LS7 Sagaris?

"PS9" (PS9) 07/02/2014 at 02:40 • Filed to: None

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Don't know how I feel about this...you're throwing away one of the greatest straight-sixes ever to make this, especially since TVR isn't around anymore...

We don't have to LS all the things, do we?

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > PS9 07/02/2014 at 03:31

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If the pic don't work, I have to express my feelings through this link.

CRider > PS9 07/02/2014 at 03:39

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But they're replacing it with one of the greatest V8 engines of all time, especially sine they don't make the LS7 Corvette any more and high revving, NA engines are on the way out...

Arcadia One > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! 07/02/2014 at 03:54

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It may be a fetish to you, but to an average automotive connoisseur, such an engine would be deemed outdated and barbaric.

"But I digress. The LS has attracted a horde of unconvinced people that telling them the change is coming would be meaningless... Even if change means the end of the pitiful pushrod V8."

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Arcadia One 07/02/2014 at 03:59

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"The defense objects to the prosecution's theory! While it is true that the pushrod has been considered outdated, we can't ignore the small fact that the LS has come a long way from being 'outdated.' Look at the sports cars of today and ask yourself if a pushrod makes any difference!"

Arcadia One > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 07/02/2014 at 04:06

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"Now, now, Wright. You should know better than to raise an objection only to waste it on baseless theories. We've been through this, and you know evidence is everything. So, do tell how the pushrod V8s have evolved. I'm waiting."

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Arcadia One 07/02/2014 at 04:09

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"A-hah, right."

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 07/02/2014 at 04:17

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"Anyways. It shouldn't take much to explain how the pushrod has come a long way but me trying to say it is a bit of an understatement. It's lived this long because it relied on a tried-and-true thinking theory - 'Being simple.' Simple to make, simple to operate, and simple to service. The LS benefits from this because no other engine could offer torque and longevity at a reasonable price. "

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > PS9 07/02/2014 at 04:21

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It's one of those cars where a lot of character comes from the engine. Pretty confused why they did this.

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > Arcadia One 07/02/2014 at 04:21

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Cam phasing, VVT, direct injection, basically everything that your everyday DOHC engine has. Also, cam in block is newer technology than cam on head. It makes for a lighter, smaller, and still stronger setup.

PS9 > Arcadia One 07/02/2014 at 05:10

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You know overhead cam technology is o ver 100 years old, right?

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > PS9 07/02/2014 at 05:35

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As much as I love me a good straight six, this may actually be a swap that improves the weight distribution.

djmt1 > PS9 07/02/2014 at 08:11

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Wasn't this old TVR's last grasp of survival after they closed their engine plant.

mr2gud2u > Arcadia One 07/02/2014 at 09:07

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I'm one of those fools that thinks push rod V8's are just fine. They make cheap reliable power. I'm not sure what's not to love.