Now that we know the hp number is low why does everyone think they will up the power?
05-28-2013, 03:51 PM
#21
If it traps 120mph in the quarter, all will be forgiven 
I just dyno'd 431whp/440wtq in my nearly stock LS3, and I trapped 121.8mph in the quarter. I know the C7 wont be faster than my car, but I just don't want it to be obviously slower.
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I just dyno'd 431whp/440wtq in my nearly stock LS3, and I trapped 121.8mph in the quarter. I know the C7 wont be faster than my car, but I just don't want it to be obviously slower.
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05-28-2013, 03:59 PM
#22
Think this partly answers why everyone thinks they probably will up the power...
05-28-2013, 04:12 PM
#23
I think a better question would be: how many people max out their car's top end on the street during normal hours? Trade the upper end for the stuff you can use down low before you are in reckless driving/driver liscense cutting up territory.
Look at all my C4 brethren getting in on the action..... oh we KNOW what low is for a Corvette and this ain't it.
Look at all my C4 brethren getting in on the action..... oh we KNOW what low is for a Corvette and this ain't it.
some stupid People out there. It all comes down to chest thumping when it comes to numbers these days. Let me see them put 450 to the ground and then they can talk. Its why I just dont waste too much bandwidth on this topic anymore.
05-28-2013, 04:29 PM
#25
Instructor
If it traps 120mph in the quarter, all will be forgiven
I just dyno'd 431whp/440wtq in my nearly stock LS3, and I trapped 121.8mph in the quarter. I know the C7 wont be faster than my car, but I just don't want it to be obviously slower.
Mods:
E85 tune
Kook Headers
I just dyno'd 431whp/440wtq in my nearly stock LS3, and I trapped 121.8mph in the quarter. I know the C7 wont be faster than my car, but I just don't want it to be obviously slower.
Mods:
E85 tune
Kook Headers
05-28-2013, 05:10 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
05-28-2013, 05:32 PM
#28
Race Director
05-28-2013, 05:33 PM
#29
Melting Slicks
"At 74 horsepower per liter, the LT1 has greater power density than the C6 Corvette’s LS3 6.2L engine and even the C6 Z06’s racing-derived 7.0L LS7. It also produces comparable torque to the LS7 – up to 4,700 rpm – and its peak torque is within 5 lb-ft of the 7.0L engine.
That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb-ft available at only 1,000 rpm and 90 percent of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm – giving the lightweight Corvette Stingray excellent acceleration at all speeds"
That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb-ft available at only 1,000 rpm and 90 percent of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm – giving the lightweight Corvette Stingray excellent acceleration at all speeds"
Last edited by Hemi Dave; 05-28-2013 at 05:38 PM.
05-28-2013, 05:38 PM
#30
Team Owner
I'm presently putting down ~450 to the ground(at the rear wheels with my stock C6), but the OE 325 Goodyears aren't up to the task through 90 MPH.
05-28-2013, 05:42 PM
#31
Team Owner
"At 74 horsepower per liter, the LT1 has greater power density than the C6 Corvette’s LS3 6.2L engine and even the C6 Z06’s racing-derived 7.0L LS7. It also produces comparable torque to the LS7 – up to 4,700 rpm – and its peak torque is within 5 lb-ft of the 7.0L engine.
That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb-ft available at only 1,000 rpm and 90 percent of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm – giving the lightweight Corvette Stingray excellent acceleration at all speeds"
That torque is generated early and sustained across the rpm band, with 316 lb-ft available at only 1,000 rpm and 90 percent of peak torque available from 3,000 rpm to 5,500 rpm – giving the lightweight Corvette Stingray excellent acceleration at all speeds"
05-28-2013, 05:46 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
The main reason I think they will do it is because I think there will be stiff competition from others (especially Ford). I don't think the HP wars can favor the Corvette for much longer with only 455 HP.
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05-28-2013, 05:52 PM
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Lets not go round and round on what we may think the HP rating will be on the C7. Obviously, nobody here on this forum has a remote clue as to what the real numbers will be once they are officially released by GM.
