[OldJedi]

Here are some pictures I took of the new LT4 S/C cover on the ZL1 and how it compares to the original LT4 Cover used on the ZO6 Corvettes. You can see that it is about an inch taller than the first design. Engineers at the Camaro Rally said that it helps to cool the rear cylinders which was one of the overheating problems on the ZO6 Corvettes. They seemed pretty confident that the ZL1's will not overheat or pull timing because of heat.

[DenverTaco07]

we will find out soon enough. with the issues in Z06, this will be top on list for the professional tests and reviews.

[396ssrat]

I'm sorry guys but these new generation engines remind me of some kind of carrying case. They are so unattractive they have to hide them with covers.

[SoCal Racer]

Originally Posted by 396ssrat

I'm sorry guys but these new generation engines remind me of some kind of carrying case. They are so unattractive they have to hide them with covers.

I agree that it is not very pretty, but the initial design for the ZO6 had such limited space in the engine bay. The hood barely clears the top of that supercharger cover. Actually it is quite amazing how that supercharger fits on top of the block in such a tight spot to begin with. I heard it only raises the height of the block 2 inches overall. I guess if you want to do custom colors or something maybe that would help you. I would not mind it in red

Most of today's engine bays are just plastic covers anyways

[four0nefive]

Originally Posted by SoCal Racer

I agree that it is not very pretty, but the initial design for the ZO6 had such limited space in the engine bay. The hood barely clears the top of that supercharger cover. Actually it is quite amazing how that supercharger fits on top of the block in such a tight spot to begin with. I heard it only raises the height of the block 2 inches overall. I guess if you want to do custom colors or something maybe that would help you. I would not mind it in red

Most of today's engine bays are just plastic covers anyways

Interestingly, the ZL1 lid fits under the hood of a Z06 as confirmed by a vendor over on the Corvette forums who got his hands on one of the lids.

[cal45]

Originally Posted by four0nefive

Interestingly, the ZL1 lid fits under the hood of a Z06 as confirmed by a vendor over on the Corvette forums who got his hands on one of the lids.

Hmmm, I thought I had read that the 2017 Z06's will have a new raised hood design to accommodate the increased height of the improved lid. One reason why we have yet to see any pics of a 2017 Z06 yet.

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[6spdhyperblue]

Originally Posted by four0nefive

Interestingly, the ZL1 lid fits under the hood of a Z06 as confirmed by a vendor over on the Corvette forums who got his hands on one of the lids.

I am pretty sure there needs to be a certain amount of space beyond what would work functionally between the hood and the top of the engine. This is something i would def swap to if i own a Z06

[Tr6]

ZL1 LT4 has a larger SC cover for more cooling also, ZL1 LT4 has TRI-Y headers where as the Zo6 LT4 does NOT.

[OldJedi]

Originally Posted by Nicul15

I am pretty sure there needs to be a certain amount of space beyond what would work functionally between the hood and the top of the engine. This is something i would def swap to if i own a Z06

I'm pretty sure that there are some internal changes to the heat exchanger to aid cooling as well.