04-17-2009, 04:18 PM
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Better yet. Forget the aero and transplant in a 6.5 diesel. They're almost a bolt-in.
Minimum 25% improvement in MPG.
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Because if you are I may have found a new personal toy. 
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04-17-2009, 04:30 PM
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Is the diesel an iron block? If so, it would be much heavier and mess up the handling.
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04-17-2009, 04:37 PM
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Is the diesel an iron block? If so, it would be much heavier and mess up the handling.
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Assuming that we are talking about the LB7/LLY; it's iron block Aluminum cylinder heads.
My understanding is it's similar weight to an iron block small block chevy.
Definitely heavier than the LS1.
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04-17-2009, 11:07 PM
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Better yet. Forget the aero and transplant in a 6.5 diesel. They're almost a bolt-in.
Minimum 25% improvement in MPG.
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04-17-2009, 11:13 PM
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04-18-2009, 12:27 AM
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As I recall a friend of mine who used to run his car at "open track" events said the Z06 (C5) vettes would "pop" (his word) the rear rotors cracking them from exsessive heat. I do understand that its a more extreeme use of the vehicle.. Just something to keep in mind.
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04-20-2009, 12:55 PM
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Are you trying to make it faster or conserve fuel?
I believe there is a gap in bodywork under the engine. An undertray would benefit you here. If you are aiming for speed you could build a full set of tunnels under it, rules permitting.
As for the vortex generators question, there is a gent on the Airtab website who put them across the back of the deck lid & down the rear quarter panels. He claims in the neighborhood of 2-3 mpg increase. Which if true, should help in both departments.
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04-20-2009, 10:28 PM
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Are you trying to make it faster or conserve fuel?
I believe there is a gap in bodywork under the engine. An undertray would benefit you here. If you are aiming for speed you could build a full set of tunnels under it, rules permitting.
As for the vortex generators question, there is a gent on the Airtab website who put them across the back of the deck lid & down the rear quarter panels. He claims in the neighborhood of 2-3 mpg increase. Which if true, should help in both departments.
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Both if possible, I saw the airtab thing just wanted to if that was real.  |
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04-20-2009, 11:24 PM
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Check this site for discussions on airtab and vortex generator use.
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Good luck w/ the project, in whatever direction it takes you, and welcome to EM!
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