10 speed manual
10-02-2012, 08:48 PM
#42
10-03-2012, 08:02 AM
#43
There are better ways to improve fuel economy. Even if it does improve it, it will be nothing to write home about. Make work project if you ask me. More than 6 or 7 gears......overkill. 
10-03-2012, 08:40 AM
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Evidence says it improves fuel efficiency a few percentage points. To meet the new standards the manufacturers will need all their tricks.
10-03-2012, 09:17 AM
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10-03-2012, 10:33 AM
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Drifting
10-03-2012, 10:44 AM
#48
Although not appropriate for a C7, with a large number of available ratios the engine can be designed to operate at higher efficiency and high power output over a very limited RPM range to further enhance mileage.
This is part of the reason why locomotives using diesel engines as the prime mover driving a generator which in turn powers electric drive motors can still be quite efficient. Although you have conversion loss using the engine to power the electric generator and then using motors to convert the electricity back to motive force the ability to design an engine which only has to operate over a limited RPM range allows for efficient use of fuel.
This is part of the reason why locomotives using diesel engines as the prime mover driving a generator which in turn powers electric drive motors can still be quite efficient. Although you have conversion loss using the engine to power the electric generator and then using motors to convert the electricity back to motive force the ability to design an engine which only has to operate over a limited RPM range allows for efficient use of fuel.
10-03-2012, 11:30 AM
#49
Race Director
This is part of the reason why locomotives using diesel engines as the prime mover driving a generator which in turn powers electric drive motors can still be quite efficient. Although you have conversion loss using the engine to power the electric generator and then using motors to convert the electricity back to motive force the ability to design an engine which only has to operate over a limited RPM range allows for efficient use of fuel.
10-03-2012, 11:35 AM
#50
Team Owner
You think ANY of us save the manual's enthusiasts, want a 10 speed manual transmission?
10-03-2012, 11:43 AM
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10-03-2012, 11:45 AM
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Drifting
10-03-2012, 12:16 PM
#53
They'd all be too damn busy shifting.
10-03-2012, 12:32 PM
#54
Race Director
Yup - 10 speed manuals might be useful for big trucks with heavy loads requiring lots of low gear ratios, at best. Most of them are switching to automatics anyway. Personally, I think the pending 7 spd manual may be at the limit of practicality for performance cars.How many gears did road course race cars have at the peak of manual transmission days, before the onset of other types? 6? 7? 8?
10-03-2012, 12:41 PM
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Team Owner
10-03-2012, 01:13 PM
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10-03-2012, 03:24 PM
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Team Owner
10-03-2012, 03:34 PM
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10-03-2012, 04:02 PM
#59
Team Owner
Thats nice. You saw a 1400hp one. Good for you. And it is nice that you are happy with a stock ls3 with a warranty. Really. 436hp puts me to sleep in cars our size. Also, my ls2 was terrorizing the streets two years before the ls3 even came out. 6+ years and 30k miles with zero issues. Glad you enioy your syock ls3, but it isnt enough for guys like me.
10-03-2012, 04:07 PM
#60
Drifting
Thats nice. You saw a 1400hp one. Good for you. And it is nice that you are happy with a stock ls3 with a warranty. Really. 436hp puts me to sleep in cars our size. Also, my ls2 was terrorizing the streets two years before the ls3 even came out. 6+ years and 30k miles with zero issues. Glad you enioy your syock ls3, but it isnt enough for guys like me.
