I thought the LT 5 was a great motor in the 1990 ZR-1 and fast for 375 hp
Matt - 7 years ago
Might it be possible to swap these DOHC heads on earlier LS motors?
Tom Oktavec - 7 years ago
A DOHC engine should help to overcome the high speed advantage that some of the European competitors have on the long straights on race courses. Without knowing the actual horsepower and torque of the new engine it is hard to speculate on the actual advantage of a normally aspirated DOHC vs the forced induction competitors. However, it is great to see GM bringing modernity to the Corvette powerplant. I am a fan of "all motor" and knowing that GM is producing high power output DOHC V-6 engines, the DOHC V8 should be the next GM powerplant wonder of the automotive world.
Dimitri Smith - 7 years ago
Yes...perfect for the mid engine!
Eric Baker - 7 years ago
I totally agree with Jim Reinhardt.
Jim Reinhardt - 7 years ago
It would be fine for a ZR1 midengine variant but leave the front motor standard C8 pushrod
I thought the LT 5 was a great motor in the 1990 ZR-1 and fast for 375 hp
Might it be possible to swap these DOHC heads on earlier LS motors?
A DOHC engine should help to overcome the high speed advantage that some of the European competitors have on the long straights on race courses. Without knowing the actual horsepower and torque of the new engine it is hard to speculate on the actual advantage of a normally aspirated DOHC vs the forced induction competitors. However, it is great to see GM bringing modernity to the Corvette powerplant. I am a fan of "all motor" and knowing that GM is producing high power output DOHC V-6 engines, the DOHC V8 should be the next GM powerplant wonder of the automotive world.
Yes...perfect for the mid engine!
I totally agree with Jim Reinhardt.
It would be fine for a ZR1 midengine variant but leave the front motor standard C8 pushrod