GM to revive LT5 name

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Kevin

its funny how reliability decreases as the cost of the car increases

Must be a trade-off between belt-driven cams, revving to 9000 rpm vs. chains?

I wonder what Mercedes uses on their 8000 rpm V8s - belts or chains?

Then too, if someone can afford a Ferrari, then a couple grand every other year (the way I drive) wouldn't be the same as it would to you and me (especially). Then again, look what some of us spend on mods every year or two. After the purchase, what is the difference in outlay for maintaining vs. upgrading and maintaining? Suddenly a couple grand every two years doesn't seem so far out of line, huh?

And, so there is perhaps the "nut" of it all: On the one hand is a company that has to be able to spread (engine) costs to other product models (e.g., pickup trucks, etc), due to price point limitations of their buyers. On the other hand is a no compromise, all-out performance car company with an entirely different customer and price point.

But, be that as it may, GM did bite the bullet once for a no-holds barred, motor dedicated entirely to the Corvette. They certainly succeeded in meeting their performance goals at the time. They had the brass ring in their hand, but let it go. They had a world-beater and opted to go back to the pushrod "well"...once again...(and if that isn't enough, slap a SC on it...)[sigh]. I and most ZR-1 brothers - and those that want to be - understand completely. And, I (for one) feel privileged to be driving what was and still is one of the best Corvettes ever!

Well, like others said; if it wears an LT5 badge, it better be DOHC!!

P.