LT5 for 2018 already?
12-23-2016, 10:00 PM
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Think people! Why in hell would you replace one of the best engine designs in the world for an extremely more expensive & complicated engine that doesn't have the torque, horsepower or economic advantages? It's nuts! BTW did Porsche abandon the flat boxer six? No! Why? Because it's their trademark and it's stupid to abandon it because it works & if it ain't broke, then don't fix it! 
Who said that the new OHC or DOHC motor will be going into a C7???
12-23-2016, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by springer-
Who messed up my thread title???? Put it back to "DOHC for 2018?" Amateur moderators here.... just sayin.
12-23-2016, 10:17 PM
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I know. They merged a later thread with my earlier thread keeping the name of the later thread. If they are going to merge the threads, the first post in the timeline (in this case my post) should retain the title of the thread. It's an amateur move and they should fix it.
12-23-2016, 11:21 PM
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LT5 is for the 2018 ZR1 (or Z06X, or whatever they decided to name it this time). 750 HP. Yep!
12-23-2016, 11:34 PM
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Think people! Why in hell would you replace one of the best engine designs in the world for an extremely more expensive & complicated engine that doesn't have the torque, horsepower or economic advantages? It's nuts! BTW did Porsche abandon the flat boxer six? No! Why? Because it's their trademark and it's stupid to abandon it because it works & if it ain't broke, then don't fix it!
As much or more power, 3 vs 6 Liters, independent intake and exhaust variable valve timing, higher rpm limits, room for dual turbo's, more energy efficient! However the engine will have higher profile and won't fit in an existing low hood Vette. I know- how about a mid engine!
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12-24-2016, 12:32 AM
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I'll go along with whatever the V8 engine team does, as long as they keep it a 90 degree V8 with split plane crank for smoothness and classic American V8 sound. They've already proven themselves for producing an engine with world class power, and fuel economy that rivals some V6's (6.2L V8 has same city mileage in Camaro 6-speed as the 3.6L V6).
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12-24-2016, 06:25 AM
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Porsche also put the engine in the Boxter where it belongs! Predict the old 911 look variants will follow! Even Ferry Porsche knew a mid engine location was the right place for an engine! However financially he had to use the VW, "peoples car" as a base for his first sports car!
12-24-2016, 09:08 AM
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DOHC but my guess is a 3 to 4 Liter dual turbo V6! More energy efficient and only low mpg at higher rpm and when at WOT, which is not part of the EPA required test cycle! If not in the Caddy will be in the lower cost Chevy version that will follow!V8s will go by the way of round taillights, IMO. Going to sell my 2014 Z51 early next year and get a GS a year sooner than usual while I can still get a V8 and standard shift.
The value of the 8.2 Liter engine in my ProSteet Rod will increase.
Although not as efficient it would great if they used an old 1.5 Liter Colombo designed V12 Ferrari engine. The sound along would sell the car.
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12-24-2016, 09:31 AM
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Wasn't the first LT5 a DOHC as well as the Northstar I had in my STS? Then didn't GM step up the C4's LT1 & later LT4 which performed as well and weighed & cost less? And didn't Cadillac drop the Northstar because of cost & efficiency? Maybe GM will go that way I'm not sold on the idea that it's really a good thing to do. 
12-24-2016, 09:32 AM
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If you're talking about the LT5, it is certainly going into the front engine car most have designated as a ZR1. The "Y" designation means Corvette.
12-24-2016, 09:40 AM
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The original zr1 engine was designated lt5 and was dohc. Don't think it's a coincidence they're coming back out with a zr1 and on the engine sheet they show a dohc designated lt5. Just wondering how they're going to make more power than the z06 with a NA dohc engine. But with all the complaints with overheating on z06s maybe they will stick with a NA engine in the zr1.
12-24-2016, 10:09 AM
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- Wow! That LT5 would be a very nice engine upgrade for the Vette.
But the LT1 is a thing of wonder and beauty and IMO it will prove hard for the LT5 to really improve upon it in most road use, no matter how nice it is. I mean, how often do we say, "That Vette would be a really nice car if it just had more motor".
12-24-2016, 11:16 AM
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I know. They merged a later thread with my earlier thread keeping the name of the later thread. If they are going to merge the threads, the first post in the timeline (in this case my post) should retain the title of the thread. It's an amateur move and they should fix it.
12-24-2016, 11:57 AM
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It's a great time to be a Corvette Can. I love all the theories, and can't wait to see what actually happens. Perhaps we should have a pool, winnings donated to St Jude 
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12-24-2016, 12:41 PM
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The original zr1 engine was designated lt5 and was dohc. Don't think it's a coincidence they're coming back out with a zr1 and on the engine sheet they show a dohc designated lt5. Just wondering how they're going to make more power than the z06 with a NA dohc engine. But with all the complaints with overheating on z06s maybe they will stick with a NA engine in the zr1.
Also, who is to say it's going to be NA?
