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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
In other words, you want to be able to compare a ZL1 . . . against a mirror image of itself (albeit with a different badge)? What would be the point?
An LSA-type motor is a less suitable 'fit' for the Z/28. Forced induction, particularly as applied to U.S. domestic cars is about most anything but road course use. If anything, it co-opts a handling/momentum sort of car toward being just another acceleration-based "point and shoot" car.
Time and user experience will tell how well forced induction works out in the Z06 - keeping in mind that extra mass up high and up front is not normally considered a step in the right direction for handling taken by itself. Somehow I doubt that the Z06 is getting special dispensation from the principles of physics.
Norm
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Stock Z/28 vs stock ZL1 with optional recaros and rims/r-comps. The only mirror image would be the shoes.
Agree on the FI vs NA debate. Yet records wise, FI cars have done very well at the Ring incl ZR1. Heck, I think the ZL1 Ring time was incredible given its weight and tires. Most amazing, the car looked incredibly poised throughout the run, with a driver needing almost no corrections. It almost looked "too relaxed" LOL! I think its 3rd gen MRC suspension provides for an amazing range of capabilities, inlc superb track handling. No surprise it made it into the C7. Having said that I am looking fwd to the Z/28 returning for a fair weather run, as the last min of its recorded run was rather horrific (anybody that says GM engineers " can't drive", pls watch this video!).