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Old 10-26-2019   #11
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Default Re: More C8R specs DOHC Flat Plane Crank.

Get the scoop Hib!


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Old 10-26-2019   #12
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Default Re: More C8R specs DOHC Flat Plane Crank.

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I kinda doubt GM is sandbagging. I think MT's dyno testing is screwy. Either way, I have a meeting with Jordan Lee in Michigan week after next and that's on my list of stuff to ask him about.
Do tell, Hib!
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Old 10-27-2019   #13
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Default Re: More C8R specs DOHC Flat Plane Crank.

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Originally Posted by Hib Halverson View Post
I kinda doubt GM is sandbagging. I think MT's dyno testing is screwy. Either way, I have a meeting with Jordan Lee in Michigan week after next and that's on my list of stuff to ask him about.
I'm with Hib on this. GM isn't sandbagging, dyno operator obviously screwed something up. All newer Vette engines are certified by SAE and must be within +/-2% of test results.
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Old 11-13-2019   #14
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Default More C8R specs DOHC Flat Plane Crank.

Update - Motor Trend admits its inaccurate reporting of a dyno test of a C8.


https://jalopnik.com/why-motor-trend...cor-1839807213


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Old 11-13-2019   #15
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Default Re: More C8R specs DOHC Flat Plane Crank.

This may explain MT’s DYNO test
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020...sults-followup
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