New LT1 engine

[UltimaCH]

Wonder if the new LT1 engine will be a new option in an Ultima? The performance figures look and seem interesting:
http://wot.motortrend.com/next-gen-lt1-62-liter-v8...
Will the intake be reversible to allow placement of the engine in a central location and the electronics not too complicated so it can be usable by other than rocket scientists?

Some more info: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drK...

Edited by UltimaCH on Friday 26th October 17:49

[UltimaCH]

I think in standard form the power will be sufficient to make you sweat from time to time and scare the unwary passenger....

[UltimaCH]

356Speedster said:

I saw the new Corvette announcement and was glad it was retaining the V8, as it means they've been able to keep it clean enough to meet ever tightening emissions regs, therefore, giving us all hope for a few more yrs of V8 power!

The tech is interesting with VVT giving plenty of tuning options (once folks get on top of the electronics) and the direct injection should help with emissions, I guess.

Cyl de-activation systems I've seen so far only seem to work under light load situations (e.g top gear m-way cruising speeds), I wonder if this one could be made to work at idle / in neutral, therefore, further helping IVA-type tests? I guess folks like Daniel in CH will be very interested in such tech

Definitely good news for us and I look forwards to hearing about the first Ultima install.

Mark,
You hit it right on the nail. Yes I am VERY interested to see what this engine will be like emission wise and very importantly CO2 levels so as to avoid (better to say reduce...) the hefty penalty tax I have to pay with a LS type engine

[UltimaCH]

It would certainly be nice to see some overhead cams and 34 valves on a new generation V8...

[UltimaCH]

HairbearTE said:

34 valves would be an innovation!

Oups, and I thought that 1 + 1 = 3

[UltimaCH]

Thanks for the update.

I am certainly interested in this new generation engine and the options it has to offer, specially the new emission standards it has to offer. Just need some gurus to get the LT1 to fit and work in the Ultima.

[UltimaCH]

corvettedave said:

when does EURO 6+ emissions kick in?

EURO 6 emission norms are applied for passenger vehicles since September 1, 2014.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_emission_sta...

[UltimaCH]

I don't know what norms will be applied in the UK for a kit car since September 1st. It could be kit cars are a special breed with different norms on your "island". Reading posts for recent builds on this forum, LS3/7's pass emission tests. I know that here in Switzerland, once the custom duties have been paid on a vehicle or parts making up a vehicle, the date of payment determines which EURO norm will be applied. For example, my kit arrived and cleared customs in December 2012. In my case, the norm applied for registration will be EURO 5, even if the homologation/registration process takes place later in time.

[UltimaCH]

True, looking at the chart again for petrol engines, there is no difference in emissions for petrol engines from EURO 5 to 6, not unless the Swiss decide to be different... (hopefully not).