The C8 Corvette LT2 engine and Dual Clutch Transmission specifics EXPLAINED in DETAIL.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

What did you guys think of the C8 Corvette LT2 and dual clutch transmission info provided by The Corvette Mechanic? He does a great job of talking about it in a way everyone can understand. Check out his Facebook page at: bit.ly/2LWpvCU

[@marcojordan1368]

Corvette mechanic it y'all going to put some more power in the 2020 c8 corvette

[@robbyturbo109]

Really good information he knows his stuff

[@savagetuner2404]

That photo is obviously photoshopped. Take it down.

[@charleswagner1724]

That engine is a work of art. It’s beautiful.

[@JG-ef2cn]

Looks great....until you get to rear end and it's a Vettemaro. Mechanics nitemare. Hey GM, make the rear end look like an exotic vette rear, not a fkn squished down Camaro!

[@emmijames358]

Trust me, someone is already redesigning a new rear end for this 'vette and they stand to make alot of money from it. If i could do the design for a 2020 Corvette C8 rear end swap, i would and i will call it the 2020 Corvette C8 rearend camaro delete lol

[@JG-ef2cn]

@@emmijames358 I hope so, it ruins the whole car

[@merlingt1]

I agree the rear end is hideous. It is a complete mess. Other than that I think it looks great. It is almost like they got to the end and ran out of money. And NO I don't want to have to replace a rear end on a $60K+ car with any aftermarket rear which usually end up looking like even more ass.

[@hent1438]

That Corvette in the thumbnail looks insane. This is what the ZR1 (hopefully) should look like. The car, especially the rear looks like the Ferrari FXXK. Kudos to Chevy again for the new C8.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely! I can't wait to see the Z06/ZR1 variants of this car. They are going to be insane!

[@135iN55]

That render has a much nicer wide body than the previous Z06 render, which only rolled the fenders. I did not like the rolled fender look at all, as it didn't match the rest of the angular body. It's funny that we're still guessing so much after the reveal.

[@c2jones]

I didn't perceive the rendition as a Z06 or ZR1 attempt. Instead, as indicated by the 🇺🇸 and driver name, it appears to be a rendition for the IMSA, LeMans and SCCA variants. Corvette has dominated several major motorsports series in the recent past and I could easily visualize this taking the 24 Hours of LeMans right out of the gate. 🏁🏆

[@135iN55]

@@c2jones It would be quite an accomplishment to win a 24hr endurance race with an all new model. Well, the engine internals aren't new, through the transmission is. The C8 looks nice, but I don't think looks give any useful indication of performance or reliability. It does more or less delete 60 years of development. What will really be interesting is to see how it stacks up against that C7 racing success. Its going to be hard to beat a C7 with all that development behind it.

[@_baller]

Nah looks too stupid like a new Civic type r

[@gvb7727]

That rendering is awesome!!!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes it is! 👍👍

[@mr.roush6709]

IM a Ford guy and I have my 2020 GT500 on order but I will say I do like the C8, only thing is I think its going to be hard to Mod... Tuning might be a issue and doing cam, heads looks like it all will have to come out!!! Cause the cam has to come out the front which is where you sit!! I just hope HP Tuners or someone can unlock ECM, it took a year to on the ZR1

[@BF109G4]

I would choose the C8 over the supra

[@BF109G4]

timothy clancy you’re right, the C8 is better

[@tedmalley7636]

I wish I could have one..

[@135iN55]

Well, my F-Type's front engine is buried so deep changing plugs costs $1,700, so it can't be any worse. A physical oil dipstick? Woo hoo, no way!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It can be worse, unfortunately and it just may be if GM didn't set this thing up correctly. At first it should be fine since the car will come with warranty but later down the line it may be a real bear to work on.

[@JK2333459]

The 93 camaro plugs on the bottom of the motor

[@135iN55]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Probably why there are 30 Boxsters on Autotrader under $7K.

[@VoIPPortland]

I HATE the electronic dipstick also. Nice move leaving a REAL one in there Chevy!!

[@135iN55]

@@VoIPPortland What? You don't like BMW's infotainment oil level checker, where you have to run the engine for 15 mins to see if it has oil? This is what happens when you hire millenials who don't care about driving.

[@_baller]

Lol that render looks ridiculous please dont

[@TechViewOpinions]

Paul is great

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely!

[@lancedooley7558]

Its funny people worried about maintenance on a simple chevy engine. Apparently theirs Mechanics out there who havent worked on BMW Valvatronic Solenoids and Ducati Valve trains or Ferrari valve seat replacements and Engine out services. Im gonna get me either a C8, Skyline R34/R35, STI, Civic Type R or a used Ferrari California. Still need to test drive a few. Also i think it can be converted to Manual like on the SLC Kit car with the Graziano Transmission from the Audi. Im wondering why im the only one talking about this.

