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Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-19-2016, 11:39 PM
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Posted By GrimReaperSS
They could even use a different supplier than...

They could even use a different supplier than Ford, Callaway has been using them for decades....
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Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 05-17-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 23,825
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I agree, with one exception.... what does an SS...

I agree, with one exception.... what does an SS cost plus the added kit/installation? If it comes to nearly the same price as a Hellcat, then it's a fair fight!
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-16-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Amazing how the world goes round huh? The point I...

Amazing how the world goes round huh? The point I was making,is that it has been questioned why anyone thinks that GM would debut a new Hi-Perf engine dedicated solely for the Camaro line-up? I'm...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-16-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I've also never heard of mention where this...

I've also never heard of mention where this Voodoo will.make it anywhere else in the line-up. The upcoming Raptor has already been stated to have an updated version of the 3.5 Ecoboost engine paired...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-16-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Ford also seems to think it was a good enough...

Ford also seems to think it was a good enough case for one special engine into one model vehicle with the GT350 & R. Why is it so out of belief that GM could do the same. Maybe Ford somehow heard GM...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-16-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
L99 for "since it came back" and DZ302 for the...

L99 for "since it came back" and DZ302 for the "(and even before)"..... two cases sir. You could almost make a case for the ZL1 in the first gen as well seeing as there were only two Corvettes that...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-16-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I think I'm just going to continue to make...

I think I'm just going to continue to make absolutely obsurd guesses as to what powertrain is in this thing, at some point, something has got to stick.... right?
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-15-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Just from how quick that 5th gen Z/28 passed by...

Just from how quick that 5th gen Z/28 passed by when it was exiting on the street at the end of the video. It had appeared to be wearing 5th gen ZL1 wheels to me. Not sure of any significance in that...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-15-2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I understand, but still running direct injection,...

I understand, but still running direct injection, that was the point I was getting at. There are reasons they keep saying that the C7.R and the C7 are closer together than ever before. All these...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-15-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
You know any one of us would love to that...

You know any one of us would love to that proverbial "fly on the wall" of the GM tech center listening/watching everything developing with this car. Question is: could you keep the secrets to...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-15-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,651
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Heard it here first: GM creates world's first...

Heard it here first: GM creates world's first Carbon Fiber engine block and collectively blows minds of entire automotive community! Hahahaha. The only thing we all know for sure is its not a Turbo 4...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-12-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 200,003
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Also keep in mind, the initial development of the...

Also keep in mind, the initial development of the LT1 started in '07, there's been a lot if change since then, it's entirely possible things can have made great strides in the past 9 years. Who knows...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-11-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 200,003
Posted By GrimReaperSS
There's a video by Car Scoops that has the 5th...

There's a video by Car Scoops that has the 5th gen Z/28 and the 6th Gen 1LE in the video as well. The exhaust note between the supposed 6th gen Z/28 and the 1LE don't sound any different under...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-11-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 200,003
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I gotta wonder how many GM engineers are reading...

I gotta wonder how many GM engineers are reading this thread and just laughing. "Look at how much we've got them speculating and arguing". I know I would be having so much fun messing with Forum...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-10-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 200,003
Posted By GrimReaperSS
So when the ZL1 was first spotted testing at the...

So when the ZL1 was first spotted testing at the track, it debuted about 6 months later (?). Guessing we might see a production scheme car at Christmas or in January at the NAIAS?. Possibly at...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-10-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 200,003
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I see others stating that the ZL1 style hood...

I see others stating that the ZL1 style hood indicates it's an LT4 equipped vehicle. I don't think I would necessarily jump to that conclusion instantly. It could be that this design is just that...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 05-02-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 90,491
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Mkmorgan: I would agree with your thoughts on...

Mkmorgan: I would agree with your thoughts on first gen Z/28, especially since the RPO code was known by very few originally. It was designed to be homolagated for racing, no different than the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-21-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,119
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Am I not seeing something about the picture...

Am I not seeing something about the picture shown? Pretty sure that's a standard SS model. The wheels are incorrect for a 1LE model. I don't see all the flat black components of the 1LE, hood, chin...
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 04-19-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,796
Posted By GrimReaperSS
I know the VW techs here have said they had...

I know the VW techs here have said they had complaints of their DSG transmission with a "clutch chatter" on take off.
Forum: Z/28 Discussions 04-19-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 39,796
Posted By GrimReaperSS
Mr. Wyndham: I spoke with the Porsche tech at my...

Mr. Wyndham: I spoke with the Porsche tech at my shop, he stated that he doesn't get any complaints of that. Only that on a lot of earlier cars, like a '10 Panamera, that customers feel like the car...
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