!!!another Satisfied Ls3 Customer!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,891
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From: NJ..."the way I saw it, everyone takes a beating sometimes."
Thanks, Bruno. My SVT Cobra has 580+ at the wheels with 570+ rwtq, and it runs like a raped ape. But after doing some testing today with the Vette, I'm not sure how the Cobra would fair in a heads up run.
The Corvette is now a true monster, and has a totally different feel to it than a forced induction car; it is much more linear and absolutely much more fun to drive. When I nail the Cobra, all hell suddenly breaks loose and it's every man for himself. At times I really believe the abundance of torque hinders instead of helps, as keeping the tires on the ground becomes really an artform. When I nail the Vette, I get a progressive accelleration that is constant and accurate throughout the gears. I feel that I can be very consistant with the Vette once getting used to the way it drives.
I really liked the car after driving it home from Kerbeck, but I really fell in love since returning home from Cartek. My hat is off to Max, Julian and the rest of the crew. They don't blow smoke, they help others make smoke.
The Corvette is now a true monster, and has a totally different feel to it than a forced induction car; it is much more linear and absolutely much more fun to drive. When I nail the Cobra, all hell suddenly breaks loose and it's every man for himself. At times I really believe the abundance of torque hinders instead of helps, as keeping the tires on the ground becomes really an artform. When I nail the Vette, I get a progressive accelleration that is constant and accurate throughout the gears. I feel that I can be very consistant with the Vette once getting used to the way it drives.
I really liked the car after driving it home from Kerbeck, but I really fell in love since returning home from Cartek. My hat is off to Max, Julian and the rest of the crew. They don't blow smoke, they help others make smoke.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,598
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From: Miami FL
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16,'17,'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Think about aiming at the LS3. The heads flow so much better than the LS2. The original post in this thread was with the stock heads ! ! Lots of potential in the LS3.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,253
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From: Short Hills, NJ
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Southampton NJ
looks real clean and sharp
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Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
