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Originally Posted by TurboTim
(Post 771734)
Sick use of a V8 for all you LS Fanboys. I can't find any updates since last Feb, maybe their prototypes broke off the back of the transom and are lying at the bottom of the Atlantic.
Speaking of Marine motors, a little known fact about the original C4-ZR1 LT5 engine is it was designed and assembled by Mercury Marine in Stillwater OK. Cylinder heads were designed by lotus, even.. http://www.zorly.com/images_corvette...20Drdisque.jpg About 5 years ago I was standing in line at a GMPP counter when I spied 2 crated up LT5s sitting just inside of the parts warehouse. Inquired about their cost and was told both were already sold at $20k each. Supposedly was the last few brand new motors left. |
Originally Posted by curly
(Post 771490)
I've done that, it's about the same as an entire pot of coffee. Unfortunately I did it at work after already drinking a pot of liquid coffee, and had the jitters all day.
Bet him to do the same with a spoonful of cinnamon. Can be half as big. (5:08:30 PM) Joe: That actually sounds delicious (5:09:25 PM) Scott: haha (5:09:30 PM) Scott: There has to be video.. Oh its on!! :laugh: I'm sure right now he is searching google for "what happens if.." |
Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 771762)
An outboard boat motor using an LS1? Fail..
Speaking of Marine motors, a little known fact about the original C4-ZR1 LT5 engine is it was designed and assembled by Mercury Marine in Stillwater OK. Cylinder heads were designed by lotus, even.. http://www.zorly.com/images_corvette...20Drdisque.jpg About 5 years ago I was standing in line at a GMPP counter when I spied 2 crated up LT5s sitting just inside of the parts warehouse. Inquired about their cost and was told both were already sold at $20k each. Supposedly was the last few brand new motors left. GM does still make a DOHC V8 with the Northstar. Not sure why you never see those used in swaps, hot rods, etc. |
Originally Posted by TurboTim
(Post 771783)
It has potential because the LS has potential. Cost is irrelevant to their target demographic.
Originally Posted by TurboTim
(Post 771783)
One of the coolest engines IMHO. $20k seems real cheap!
GM does still make a DOHC V8 with the Northstar. Not sure why you never see those used in swaps, hot rods, etc. Helped an old man up the street put a Northstar in a Fiero 7 years ago. Problem with using that motor at that time was obviously no aftermarket for swaps. A 1995 Northstar powered DTS uses the PCM to control every aspect of the car -- Wouldn't be surprised if the seat heaters were computer controlled. He drove the doner car and it ran like a top. Pulled the motor and most of the wiring harness. Never ran again. Best we could figure it was something to do with VATS and I didn't have enough electrical knowledge at the time to solve / bypass the issue. Fastforward several years and this comes along: http://howellefi.com/images/detailed/0/d_16342_1.jpg Aftermarket plug and play Northstar V8 harness! ($750) The factory DTS harness was such a clusterfuck that after 60 hours work and the help of a Cadillac mechanic we gave up. Sad, I wanted to drive that car. More LT5 Godness: This in a 1967 Chevelle: http://www.supercars.net/gallery/118587/536/412891.jpg http://image.corvettefever.com/f/901...engine_bay.jpg C6ZR1 wrecked by Tornado! :cry: http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...ornado_zr1.jpg From another forum: Originally Posted by BigJimZ16 What??? ... Now don't tell me it was parked and unattended! It probably was, but for some reason the garage is missing, and the house, ....! ....annnnd.. The ugliest corvette ever (C3, fucking hate those turds) is going to have one of the most awesome drivetrains ever: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3695/dsc00642fz5.jpg http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/3753/dsc00641dh6.jpg http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5536/dsc00644gp9.jpg http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4933/dsc00643we2.jpg (I got 10 bux says its a POS automatic..) |
Originally Posted by elesjuan
(Post 771793)
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Why? They are on the turbo manifold... they are just located near the compressor side.
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Originally Posted by FRT_Fun
(Post 771809)
Why? They are on the turbo manifold... they are just located near the compressor side.
Typically, the exhaust enters the EWG from the "bottom" (the port which is opposite the canister) and exits through the side. An excerpt from Tial's installation instructions: Attachment 240550 From TurboSmart: Attachment 240551 |
Oh I see. I read too quickly. He is talking about the actual EWG.
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Holy oil drain batman!
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That looks like an ancient on-center turbine housing too.
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Hey ladies, check out what I picked up tonight.
Attachment 187014 R Package spoiler and Mishimoto race rad. All for the grand total of............... (150 bucks) :winner: |
A 32v V8 is such a terrible thing to waste....
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I spent a lot of time considering a C4 ZR1 that was for sale locally. One owner, no stories, roughly 10k miles on the clock.
In the end, I made the right decision: Attachment 187013 |
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falls church elevation burger men's room!!!@#!11
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i told you i was having it for lunch today.
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unfuckingbelievable
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Troll, but still funny as hell.
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