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It's perfectly level, but you can raise the rear by tightening the nut further :)

This is strictly about the inline 6 versus V8. The Turbo 4 was really only chrysler, the svo/xr4ti, and things like the cobalt ss up until the 2010. It was never our core performance offering. The only time a turbo V6 was used was buick, and syclone/ typhoon. But this video is just about how the inline 6 specifically was not developed to it's full potential. It has objective advantages.

@ the v8 wasn’t the only reason the US didn’t embrace the inline 6, though it could be argued that for certain vehicles the inline 6 stayed very much alive, Jeep 4.0 and the Ford 300. That has more to do with emissions and other options in the economy offerings where the inline 6 sat in the us market, as well as packaging concerns. And instead of developing new inline 6s, the US market went towards the 4s and v6s. Turbo fours were offered also in the pre 1985 Mustang GT, Thunderbird super coupes in the fox platform, as well as supercharged v6 offerings in the MN12 platform, the Taurus SHO was a High performance V6 offering, Buick, and Pontiac offered supercharged 3800s in the Regal and Grand Prix as well.

🤣🤣 I'm speaking mostly in regard to high performance applications. I have seen turbocharged atlas engines in F bodies though, and it's sick.

Absolutely, but development never advanced beyond that. My point is they were never used for high performance applications. But there were many great work house inline 6s here!

The 225 chrysler, the 4.0 chrysler/jeep, and 300 inline 6 are all great work horses. But they were not high performance engines, which is the focus in this video.

@@mattquerio there’s also the Pontiac OHC six which had the first reinforced timing belt

1996 LT4 :)

They were a tank of an engine!

And it's still worth less than a 6 speed Z07 in any color.

I beg to differ just because it's a 6-speed doesn't mean it's more valuable. especially when you have the only one built in an automatic. I have had over 30 Corvettes in my lifetime and I am a collector of many cars I believe ours and the right market will sell for a hell of a lot more then what people think@@mattquerio

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yeah, the cheap tires have been great so far.

Well, you can get a mint LT4 for 15k tops, for a ZR1 you'd have to double that number, and often times a bit more than that. The bargain factor of a ZR1 isn't as good as the LT4. That said, I'd love to get my hands on a ZR1 to hear that LT5 sing.

The 292 inline 6 was a great work horse.

Lol well that is quite the simplification, isnt it?

I agree! Best proper classics for the money.

My only 2 vehicles are a v8 and a v10, so no hate from me!

Fantastic engine. I had 2. But I'm focusing more on the inline 6 use in high performance applications. But I agree, the 4.0 and the Ford 300ci inline 6 were both TANKS!

A straight 6 was also an option in early mustangs up to 67, if memory serves. Those were solid engines, but the transmission weren’t great. Very lightweight.

I can see the fuel price, but many of the fire breathing 6s aren't that great on gas. I do know the Europeans are taxed on displacement so that is a big thing too.

There have been guys to build the GM atlas inline 6 with turbos. I've seen one in a 4th gen F body.

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Inline 6s can be used in high performance applications, see BMW B58, S54, etc. But we have never pursued a high performance gasoline inline 6. Only NOW is Stellantis beginning to offer one, but only for emissions compliance because their V8s won't meet requirements. I'm aware Europeans have V8s, Aston, and Italy as well. My point is Europe developed the inline 6 and made some of the best engines of all time. Truly some of the best. We focused on V8s for performance applications. We will call our definitive split at 1955 for the sake of performance applications with the SBC 265, and the 292 being used in the Thunderbird. The V8 is literally what saved the Corvette. GM tired again with the OHC Pontiac inline 6 that ended up making 230hp or so with a 4bbl, Jay Leno has a Firebird equipped with this engine. It went nowhere. It's fascinating, and it really is a cultural difference.

​​@@mattquerioChrysler was developing their slant 6 performance parts line through the 70s. But V engines just make more sense for in a performance application for weight, weight distribution, and cener of gravity. That's why BMW switched to the V8 in the E90 M3. Another thing to note is that an inline 6 was offered in most American cars untill the EPA introduced CAFE ratings. The mass downsizing in the late 70s and early 80s in search for MPGs meant not wasting weight on inline engines with more than 4 cylinders. We then saw high performance I4s and V6s allong with those V8s.

Aussies did it right. You guys got the great Ford Cleveland V8s in the 70s, great V8s from Holden and Ford, as well as sexy engines like the Barra. Truly the melting pot of automobiles you guys have!

​@@mattquerioDo not say a sentence like that without mentioning the Hemi 265.

Haha not always true, a BMW 635csi and a Corvette weighed the same amount in the mid to late 80s.

