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C6 Z06 vs. FGT vs. SRTC. *Edmunds review*
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<blockquote data-quote="Formula51" data-source="post: 3136684" data-attributes="member: 19833"><p>A 3.07 rear gear vs. a 3.42 rear gear is a SIGNIFICANT difference. You know this, admit it. This is very significant compared to the other differences.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think you are being sarcastic here and if you are I agree with you, 3% larger or about 3/4 of an inch wider is insignificant.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>First of all the Viper has a 345 tire and it will be heavier than the Z's 325 tire by what ounces? maybe a pound? It is a 3/4" strip of rubber, it will have an insignificant impact on the rolling resistance. It seems logical that the Viper would have slightly heavier wheels because they are larger, but that is not necessarily the case and is worth looking into. Again, you make statements without facts.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You are reaching here. We are talking about a likely very small difference in rotating mass here. Not to mention that the heavier rotating assemblies will have greater inertia at a given speed and thus will not "slow you down" at highway speeds. It will actually be beneficial at highway speeds. During city driving, acclerating and deccelerating the "potentially" heavier rotating assemblies will have more of an effect. Again, we are probably talking about a very small difference in weight.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Absolutely, but you are very good at choosing your words! According to you, the Viper has "heavier rotating parts", "more power", and "larger tires". But in reality it has "SLIGHTLY heavier rotating parts" (unconfirmed by either of us!), "SLIGHTLY more power", and "VERY SLIGHTLY larger tires REAR TIRES ONLY'. YET, its most significant difference, the gearing is only "slightly better"! You crack me up.</p><p></p><p>You my friend need to become a statistician as you are very good at making things say what you want them to say.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Myself and others have explained that the weight difference is insignificant at highway speeds. Let it sink in....... now get with the program please.</p><p></p><p>I can not say what the LS7 would do in the Viper chassis, but from what I have seen so far I think if the LS7 was put in the Viper and tuned for the different gearing then it absolutely would achieve better mileage than the Viper does. Would it achieve better than the Z06 does? I just dont know, but I think it is possible. You severly underestimate the benefit of those 3.07 gears.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well you have yet to show me how and we have already PROVEN WITHOUT A DOUBT that the Viper has the more fuel efficient gearing. We have already explained that the weight difference is insignificant in terms of vehicle weight and rotating weight at highway speeds.</p><p></p><p>So that leaves you with "frictional losses". So I say go find me some numbers for once and back up your statements.</p><p></p><p>Who knew "frictional losses" could be responsible for 6mpg on the highway!?!</p><p>Maybe we should all wear loffers because walking in these tennis shoes is requiring some serious energy here, sticky compound and all, you know, the frictional losses.</p><p></p><p>Seriously man, you are really reaching here.</p><p></p><p>Eddie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Formula51, post: 3136684, member: 19833"] A 3.07 rear gear vs. a 3.42 rear gear is a SIGNIFICANT difference. You know this, admit it. This is very significant compared to the other differences. I think you are being sarcastic here and if you are I agree with you, 3% larger or about 3/4 of an inch wider is insignificant. First of all the Viper has a 345 tire and it will be heavier than the Z's 325 tire by what ounces? maybe a pound? It is a 3/4" strip of rubber, it will have an insignificant impact on the rolling resistance. It seems logical that the Viper would have slightly heavier wheels because they are larger, but that is not necessarily the case and is worth looking into. Again, you make statements without facts. You are reaching here. We are talking about a likely very small difference in rotating mass here. Not to mention that the heavier rotating assemblies will have greater inertia at a given speed and thus will not "slow you down" at highway speeds. It will actually be beneficial at highway speeds. During city driving, acclerating and deccelerating the "potentially" heavier rotating assemblies will have more of an effect. Again, we are probably talking about a very small difference in weight. Absolutely, but you are very good at choosing your words! According to you, the Viper has "heavier rotating parts", "more power", and "larger tires". But in reality it has "SLIGHTLY heavier rotating parts" (unconfirmed by either of us!), "SLIGHTLY more power", and "VERY SLIGHTLY larger tires REAR TIRES ONLY'. YET, its most significant difference, the gearing is only "slightly better"! You crack me up. You my friend need to become a statistician as you are very good at making things say what you want them to say. Myself and others have explained that the weight difference is insignificant at highway speeds. Let it sink in....... now get with the program please. I can not say what the LS7 would do in the Viper chassis, but from what I have seen so far I think if the LS7 was put in the Viper and tuned for the different gearing then it absolutely would achieve better mileage than the Viper does. Would it achieve better than the Z06 does? I just dont know, but I think it is possible. You severly underestimate the benefit of those 3.07 gears. Well you have yet to show me how and we have already PROVEN WITHOUT A DOUBT that the Viper has the more fuel efficient gearing. We have already explained that the weight difference is insignificant in terms of vehicle weight and rotating weight at highway speeds. So that leaves you with "frictional losses". So I say go find me some numbers for once and back up your statements. Who knew "frictional losses" could be responsible for 6mpg on the highway!?! Maybe we should all wear loffers because walking in these tennis shoes is requiring some serious energy here, sticky compound and all, you know, the frictional losses. Seriously man, you are really reaching here. Eddie [/QUOTE]
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