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      11-08-2017, 09:12 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by KenB925 View Post
Makes sense, it would be very difficult to package the large DOHC heads under the hood of the current Corvette, much easier in a mid engine car where the height of the engine is less of an issue, and they can design the new car around the new engine.
Good point. Although, that’s what they did with the original LT5; the C4 wasn’t designed with that engine in mind. They put their heads together (hah, no pun intended!) and pulled it off. But yeah, I agree it makes more sense in the new car. Plus, it’s just the better marketing play to launch it there.
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