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This video features a Chevrolet Corvette from the C6 generation making a handful of runs on the rollers. The details are short, but we can tell that this Corvette has a manual transmission. We also know that this early model C6 has the LS2 V8, which has been fitted with a set of headers and a full exhaust.In stock form, the average manual C6 lays down about 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. Considering that the LS2 C6 ‘Vette has official power ratings of 400 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque, 350 horsepower and 350lb-ft of torque would mean that roughly 14-15% of the power is lost between the crankshaft and the wheels, which is a very reasonable figure.The C6 Corvette in the video above has a free-flowing exhaust system starting with a set of headers, and based on the numbers, we would guess that this Chevy sports car has been tuned as well perhaps with tweaks between each run.The video shows us three dyno runs with figures of 383hp/390tq, 390hp/391tq and 389hp/395tq. With a peak numbers of 390 wheel horsepower and 395lb-ft of wheel torque, this Corvette has gained roughly 40 horsepower and 45lb-ft of torque at the wheels from headers, exhaust and a tune. Using that same 15% drivetrain loss factor from above, 390hp and 395tq at the wheels would translate to 459 horsepower and 465lb-ft of torque at the crankshaft.In other words, headers, a 3-inch X-pipe and a tune helped this C6 pick up about 60 horsepower and 65lb-ft of torque while also giving this Vette a wicked roar. Crank up your speakers and enjoy!Tags: c6, c6 corvette, Corvette, Dyno Blast, LS2
Date written: September 18, 2017
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 9231
This video features a Chevrolet Corvette from the C6 generation making a handful of runs on the rollers. The details are short, but we can tell that this Corvette has a manual transmission. We also know that this early model C6 has the LS2 V8, which has been fitted with a set of headers and a full exhaust.In stock form, the average manual C6 lays down about 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. Considering that the LS2 C6 ‘Vette has official power ratings of 400 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque, 350 horsepower and 350lb-ft of torque would mean that roughly 14-15% of the power is lost between the crankshaft and the wheels, which is a very reasonable figure.The C6 Corvette in the video above has a free-flowing exhaust system starting with a set of headers, and based on the numbers, we would guess that this Chevy sports car has been tuned as well perhaps with tweaks between each run.The video shows us three dyno runs with figures of 383hp/390tq, 390hp/391tq and 389hp/395tq. With a peak numbers of 390 wheel horsepower and 395lb-ft of wheel torque, this Corvette has gained roughly 40 horsepower and 45lb-ft of torque at the wheels from headers, exhaust and a tune. Using that same 15% drivetrain loss factor from above, 390hp and 395tq at the wheels would translate to 459 horsepower and 465lb-ft of torque at the crankshaft.In other words, headers, a 3-inch X-pipe and a tune helped this C6 pick up about 60 horsepower and 65lb-ft of torque while also giving this Vette a wicked roar. Crank up your speakers and enjoy!Tags: c6, c6 corvette, Corvette, Dyno Blast, LS2
Date written: September 18, 2017
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 9231
