New Engine For 2008 C6?
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Originally Posted by Patman
I don't know why everyone fears displacement on demand so much, there is certainly nothing wrong with having 425 horsepower and getting 35-40MPG on the highway!
I'm curious what it will do to the poularity of cat back exhaust systems.
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Originally Posted by TTRotary
Umm, no. You may want to read up on C5/C6 information, where you will see the reason OHV was retained in LS-series engines, is because it produces the lightest and most compact engine in it's power class. The others are not even close. It's a very clever and hi-tech solution to a tough problem.
(all of which the LSx engines kick all the other engines' asses badly )
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Originally Posted by CHUCKSTANG
But is the styling still going to be basically the same for 2008?
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Originally Posted by C6Outlaw
That settles it for me. I heard almost the same thing from my cousin's, uncle's, sister's, roomate's, talking dog. Rex said that it was also going to be the debut of the 7-speed F1 transmission as well. 
Nevermind
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Originally Posted by TTRotary
Umm, no. You may want to read up on C5/C6 information, where you will see the reason OHV was retained in LS-series engines, is because it produces the lightest and most compact engine in it's power class. The others are not even close. It's a very clever and hi-tech solution to a tough problem.
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"Look For in 2008".............
..............415 HP. (on mid-grade). "Transitions" type roof panel, "Vapron" HVAC system, Semi- reflective paint colors.........and carpets that match the seat colors!
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Originally Posted by niphilli2
All it would take is a new intake manifold design from the general. I wondered why they did not do it this model year.
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
That's quite a jump. Are you sure? Are there any major improvements or just incremental improvements in the ports and comb chamber? (which is still a good thing)
Flow = 330cfm untouched as delivered from GM.
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Originally Posted by Curtis A. Franz
Actually the LS series engines were taken from an already started new line of truck engines. See:"All Corvettes Are Red."
Besides, if you want to play the origins game, the Viper's V-10 also started as a truck engine, and all Porsche 911 and Boxster engines are derived from the 1935 Volkswagen. Lamborghini originally made tractors before they got into the car business.
All are supercars today. Like I said, it is the results that count.
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
There ya go again. Don't you know that we always want the latest in "perceived" technology. We're not supposed to care about HP / unit of under hood space, or cost, or economy (all of which the LSx engines kick all the other engines' asses badly )
(all of which the LSx engines kick all the other engines' asses badly )
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
There ya go again. Don't you know that we always want the latest in "perceived" technology. We're not supposed to care about HP / unit of under hood space, or cost, or economy (all of which the LSx engines kick all the other engines' asses badly )
There ya go again. Don't you know that we always want the latest in "perceived" technology. We're not supposed to care about HP / unit of under hood space, or cost, or economy (all of which the LSx engines kick all the other engines' asses badly )
Originally Posted by Black04Vert
The prototype of the LS2 engine with DoD got 5 MPG more than the LS2 without. Same package, same size, same horsepower, $100-200 more cost and 5 MPG more on the highway. Obviously durability can't be determined until the technology has been out longer than 2 years.
You mis-interpreted my sarcasm
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Originally Posted by need-for-speed
My sarcastic rebuttal was directed at those who think the LSx engines are the result of "penny pinching" or are old technology as compared to multivalve OHC motors. I am completely aware of the fact that DoD does not change any of that. Which of course, is another plus of this [sarcasm] archaic [/sarcasm] technology. In fact, if you read
You mis-interpreted my sarcasm
You mis-interpreted my sarcasm
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Originally Posted by TTRotary
Umm, no. You may want to read up on C5/C6 information, where you will see the reason OHV was retained in LS-series engines, is because it produces the lightest and most compact engine in it's power class. The others are not even close. It's a very clever and hi-tech solution to a tough problem.
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They saw that you are an Aggie and just assumed that you don't haved a sense of humor
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
The prototype of the LS2 engine with DoD got 5 MPG more than the LS2 without. Same package, same size, same horsepower, $100-200 more cost and 5 MPG more on the highway. Obviously durability can't be determined until the technology has been out longer than 2 years.
Oh, also the last I heard was DOD gives maybe 1 mpg at best on trucks.
But what do I know.
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Originally Posted by AFTERBURN
Where did you here that? I believe the latest business case off set for mpg is 10.00 per tenth mpg. 5 for 200 per your words. Sounds like someone should get rich from technology.
Oh, also the last I heard was DOD gives maybe 1 mpg at best on trucks.
But what do I know.
Oh, also the last I heard was DOD gives maybe 1 mpg at best on trucks.
But what do I know.
DoD cost
DoD tech & mpg
My truck averages 13.6 mpg in the city. $100 in technology that provided 1 mpg more would pay for itself in 7000 miles. Very significant change ...
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Originally Posted by jschindler
Ooops, I see they DO teach spelling at A&M. So what kind of farming do you do?
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