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OldScoolCamaro · 10-24-2012, 09:00 PM

Newsflash. Pardon for the interruption...Detroit fans....Pablo Sandoval is a new household name....<OMG>

Janet · 10-24-2012, 10:07 PM

Thanks everyone. Sounds like more exciting times for auto enthusiasts. I'm all set to be in Detroit January 13 for the C7 unveiling and another trip to the Heritage Center.

Janet

flyingskibiker · 10-25-2012, 02:13 AM

Panda, baby! ;-)

Number 3 · 10-25-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Janet

Thanks everyone. Sounds like more exciting times for auto enthusiasts. I'm all set to be in Detroit January 13 for the C7 unveiling and another trip to the Heritage Center.

Janet

That will be a great trip. Museum is awesome!

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Originally Posted by flyingskibiker

Panda, baby! ;-)

Booooooo.

But glad Simone is happy about it......just not me :(

2cnd chance · 10-25-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I heard a whisper from a passing birdy that the engines for the Z06 and ZR1 would both be blown...

I'm surprised going FI in the Z06???

ShnOmac · 10-25-2012, 11:51 AM

Hmmmm....

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-reve...g-twin-turbos/

Janet · 10-25-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Hmmmm....

http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-reve...g-twin-turbos/

I owned an 87 GN...one of my all time favorite cars. Is this the type of thing we are talking about here?

Janet

LOWDOWN · 10-25-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

I owned an 87 GN...one of my all time favorite cars.
Janet

Janet, I'm glad you mention this vehicle in this context.

An '87 GN had 330 lb-ft of torque, and weighed about 3450 lb. Curb (with options).
An '87 GNX had 360 lb-ft of torque, and weighed about 3500.

The new LT1 has 450 lb-ft (25% more than a GNX!). Placed in an Alpha-based Camaro, that will likely weigh 3600 lb or so, it will make for a very lively "driver"...and perhaps your new "all-time favorite"!

BTW, I'm the original owner (still) of an '87 T-Type Turbo (the "undercover" GN).

Also BTW, I toured the Heritage Center during the annual festivities known as the Woodward Dream Cruise in August...a "must-see" for anyone who has the opportunity!

ShnOmac · 10-25-2012, 06:58 PM

I have been listening to turbo V6 videos..... NOT a big fan of the sound. If we ever do lose the V8's it will be a very sad day.

Number 3 · 10-25-2012, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janet

I owned an 87 GN...one of my all time favorite cars. Is this the type of thing we are talking about here?

Janet

Me too also

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Janet, I'm glad you mention this vehicle in this context.

An '87 GN had 330 lb-ft of torque, and weighed about 3450 lb. Curb (with options).
An '87 GNX had 360 lb-ft of torque, and weighed about 3500.

The new LT1 has 450 lb-ft (25% more than a GNX!). Placed in an Alpha-based Camaro, that will likely weigh 3600 lb or so, it will make for a very lively "driver"...and perhaps your new "all-time favorite"!

BTW, I'm the original owner (still) of an '87 T-Type Turbo (the "undercover" GN).

Also BTW, I toured the Heritage Center during the annual festivities known as the Woodward Dream Cruise in August...a "must-see" for anyone who has the opportunity!

And from a friend who worked at Powertrain many long years ago......................................those were severely under rated.

Same friend snagged me a Stage II chip. NICE!!!!! I think Stage III required Avition fuel and Stage IV took off the 125 mph speed limiter..................or so I think I remember being told at the time. Or maybe it was a Stage 1 chip and...................oh well you get the point.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-25-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

I'm surprised going FI in the Z06???

Power is power...And it sounds as though they pulled some mass out of the engine block of the LT1...there may not be much displacement left. Maybe. ..

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

I have been listening to turbo V6 videos..... NOT a big fan of the sound. If we ever do lose the V8's it will be a very sad day.

I hate to say it.....but the gtr doesn't sound horrible...certainly no ZL1...but not too whiney...

That all said...I think I might like to be rendered deaf if we ever lose the V8s. :(

ShnOmac · 10-25-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Power is power...And it sounds as though they pulled some mass out of the engine block of the LT1...there may not be much displacement left. Maybe. ..

I hate to say it.....but the gtr doesn't sound horrible...certainly no ZL1...but not too whiney...

That all said...I think I might like to be rendered deaf if we ever lose the V8s. :(

You are right.... some car's sound decent with the "F1 " sound. The LFA had me

. I just don't want my Camaro to EVER sound like that! Give me the GROWL!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-25-2012, 07:39 PM

I agree.

I like to feel the bridge shake as I rev beneath an underpass...

OldScoolCamaro · 10-25-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingskibiker

Panda, baby! ;-)

...hate to say but I'm thinking another left coast title...

....hey...BTW, we need a stolen base for a free Taco Bell taco....

10-24-2012, 09:00 PM	#10627
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	Newsflash. Pardon for the interruption...Detroit fans....Pablo Sandoval is a new household name....<OMG> __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-25-2012, 02:13 AM	#10629
flyingskibiker Drives: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, ORVs, Planes Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 228	Panda, baby! ;-) __________________ 1968 SS w/ 1966 427/425 Sequoia Green w/ Bumble Bee stripe. Always working on it... Drooling over the ZL1s. It will be my next car if I can manage to pull it off...

10-25-2012, 07:39 PM	#10639
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I agree. I like to feel the bridge shake as I rev beneath an underpass... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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10-24-2012, 10:07 PM	#10628
Janet Drives: 2015 Z06, 06 Silverado, Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 275	Thanks everyone. Sounds like more exciting times for auto enthusiasts. I'm all set to be in Detroit January 13 for the C7 unveiling and another trip to the Heritage Center. Janet

10-25-2012, 11:51 AM	#10632
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10-25-2012, 06:58 PM	#10635
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	I have been listening to turbo V6 videos..... NOT a big fan of the sound. If we ever do lose the V8's it will be a very sad day.