corvette c6 question
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corvette c6 question
why is it that nissan can make a 480hp 3.6 V6(gtr) and chevy cant even squeeze out that much hp in a 6.2 V8!!(c6)
is it lack of engineering skills, or maybe nissan is better at making cars? or is it just two different styles of car making, granted one way is more efficient and better than the other...
p.s. no disrespect ive just been wondering this for some time...and it would help me a lot in my life's travels because i would like to defend corvette as much as i can, because im not a fan japanese cars...but it looks like they make 'em better.....
is it lack of engineering skills, or maybe nissan is better at making cars? or is it just two different styles of car making, granted one way is more efficient and better than the other...
p.s. no disrespect ive just been wondering this for some time...and it would help me a lot in my life's travels because i would like to defend corvette as much as i can, because im not a fan japanese cars...but it looks like they make 'em better.....
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You're right about it being two different styles. You mention a Nissan "more efficient and better than" a C6. Everyone's entitled to their opinion but certainly not from my perspective. No disrespect but I wouldn't have a Nissan. A "lack of engineering skills." I don't think so. 
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I am personally amazed at how much power GM gets out of a naturally asperated 2 valve small block. That means 1 cam,pushrods,16 valves, and no help from turbos. And I don`t think I`m alone. Lets see Nissan do that.
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When boosting an engine larger displacement doesn't offer the big advantages you'd think. Primarily, a smaller boosted engine is more efficient (lighter reciprocating mass and less friction), so there isn't a proportional increase in power when using a larger engine at the same boost level.
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BMW and Porsche both pumped out 1000 hp from under 2 litres in their race cars. If this is a serious question, and answer is TURBO charging, as noted above.
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Hey, welcome to the Forum. . . I guess.
Given the obvious difference b/n the FI and NA characteristis of the two referenced powerplants, I can only surmise this was your attempt to say, "Hello, I'm a car guy, like performance cars and am here to learn and maybe contribute as well".
The mettle of your post has been measured, and found wanting.
Hey, welcome to the Forum. . . I guess.
Given the obvious difference b/n the FI and NA characteristis of the two referenced powerplants, I can only surmise this was your attempt to say, "Hello, I'm a car guy, like performance cars and am here to learn and maybe contribute as well".
The mettle of your post has been measured, and found wanting.
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this is truly amazingi only buy american, and the GT-R looks like a toad
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You might also ask how can Chevy build a 3200lb sports car while Nissan needs another 800lbs to do the same. That alone is their need for more HP.
Which engine has the better chance of lasting longer though? One that is strung out making as much power as it could or one that has plenty of reserves? Which one is easier to fix and probably a lot cheaper?
Which engine has the better chance of lasting longer though? One that is strung out making as much power as it could or one that has plenty of reserves? Which one is easier to fix and probably a lot cheaper?
