Bottom Feeder?
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Bottom Feeder?
Quick question,
Is the C6 a bottom feeder? Does it take the cooling air from below the bumper like all Vettes have since '68? If so, then the Tigershark grill is just for looks and a change there for the plate would not mess up the air flow for cooling. Was just wondering, anyone in the know?
tom...
Is the C6 a bottom feeder? Does it take the cooling air from below the bumper like all Vettes have since '68? If so, then the Tigershark grill is just for looks and a change there for the plate would not mess up the air flow for cooling. Was just wondering, anyone in the know?
tom...
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (LongTimer)
I think I read that it is 70% front feed and 30 % bottom feed - probably due to the shortened front overhang (good idea, apparently a crappy execution).
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (Scissors)
(good idea, apparently a crappy execution).
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (Corvette Junkie)
I think I read that it is 70% front feed and 30 % bottom feed - probably due to the shortened front overhang (good idea, apparently a crappy execution).
I think it has more to do with cooling the 500hp Z06 next year.
I think it has more to do with cooling the 500hp Z06 next year.
If they need that much more air for the Z06, let the Z06 have that horrible plate mount. They could use a design that adds an integrated looking mount to the front for our "measly" 400 HP LS2s. At least 75% of the C6 sold in 70% of the states wouldn't look like
with out the Bull.
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (LongTimer)
I love the front of the C6. Finally no more plugs in the bumper.
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (LongTimer)
Good idea to shorten the overhangs. Crappy execution because in their design they didn't plan to comply with the laws of 70% of the states.
And their plan did take those states into account. Just in an ugly, destructive way. But they're fixing half of that.
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (LongTimer)
Longtimer, I agree with your opinions on the C6 100%. Dave (over the) Hill blew it big time. I stopped in a Dodge dealer today to check out the New Magnum R/T (also stopped by the Chrysler dealer to check out the 300C) as possible replacement for my Le Sabre ( I've had it with GM) and really took a good look at a black Viper they had in the showroom. Sorry to admit it but the Viper has it all over the C6 in styling. I'm keeping my C5 (along with my 56 and 64) and if I'm still around when the next generation Vette appears, will then see if they have something that will knock my socks off. I'm not going to spend my money on a car I don't like the looks of. :mad
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (mikeivan)
just squeeze that plate into the grill opening back against the egg crate. You and your engine will never know the diff. 
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (JoesC5)
I saw a topless Viper at the car show this year in Houston. It was schweet. I didn't like the previous clownshoe body style, but the new one is nice 
Maybe they're going after the European market
Maybe they're going after the European market
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Re: Bottom Feeder? (Scissors)
just squeeze that plate into the grill opening back against the egg crate. You and your engine will never know the diff.
Not enough room.
Not enough room.
