2014 C7 Chevrolet Corvette

[TylerLieberman]

Looks like an ordinary corvetter with some redneck flavor on the rear bumper

[Diode Dynamics]

I'm looking forward to seeing how the new C7 impacts the pricing on C6 Z06's

Nick C.

[Mr.Bobbino]

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I'm looking forward to seeing how the new C7 impacts the pricing on C6 Z06's

Nick C.

I've been researching C6 Z06 prices lately. I can't wait for this to happen haha.

Image this garage: An FR-S, C6 Z06, and to top it off...a CTS-V. I can't stop day-dreaming about it.

[Diode Dynamics]

I'll just have to settle with my two cars right now, lol 1995 240sx and 2007 Mustang GT.

Not bad IMO, plus I get to drive our FRS every now and then

Nick C.

[UncleFester]

Originally Posted by Trashed675

As far as i'm aware, the plant that was manufacturing the LS7 is only staying open to produce them for the new Z28, i'd be surprised to see them in the C7.

Correct

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by Trashed675

Nothing against superchargers in general, but I really wish GM would throw a couple of turbos on the vette.

Why? You don't like the instant throttle response and massive torque a supercharger gives you, and you'd rather have a bit of lag? The only benefits turbos have over superchargers are efficiency (and let's face it, you aren't buying a ZR1 if you care about gas mileage) and peak power capability (and they don't need any more of that).

[chulooz]

I agree that a car with an Lx engine really shines with a blower.

Saying the only advantage of a turbo is efficiency/peak is a huge miscalculation. You like ignoring facts.



No need to rag on a widebody when its there to accommodate the necessary fat tires.

[GTB/ZR-1]

Originally Posted by Trashed675

As far as i'm aware, the plant that was manufacturing the LS7 is only staying open to produce them for the new Z28, i'd be surprised to see them in the C7.

They're obviously keeping things under wraps. More than likely a derivative of the LS7 w/ VVT, DFI, DOD LOL etc... And chances are they'll be made in Wixom.

Scuttlebutt is the Z06 approaching 600 HP & the ZR-1 nearing 700 HP.

Seeing that I've had my C4 ZR-1 19 yrs & no less than 5 C5 & C6 Z06s over the years--I'm hoping for a C7 derivative in the foreseeable future...

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by chulooz

Saying the only advantage of a turbo is efficiency/peak is a huge miscalculation. You like ignoring facts.

OK, what other advantages does a turbo have over a blower?

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by chrisl

OK, what other advantages does a turbo have over a blower?

Short list:
1) 0 parasitic loss

2) Wider range of tuning capability

3) Tunes on the fly

4) More control over power delivery

5) More supportive of further tuning options (meth, e85)

Throttle response isnt instant on larger SC setups either.

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Are they targeting a lower age range? Disc golf instead of regular golf?

Smaller trunk.

[serialk11r]

Eh, parasitic loss is actually somewhat high in most setups for a turbo, it's not much different.

The list I'd give for turbo advantages is:

1. Way less mass, cheaper, no extra belt and pulley and gear oil changes.

2. Usually bigger efficiency range though not always more efficient.

Turbos definitely have less control over power delivery, a blower you have 0 to max boost, whatever you want. You can put methanol or E85 through blower setups too, it's not any different.

[LSxJunkie]

Originally Posted by f0rge

One of these cars better have an LS7. Best engine ever.

Not really. They had some nasty valve guide wear. If you get an LS7 car, set aside money to yank the heads and do guides and exhaust valves.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Eh, parasitic loss is actually somewhat high in most setups for a turbo, it's not much different.

Turbos definitely have less control over power delivery, a blower you have 0 to max boost, whatever you want. You can put methanol or E85 through blower setups too, it's not any different.

Where is their parasitic loss on a turbo setup?

You can set a turbo up from 0-30psi, and unlike a SC you can tune the boost in relation to RPMs; and have multiple tunes on the car ready to be changed for when you are just getting groceries, at a stoplight, or at an event.