Turbo V6 Corvette sets the O/L 10.5 record

[Steve]

It's a pretty crazy set up but it is a turbo V6. It's a cut down version of 5.3 bore space BBC and measures 500 cubic inches and was built by Proline. It has a pair of 98mm turbos. It has been 3.91 @ 199 in the 1/8 and they claim 3.80's are coming soon!

 

[Chuck Leeper]

They best do it now.... Before the oil money comes to short supply!!

 

[boostingbuick]

Sounds great. Wonder if it will fit in the GN. Not that I can afford one, but I like to dream big.

 

[Steve]

Sounds great. Wonder if it will fit in the GN. Not that I can afford one, but I like to dream big.

I am sure it could be made to fit in a GN. They built the motor/car to take advantage of the rules of the class and get the weight break for running a 6 cylinder. The KH set up is too radical for most people but if racers continue to use V6's it might be good for us in the future. It is sad that you can buy a new aftermarket BBC block that will support 2500+ hp cheaper than a used Stage II block. I doubt I would ever switch my GN over to a V8 but something like an aftermarket BBC block minus 2 cylinders would be an awesome V6!