[Z06] "Blue Devil" Proponents: Please Read This
04-19-2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gregkono
Spent the week-end at a local track and picked the brain of a recently retired engineer from GM. He was a "trouble shooter" for all departments and a Vette expert. I asked him if the Blue Devil was going to happen. His response was, "You will see it fairly soon". I said can a $100k Vette sell to the public? He nervously stated, "I think you will see it for less!" I said how much less? No response, but this gentleman is the real deal boys! Save your HP $$$ and be proud for the Corvette future!!
Damn it I had waiting..
But my check book is ready..
04-19-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gregkono
Spent the week-end at a local track and picked the brain of a recently retired engineer from GM. He was a "trouble shooter" for all departments and a Vette expert. I asked him if the Blue Devil was going to happen. His response was, "You will see it fairly soon". I said can a $100k Vette sell to the public? He nervously stated, "I think you will see it for less!" I said how much less? No response, but this gentleman is the real deal boys! Save your HP $$$ and be proud for the Corvette future!!
04-19-2006, 11:09 AM
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Regardless of price, GM should do it. Having to have it priced under $100,000 should not be the reason to kill this car. If it comes in at $100,000+, then it does. GM must build this car. And just to be perfectly clear, I love the Ford GT, but that has nothing to do with GM delivering the "Blue Devil." GM - do it, and do it right.
04-19-2006, 01:59 PM
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GM HighTech Performance mag ... claims the SS car will have LS9 S/C'ed engine @ 650 HP ... and a second LS8 engine with less boost will be rated in 500 + range ( which car it goes in is not known).
Heres to hoping these reports are wrong ....
GM should do the SS car with Turbos on a 32 valve engine. That would be an awesome thing to behold ..
Heres to hoping these reports are wrong ....
GM should do the SS car with Turbos on a 32 valve engine. That would be an awesome thing to behold ..
04-19-2006, 06:55 PM
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There are always going to be car snobs on every forum. I would take what they say in the contex of who they are. Any real car guy is OK, no matter what cars he owns. There are far more Ford GT owners on that forum without attitude than those with attitude. Any of those guys are going to give a thumbs up to a Z06. 
04-19-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by gregkono
Spent the week-end at a local track and picked the brain of a recently retired engineer from GM. He was a "trouble shooter" for all departments and a Vette expert. I asked him if the Blue Devil was going to happen. His response was, "You will see it fairly soon". I said can a $100k Vette sell to the public? He nervously stated, "I think you will see it for less!" I said how much less? No response, but this gentleman is the real deal boys! Save your HP $$$ and be proud for the Corvette future!!
What will the dealers add?
04-19-2006, 09:33 PM
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if i remember correctly Jay Leno's Toranado is pulling 1000 or 1100 HP this is the engine GM gave him for the car and then GM tuned it and tested it on there test track . I believe this is the blue devil motor J.M.H.O.
04-19-2006, 09:36 PM
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I am pretty sure GM provided Jay with an LS7 motor, but the Turbo's were added on later.
I am so friggin pumped for this car, I sincerely hope GM goes ahead and creates this beast, and I also hope they make it look as mean as possible as well!!!!
I am so friggin pumped for this car, I sincerely hope GM goes ahead and creates this beast, and I also hope they make it look as mean as possible as well!!!!
04-19-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyvettes
if i remember correctly Jay Leno's Toranado is pulling 1000 or 1100 HP this is the engine GM gave him for the car and then GM tuned it and tested it on there test track . I believe this is the blue devil motor J.M.H.O.
04-19-2006, 11:20 PM
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The only thing that sucks about this car is the $100,000 lighter my bank account will be because of it. Mentioned to my other half that this car may be coming out and she said 'well just have fun with your z until you can buy this one.' Damn I love her.
04-19-2006, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Vincent
I don't believe that the information was about an official name for this uberVette, but rather that it will develop hp that is extraordinary (at least for 2006). Simply put, Pipelion has heard (from a reliable inside source) numbers that will amaze any auto enthusiast (but especially Vette loyalists).
One million horsepower.
04-20-2006, 02:11 AM
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I just spent the last 20 minutes over at the fordgtforum and must say the $175,000 plus crowd is pretty snobby considering it's just a Ford! My favorite denigrating comment was the low opinion of the Z06 interior. Ouch! To which I say, the interior of the Ford GT is a cross between that of a Mini Cooper and a boom box from 20 years ago. It is one of the few unfortunate things about the car. Still, it lacks a HUD, navigation, and a few other amenities. And again, this was supposed to be about the "Azul Diablo" which will be so nice for the price.
04-20-2006, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NORM KOERNER
THE ENGINE IN JAY LENO'S TORANADO WAS PUT TOGATHER,ASSEMBLED AND TUNED BY LEGENDARY LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING WHO GM AWARDED THE ENGINE CONTRACT TO.DONT LET ANYBODY TELL U OTHER WISE.
You are correct.
04-20-2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by forhamilton
The only thing that sucks about this car is the $100,000 lighter my bank account will be because of it. Mentioned to my other half that this car may be coming out and she said 'well just have fun with your z until you can buy this one.' Damn I love her.
