different ways to get to the same place, with no quams of someones methods or reasoning(pertaining to your comments).
However, now that your Lt5 is ancient technology, and has low numbers, compared of course to the ls6 or the new hemi 6.0, you must be getting itchy to get off such a low tech piece, for a 21st cent. state of the art vehicle that dreams are made of. I hope you enjoy your personal race to the future
Personally I really think you are just tryin to ratle someones cage, I personally dont care either way, if you can get somone to buy into it , more power to you. just another .02
Melting Slicks
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From: Havelock NC
My two friends (one owns a Maxima one an Altima) gave my car no respect because I told them the horsepower rating. So finally, I gave them each a ride; they of course each agreed that my car was on a whole new level when it came to power compared to their "high horsepower" imports. Enuff said. Guys with low funds love torque.
Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
It seems no one is answering the guys original question. He wanted to know [quote] "Why is the L98 never talked about as much as the LS1 and others? "[quote]
You may not like my answer, but at least I answered him honestly, more than most of you did with your put downs. Try answering his question instead of giving your bias comments about how great the L98 it is. We all know how good it is. He wants to know why its being disregarded? Only a few have actually answered his question.
You may not like my answer, but at least I answered him honestly, more than most of you did with your put downs. Try answering his question instead of giving your bias comments about how great the L98 it is. We all know how good it is. He wants to know why its being disregarded? Only a few have actually answered his question.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Mikez40
It seems no one is answering the guys original question. He wanted to know
We all know how good it is. He wants to know why its being disregarded?
"Why is the L98 never talked about as much as the LS1 and others? "
Melting Slicks
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From: ZR1 Gathering '04, '05 Northlake Texas
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
So, in summary,the L98 is disregarded because of ignorant people (like you?) who can't see past a HP number printed in a magazine.
Now try answering his question with some intelligence.