BrandonsZ Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 This may have already been suggested but has anyone thought of putting that new chevy 572 in a z? That's bigger than the 500 block, and looks like a monster. I can imagine the entire front end would have to be redone, but with 750hp and (can't remember the exact numbers) 700lbft of torque? I suppose you can get that kind of power out of smaller v8. There's another one to wet the pallet, Cadillac is putting out a new v16, it's supposed to be 12.0l and put out tons of power. Can you image how smooth that would be? (not sure if my source is 100% correct) Just to be complete what about the new volkswagon W12? It's as short as a v8 because the cylinders are staggered. I think I might look into this one myself. Just dreaming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Hey, Dreams are free.....and if people did not dream ideas would not be born....look some might once have thought a Viper V10 in a Zee was a dream but someone is the USA is putting on into a Zee. So who knows. One day you might just see that W12 or 12l v16 in a Zee (however I think the v16 will be too long it is a very very big motor....there is a UK TV program called TopGear that test drove the v16 prototype monster from Cadillac (airs here in NZ also) all I can say is wow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonsZ Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 Yes, but you could strech the hood and front end, and then that would be one heck of a clown car. On that point, why not put two V8's in tandom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 77vegasz Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 How would you ever get it to hook up? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crayZ Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 I wouldn't like the idea of having a V16 engine, instead a W16 seems more logical to fit into the bays of 240Z. But then, you have to consider about the weight distribution. You would get massive power-to-weight ratio but your car's steering would be like a dog.. no offense. Unless if you set it up in a way that the car would not understeer like hell around the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonsZ Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 What about placing a small V6 in the rear (take out the hatch and gas tank). Position and a heavy V8 in the front and then you could balance the load and have great gas mileage with the 6, but great power with the 8. Run them together for flight testing. You could in stall a mid diferential like used on 4x6 limos, or the rear engine could be placed in backwards and chain driven to the driveshaft? Just hold the. Probably not worth the weight of two transmissions. Actually I think I've gone too far here, but fun to think about anyway. I heard about modular V8's but you still have the friction of all 8 cylindars even when running 4. I like the decoupled idea better, maybe 2 Porshe V4's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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