LT2 engine
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500hp base model or bust
Relax, the base model will make 500hp. They have had 5 years to milk only 35 more horse out of the existing 6.2. A better tune, factory designed CAI and shorter exhaust. POOF, 500 hp quite easily!
My guess is base will make 515-525 hp!
My guess is base will make 515-525 hp!
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I hope the C8's ME architecture will cure the Corvette (C7's) rear traction issue.
Otherwise, I won't go for another high torque at low RPM LT engine.
For drivability reasons, I prefer peak torque at high RPM in my vehicles.
Otherwise, I won't go for another high torque at low RPM LT engine.
For drivability reasons, I prefer peak torque at high RPM in my vehicles.
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Go get a dyno tune and tell the tuner to pull timing in the low RPMs to get rid of that "dreaded torque" so you can come out with a shittier powerband.
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If you insist on treating the gas peddle like an on/off switch and can't handle the low end torque why don't you just get a tune, seriously? A tuner can adjust quite a few things to lessen the overall torque and lessen the shock of the instant torque.
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From the article below on building the new 6.2L LT2 Corvette Engine in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
General Motors Co. plans to spend $22 million at its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, so the automaker can build new 6.2L V-8 engines with GM’s advanced dynamic fuel management (DFM) technology.
GM said Thursday the engine plant would build 6.2-liter V-8 engines. The automaker has spent $2 billion at the facility since 2010.
The engines will be built with GM's Dynamic Fuel Management technology, the automaker said. GM says the cylinder-deactivation feature fires 17 different cylinder patterns to boost performance and save fuel.
GM’s DFM cylinder deactivation technology enables the engines to operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to optimize performance. DFM enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power a customer wants.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...es/2667326002/
General Motors Co. plans to spend $22 million at its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, so the automaker can build new 6.2L V-8 engines with GM’s advanced dynamic fuel management (DFM) technology.
GM said Thursday the engine plant would build 6.2-liter V-8 engines. The automaker has spent $2 billion at the facility since 2010.
The engines will be built with GM's Dynamic Fuel Management technology, the automaker said. GM says the cylinder-deactivation feature fires 17 different cylinder patterns to boost performance and save fuel.
GM’s DFM cylinder deactivation technology enables the engines to operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to optimize performance. DFM enables only the cylinders needed to deliver the power a customer wants.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/bu...es/2667326002/
Last edited by skank; Apr 25, 2019 at 10:44 PM.
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Actually that Jan. 24th, 2019 article reads as follows in its entirety:
General Motors Co. plans to spend $22 million at its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, so the automaker can build new engines there.
GM said Thursday the engine plant would build 6.2-liter V-8 engines. The automaker has spent $2 billion at the facility since 2010. Most recently, the automaker announced it would build the new Cadillac XT6 three-row SUV at the plant.
The automaker spent $300 million to outfit the plant for that new model. GM also builds the Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Holden Acadia at Spring Hill.
The engines will be built with GM's Dynamic Fuel Management technology, the automaker said. GM says the cylinder-deactivation feature fires 17 different cylinder patterns to boost performance and save fuel.
GM employs 3,800 at Spring Hill.
The news comes as GM readies to pull products out of four U.S. manufacturing facilities and one in Canada. The automakers makes sedans or parts for sedans at those facilities. Sedan sales have been declining for the last few years.
GM plans to end production and effectively idle the Lordstown Complex in Ohio where it builds the Chevy Cruze on March 1. Other plants, including the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, will follow.
General Motors Co. plans to spend $22 million at its plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, so the automaker can build new engines there.
GM said Thursday the engine plant would build 6.2-liter V-8 engines. The automaker has spent $2 billion at the facility since 2010. Most recently, the automaker announced it would build the new Cadillac XT6 three-row SUV at the plant.
The automaker spent $300 million to outfit the plant for that new model. GM also builds the Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Holden Acadia at Spring Hill.
The engines will be built with GM's Dynamic Fuel Management technology, the automaker said. GM says the cylinder-deactivation feature fires 17 different cylinder patterns to boost performance and save fuel.
GM employs 3,800 at Spring Hill.
The news comes as GM readies to pull products out of four U.S. manufacturing facilities and one in Canada. The automakers makes sedans or parts for sedans at those facilities. Sedan sales have been declining for the last few years.
GM plans to end production and effectively idle the Lordstown Complex in Ohio where it builds the Chevy Cruze on March 1. Other plants, including the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, will follow.