RedM Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Corvettes haven't had a big block V8 since 1974 The aluminium small block LS series have been in Corvettes since the C5 came out in 1997. It has gradually got bigger, from 5.7 (LS1) to 6.2 (LS3) for the 2008 non Z06 Corvette. The latest Z06 has the 7.0 LS7. That's what I thought but as it was CW that mentioned it I thought it best not to argue. I'd love a Z06 engine in a Supra. Lottery tonight. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 There are all sorts of aftermarket alloy blocks for the big Chevy V8's now, it started with reynolds (a foundry) making alloy blocks for the Can Am series cars, nowadays you buy the bits to build a 10 litre Chevy V8. A run of the mill all alloy V8 Chevy on electronic injection will be about 25K. On a carb quite a bit less, but to be honest you'd be mad to go carbs nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'd love a Z06 engine in a Supra. Lottery tonight. I'll keep you posted. Thats like putting a Supra engine in a Civic. Not only is the engine better from stock (being hand built at the factory) the car out handles the Supra too. I'd just rather have the Z06. Plus why do you want a Vette engine? You arnt even BPU yet so you're missing out on a world of speed as it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thats like putting a Supra engine in a Civic. Not only is the engine better from stock (being hand built at the factory) the car out handles the Supra too. I'd just rather have the Z06. Plus why do you want a Vette engine? You arnt even BPU yet so you're missing out on a world of speed as it is! Ah, but the Z06 is LHD and I couldn't stand a LHD before (Pontiac Fiero - one month!) so probably couldn't stand one now. As for why?, well it's just theory. It's fun to think outside the Supra box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'm tempted by a C5 Z06 to replace mine, 405 bhp sounds nice It is only a fair weather car though, so i'd probably end up with a mildly modified Coupe (targa-top). Also, its a big car to drive fast on the narrow roads around here, so I probably wouldn't get the benefit from a Z06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 eBay US - built crate engines for peanuts. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190126446817& - pre-blinged If you have a bigger budget: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290132582685& Lots more: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=crate+engine&category0= I wouldn't want one in a Supra though, it just wouldn't be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VELOCITY Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I am looking at one of these for my kit cobra, really good value and turnkey out of the box, only a bit of fine tuning needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Talking about corvettes, had a ride in a mosler mt900 mid engined 5.7 chevy supercharged 680hp that ruined the supra for me lol I don't think i could ever get the supe to do what that can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 mmmm 360. Despite what my brother keeps telling me ("they aren't that good... blah blah blah"), I would really love to have a Ferrari 360. I think they are a great looking car and sound amazing. I didn't say that they aren't that good. I just said that they're for gays and footballers. Not the Stradale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Talking about corvettes, had a ride in a mosler mt900 mid engined 5.7 chevy supercharged 680hp that ruined the supra for me lol I don't think i could ever get the supe to do what that can do. Mmmm, nice cars... 900R would be a drea car for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ah, but the Z06 is LHD and I couldn't stand a LHD before (Pontiac Fiero - one month!) so probably couldn't stand one now. LOL @ the Fiero, yes that'd be enough to put most people off LHD I could put up with LHD if it were a Z06.. anything that does a 7:4X time on Run flats around the ring is worthy in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I'd swap my car for a LHD equivalent at the drop of a hat now. Living on the continent does that to you. Not being able to see past that car in front of you so you can safely overtake it is getting to be a bit of a bind now. You soon get used to swapping hands for gear change too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 There was a tt supra on ebay a few weeks ago nearly all the shell was carbon fibre looked very nice not sure what power it was think it went for around 17k a very nice car, i used to have a auto n/a 2 years ago loved the car just needed more power for my liking but for all the ones that seem to be getting sick of their car ill be after a tt in a few months lol sounds like No 1 gay racers,if so its a dog;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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