How many ways are there to enjoy the LT4 V8 in a modern GM product? Quite a few, since this 6.2-liter motor is offered on the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the sixth-gen Camaro ZL1, as well as on the third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. However, the straight-line race we have here tells the story of an additional manner to play with the said hardware, as it can also be had in the form of a crate engine.
To be more precise, a base C7 Corvette that had been gifted with an LT4 swap recently engaged in straight-line battle with a Camaro ZL1. The two got together during a hot night of racing, and while getting an even rolling start didn't seem to come easy, the LT4 siblings finally got it right. As always, we kindly ask you to skip such street fights and stay on the safe side by hitting the drag strip when you're feeling competitive.
While the 'Vette jumped from 460 to 650 horses thanks to the heart transplant, the Camaro had been taken past the factory output, as explained by Can I Be Frank, the YouTuber who caught the adventure on camera.
And while the new output of the muscle car isn't mentioned, we are told it features what can be labeled as bolt-on mods, along with an E50 tune (50 percent ethanol).
Even so, the ZL1 packs two drawbacks compared to the 'Vette mentioned above, and we'll start with the transmission: while the C7 matches that supercharged V8 with an eight-speed automatic, the Camaro comes in six-speed manual form.
Then there's the scale footprint; while we don't know the exact weight of this C7, comparing the Z06 and the ZL1 shows the two are separated by over 300 lbs (135 kilos).
Now, those of you who are in a rush should know that the sprinting action kicks off at the 1:20 point of the clip below.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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