Confession: Why a Z/28?

[McRat]

Originally Posted by *007

The reasoning is fairly sound minus the fact that the 427's you revered were
"big blocks" and that a big block 427 would give you gobs more torque than the small block version. Plus the "old school" big block has much thicker walls and head room for build up. Other than that, it does provide a link to the "number" 427 if that is what provokes the emotion you seek! It is workable, but in a slightly different context (in that it is still a variant of the small block).

Now, I am not judging the engines by any means. Choice for me would also be the small block version (FYI). As it comes with all the hardcore internals and design!

It's the old saying, "There Is No Replacement For Displacement." 427ci was the largest engine put into a Camaro.

GM is unlikely to ever again put an engine that big into a production car of any type.

[Mikebrinda]

Originally Posted by Harryoz

+1

saw the video, wanted the car. The detail behind the car is great, but the emotion created by the video did it for me.

If Hollywood is up to, what, Rocky XXII by now?, dunno why they have not made even a Bullitt II yet.

You could pick your Mustang or Shelby of choice and put it against this Z/28 (because the modern Charger has not got that much to offer.) Even if the Z/28 has to play the Black Hat villianmobile in the movie, who cares? It would be epic. I could write that script. Hello? Hollywood? Anybody?

[Col. Brain]

Originally Posted by Mikebrinda

If Hollywood is up to, what, Rocky XXII by now?, dunno why they have not made even a Bullitt II yet.

You could pick your Mustang or Shelby of choice and put it against this Z/28 (because the modern Charger has not got that much to offer.) Even if the Z/28 has to play the Black Hat villianmobile in the movie, who cares? It would be epic. I could write that script. Hello? Hollywood? Anybody?

with all the remakes (even movies from the 90s are getting remade) I am surprised a movie like Bullitt was not remade.

Hell they did gone in 60 seconds again

[McRat]

Brad Pitt was supposed to do a Bullitt Rerun in 2007. They put it where it belongs, in the trash.

Steve McQueen was a real racer and gearhead. (See him in On Any Sunday)

Brad Pitt would need CGI and stunt doubles.

[brt3]

Originally Posted by McRat

Brad Pitt was supposed to do a Bullitt Rerun in 2007. They put it where it belongs, in the trash.

Steve McQueen was a real racer and gearhead. (See him in On Any Sunday)

Brad Pitt would need CGI and stunt doubles.

I doubt he has the "tough and cool" quotient, but Patrick Dempsey could manage the driving part. I assume, though, that any modern production company would sh*t bricks if an actor tried to handle the driving -- and the insurance companies and underwriters wouldn't permit it...

[Mikebrinda]

Jason Stratham or Mark Walhberg.

[Gary24]

My understanding is this new 427 uses the 6.2 liter block? It's not a big block like the 427 of the original Camaro? Can anyone enlighten me on this please. By the way, if I had the money I would get one for sure.

[yenkotown]

Originally Posted by McRat

It's the old saying, "There Is No Replacement For Displacement." 427ci was the largest engine put into a Camaro.

GM is unlikely to ever again put an engine that big into a production car of any type.

Yes and no on the engine CID......
I watched [and helped] a brand new, no mileage, 1972 Z28 RS get a LS6 454 crate motor installed in 1972 at the then Sun Chevrolet in Miami. It was Rally Green/black and AWESOME.......exported of course and never seen again.

[McRat]

Originally Posted by Gary24

My understanding is this new 427 uses the 6.2 liter block? It's not a big block like the 427 of the original Camaro? Can anyone enlighten me on this please. By the way, if I had the money I would get one for sure.

The LS7 427 uses a unique block that had it's roots in the C5.R program.

It is an all aluminum small block that shares very few parts with the other LS# engines.

The "big block" was last installed in trucks and had 8.1L of displacement. Not sure if it's still in production.

EDIT: The Big Block died 5 years ago for trucks. Only Marine versions remain.
The Big Block Chevy stopping being put into cars in 1976.