An OHV guy finally gets it - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 12-16-2013

There's been another of those OHV v DOHC threads going on the OTHER board
in the C7 section. Myself and 5ab have been participating. I posted a pic of my latest dyno results. Well "discomonkey" insists that GM is using OHV because its better than DOHC, while I submit that $$$ has a LOT to do with it.

If you're interested, here's a good spot to pick up the thread:

http://forums.c***********m.com/1585646292-post105.html

What's priceless is his reaction when he realizes my motor is a 5.7L.

ZZZZZR1 · 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

There's been another of those OHV v DOHC threads going on the OTHER board
in the C7 section. Myself and 5ab have been participating. I posted a pic of my latest dyno results. Well "discomonkey" insists that GM is using OHV because its better than DOHC, while I submit that $$$ has a LOT to do with it.

If you're interested, here's a good spot to pick up the thread:

http://forums.c***********m.com/1585646292-post105.html

What's priceless is his reaction when he realizes my motor is a 5.7L.

Interesting. Corvetteforum is blocked again

LGAFF · 12-16-2013

I wish I had never looked, that stuff is just irritating....I do like how they compare 427 LS motors to a 350

XfireZ51 · 12-16-2013

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

I wish I had never looked, that stuff is just irritating....I do like how they compare 427 LS motors to a 350

He didn't know! He thought I posted a dyno for a 427 LT-5. It was delicious.

LGAFF · 12-17-2013

These guys kill me, if the ZR-1 was such an epic failure and motor was not up to snuff....why did they name the new "ZR1" what they did? Pretty obvious the ZR1 name is now reserved for the best of the best Corvettes for a reason..

8cam · 12-17-2013

Funny to read the religious argument, not something I even knew existed. I come from a world where the pushrod is considered barely above the wheel, so to see someone arguing about it being a superior design is frankly unbelievable to me. Sure GM has pushed an anachronism way beyond expectations, and just like Porsche's rear engine design, it works far better than it has any right to.

But to argue light weight and lower complexity on ANY reciprocating design is frankly ludicrous. A rotary engine is a 1st round TKO. And when you remove internal combustion entirely, an electric motor drops a nuke on them. Thanks for the morning entertainment!

GOLDCYLON · 12-17-2013

Tell chucksZ06 I fart in his general direction. What a tool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWBUl7oT9sA

XfireZ51 · 12-17-2013

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Tell chucksZ06 I fart in his genral direction. What a tool

That's hysterical. I didn't know you were French GC!

Lee,

And GM recently copyrighted LT-5 too. I don't have any expectation but just sayin.

BigJohn · 12-17-2013

Two Strokers???
Simple with good power!

I like my Z06, my ZR-1, my three Duramax's and even my strate 6.

The V6 is a waste low torque; needs a turbo!

The truth be known I like all cars and trucks; I don't care who makes them.

I want them all!

Mystic ZR-1 · 12-17-2013

John, get back to work!!!!!!!!!!

12-16-2013	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,685	An OHV guy finally gets it There's been another of those OHV v DOHC threads going on the OTHER board in the C7 section. Myself and 5ab have been participating. I posted a pic of my latest dyno results. Well "discomonkey" insists that GM is using OHV because its better than DOHC, while I submit that $$$ has a LOT to do with it. If you're interested, here's a good spot to pick up the thread: http://forums.c***********m.com/1585646292-post105.html What's priceless is his reaction when he realizes my motor is a 5.7L.

12-16-2013	#3
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it I wish I had never looked, that stuff is just irritating....I do like how they compare 427 LS motors to a 350 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

12-17-2013	#5
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it These guys kill me, if the ZR-1 was such an epic failure and motor was not up to snuff....why did they name the new "ZR1" what they did? Pretty obvious the ZR1 name is now reserved for the best of the best Corvettes for a reason.. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

12-17-2013	#6
8cam Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 450	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it Funny to read the religious argument, not something I even knew existed. I come from a world where the pushrod is considered barely above the wheel, so to see someone arguing about it being a superior design is frankly unbelievable to me. Sure GM has pushed an anachronism way beyond expectations, and just like Porsche's rear engine design, it works far better than it has any right to. But to argue light weight and lower complexity on ANY reciprocating design is frankly ludicrous. A rotary engine is a 1st round TKO. And when you remove internal combustion entirely, an electric motor drops a nuke on them. Thanks for the morning entertainment!

12-17-2013	#7
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,120	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it Tell chucksZ06 I fart in his general direction. What a tool http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWBUl7oT9sA __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 12-17-2013 at 12:03 PM.

12-17-2013	#9
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,312	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it Two Strokers??? Simple with good power! I like my Z06, my ZR-1, my three Duramax's and even my strate 6. The V6 is a waste low torque; needs a turbo! The truth be known I like all cars and trucks; I don't care who makes them. I want them all!

12-17-2013	#10
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,627	Re: An OHV guy finally gets it John, get back to work!!!!!!!!!!