[@chetbaigh2409]

The artist picture was originally posted in this Facebook Group- You’ll want to get in here.. The C8 Corvette Owners group on Facebook. Lookers welcome too 🙂 - facebook.com/groups/C8.Corvette.Owners/

[@cwroberts79]

I was initially disappointed that the manual was gone. After learning that it’s a dual clutch system with no torque drop I was all in and immediately ordered one.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It's great in its own right but the manual will be sorely missed.

[@cwroberts79]

Gonna be interesting to see. I have a zl1 1le in manual and I feel like that 650/650 goes to waste in acceleration. It’s fun, but annoying in normal driving conditions. This corvette will be the first time I’ve driven a dual clutch on the track.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely!

[@cwroberts79]

Added benefit. My wife will be able to drive it.

[@shenli8321]

Dude, please buy a tripod.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You can send that message to Paul since he recorded that. 😁👍

[@mptorecon]

For someone who says they are a Corvette mechanic this dude doesn’t seam to familiar with Ls/LT engines. “That’s gotta be where the spark plugs are?” No shit. And what the fuck is a “stretchy belt?” This dude is fake news. Stretchy belt! Give me a break.

[@johnreilly317]

Oh yeah, A pushrod engine?

[@ellobo1326]

Whomever invented the DCT is a true genius. Incredible engineering !

[@kyle60213]

El Lobo Adolphe Kégresse invented it (I love google)

[@JBsC6]

Key Chevrolet in Middletown CT is where I travel 2 states to have Paul service my Corvettes for 20 years and three Corvettes. Paul's passion to deliver excellence in Corvette service makes owning Corvettes an even more enjoyable experience. Key Chevy rocks

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I bet! It would be nice to have someone that knowledgeable work on my Corvette.

[@metaljew4456]

The C8 DCT IN THE VETTE is making it very easy to accept an “automatic “ in this mind blowing mid engine Supercar

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Exactly 👍

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Good info! Love the dual clutch! I'm only getting 200ms shifts. This c8 is going to feel unreal with 100ms shifts. I'm assuming the c8 is going to have an access panel behind the seats to work on the engine front-end and accessories, like Ferrari. Otherwise, it's going to require that the engine be dropped out and that gets expensive. If you get talking to Corvette Mechanic, maybe he has seen some things that would shed a light on this.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks! I hope for Chevrolets sake that they have such an access panel or yes, repairs are going to get expensive quickly.

[@williamhighsmith3363]

So nobody gunna mention they copied the fxxk Evo? Wtf is Chevy doing!

[@RESET1776]

OK, now I'm confused. My understanding was this motor was running a dry sump oil system. With that you check an oil tank for oil level vs a conventional oil pan dip stick. Also, it would require an externally driven oil pump & I don't see that either. Now I really wanna know what kind of black magic GM has come up with!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I think it's great that the dry sump is able to be checked without jumping through all of the hoops the current setup makes you go through.

[@spyderlyf3]

That input shaft looks similar to the 4l80 output shaft with more splines. A super beefy and ez connection with a yoke type setup on the engine crank. Seems like a simple way to connect the engine to the trans and not be a weak point.

[@maxfly7079]

fyi....EddieX channel, has aC8 review, with a Cutaway of Both, LT2 engine AND THE DC8 transaxle.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@Popdaddy88]

What the FXXK was that in the thumbnail???? DAYUM, SON !!!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It was a rendering made by gregskazphotography. 👍

[@Popdaddy88]

That was um, quite dramatic. Yes. ( removes defibrillator). Lol, that, plus a twin turbo setup would make quite the statement, to everybody!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣

[@carzguyz5142]

Wealth of knowledge is an understatement. Geez Louise !!!! Good stuff J. Still prefer a manual transmission though...just saying. Thx man...good vid. 😁👍

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely! I appreciate the info as well!

[@petercarey6883]

Sorry I'm late to the party, but the notification bell must be vacationing in the Florida Keys. lol Great upload Justin. There's an "oil tank?" So the engine oiling system is not a dry sump setup? Paul is THE Corvette Mechanic and works out of a Connecticut dealership. He'll be at Corvettes at Carlisle in case some of you gear heads want to question him face to face and I'm sure he'll be hosting his usual seminars while there. Watching these two videos, it's now more apparent than ever as to why GM is requiring it's dealerships to send their mechanics to school for the C8 as well as the dealerships spending the money to purchase proprietary tools to work on the C8. Save the Wave.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

All dry sump oil systems have an oil tank somewhere. The C7 has a tank on the passenger side fender. It basically stores the oil away from the engine and in a tank instead of an oil pan under the engine like traditional setups.