I focused mostly on Europe, and I do agree. I was going to do a video on the influence on European and Asian engines, highlighting some of the units you are mentioning, as well as the use of the rotary, specifically in the FD RX7 and it's insane specific output for the time, as well as the NSX and how it was able to take on the Ferrari 348 with a V6, and arguably be the better car

Not really. European trucks are limited in size while North American trucks aren't really. Just makes sense for the European trucks to use the more compact engine layout.

Good point!

That is interesting.

Gears compliment the LT4 nicely, I had one in the past with long tubes and 4.11s. It ran 13.1 @ 109.1 on street tires with no effort. Would have went high 12s with drag radials.

I agree, they put together a nice package. Especially considering the bargain price!

Hey I am glad I could help. I think you will be pleased, especially for the money! And thank you for the kind words!!! It isn't an ACR but the wheels certainly give it that look!

The car is not 650hp. I've had it on the dyno, and I mentioned that in the video. It's about 550 at the flywheel, the dyno said 490whp... but dynos are tuning tools. These ran 12.20 @116-118 stock. With a 1.8' 60ft this car should go 11.45 or so, it has trapped 124.24. Keep in mind these are all dragy runs with slow shifts. On a good surface with these tires I'll run at the track in spring, my guess is 11.45 @ 125.5 or so. I haven't ran it since we tuned it. But it's about 7-9mph over stock for a 2nd gen GTS. No the windshield isn't cracked, you're seeing the integrated antenna that is in the windshield. Stock 3.07 gears.

@@mattquerio dude im an idiot, sorry I missed you saying that my computers speakers suck and I could barely hear the video. Your right on the numbers that makes more sense, awesome car and you have to be happy with it so far for the price. We share the same want for a NSX sure would be nice to add to the collection! cheers man

Haha it's all good the audio was droned out bad!

I'll get it to a track when they open, for sure. I'll never sell it though.

@mattquerio this car is to much for you. A wheelchair is not good. Stick with the c4.thanks

🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry man I really did my best!

In the right conditions they can do everything most people need!

That's a very good point! The taxation on displacement bred some interesting variations like the Ferrari 208 and 208 turbo, whereas the usa only got the 308.

Ironically when ford launched the s550 Mustang in Europe. The 5.0 GT version outsells the 2.3 ecoboost version. I suppose it's because we have had the small displacement high strung stuff for over 50 years.

As soon as that fell out of my mouth I knew it was going to haunt me 🤣

I'm glad someone appreciates one of my trademark terrible analogies 😆

Thank you for the kind words! I'll have to look up the drivers club article. Cheers!

Man that MKIV would be worth a lot more today even with 200k miles!! That market is crazy! I love the design too, but I can tell you if you had a LT1/LT4 manual you might just enjoy it as is! And the squeaks and rattles aren't too bad for the era, but a Z51 car really tightens things up and reduces them.

@@mattquerio I didn't even drive it that much as I mostly biked to work (half hour) and got an M5 in late 1999 that I drove more. But yeah: I listed the car for sale in 2002 when I was moving from Zurich to London. There wasn't that much internet buying/selling at that time, but I got a phone call 40 minutes after listing it, the guy wanted to come over that evening and had the cash (well, bank transfer, but he had the money together). I know now to start off with a high listing price and work down! But at that point, it was just a used car, the new Mercedes SL seemed to be comperable but better, I liked my M5 more, and I had hail damage and had an accident involving the replacement of a lot of stuff on the bottom of the car as well. (First day of spring, sunny, roof off, 70F/20C, everyone in t-shirts, stopped at a stop sign, then moved forward not realizing there was still a sheet of ice in the shade of a tree across the intersection. Spun 180 and went over a curb at like 10mph/15km/h...) So it was a "story" car. And since my employer had gone bankrupt leaving me like 100k in arrears in pay, I needed the cash to be honest! But I was thinking at the time, gosh, that's odd, how did I sell it so fast?

Glad to help!!! Thanks for watching man!!

I can imagine that is quite a sight to see over there! The 91 is a special year as you got the new body with the tried and true torque monster L98. Paired with the 6 speed it must be an absolute pleasure to drive at any speed! Cheers and thanks for watching!

@mattquerio My pleasure, thank you for your kind words. You take care and may speak again soon.Have a nice day 👍

Yeah it really is hard to say what power a tire will hold with so many factors like section width etc, but as a 200tw I can say these really earn their keep. I have red that these tires are finding a lot of homes in auto-x and drifting, and I can see why after putting 600 or 700 miles on them!! Great tires, and thanks for watching as well!

I agree my friend!!!

Honestly, if you're going manual vs manual my advice is just buy the best one you can find. If you find a clean LT1 6 speed that you like, and you wanna put all the miles on it, that's still a great car. The LT4 does offer a good extra oomph and a cool factor, but hey if you find the right LT1 you can still shop and wait for the right LT4! They're all fun!

These cars are soooo useable, and cheap to operate. I think they make a great commuter being as they get mid to upper 20s on the highway.