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Cincydawg

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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4018 on: March 27, 2026, 09:40:30 AM »
I don't try and keep all the small block nomenclature in my head.  This new one is of course still "push rod", which is a thing I find rather interesting.  Nearly everything now of course is DOHC, I realize the PR has some advantages.

I kind of agree that this GS version might be a value sweet spot in the range available, which now is almost ridiculous.  I'd still like a manual, but whatever.

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« Reply #4019 on: March 27, 2026, 09:46:17 AM »
I might have named it the LS67

the LS6 is the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 GM has ever produced, other than the flat-plane DOHC marvel under the glass of the LS6’s current Z06 stablemate, but that’s graded on a different scale. Even with all of the above bragging rights, horsepower isn’t even the LS6’s most impressive trait. That distinction, if you missed the title and opening quote, goes to its massive torque figure.

The LS6 torque curve peaks (“peak” is used lightly, here, because we’re talking about a mostly flat line) at 520 lb-ft. Chevy claims that’s more twist than any other free-breathing production V8 ever made, and we’re going to put that statement to the test below, but the fact that it equals the first (LB7) Duramax’s – which is a diesel with a turbo built for effortless torque-y towing – torque rating means Chevy should be pretty confident in its boast.


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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4020 on: March 27, 2026, 10:10:17 AM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on March 27, 2026, 09:40:30 AM
I don't try and keep all the small block nomenclature in my head.  This new one is of course still "push rod", which is a thing I find rather interesting.  Nearly everything now of course is DOHC, I realize the PR has some advantages.
Well, you know the purists. "If it's not a front-engine RWD push-rod V8, it ain't a real 'Vette!"

They could only change one of those at a time. Baby steps, you know. 
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4021 on: March 27, 2026, 10:14:53 AM »
The sole advantage of pushrods I've ever read is it's shorter in the bay, the DOHCs are toller and need more space.

I'm amazed they can get this kind of power using pushrods and 2 valves per (with no forced induction).

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« Reply #4022 on: March 27, 2026, 11:03:51 AM »
the engineers at chevy making these motors are killing it
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4023 on: March 28, 2026, 09:22:13 AM »
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4024 on: March 30, 2026, 03:35:26 PM »
I started getting ads for Slingshots and priced one out, basically $30 K.  OK, they look like fun, not really practical much, but fun.

Or, a Mustang Convertible 4 cylinder is around $40 K.
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« Reply #4025 on: March 30, 2026, 03:42:33 PM »
I'm not a Ford guy, but if I had to pick, it would be the Mustang everytime
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4026 on: March 30, 2026, 03:56:41 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on March 30, 2026, 03:35:26 PM
I started getting ads for Slingshots and priced one out, basically $30 K.  OK, they look like fun, not really practical much, but fun.

Or, a Mustang Convertible 4 cylinder is around $40 K.
I don't like the trike concept. Seems like rear grip in the corners would be a problematic thing...

I'd rather have this: https://www.arielna.com/arielatom


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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4027 on: March 30, 2026, 04:07:52 PM »
Back in the 70s and 80s we drove these all over beaches and ranchland.  They were terrifying and grand at the same time.  Eventually they figured out that quads were more stable and safer, and another good thing was ruined by lawyers.


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« Reply #4028 on: March 30, 2026, 04:14:16 PM »
I graduated from Trikes in the mid-60s
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4029 on: March 30, 2026, 04:17:25 PM »


Rare 1981 Camaro Z28 Convertible with 4 speed

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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4030 on: March 30, 2026, 04:51:14 PM »
Why is someone leaving dusty cleats on that nice, clean rear seat? That's going to be a bear to clean.
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Re: Sporty Cars (and trucks too now)
« Reply #4031 on: March 30, 2026, 05:02:05 PM »
ball players :96:
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