LT6 “bomb-proof”...
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LT6 not just bullet proof, but “bomb-proof”...
Last edited by PRE-Z06; Mar 4, 2022 at 10:36 AM.
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Mar 3, 2022, 07:40 PM
Burning Brakes
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Works for me, I'm not a subscriber.
For those that can't see it, it's basically a recap of the deep dive into the engine that's already been covered here.
Lots of talk about the details GM put into keeping the engine from overheating, casting, lifetime lashing, etc. Nothing we haven't read already if you keep up with the forum as far as I could tell.
For those that can't see it, it's basically a recap of the deep dive into the engine that's already been covered here.
Lots of talk about the details GM put into keeping the engine from overheating, casting, lifetime lashing, etc. Nothing we haven't read already if you keep up with the forum as far as I could tell.
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The site 12ft.io can remove most paywalls. In this case it works.. but messes up the formatting... just keep scrolling down. Google 12ft.io.. its simple. Not posting a direct link to anything since I don't know where it falls in the site rules.
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Works for me, I'm not a subscriber.
For those that can't see it, it's basically a recap of the deep dive into the engine that's already been covered here.
Lots of talk about the details GM put into keeping the engine from overheating, casting, lifetime lashing, etc. Nothing we haven't read already if you keep up with the forum as far as I could tell.
For those that can't see it, it's basically a recap of the deep dive into the engine that's already been covered here.
Lots of talk about the details GM put into keeping the engine from overheating, casting, lifetime lashing, etc. Nothing we haven't read already if you keep up with the forum as far as I could tell.
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Nice to see how attentive the engineers were, with this engine, to assure that it doesn't overheat on the track and keeps most of it's oil where it's needed at redline.
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Motor trend was at the same meeting and created a more in depth article with no pay wall.
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ech-deep-dive/
https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ech-deep-dive/
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I bet there is no engine made (including the ones powering 5,000 passenger ocean going ships) that would survive a single shot from GAU-8/A Avenger (A-10). 14 oz of depleted uranium at 3,200 fps--Oh, and it turns into a 5,000şF vapor upon impact with hardened stuff like, you know, steel.
Bullet proof indeed.
Bullet proof indeed.
