I'm still on the fence.
C6 engine
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From: Diamond Bar ca
C6 engine
I am newbie here. Seriously considering purchasing a C6 Coupe. Some of the ppl I know said that Vette engine is still using old technology engine such as Push Rod. I am not an expert in engine, what is Push Rod engine compared to more modern engine?
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Its totally true you should buy a honda Civic they have 4 valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams! These crappy Corvettes only have 2 valves per cylinder and just 1 cam clearly the civic is the superior car
Everyday I kick myself for not buying a Civic!
Oh why was I so foolish to buy this 430 HP car that get 26 mpg on the highway! What a moron I was
Everyday I kick myself for not buying a Civic!
Oh why was I so foolish to buy this 430 HP car that get 26 mpg on the highway! What a moron I was
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From: Diamond Bar ca
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I am comparing the Vette and 911 engine. I like the Vette b/c it's aggressive look and big engine. Still not sure the difference between push rod engine and modern engine?
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Where did all these rude a**holes come from?
More on pushrods:
http://www.samarins.com/glossary/dohc.html
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Some think an engine has to have overhead cams to be modern. The first overhead cam engines date back to the 20's. So how modern is that?
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From: GEAUX TIGERS PSL FL.
in a nutshell. Pushrod engines have the cam down low and use pushrods to open and close the valves(2per cylinder). Modern engines have overhead cams(up high)and have no pushrods. Pushrod engines have 2 valves per cylinder,while overhead cams can have as many as 4 valves per cylinder...meaning better breathing,less fuel. .....in a nutshell.
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From: Diamond Bar ca
Thanks
Thanks for the link, it is a great reference.
I am still waiting for the right time due to financial reason, can't wait to get the Victory Red. Hopefully within 3 months. I also have dropped an email to the forum dealers, their 08 coupe still about couple thousands above what I hope for.
BTW, is the Z51 option something that worth to purchase if I will never track my Vette?
I am still waiting for the right time due to financial reason, can't wait to get the Victory Red. Hopefully within 3 months. I also have dropped an email to the forum dealers, their 08 coupe still about couple thousands above what I hope for.
BTW, is the Z51 option something that worth to purchase if I will never track my Vette?
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- He doesn't know and assumes that members of this forum are knowledgeable and hopefully helpful. I don't know the answer and would be interested to hear from the experts, and there are some on this forum. AND at least he didn't ask a question that could be found by reading the owners manual, looking at the DVD or heaven forbid doing a search of the threads.
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Its totally true you should buy a honda Civic they have 4 valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams! These crappy Corvettes only have 2 valves per cylinder and just 1 cam clearly the civic is the superior car
Everyday I kick myself for not buying a Civic!
Oh why was I so foolish to buy this 430 HP car that get 26 mpg on the highway! What a moron I was
Everyday I kick myself for not buying a Civic!
Oh why was I so foolish to buy this 430 HP car that get 26 mpg on the highway! What a moron I was