Considering a C8?
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Unsure. I questioned it myself. But it was from my Smartphone's Google feed this morning. I'd be pretty upset by it, but there's nothing we can do about it. The story said they (GM) will be selling the engines produced as crate engines only.
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The new flat plane crank, naturally aspirated, DOHC rear mid engine along with the DCT completes the transformation from American sports car to Euro super car for those of you that wanted one of those.
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I'm with ya.Who wants that flat plain crank when real Muscle,and great Music came out them PIPES
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I agree, a huge part of the enjoyment of driving a C7 is the sound of the engine. In my opinion the naturally aspirated Lt1 sounds the best, it is pure music to my ears. An electric Corvette will be fast no doubt but it will never be the same and the driving pleasure will be dramatically reduced, at least for me. The high revving engine in the C8 does not sound as good to me either.
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Power came with noise back then but it doesn't need to be that way today. Same as black smoke from diesel.
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I didn't grow up here and came to the country in the mid 80s so I missed the muscle car era. I don't have any interest in reliving yesterday so I guess the answer to the question is ME. Only thing I don't want is electric cars simply because we can't refuel quickly and all over like gas. Beyond that, it would be nice to not have to hear the engine and exhaust noise and the tech advances in the car.
Power came with noise back then but it doesn't need to be that way today. Same as black smoke from diesel.
Power came with noise back then but it doesn't need to be that way today. Same as black smoke from diesel.
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OP:
8 ways the C8 Corvette's LT2 engine bests the C7's LT1.
1. Better intake breathing (3% performance boost)
2. Lower- restriction exhaust (1% performance boost)
3. Revised cam profile and phasing
4. Wide range air-fuel sensor
5. New dry-sump lubrication
6. New flywheel
7. Different cylinder deactivated
8. Tonawanda pride!
(~ Motor Trend Nov 6, 2019)
Many thanks,
Ray
8 ways the C8 Corvette's LT2 engine bests the C7's LT1.
1. Better intake breathing (3% performance boost)
2. Lower- restriction exhaust (1% performance boost)
3. Revised cam profile and phasing
4. Wide range air-fuel sensor
5. New dry-sump lubrication
6. New flywheel
7. Different cylinder deactivated
8. Tonawanda pride!
(~ Motor Trend Nov 6, 2019)
Many thanks,
Ray
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OP:
8 ways the C8 Corvette's LT2 engine bests the C7's LT1.
1. Better intake breathing (3% performance boost)
2. Lower- restriction exhaust (1% performance boost)
3. Revised cam profile and phasing
4. Wide range air-fuel sensor
5. New dry-sump lubrication
6. New flywheel
7. Different cylinder deactivated
8. Tonawanda pride!
(~ Motor Trend Nov 6, 2019)
Many thanks,
Ray
8 ways the C8 Corvette's LT2 engine bests the C7's LT1.
1. Better intake breathing (3% performance boost)
2. Lower- restriction exhaust (1% performance boost)
3. Revised cam profile and phasing
4. Wide range air-fuel sensor
5. New dry-sump lubrication
6. New flywheel
7. Different cylinder deactivated
8. Tonawanda pride!
(~ Motor Trend Nov 6, 2019)
Many thanks,
Ray
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What is the connection the C8 has with a gay parade? https://allevents.in/tonawanda/lgbt-pride
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