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Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-23-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,013
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

The ZR1 gets to 66 mph in first gear. Just so you...

The ZR1 gets to 66 mph in first gear. Just so you know.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-20-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I'm interested in a new z06 time at the ring too....

I'm interested in a new z06 time at the ring too. But the current C6Z06 is already somewhat close to the C6ZR1 time. I wouldn't be surprised if a C7Z06 beats the C6 ZR1.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-19-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Just because I was talking about the LT1 engine...

Just because I was talking about the LT1 engine and not a boosted application, doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking about. Don't make this about me. Besides, when you throw boost into the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-19-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

With Direct Injection, you don't have the same...

With Direct Injection, you don't have the same requirement with regard to intake runner and intake valve design. A large part of the intake component design in traditional NA motors was built around...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-19-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,161
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

or... just buy a black C7? :)

or... just buy a black C7? :)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-19-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Sharing is expected if you ask me. Yet if I were...

Sharing is expected if you ask me. Yet if I were a base C6 owner with an npp exhaust, and GM told me " Hey! Let's take your LS3 and change it to direct injection setup, improve the flow of the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-18-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

JoesC5, If it were not built to make more than...

JoesC5,
If it were not built to make more than exactly 450 as you predict, then why go through the trouble of forging the crank, beefing up the bearings, making stronger rods as well. Then there's...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-18-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I also agree it might be literary. Felt this way...

I also agree it might be literary. Felt this way when I first read it. Just the first engine description publication explaining the details of the LT1 and everything else happened to be beefed up so...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-18-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

So, back a bit... (% are rounded) I wanted to...

So, back a bit...
(% are rounded) I wanted to establish an expectation based on trend, or at least dispell the "absurdity" of a near 500 hp C7 Base LT1... While I don't think it will have 500 hp,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-17-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

We won't know until GM confirms it. So far we...

We won't know until GM confirms it. So far we have a magazine saying it will be a cast piston, and another focusing on the engine details saying it will be forged. Either way, look at all the other...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-17-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Yes. ...

Yes.
Http://www.gmhightechperformance.com%2Fhotnews%2Fghtp_1210_gen5_inside_gms_all_new_lt1_small_block%2Fviewall.html%23ixzz2Aoe7eAxS

The under "rotating assembly" in the first sentence.

...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-16-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Ok, I'm just going to list some changes that I...

Ok, I'm just going to list some changes that I found for the LT1 that indicate beyond reasonable doubt, a power capability far beyond what is claimed.... This information summary was taken from:
...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-16-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Thanks. I'm not certain... I posted this as...

Thanks. I'm not certain...

I posted this as I read somewhere that C7 exhaust will be bi-mode, and an advanced version would be able to offer more than two modes.

If the bi-mode is only an...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-16-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 29,040
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

The reason is to compare apples to apples. The...

The reason is to compare apples to apples. The NPP option is simply the bi-mode exhaust option offered which yes, brings the output to 436.

All C7 models will have Bi-mode similar exhaust...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-16-2013, 01:58 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,941
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I understand what you're saying. The look...

I understand what you're saying. The look doesn't quite present what you're accustomed to when looking at the interiors of the corvettes main competitors. (Cars costing tons more than the corvette,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-15-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,834
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

You're right. It is truly the under curve...

You're right. It is truly the under curve performance that matters most, but without completely dissecting the power curve and having access to a dyno, we can only assume the great benefits of VVT as...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-15-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,834
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Hard to imagine a true 450/450 final output...

For comparison, the outgoing present LS3; at 6.2 liters, with a 10.7:1 compression ratio, fitted with a bi mode exhaust option similar to what all c7s will have is rated at 436 hp and 428 lb·ft tq
...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
08-16-2011, 02:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I think Lou has dibs... He let me borrow his for...

I think Lou has dibs... He let me borrow his for a bit before these came in! Great guy! :cool: Can't wait to experience these seats!

- Bryan
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-26-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,667
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

The time is getting quite close to the record! ...

The time is getting quite close to the record! What on earth did the record holder have done to that ferrari F40 to score such a fast time? I'm curious about that vehicle's setup. Anyone have...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-23-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,105
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Congrats! Nice. How are you enjoying it? I'm...

Congrats! Nice. How are you enjoying it? I'm sure the Ferrari rocks also, yet they are two different cars. Both lovely in their own ways.

Welcome!
- Bryan
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-23-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,667
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

Here's a vid where some folks set up and recorded...

Here's a vid where some folks set up and recorded some laps by several cars. The LAST car on the vid was LG's ZR1. Listen to that blower whine! It's much louder from the front than I had imagined....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-17-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,871
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I agree 100%. I can see you believe these things....

I agree 100%. I can see you believe these things. So we are in agreement in that you have no proof but you believe it has run 7:18. Moving on...





Well, are you?

If you are in a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-17-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,871
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

I stopped talking about this a long time ago, but...

I stopped talking about this a long time ago, but honestly this is getting a little old. Here are some facts:

1. You have no proof the GT2RS runs a 7:18 time.
- This means any support of...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-12-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,871
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

What exactly are the fuel and safety...

What exactly are the fuel and safety considerations for the next few years?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-12-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 7,871
Posted By CrystalRedMetal ZR-1

yeah, usually these things are "moved" or...

yeah, usually these things are "moved" or "locked", but was there some legal issue with it? Doesn't make any sense, but maybe a moderator will chime in for a fair explanation. Weird....
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