C8R Corvette = DOHC V8 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

mcich7781 · 03-03-2020

Just read an article from Hot Rod and viewed some pictures of the engine. Hot Rod insiders say it looks like this will be the power plant for the future Z06 or ZR1 models. The article mentions the C4 ZR-1. Link below.

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/excl...-iconic-sound/

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EvanZR1 · 03-03-2020

While it's true that they have to run a production version of the race engine, I think they have some significant leeway in what's required. If I remember correctly, the head design has to be the same, but I don't think they are required to run the same displacement or crank design for production, and I'm not even sure if they have to run NA or if they could do forced induction on the production version of the engine.

I'm hoping they actually do an NA DOHC FPC with high rpm, but the C8 DCT is only rated to 7500rpm, so unless they already have a different transmission version ready, FPC may be a dream.

A26B · 03-03-2020

If it's a FPC you want, let me know, I will be ordering another one for the LT5, during the next couple of weeks. It's no trouble to make more.

Cost will be in the neighborhood of $6,500, balanced & nitrided.

lfalzarano · 03-03-2020

I recall the Corvette C6R engines were built by Katech. It wasn’t a production engine, but most likely had a lot of GM parts.

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EvanZR1 · 03-03-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by A26B

If it's a FPC you want, let me know, I will be ordering another one for the LT5, during the next couple of weeks. It's no trouble to make more.

Cost will be in the neighborhood of $6,500, balanced & nitrided.

Between you and Pete, you guys could get me into so much trouble...

precast1 · 03-03-2020

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcich7781

Just read an article from Hot Rod and viewed some pictures of the engine. Hot Rod insiders say it looks like this will be the power plant for the future Z06 or ZR1 models. The article mentions the C4 ZR-1. Link below.

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/excl...-iconic-sound/

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Thanks Evan for the post.

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03-03-2020	#1
mcich7781 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 175	C8R Corvette = DOHC V8 Just read an article from Hot Rod and viewed some pictures of the engine. Hot Rod insiders say it looks like this will be the power plant for the future Z06 or ZR1 models. The article mentions the C4 ZR-1. Link below. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/excl...-iconic-sound/ Sent from my SM-G955U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

03-03-2020	#2
EvanZR1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Omaha Posts: 403	Re: C8R Corvette = DOHC V8 While it's true that they have to run a production version of the race engine, I think they have some significant leeway in what's required. If I remember correctly, the head design has to be the same, but I don't think they are required to run the same displacement or crank design for production, and I'm not even sure if they have to run NA or if they could do forced induction on the production version of the engine. I'm hoping they actually do an NA DOHC FPC with high rpm, but the C8 DCT is only rated to 7500rpm, so unless they already have a different transmission version ready, FPC may be a dream.

03-03-2020	#3
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,397	Re: C8R Corvette = DOHC V8 If it's a FPC you want, let me know, I will be ordering another one for the LT5, during the next couple of weeks. It's no trouble to make more. Cost will be in the neighborhood of $6,500, balanced & nitrided. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

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lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: C8R Corvette = DOHC V8 I recall the Corvette C6R engines were built by Katech. It wasn’t a production engine, but most likely had a lot of GM parts. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry