[BADDASSC6]

Light american sports car discussion and no mention of the Solstice/Sky. I wish that GM would drop the v6 from the trailblazer in and stiffen the suspension. They dominated SCCA t2 or t3. Maybe the 5.3L v8 from the colorado.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

Yes, seeing those RX7's last night reminded me what a gorgeous car they are

That was my point of inspiration and as we know the all aluminum LS1 doesn't screw up their balance or total weight at all really. Poof 2,800lbs, 400+HP in an exceptionally well balanced and well proportioned car. They may have to use some expensive tech here and there to keep the weight down, and comply with current crash standards, but it really should be doable.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6

Light american sports car discussion and no mention of the Solstice/Sky. I wish that GM would drop the v6 from the trailblazer in and stiffen the suspension. They dominated SCCA t2 or t3. Maybe the 5.3L v8 from the colorado.

GM is dead to me.

In purely technical terms your point out is an obvious direction but keep in mind the LQ truck motors are iron block, aluminum heads and weigh about 80lbs more than a similarly dressed LS motor. I'm not positive on the layout of those cars but I think a V8 installation is going to put some of that weight out over the front axle. Not the end of the world (Audi manages amazingly) but not "ideal".

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

That was my point of inspiration and as we know the all aluminum LS1 doesn't screw up their balance or total weight at all really. Poof 2,800lbs, 400+HP in an exceptionally well balanced and well proportioned car. They may have to use some expensive tech here and there to keep the weight down, and comply with current crash standards, but it really should be doable.

LS7 + 3rd Gen RX7 = WIN

[Chate]

Originally Posted by BRUTAL64

Jaguar Cars Ltd., better known simply as Jaguar is a manufacturer of luxury and executive motor cars, headquartered in Coventry, England, and now operated as part of the Jaguar Land Rover business owned by Tata Motors of India.

I'll take an XK-R...and technically i could proclaim "indian pride" while doing it too! Take that, american muscle! Curry country aint no joke!!