First Look at the Gen V Small Block
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From: Frankfort, KY U.S.A.
Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
I would think that a 3-valve head would be much wider, like this experimental LS1 with 3-valve heads.
Yes, the intake has a cover over it hiding the real intake runners.
Its going to be interesting to see whats reveled. I really hope they come up with a way to really dress up the engines for the Corvette and Camaro without plastic covers.
Yes, the intake has a cover over it hiding the real intake runners.
Its going to be interesting to see whats reveled. I really hope they come up with a way to really dress up the engines for the Corvette and Camaro without plastic covers.
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From: SeVa
Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
Agreed, but DI tends to be a bit noisey. Fingers crossed though - I hate opening a hood just to see an expanse of plastic.
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Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
Plastic is ugly but cheap. If they plan to keep costs down, you're going to see plastic. But that doesn't leave out the possibility of OEM/Aftermarket covers for those that want to "dress-up" the mill.
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Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
I think I read somewhere that the SS Sprint Cup car will be unveiled at Vegas.
I don't know when the Vegas race is. Is it close to the debut date of the new V-8?
If so, maybe they're doing the launches in concert with each other?
I don't know when the Vegas race is. Is it close to the debut date of the new V-8?
If so, maybe they're doing the launches in concert with each other?
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Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
I really don't want to be negative about this in any way because it looks like a great engine, but I can't believe they used the designation LT1 again.
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Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/24/m...mall-block-v8/
Supposed to get 26mpg highway in the Corvette.
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Re: First Look at the Gen V Small Block
The increase in torque at low RPMs will be welcome.
The LS series engines just didn't have any hit off-idle to 3K RPMs.
Plus the numbers are estimated.
I bet they end up somewhere like 456 or 462 hp.
The LS series engines just didn't have any hit off-idle to 3K RPMs.
Plus the numbers are estimated.
I bet they end up somewhere like 456 or 462 hp.
