Guldstrand 427 by Katech
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Guldstrand 427 by Katech
Check this out:
http://www.corvettethunder.com/engine-corv.htm
The installation was at Guldstrand MotorSports in Burbank.
Drove it yesterday for the first time. The car behind me honked when the light turned green because I was waiting for "Gentlemen, start your engines"
The power is awesome and the throttle response is precise.
After I get a few miles under my belt and learn a new driving technique, I'll post again.
http://www.corvettethunder.com/engine-corv.htm
The installation was at Guldstrand MotorSports in Burbank.
Drove it yesterday for the first time. The car behind me honked when the light turned green because I was waiting for "Gentlemen, start your engines"
The power is awesome and the throttle response is precise.
After I get a few miles under my belt and learn a new driving technique, I'll post again.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (LuvmyC5)
Congrats on the new ROCKET!!! Drive Safe!!!!! :cheers:
Drifting
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (vic kovner)
On a 427 is it normal for the TQ to just dive off the chart like that???? :confused:
Sounds like you have a great ride sans the bilsteins shocks. :lol:
Sounds like you have a great ride sans the bilsteins shocks. :lol:
Drifting
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (vic kovner)
:cheers: Did they dyno it on a chassis dyno as well ,what does it make "at the rear wheels" ? That dyno sheet is from an engine dyno . Good luck with it . :thumbs:
Drifting
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (TEK WARRIOR)
That dyno sheet is from an engine dyno
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (vic kovner)
OK, question. Unless I'm reading this wrong the ad says "beginning with the LS-1 5.7 liter-block that comes in the basic ZO6". Now correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the ZO6 come with an LS-6 block? The two blocks are not the same. The major difference being the windows between the cylinders on the LS-6 block. Surely somebody like Guldstrand should know the difference. And that raises another question that has baffled me. If the updated LS-6 block is supposed to be better, why is the C5-R block always stated as being based on the LS-1 block and not the improved LS-6 block. Just curious.
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (vic kovner)
My local dealer had one of the Guldstrand Signature Edition cars. It sold for ~90K. I didn't care for the paint scheme but I would love one of those 427's.
Congrats on the new engine. :thumbs:
Congrats on the new engine. :thumbs:
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (Z06ufgrad2002)
Dick Guldstrand stopped by our shop last month to meet me. A very cool guy, with many years experience with the Corvette.
He is going to be using our carbon fiber TRAP on his future builds.
Saw this car in person, and it is sweet.
Jim Hall
He is going to be using our carbon fiber TRAP on his future builds.
Saw this car in person, and it is sweet.
Jim Hall
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Re: Guldstrand 427 by Katech (hermit)
OK, Now correct me if I'm wrong .
Seriously though, you're correct. A Z06 does come equipped with an LS6 block. But then, they're _ALL_ "LS6" blocks these days.
Starting in mid/late 2001 (I believe), the LS1/LS6 began sharing a common block. I remember there's a way to tell on a 2001, which block you have, but I don't remember any longer how to do it.
Regards,
~ BA
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