Digital Corvettes reports on LS3/LS9

[Chris 96 WS6]

2008 Z06 motor?

http://www.corvetteconti.com/welcome/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=47

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41625

Looks like the lineup is 6.2L 450hp LS3 for the base car and 600 hp 6.2L supercharged LS9 for the Z06.

I read something the other day about 08 emissions regs causing the LS7 not to be in compliance anymore.

[gettinthere]

So the 400 and 500 HP versions of a Camaro may not be too far fetched.

[Chris 96 WS6]

Actually I'm starting to think, if the LS7 is going to be phased out, that we'll get a 400HP LS2 Camaro and then whatever the top model is will be an LS3 car.

[gettinthere]

But I want a big block. :wishwehadapoutsmiley:

[Chris 96 WS6]

The LS7 isn't a 'big block'. All the Gen III/IV motors are the same physical/external size regardless of the displacement.

[gettinthere]

The LS7 isn't a 'big block'. All the Gen III/IV motors are the same physical/external size regardless of the displacement.


It's hard to argue with 427ci though.

[Chris 96 WS6]

I agree, there's something really nasty sounding about 7.0 Liters.

[gettinthere]

Exactly!

[dustinw]

i wouldnt want a big block in the new camaro. not enough top end.

[gettinthere]

But more than enough low end to blow your doors off.

[AdioSS]

i wouldnt want a big block in the new camaro. not enough top end.
I cannot believe you said that... :lol: :rolleyes:

[CamTom12]

yeah, I'll take an LS7 anyday

[Chris 96 WS6]

For the last time, an LS7 isn't a big block.

[CamTom12]

got it, point covered.

sheesh...

lol

[caliguy05]

why can't they use these engines? the 750HP XV-12 Engine that powered the Cien concept, and the V-16 power-plant that produces 1000 HP and 1000 lb-ft. toque that pwoered the Sixteen. I know their concept engines probably, but still, they got ne real potential of being used?

[Chris 96 WS6]

Emissions regulations....gas mileage restrictions, expense to produce.

[Enthusiast]

the 6.2 is the equivalent of a 383 right?

[gettinthere]

the 6.2 is the equivalent of a 383 right?


It's close. Tecnically a 6.2 is a 376ci.

To figure ci from liters you divide them. 346/5.7 = 60.71 x 6.2 = 376.41

[FireStorm]

It's close. Tecnically a 6.2 is a 376ci.

To figure ci from liters you divide them. 346/5.7 = 60.71 x 6.2 = 376.41

you could do that.. or you could use google...

just go to google.com and type in what you want to convert:

"convert 6.2 l to cubic inches"

and it comes up with:

6.2 l = 378.347213 cubic inches

[Firehawk 526]

I want my 396 back......:rockon: :bow:

So it is true, and GM is intending on bringing these into production........COOL! But didn't GM have emissions issues w/LS7 originally, and that is why it took so long to go into full ZO6 production?

[LiquidFire350]

It's close. Tecnically a 6.2 is a 376ci.

To figure ci from liters you divide them. 346/5.7 = 60.71 x 6.2 = 376.41
350 is closer to a 5.7 as its 5700cc, so that would be 350/5.7= 61.40*6.2= 380.70
so the 6.2 would be a 380

[FireStorm]

350 is closer to a 5.7 as its 5700cc, so that would be 350/5.7= 61.40*6.2= 380.70
so the 6.2 would be a 380

i thought i covered this.. it's not 380.7, it's 378.3

1 l = 61.0237441 cubic inches
1 (cubic inch) = 0.016387064 liters

google never lies
http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/images/smilies/google.gif

[LiquidFire350]

i thought i covered this.. it's not 380.7, it's 378.3

1 l = 61.0237441 cubic inches
1 (cubic inch) = 0.016387064 liters

google never lies
http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/images/smilies/google.gif
you could do that, but i dont like opening more windows, calulator was sitting next to me

[FireStorm]

you could do that, but i dont like opening more windows, calulator was sitting next to me

understood, but the point was that i already pointed out the precise answer almost an hour before you posted your "correction"

['97z28m6]

i vote to ban the idea of emissions alll together, screw the enviroment, it ruins all our fun

[SOMSS]

There will be no more big block V8's due to fuel efficiency concerns. Isn't 500-750 hp enough hp from a small block?

[CamTom12]

nope :D

[SOMSS]

Almost all cars traction limited around 600hp, so what's the big deal about having more?

[LiquidFire350]

Its easier to fix the traction issue than the power issue.