[@petercarey6883]

I have the dry sump on my GS, but I look at it as more of a reservoir than a "tank." I want a tank! Of course it'll probably cost me $80k to $90k to have one. LOL

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣🤣

[@johnd5805]

Corvette Mech puts out great videos. I guess there's only so much new info out on the engine. Same old LS/LT 6.2L which just so may be the best EVER engine GM will have ever produced. I'm glad they stuck with it because that means mods are already being planned for the first cars shipped. You know Mike's wheels are already turning in his head. Didn't know Tremec already produced a DCT. Probably kept R&D lower. Now we must wait again for deliveries. Oh and that plastic oil reservoir. Huh??? I guess it's not grandma's plastic anymore.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yeah there's a lot of design elements that have me wondering but GM knows what they are doing more so than I do 🤣

[@johnd5805]

@@HorsePowerObsessed GM's no worse than the rest. Let's be honest. Vettes are one of the most reliable cars out there. IMO of course. It'll be well designed.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Exactly!

[@bobcohen629]

Great video I’m not mechanically inclined but I do feel I learned something thank you

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

That's exactly what I'm hoping to provide! Thank you.

[@williamkaiser8490]

Dual clutch is the best of the best!

[@2ntenz]

Mist be able to access the accessory belts from the cabin, removable panels from behind the seats... please don’t be like Ferrari 355 where engine out service is required... that would be a deal killer.

[@studio-flash]

I think the thumb nail photo looks cool..Z06/ZR1 or is it a C8R?... i'd like to see a C8 Z06 with scissor doors on..what you think?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Would definitely be awesome to see a Z06 or a ZR1 like this.

[@marcojordan1368]

I would like to see a c8 Z06 lamb doors be very real supercars

[@michaelmelling9333]

Am I nieve to think they could have/should have designed the motor so that one could just unscrew four bolts to (easily) remove the motor (after disconnecting the electrical harnesses and drive-shaft, of course) from either the top or bottom so the whole thing comes out and can be serviced?

[@rick3446]

From GM on a single cam engine. "The component that makes VVT possible is a simple and reliable device that attaches to the end of the camshaft called a cam phaser. The dual equal cam phaser electro-hydraulically controls cam position with the help of a sensor and the engine control module. :)

[@mikeskidmore6754]

2020 C-8 Corvette a World class car for much less money than the Exotic Super Cars it may well outperform with a single cam shaft two valves per cylinder push rod engine..

[@alysesethomas6699]

Gotta love corvettes and gotta love America

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Amen!

[@2ntenz]

Spark plugs look difficult to access... car looks like it would need to be on a lift to replace....

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

Corvette C8 vs 2020 Audi R8. Epic battle, and I predict if the C8 takes this car down on European soil then all heck will break loose. Both platforms are too similar to dismiss them competing. One of them has more than ten years development and cost more than twice as much as the other one. America vs Europe's GT for the modern crowd, and its going to be a brawl.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed! Can't wait to see what happens. Competition breeds innovation!

[@johnd5805]

Serious question to anyone out there. Stop the video at 1:52 and look at the ends of the exhaust manifold sticking out there perfectly. That's a perfect position begging for twin turbo's. I'm wondering which aftermarket company is already working on that.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I think GM might be...

[@jrtortellini2540]

Looks almost exact like a Ferrari fxx.. they did a great job copying the Ferrari..

[@brianbouch9461]

Interesting information. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at Carlisle. My family and I were at the AC NJ reveal stop of the tour and hoping we can sit in the car there. Nice video and looking forward to more! Thanks

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! We'll definitely be there! 👍👍

[@jorgegvb]

Paul is an informative guy. I took some classes with him at Carlisle in the past. He is a wealth of knowledge.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed!

[@chillywit]

When the water pump goes it looks like it'll leak into the generator directly below it.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

The mid engine design has its own issues that's for sure.

[@squidusn71]

Good info on the dct. I just realized that the c8 door is wide with that piece of the side intake sticking out like that when open. I'd hate that car parked next to mine lol.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Lol I thought that same thing! 🤣

[@mr.roush6709]

Paul does sound like he knows what hes talking about!! The 9070 DCT he showed is the 2020 GT500 DCT and he pretty much shows you why its so fast and it looks just like a true manual!! GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! 😁

[@mr.roush6709]

@@HorsePowerObsessed your welcome man!! Im really thinking about ordering a C8 but I really want to know if we can Tune it or what you know!!

