[Z06] Z06 engine durability
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Z06 engine durability
I know a guy that bought a Z two years ago to used it exclusively at the track for circuit.....
After two years of intense running it at track he blew the engine, he just installed the new engine....
My question is if it is normal for an engine that is going to be used at the track to last just 2 years? :confused:
[Modified by ivan111, 4:10 PM 3/8/2004]
After two years of intense running it at track he blew the engine, he just installed the new engine....
My question is if it is normal for an engine that is going to be used at the track to last just 2 years? :confused:
[Modified by ivan111, 4:10 PM 3/8/2004]
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
You're supposed to add an extra quart for that kind of use. If the engine gets starved of oil, it won't last a day, much less two years. If people are seriously into racing, two years is probably average.
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
If he blew the engine, then he either overreved it or starved the engine of oil and spun a bearing, etc. If you keep track of the oil level, pressure, and temp, the engine should last a long time.
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Re: Z06 engine durability (Zoomin)
Oh okay next time i see him i will ask him.......
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
I read that one of the advantages of Dry Sump Lubrication systems is that since the Crank is not flooded with oil the engine can generate more power because it has less friction from the excessive oils in comparison with Wet Sump Lubrication........
:rolleyes:
[Modified by ivan111, 5:59 PM 3/8/2004]
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
I read that one of the advantages of Dry Sump Lubrication systems is that since the Crank is not flooded with oil the engine can generate more power because it has less friction from the excessive oils in comparison with Wet Sump Lubrication........
:rolleyes:
[Modified by ivan111, 5:59 PM 3/8/2004]
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
Oh okay next time i see him i will ask him.......
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
I read that one of the advantages of Dry Sump Lubrication systems is that since the Crank is not flooded with oil the engine can generate more power because it has less friction from the excessive oils in comparison with Wet Sump Lubrication........
:rolleyes:
[Modified by ivan111, 5:59 PM 3/8/2004]
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
I read that one of the advantages of Dry Sump Lubrication systems is that since the Crank is not flooded with oil the engine can generate more power because it has less friction from the excessive oils in comparison with Wet Sump Lubrication........
:rolleyes:
[Modified by ivan111, 5:59 PM 3/8/2004]
That holds true but not at the high RPM's needed for racing. :cheers:
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
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Re: Z06 engine durability (Zoomin)
You are right since the Z accelerates, brakes and corners so hard you are under constant high g forces that moves the oil from side to side continuously....
So if there is power loss from the excessive oil is in low g situations.....
So these means that the next Z definetly needs to have Dry Sump
Lubrication.... :yesnod:
So if there is power loss from the excessive oil is in low g situations.....
So these means that the next Z definetly needs to have Dry Sump
Lubrication.... :yesnod:
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Re: Z06 engine durability (Zoomin)
I was reading that the C6 has a wingless oil pan that provides better lubrication under high g forces........
Can somebody elaborate on what is this? :rolleyes:
Can somebody elaborate on what is this? :rolleyes:
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
But does an extra quart of oil will take some power from the engine since the crank is flooded with oil?
I've been running an LS1 engine on the track for 4 years, and have had NO lubrication problems. The engine runs as strong today as it did 4 years ago. The chances are that your friend sucked some air into the oil system, and air doesn't lubricate very well.
Jim
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Re: Z06 engine durability (Jim 47)
The LS2’s new oil pan was developed to ensure oil delivery commensurate with Corvette’s high-performance capability. Extensive track testing has shown the new design to provide better oil control under the extreme demands of high-rpm/high g-force driving maneuvers. The elimination of the previous “gull wing” oil pan design also reduces the engine’s oil capacity from 6.5 quarts to 5.5 quarts with a dry filter.
Intresting but they don't explain how does it improves the lubrication to the engine...... :confused:
Intresting but they don't explain how does it improves the lubrication to the engine...... :confused:
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Re: Z06 engine durability (ivan111)
I believe that if the car was bought for racing and thats what it's been doing for the last two years,the guy probably was surprised it lasted as long as it did. Shucks, he was ready to change the engine shortly after he bought it if
he's really serious about road racing. I think two years is definately a testament to the engine's reliability. Don't you? :smash:
he's really serious about road racing. I think two years is definately a testament to the engine's reliability. Don't you? :smash:
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Re: Z06 engine durability (av8or3)
I believe that if the car was bought for racing and thats what it's been doing for the last two years,the guy probably was surprised it lasted as long as it did. Shucks, he was ready to change the engine shortly after he bought it if
he's really serious about road racing. I think two years is definately a testament to the engine's reliability. Don't you? :smash:
he's really serious about road racing. I think two years is definately a testament to the engine's reliability. Don't you? :smash:
