C8 Mid-Engine Motor - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 03-23-2018

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Originally Posted by efnfast

Ford's 6.7L turbo diesel is a hot V set up.

I guess I could "Google it", but what is a "HOT V"

Z51JEFF · 03-23-2018

I sure hopes that’s not the motor going in the car,can’t GM make an attractive motor anymore? Even the base LT1s in the 96 Corvette was simple,nice to look at.

efnfast · 03-23-2018

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I guess I could "Google it", but what is a "HOT V"? Just a popular term for supercharged??

Hot V: Hot valley, the exhaust exits in the valley as opposed to the intake in the valley. The engine breaths backwards.

RussMcB · 03-23-2018

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I guess I could "Google it", but what is a "HOT V"? Just a popular term for supercharged??

It's probably worth googling. I didn't know what it meant, and found a few good explanations and advantages.

Ccmano · 03-23-2018

Geez guys are you not reading the posts in this thread? #10 has a link that explains what “hot V” is and it’s history.

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-=Jeff=- · 03-23-2018

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Originally Posted by fred

For anyone like me who is not familiar with the concept...
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wha...-does-it-have/

Here is the post ccmano is referring to.

jss06c6 · 03-26-2018

Lots of innovation there. When I look at this package, I start to have maintenance heartburn. Beginning to look like Ferrari packaging and would require the engine to be pulled for anything beyond oil and air filter changes. The Mercury Marine crate engine looks much easier to "work on".

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Hog · 03-26-2018

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Originally Posted by jss06c6

Lots of innovation there. When I look at this package, I start to have maintenance heartburn. Beginning to look like Ferrari packaging and would require the engine to be pulled for anything beyond oil and air filter changes. The Mercury Marine crate engine looks much easier to "work on".

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Except for the almost $100,000 price tag for the 1500hp versions. They do make some awesome engines though, and drives(marine).

See the exhaust exits on the 4.2 DOHC TT, perfect for both front engine and mid engine applications.

XfireZ51 · 03-26-2018

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Originally Posted by jss06c6

Lots of innovation there. When I look at this package, I start to have maintenance heartburn. Beginning to look like Ferrari packaging and would require the engine to be pulled for anything beyond oil and air filter changes. The Mercury Marine crate engine looks much easier to "work on".

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As an owner of the C4 ZR-1, I have to tell u however that u basically pull that motor whenever anything needs work beyond just plenum and ignition/injectors.
Any DOHC motor really needs ease of access for cam install/timing and cylinder head work. But u already know that 🤗
That SBC 4 is awesome because of the LS7 bottom end and the belt drive cam system. Not to mention its nit any taller than an LS motor. 750hp NA. Wow!

jss06c6 · 03-26-2018

Big fan of the Merc SB 4!

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03-23-2018	#12
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,055	Re: C8 Mid-Engine Motor I sure hopes that’s not the motor going in the car,can’t GM make an attractive motor anymore? Even the base LT1s in the 96 Corvette was simple,nice to look at.

03-23-2018	#15
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: C8 Mid-Engine Motor Geez guys are you not reading the posts in this thread? #10 has a link that explains what “hot V” is and it’s history. H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

03-26-2018	#17
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: C8 Mid-Engine Motor Lots of innovation there. When I look at this package, I start to have maintenance heartburn. Beginning to look like Ferrari packaging and would require the engine to be pulled for anything beyond oil and air filter changes. The Mercury Marine crate engine looks much easier to "work on". Sent from my QTAIR7 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

03-26-2018	#20
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: C8 Mid-Engine Motor Big fan of the Merc SB 4! Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app Last edited by jss06c6; 03-26-2018 at 07:06 PM.