Yes, the 2001 F car also gets better heads (I posted this a
while back). The F car actually was supposed to get these heads
for the last few months of 2000. The car DEFINITELY feel quicker.
BTW I know some people were wondering about the Z06 if it would
be delayed or if they would start with the LS1s. I was at the plant
today (SOP was Monday) and they have built 14 Z06s so far. So get
your orders in!
-Matt
>It appears the 2001 C5s (ZO6 aside) will have an improved torque
>curve which should help the C5 autocrossers. I'm guessing the
>F-bodies will get the same torque improvements so these cars could
>be a future threat in FStock.
>
> "Corvette coupe and convertible models for 2001 get more horse-
> power from the standard LS1 V8 - 350 hp (up from 345) - but the
> real story is a big boost in low-end torque:
> .300 lb-ft is delivered at 1,000 rpm - 400 rpm earlier than before
> .320 lb-ft is delivered at 1,400 rpm - 800 rpm earlier than before
> .340 lb-ft is delivered at 2,500 rpm - an amazing 1,400 rpm earlier
> than before
> .Maximum torque of 360 lb-ft for automatics, 375 lb-ft for manuals,
> arrives at 4,400 rpm"
>
>Kent Rafferty
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