sailorskip

I test drove a 1LT at my local dealership and wasn't very impressed with the feel and sound. I decided I needed the performance exhaust package after the test drive. Then a neighbor showed me her new C7 with the performance exhaust. I wasn't that impressed with the sound I surely expected.

GM engineers keep claiming that us buyers don't want a smaller power plant in our corvettes. Well, that's just what they gave us. Most drivers are going to drive around under low load conditions. I include myself in this group because I mostly abide by the speed limits and I wont be racing anytime. This means I will be driving in 4 cylinder mode. Yeah, it also sounds like a 4 cylinder when you are only using 4 cylinders.

I'D RATHER HAVE THE GM 3.6 LITER 6 CYLINDER 323 HP ENGINE. The bare engine weighs 205 lbs less. It uses regular gasoline. I have to believe the tranny weighs a lot less too. Better gas mileage and better sound with glass packs. Yeah....my wifes 2013 Camaro sounds great with this set up. The 323 hp engine would give me plenty of power. A little less than my stock C5, but quite a bit more than my 190 hp C3. My C3 had no shortage of power for my driving.

coupeguyz51

Get lost troll....

JustinStrife

I think you're on crack. Seriously.

1stVetteAW

W88fixer

What a farce, the 3.6 L engine you refer to is usually considered a bit harsh and buzzy, low on torque and not smooth like its V-8 competition. Not even in the same planet performance wise as the LT1.

Every road test raves about the C7 but you dismiss it. Certifiable troll. Don

Twisted Sis

You guys knock off your flames. He has a right to his opinion. That doesn't make him a troll or a crackhead!

sajonf

mine has never entered 4 cyl mode.

adamsocb

Not sure your statement is completely accurate. The 4-cylinder mode is dynamic, not a fixed on/off thing. With an auto trans it is always on except in Track mode. With a manual trans it is only on in Eco mode. Even when it is on the engine only goes into 4-cylinder mode at speed (never while idling) and when the load is light (flat ground or downhill). It instantly reverts to V8 mode if you step on the gas. I also don't know how you can hear the difference given that under the conditions the engine will go into 4-cylinder mode, it would be very quiet as a V8. I have switched mine back and forth and can't hear any difference from inside the car.

Snake.Oiler

Sounds like the C7 is too much power for him.

Snorman

I really liked the part about wanting the 323 hp 6-cylinder instead of the 455 hp 6.2 liter V8. I'm sure the 205# weight loss will more than make up for the 39% horsepower deficit.
S.

Stepa j

Yep and if we could just get the C5 interior too!

Blackdevil77

Very interesting first post. I think it is safe to say that everybody on here disagrees with you. If that's your opinion, I would advise against the purchase of a C7.

C7Joy

Well, if the dude wants a 4 cyl he just needs to find a long, negative grade and keep her in "Eco mode". That ought to do it!!

craigcurry

To each his own. I got mine and you can have what ever you what. If you what a V6, then get a v6. You wouldn't be getting a Corvette. If I don't what to go into 4 cylinder mode, then I keep it in 8 (out of ECO mode).

OnPoint

Perhaps the OP doesn't know he can operate the car and never have AFM activate. If it's a manual trans car, as long as you don't put it in eco driving mode, it never activates. If it's an auto trans car, in sport/manual shift mode it never activates. Thus the engine is always operating as a V8.

And if you simply want a heartier exhaust note for the V8 - the aftermarket will set you right up.

Zee51Vert

Bebyyyeee...

Blackdevil77

LooseScrew

The high school kids on the Camaro5 forum must have thrown his **** out!

Turbooo2u

Let me play moderator for a day and shut down the thread! RESIST feeding the troll. Can we do it?

Twisted Sis

Stop the abuse. What is wrong with you people?