05-10-2011, 10:06 PM | #15 |
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Not feelin the LSX for the Z28. I'm thinking it will be either an LS3 or a tweaked version of it.
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05-11-2011, 03:54 AM | #16 |
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How about this. Take the ZL1 and change it with:
Jay Leno's exterior features - dual vent hood vents; rear rotor vents and wheels. Black all the embems out and now replace the ZL1 emblem with a Z28 emblem! That is it! The new Z28! "It took years of research to bring about this new Z28" could be GM-Chevrolet slogan. |
05-11-2011, 04:13 AM | #17 |
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i wouldn't like the lsx block as it would add about 100 lbs. to the nose of the car. i think a dry sump ls3 sitting a few inches lower with a little more displacement and a nasty cam would be awesome!
would also like to see some factory delete options like sound deadening material and not such a big dash. lightweight seats and maybe no back seat! maybe a basic 4 speaker sound system and a basic head unit that gets rid of the comfort control features and door lock/ lock recognition crap. basically a 1960's muscle car with todays muscle! less weight, more power! argh argh argh ( Tim the Toolman Taylor sound effects) |
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I say, if you are going to build a beast. To shut Ford down, DO IT. Chevy has always half stepped in my opinion. For once I would like to see chevy pull out all the stops, And build a near bullet proof monster. Use the LSX block, Use the LSX-DR heads. put twin turbo's on it. AND LETS KICK SOME FORD BUTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Too heavy and it's not mass produced. Not to mention the casting core shift concerns.
The aluminum LS block is more than capable. Is the block a weak link in the 638 hp LS9? No. Take an LS3 - bigger cam, better valve train components, fully forged rotating assembly, better exhaust manifolds (LS7 style), dual mode exhaust, factory CAI... fix the weak links - timing chain tensioner, oil pump, rockers, p/s pump ... that would be the perfect Z28 motor. |
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Unless you just dont want it to have as much power? |
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Just beef the crap out of the LS3. Strip it out like the Boss 302. & add some aerodynamics to it & call it day. IMO if it sounds anything like the SSX I'm happy!
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The SSX must have a huge cam in it to keep stalling out like that. I wish GM would have released the specs on that LS3...
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05-13-2011, 08:56 AM | #26 |
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How about they just de-stroke an LS3 to 302.
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Well ... they could do that. Or just stay with their standard displacement and make more power and more torque, resulting in a faster car with no weight or handling penalty.
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524HP!!! Then I say use an emissions ready SSX LS3 and detune it to around 465-475hp. The addition of street legal, emissions ready exhaust should take a pretty decent chunk out of that 524hp so a mild detune would only be required...
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