[blackax]

Originally Posted by Sonic03SVT

i had also heard 5.5 DI engine in the base vette, from multiple sources, fwiw

Also, since when can you get a Z06 in anything but a 6 speed? Where'd you see that?

I've heard the 5.5 number being giving out too but it just doesn't feel right to me.

GM likes to use the Gen IV motors for there truck's too and I don't think they will be able to downsize the motor that drastically without some push back from customers that like the low end torque that comes with the larger displacement

I'm thinking a 6.0L for the new Gen V


I was thinking zr1 that has the auto option.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by blackax

I've heard the 5.5 number being giving out too but it just doesn't feel right to me.

GM likes to use the Gen IV motors for there truck's too and I don't think they will be able to downsize the motor that drastically without some push back from customers that like the low end torque that comes with the larger displacement

I'm thinking a 6.0L for the new Gen V


I was thinking zr1 that has the auto option.

I didn't know there was an auto option on the ZR1. I know the caddy has a TR6060 Auto, but didin't know it was available for the ZR1.

Ford's doing fine with their 5.0, I think GM will be fine with a DI 5.5. Who knows, they might even go to the great historical high revving 327. Whatever they choose, I'm sure it will be great, they're not likely to blow that too badly I don't think. I'm curious to see what they'll for design; will it be a somewhat incremental (e.g., C5 -> C6) or radical (C3 -> C4) change?

[blackax]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

I didn't know there was an auto option on the ZR1. I know the caddy has a TR6060 Auto, but didin't know it was available for the ZR1.

Ford's doing fine with their 5.0, I think GM will be fine with a DI 5.5. Who knows, they might even go to the great historical high revving 327. Whatever they choose, I'm sure it will be great, they're not likely to blow that too badly I don't think. I'm curious to see what they'll for design; will it be a somewhat incremental (e.g., C5 -> C6) or radical (C3 -> C4) change?

Well the ford 5.0 is a dohc so its hard to compare displacement to a ohv.

I kind of like all the concepts that have come out. They make the vett back to is roots but still keeping it fresh.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by blackax

Well the ford 5.0 is a dohc so its hard to compare displacement to a ohv.

I kind of like all the concepts that have come out. They make the vett back to is roots but still keeping it fresh.

THe current OHV's are spectacularly effecient. Comparing a 5.5 OHV to a 5.0 DOHC for power isn't that out of the question. It's all in the head design, OHV as come a LONG way in the last 20 years.

Personally, I'd like to see something in size slightly smaller than the current platform (though not as small as the Kappa), lighter if possible, and even smaller engine displacement with forced induction, like a factory twin turbo 4.8L V8. Retro styling to something a bit more dramatically curvy would also by me preference.

[Sonic03SVT]

yeah...theres no auto option in a ZR1 either....cant get an auto in anything but a base vette or a GS...

Also...why not a 5.5? the biggest engine available in a standard 1/2 ton chevy atm is a 5.3...So it would actually be a step up in displacement.

[blackax]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

THe current OHV's are spectacularly effecient. Comparing a 5.5 OHV to a 5.0 DOHC for power isn't that out of the question. It's all in the head design, OHV as come a LONG way in the last 20 years.

Personally, I'd like to see something in size slightly smaller than the current platform (though not as small as the Kappa), lighter if possible, and even smaller engine displacement with forced induction, like a factory twin turbo 4.8L V8. Retro styling to something a bit more dramatically curvy would also by me preference.

I think something about 10% bigger then a kappa would be killer. and right about 2800 - 3000 would be a winner in my book.

And not a big fan of factory forced induction for the base car. I want a bigger NA motor.

[blackax]

Originally Posted by Sonic03SVT

yeah...theres no auto option in a ZR1 either....cant get an auto in anything but a base vette or a GS...

Also...why not a 5.5? the biggest engine available in a standard 1/2 ton chevy atm is a 5.3...So it would actually be a step up in displacement.

I must of been high when i was thinking about the auto thing.



And you can get a v6, 5.3, 6.0 and the 6.2 in the gmc 1500

[Sonic03SVT]

ah. used to the old v6, 4.8, and 5.3. Used to be the bigger 8s were only in the 8800 gvwr 1/2 tons.

[Shaolin Crane]

doesnt the 6.2l only come in the SS 1500 though? Thats a special "truck"

[blackax]

http://www.gmc.com/sierra/index.jsp

They list the 6.2 under the 1500 as an option


anyway i really want a look at the C7...and in a few years buy a c6 z06 carbon