Nice write up!
Can you explain what the sodium filled exhaust valves do? Are they meant for weight, heat transfer?
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A successor to the FRC C5 made its debut in 2001 as the Z06, a nod to the high performance Z06 version of the C2 Corvette of the 1960s. The Z06 models replace the FRC hardtop (19992000) models as the highest performance C5 Corvette. Instead of a heavier double-overhead cam engine like the ZR-1, the Z06 used an LS6, a high-output version of the standard LS1 Corvette engine producing 385 hp (287 ...
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Vettefan34 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
Sodium filled valves are used when extra cooling is required. The hollow valves contain sodium which melts during engine operation. Valve action causes the sodium to circulate, removing heat from the valve head. The heat travels up the valve stem and is transferred to the cylinder head. Coolant channels in the cylinder head carry the heat away
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WISKY (LS7) replied 4 months, 1 week ago
That really is amazing when you think of it. Thanks
I red this recently and myabe yo will find it interesting.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...inegarden.h tml
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Vettefan34 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
Wow what a great article! Thanks
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dr.duck55 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
Hi,
dont know if it is of interest for you, but the Z06 never was officially exported to Germany. If you wanted to buy one you had to import it on your own. On the other hand, every "common" C5 produced for sale in Germany had the Z06 brakes from 2002 on. What also might be surprising is that you dont have to pay much more for a Z06 than for a "common" C5 in Germany. Might have to do with ...
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dan17 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
and white was only offered in 2001
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Vettefan34 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
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Hi,
dont know if it is of interest for you, but the Z06 never was officially exported to Germany. If you wanted to buy one you had to import it on your own. On the other hand, every "common" C5 produced for sale in Germany had the Z06 brakes from 2002 on. What also might be surprising is that ...
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hawkdrvr replied 4 months, 1 week ago
Being that I just bought a 03' Z06 it is good to have a little more info on it. Thanks !!
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Vettefan34 replied 4 months, 1 week ago
Congrats! I love the C5 Z. Great Performance at a very affordable price.
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hawkdrvr replied 4 months, 1 week ago
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Congrats! I love the C5 Z. Great Performance at a very affordable price.
Thanks!
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