Power to Weight

[jellison]

Hmmm my new (zero miles) LS6 engine will make the Chimera have a NICE Power to Weight number.

405bhp and 400ft/lbs!!!!

LS6 in Chimera 500 1100kg / 405bhp = 368bhp/tonne
Taraka 1070kg /315bhp = 294 bhp/tonne
Std Chim500 1070kg / 275bhp = 257bhp/tonne (290-300 ft/lbs)
Chim450 1070kg / 240bhp = 224bhp/tonne (270ft/lbs)
Chim400 1070kg / 210bhp = 196bhp/tonne
LS6 C5 Corvette 1491 kg / 405bhp = 271bhp/tonne
Tuscan 1100kg / 360bhp = 327 bhp/tonne (290 ft/lbs)
TuscanRR/S 1100kg / 390bhp = 355 bhp/tonne (310ft/lbs)
Cerb4.5 ~ 1150 / 370bhp = 321bhp/tonne
575 Maranello 1730kg / 515bhp = 298bhp/tonne 426ft/lbs
Murcielago 1650kg / 580bhp = 351 bhp/tonne (471 ft/lbs)

Discuss......

[bergs2]

whats the torque?

[littlered]

Pay attention - 400ft/lbs!!!!

[Graham]

MMMM i'd be very tempted to put a cage in it or im sure the chassis will end up looking like a corkscrew !!!.. I think you'll need a bit more rigidity.

G

[jayjay]

will it go around corners?

[jellison]

Why would'nt it - it will only be a few kgs heavier.

Will need to upgrade the suspension though. This is an All alloy small block, not the old iron ones, and only very slightly bigger.

[humph]

you might need bungee cords to secure the golf clubs.
and dont forget to wear the flat cap... backwards!

[whitey]

Wow! So an LS6 in a Chimaera??

Wicked!

I look forward to hearing all about how things progress!

cheers
Whitey

PS. Maybe one would fit into my Tuscan....?

[jellison]

Andy - you will be one of the first to experience the CRAZINESS............. Fastest TVR outside of Silly Nitrous and Tuscan Racers...

If any dick mention f**king golf again they can F**K right off.

>> Edited by jellison on Sunday 5th December 16:33

[Nick P]

sorry to show my ignorance, but what is an LS6?

[dickymint]

........FORE.... sorry i thought you said Dickymint

[jellison]

Its is the hottest version of the all alley smallblock GM have been makeing for the Corvette since 97 - One I am buying is a 2005 spec New LS6 with 405bhp/400ft/lbs.
Next to no phyisical difference to an RV8 (well very slightly bigger dimensionally). Totally state of the art modern 5.7 (350 cu.in) engine not something derived from a small 50's Oldsmobile V8.

[franv8]

Er, actually, despite GM putting $1 billion into developing this engine (it goes in everything from Corvettes to trucks...) it is actually an evolution of the small block (originally an iron block - from the 50's...)- so you may notice it still makes use of pushrods etc. But it is an incredible motor, especially what poke it puts out.

[jellison]

Absolutely nothing wrong with pushrods.
My TR4 make 245bhp from 2450cc!

[55jnj]

Excellent - is this for trackdays or are you planning on racing it somewhere ?

[stevieturbo]

franv8 said:

Er, actually, despite GM putting $1 billion into developing this engine (it goes in everything from Corvettes to trucks...) it is actually an evolution of the small block (originally an iron block - from the 50's...)- so you may notice it still makes use of pushrods etc. But it is an incredible motor, especially what poke it puts out.

Not really. There is not one single part interchangable between the 2.
The LS1/LS6 is totally new, designed from the outset for performance and economy. Just because it retains a classic design, doesnt mean its an updated version of the old SBC engine.

The potential of these engines is unreal.

[Nick P]

how much does an upgrade cost then?

[te51cle]

These guys are developing a set of heads for the LS1/2/6 engines with 4 valves per cylinder. Should be available some time in 2005, just the right timing for you to upgrade when you get bored with a mere 400 bhp !

[Boosted LS1]

It's not really an evolution of the small block as we know it because it's a brand new design which is continually evolving. There are bigger, newer versions of this engine available from GM but being newer they cost substantially more.

The LSx sets many new records for GM in terms of out right performance and also in the way some components are manufactured and have been improved on. Many parts are stronger yet lighter then those found on the iron block engines.

There is one part which carries over, just the one

Boosted.

[nztrev]

Sounds great Jon,what gearbox did you go for?