The real question is ... Why is GM taking so long to officially advertise the power numbers for the C7?
What the hell are they waiting for?
Is it that GM still hasn't figured out what power the C7 makes? Didn't GM already complete the official SAE dyno engine testing / certification of the car?
Confused ...
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EDIT: I am starting to think GM is just playing games here (for some unknown reason)!
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The real question is ... Why is GM taking so long to officially advertise the power numbers for the C7?
What the hell are they waiting for?
Is it that GM still hasn't figured out what power the C7 makes? Didn't GM already complete the official SAE dyno engine testing / certification of the car?
Confused ...
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EDIT: I am starting to think GM is just playing games here (for some unknown reason)!
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Last edited by Turbo6TA; 05-28-2013 at 05:55 PM.
05-28-2013, 05:55 PM
#34
Melting Slicks
Except for the fact that at 6000 RPM, the LT1's torque has dropped to 400 lb-ft and still falling as the RPM climbs whereas the LS7's torque is still at 470 lb-ft at 6,200 RPM. At 6,600 RPM the LT1's torque is non existent as it just hit the rev limiter and lost all power and the LS7 still has another 500 RPM to make power.
....and no.....I am not saying it's faster than a Z06 Joe
Last edited by Hemi Dave; 05-28-2013 at 05:59 PM.
05-28-2013, 05:58 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
Lets not go round and round on what we may think the HP rating will be on the C7. Obviously, nobody here on this forum has a remote clue as to what the real numbers will be once they are officially released by GM.
The real question is ... Why is GM taking so long to officially advertise the power numbers for the C7?
What the hell are they waiting for?
Is it that GM still hasn't figured out what power the C7 makes? Didn't GM already complete the official SAE dyno engine testing / certification of the car?
Confused ...
___________________________________
EDIT: I am starting to think GM is just playing games here (for some unknown reason)!
.
The real question is ... Why is GM taking so long to officially advertise the power numbers for the C7?
What the hell are they waiting for?
Is it that GM still hasn't figured out what power the C7 makes? Didn't GM already complete the official SAE dyno engine testing / certification of the car?
Confused ...
___________________________________
EDIT: I am starting to think GM is just playing games here (for some unknown reason)!
.
...455HP/460TQ without factory exhaust upgrade.
...460HP/465TQ with factory exhaust upgrade.
05-28-2013, 06:13 PM
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okie dokie
05-28-2013, 06:26 PM
#37
Le Mans Master
He knows he'd have a tough time beating my stock 436hp LS3. He's aware that the Camaro weights about 1,200 more. He is also aware of the fact that the ZL1 needs that extra 144hp just to launch that 1,200 lbs. He's aware of the difference in handling characteristics between my '13 C6 GS, and the ZL1. He's not ignorant about these cars by any means.
Yet, he made a conscious decision to purchase the Camaro solely because of it's 580hp engine, and the bragging rights that go with it.
For some folks, it's all about horse power, and nothing else.
05-28-2013, 07:04 PM
#40
Drifting
Nobody buys those dogs anyway
Putting things in PERSPECTIVE... you complainers can always go buy a Jaguar F type.
Then again, you'll pay a lot more and get less performance. The base is $69K and has 340 HP V-6. 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds (vs the Vette convertible at $57K and probably very near 4 seconds with a V-8)
Then again, you can get an F type with a supercharged 5 liter motor and a WHOPPING 40 more HP than the base Vette to get you the staggering numbers of 0 to 60 in 4.2 sec--- for only $92,000!!!
Wow... how can the Vette compete against numbers like THESE?????? It's curtains for GM! Those darn engineers blew it!
Then again, you'll pay a lot more and get less performance. The base is $69K and has 340 HP V-6. 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds (vs the Vette convertible at $57K and probably very near 4 seconds with a V-8)
Then again, you can get an F type with a supercharged 5 liter motor and a WHOPPING 40 more HP than the base Vette to get you the staggering numbers of 0 to 60 in 4.2 sec--- for only $92,000!!!
Wow... how can the Vette compete against numbers like THESE?????? It's curtains for GM! Those darn engineers blew it!
