Anyone else think the leaked numbers aren't correct?
01-08-2014, 10:42 PM
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01-08-2014, 11:46 PM
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01-09-2014, 07:33 AM
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01-09-2014, 11:02 AM
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Having more torque that horsepower means the boost is falling off pretty badly at higher revs. This is likely done intentionally to allow the use of cheaper pistons and rods (since they are not exposed to the risk of detonation and large forces at high revs) or because they are coming out with a ZR1 and they want room to improve HP rating (any motor that makes 650 ft-lbs of torque is capable of well over 750hp if they keep the boost high til at least 6.5k).
If you want a sought motor it's just rule of thumb with FI you forge the bottom with low compression.
01-09-2014, 11:17 AM
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If they don't forge the bottom(which I don't see not happening) I'll lose all interest in this car, detonation is problem number one with FI, having a great intercooler and ***** on tuning is everything on a FI car, but having a forged bottom end gives a tad of space for error, I would be shocked If GM put cast stuff in this car, the last Z was a ticking time bomb(for other reasons) I don't see GM going that route again.... It will have a forged bottom end, people will be paying a 30k premium for something and it can't just be brakes, some body panels , tires and a SC that GM probably pay 2k for.
If you want a sought motor it's just rule of thumb with FI you forge the bottom with low compression.
If you want a sought motor it's just rule of thumb with FI you forge the bottom with low compression.
01-09-2014, 12:19 PM
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01-09-2014, 12:45 PM
#29
I feel that they are close to the correct numbers. You figure they are combining the ZR1 and the Z06 to create the ultimate performance car, aka monster. Lol. They need to make this car really stand out and have the price reasonable enough to avoid people from just getting the Z51 and adding a Calloway package. That would cost around $90 To $95 grand so I also say the base price Z06 will be around $85 grand. Just all my opinions
01-09-2014, 01:28 PM
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Race Director
As impressive as 620 hp and 650 lb ft of torque is .....there is strong suggestions the pore levels will be higher.
Take it for what it's worth since we should know within 5 hp on the 13th next week.
Take it for what it's worth since we should know within 5 hp on the 13th next week.
