Bogus info?

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N4C5S

Discussion Starter · Feb 10, 2001

Posted on the CF:

Anyone else in Z06 land heard the rumor of the LS6 engine,changing to LS7? Also HUD is about set in concrete to be an option on the Z06 for '02! Lastly,as we all have read to date...the HP will be "officially"..405 .

Along with that bit of news tidbit...a suggestion was turned over to David Hill to set up as an option,the interiors be color matched with body colors(ie...Yellow/Black with the MY color,etc.....)Anxious to see if that's set into play!! Lastly,the Rear Brake Ducts...will be Engineered into the body panels versus setting on top the panels....All these mentionables were given to me by a very good source and am sworn to secrecy as to where it has originated from..

My reply below.

I can tell you that the engine will not be rebadged.
The LS7 was an experimental engine of which only about 8 were built, and never installed into a car. However, after the LS7 project was scrapped, some people broke into GM and stole one. I "think" it was a hot alum head big block of some sort.

On the brake duct thing, I think engineering costs would be too great as the body would have ot protrude enough to get air, this would be a major stylistic change. Plus the fact that our ducts are getting torn up by gravel now, what would happen to a painted body part...

The HUD? No way...GM has already spent money for our thinner glass, and as we know the HUD requires a coated glass...Plus, adding weight? Doubt it, if anything they will REDUCE weight.

I think you're source is misinformed or I'll be really suprised.

Thoughts?

JC

[This message has been edited by N4C5S (edited 02-10-2001).]

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HarleyB

· #2 · Feb 10, 2001

JC... my thoughts exactly.

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fcalmes

· #3 · Feb 10, 2001

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JC,

You've pretty much hit the nail on the head, but I do expect a horsie increase of 20 and probably different wheels. Otherwise, I wouldn't expect much else to change.

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N4C5S

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 10, 2001

I agree, but will there be a real increase or will it be a marketing paper shuffle?

IE, we're dyno'ing at 405 now....will we dyno at 425? That would be nice...Maybe they are slapping TRIC's on the 2002's

JC

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fcalmes

· #5 · Feb 10, 2001

Camshaft!!

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N4C5S

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 10, 2001

Hmm, a cam change to possibly bring the torque curve up to the same level as the LS1 on the low end.....

JC

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trumperZ06

· #7 · Feb 10, 2001

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Frank says :

CAMSHAFT

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high test

· #8 · Feb 10, 2001

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anyone got the part number ?????

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FRC Tom

· #9 · Feb 10, 2001

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CAMSHAFT NEW RPO

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ZEEE 06

· #10 · Feb 10, 2001

......and the rumor mill grinds on and on.

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Zippy

· #11 · Feb 11, 2001

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I have heard that a new blue exterior color will be released in 2002...Don't know if it will be available on the Z06 though....we'll see.

Zippy

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badtbon

· #12 · Feb 20, 2001

I doubt the model will change from the Z06. The molds and emblems are probably in abundance, but the engine will probably take on a new designation. Guessing it will retro the older 405 HP Corvette engines (not the ZR1).

405 HP should be the ticket, but I heard 20 at the rear wheels. Who cares what the ratings are as long as we hit the high 11s with the TRIC SideWinder.

Halltech is coming out with a 100% carbon fiber TRIC SideWinder with as much RWHP as the S-type in March; time will tell.

The Head Up Display is bound to be an option:

A race car that you must look down at the gauge display???. Seat bolsters-nah!

Colors- some new, some old.

Rear brake venting: integrated for sure. This aint no Mustang "paste on louver car"

Tires: Same Wheels: Awesome!

Ordered one: Deposit two months ago. Hoping to get it at the museum the first day of production.

ZL6? Hummmm

Badtbon

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fcalmes

· #13 · Feb 20, 2001

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ZEEEE 06:
......and the rumor mill grinds on and on.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah...rumors...I guess we got to consider the source. Not telling mine.

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hcvone

· #14 · Feb 20, 2001

I do think I saw next years Vette wheels and they were 7 spoke wheels and looked a little like the 5 spoke in design.

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· #15 · Feb 20, 2001

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by badtbon:

405 HP should be the ticket, but I heard 20 at the rear wheels. Who cares what the ratings are as long as we hit the high 11s with the TRIC SideWinder.

Badtbon

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...or the Vortex...cold air rules

Hopefully Admiral Blue will get a Z06 badge...love that color

RG

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TMiller

· #16 · Feb 20, 2001

I know you guys probably already know this, but there is NOT an LS6 listed for 2002.

I have been looking and looking, every day... LS1 for the 2002 Y car. LS6 not even mentioned...

But hey, it's only 20 FEB.

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zman

· #17 · Feb 21, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TMiller:
I know you guys probably already know this, but there is NOT an LS6 listed for 2002.

I have been looking and looking, every day... LS1 for the 2002 Y car. LS6 not even mentioned...

But hey, it's only 20 FEB.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because it will be an LS7!!!

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DaveZehak

· #18 · Feb 23, 2001

We wont know any true facts until the car is released, regardless of the many people who claim to have inside info.

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BLACK/BLACKZ06

· #19 · Feb 25, 2001

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Supercharger...

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Dave Schotz

· #20 · Feb 25, 2001

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New Motor Trend mag, states that 2002 Z-06 will have 405 HP!
Man... 1 year, and my car is obsolete?

Well... hopefully they still Dyno 345 - 350

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Dave Schotz
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