[@djrichsaracino2554]

Wow that thumbnail is sick! another great video buddy.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@RONRIVERIA]

2021 7 speed manual

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

#savethemanuals 👍👍

[@gtr1952]

Awesome! Very best info I've seen yet!! Thanks much for sharing that!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You're welcome! 😁

[@j1035ak]

Do you have any more pictures of this c8 vetted you have featured in the introduction?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I do not but you can find the person who rendered it on Instagram gregskazphotography

[@marcojordan1368]

Yea I like your video about 2020 c8 corvette LT2 engine Transmission

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you.

[@deondiggs61]

No shade tree mechanic for this Vette.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed!

[@cali2468]

It's a Gen V LT series engine. People will be doing heads & cam swaps in their garage.

[@bobfredericks6545]

Thanks for the video. DCT to a non mechanic is still a learning process. I better learn since I will be getting the C8. Take care. Hope to see you at Carlisle.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I'll definitely be there! 👍👍

[@bobfredericks6545]

HorsePower Obsessed I have a Fun Pass but I may have a conflict in timing. Hope to meet you and D. I have been buying his sunglasses for a few years. Great guy.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Definitely one of the best guys! We'll be there all 4 days so stop by any time!

[@yapyap544]

The cadillac blackwing project got cancelled so the zo6 will likely debut the new twin turbocharged chevy v8

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Very likely from what I've heard. 👍

[@elchido3517]

I heard that, it will have the manual transmission, and TT, but i hope its true.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@elchido3517 Agreed. I've heard the manual transmission rumor a few times for the Z06 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[@jraymond3218]

I thought the c8 was a lt4

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Nope. GM is calling it an LT2. 👍

[@cali2468]

It's an LT1 with new intake manifold, dry sump, headers and a couple of other things. I think it even uses the same block and cylinder heads as the LT1.

[@bryan7821]

I`ve been working on cars and trucks my whole life since age 16 to save money, and i`ve even built a few engines from the block up in my time. I can tell you now,,, if and when the C8 vette breaks down and need repairs,,,,,and it will,,,,,unless you have a lift, and upper tier tools in your garage,,,, Its going to cost a lot to maintain, and a pain in the butt to work on. The good thing is,,,,,it`s not European

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed!

[@tompetty5494]

I'm assuming the entire cargo area pulls out for easier access.. Maybe not to bad, but bad enough.

[@ImKittyCow]

break downs on my LS cars have resulted in me pulling the whole engine in a traditional car more than once. My bet is that if the car is left stock, the most anyone will have to do with it is change the oil and spark plugs

[@bryan7821]

@@ImKittyCow ,,,,I`ve seen the break down illustrations of the C8 Corvette, where its been on its side and the lower panels removed,,,,,It`s super tight inside the engine bay, even from underneath. I feel for the person who needs to replace the alternator, water pump, A/C compressor, etc.. My guess is,,,,people will drive them until 100K miles and sell them. I would LOVE to have that engine to put in my 2003, S-10

[@ImKittyCow]

@@bryan7821 An s10 would be a lot easier to work on I agree there, but pretty cars as a whole have gotten to the point that its a giant pain to do things like that regardless of engine placement. I have an 05 gto and would rather drop a brick on my toe than replace the alternator without taking the entire front end off. Idk modern cars just are dramatic to work on i feel

[@andrewashington6462]

Is that vette Im looking at one of the new C8s..!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Not yet but the Z06 or ZR1 could look like this!

[@williamkaiser8490]

manual transmission are DEAD!

[@superior54]

So when are we going to see it on the road

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Supposedly January 2020.

[@hby7768]

They reverse engineered the Porsche PDK.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

That may be true, either way, it's working!

[@billthompson9595]

great information ,thank you

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You're quite welcome! Thank you for watching! 👍👍

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great videos wow thanks

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you!

[@mickey2036]

When the Torch Red C8 came out in the reveal I immediately thought it was real pretty in that color, and a hard color to beat overall. After seeing it in most of the colors now- even though some are from still photos- I still believe that. Though I’m not a red car guy, this is one I’d definitely consider in a red.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I'm a huge red fan so I thought the same thing!

[@PokerFaceEsq]

That render is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes it is!

[@ryanmcgouirk2655]

That motor is bull shit don't like it now I just get a c6 zr1 or c7 zo6

[@mrslyds8602]

I like that thumbnail..the c8 with the FXXK revo body kit lol. Nice