GT500 or C8?

[fastergt350]

Stang Mode has comments about people changing their mind from the Shelby GT500 to the C8 Vette, could this change the mark-ups for GT500?

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[Furious18]

Stang Mode has comments about people changing their mind from the Shelby GT500 to the C8 Vette, could this change the mark-ups for GT500?

I hope so. That base c8 is going to be a monster for people who modify when aftermarket catches up. You can’t ask for much more honestly. If it didn’t have dct it would be the best inexpensive platform ever. Lol

 

[re-rx7]

A bolt on gt500 is going to be close to a 1000whp car.

 

[Andy13186]

I hope so. That base c8 is going to be a monster for people who modify when aftermarket catches up. You can’t ask for much more honestly. If it didn’t have dct it would be the best inexpensive platform ever. Lol

Just like the LT1 I think the LT2 will have too much torque to make big hp. I bet it taps out at 700 rwhp before it needs a built engine. Thats like 150 hp less than a well tuned 5.0 can take. And like the poster above said I think the gt500 will be able to make like 1000rwhp safely and easily, maybe more.

 

[Furious18]

Just like the LT1 I think the LT2 will have too much torque to make big hp. I bet it taps out at 700 rwhp before it needs a built engine. Thats like 150 hp less than a well tuned 5.0 can take. And like the poster above said I think the gt500 will be able to make like 1000rwhp safely and easily, maybe more.

I think you’re right.
I meant the platform itself will be great for all out builds. The ls/lt is used so much and has such a large industry that the cost (after a couple years) to modify would be better. If the gt500 was mid engine it would of coarse be better in all directions. It really will change the car industry at that price point

Both cars have dct and the gtr have had costly issues that would concern me if I was purchasing one.

 

[martinjlm]

Just like the LT1 I think the LT2 will have too much torque to make big hp. I bet it taps out at 700 rwhp before it needs a built engine. Thats like 150 hp less than a well tuned 5.0 can take. And like the poster above said I think the gt500 will be able to make like 1000rwhp safely and easily, maybe more.

LT2 is just the base engine. You haven't seen the main engine yet. DOHC FPC with and without FI.

 

[re-rx7]

LT2 is just the base engine. You haven't seen the main engine yet. DOHC FPC with and without FI.

SEE HOW THAT WORKS. GM MAKING A OHC ENGINE IS QUESTIONABLE

 

[martinjlm]

SEE HOW THAT WORKS. GM MAKING A OHC ENGINE IS QUESTIONABLE

• 3.6L HFV6
• 3.0TT V6
• 3.6TT V6
• 4.2TT V8

Trying to understand your point.

 

[re-rx7]

• 3.6L HFV6
• 3.0TT V6
• 3.6TT V6
• 4.2TT V8

Trying to understand your point.

Reliability and dohc v8 engines aren't gm's strong point

 

[martinjlm]

Reliability and dohc v8 engines aren't gm's strong point

Based on what? NorthStar V8 was no more or less reliable than DOHC engines of its day. Whatever GM comes to market with for C8 will not resemble NorthStar because

• most of if not all of the development team are long retired
• the plant where it was built is now a parking lot

Then there's the LT5 for the 1989 - 1995 ZR1. Again, ancient history. I actually coordinated the end of production lifetime service plan for that engine. Reliability was NOT the problem we had in developing the plan. It was the fact that the engine changed WILDLY between 1989 and 1995 to the point that there are three different design buckets. That and suppliers going bankrupt made service parts planning a lot of fun.

Back on topic. The V6 engines that I noted in my earlier note have very good reliability and durability records and the 4.2TT V8 is a brand new engine. If you know something about its reliability and durability that I don't, I'm all ears.

 

[re-rx7]

Based on what? NorthStar V8 was no more or less reliable than DOHC engines of its day..

Ummmm what? you cant be serious. Like the hondas and acuras? Toyotas? That reliable? Thing was shitting out Headgaskets.

 

[martinjlm]

Ummmm what? you cant be serious. Like the hondas and acuras? Toyotas? That reliable? Thing was shitting out Headgaskets.

Honda / Acura has never made a V8. Toyota V8 DOHCs had a ton of issues. So did Ford SOHCs and DOHCs. Again....with the times....late 80's early 90's

 

[re-rx7]

The ls400 V8 had problems?

 

[martinjlm]

The ls400 V8 had problems?

I've gone further down this rabbit hole than I ever intended to go. Back to topic.

 

[IronG]

I am sure some may be swayed. In the long run, Ford/Mustang fans will get the GT500 and Chevy/Corvette fans will get Corvettes. They are apples and oranges as far as driving character and styling. Those that just go with the current new thing will bounce around and not just between these two either. I have no doubt that it will be harder to get a GT500 at any price than to get a C8 Vette.

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