AlHewitt
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In mid June I took delivery of a 2010 GS with the only engine offered, the LS3. After 1000 miles on the C6 I've decided to keep my CE LT4, I'm keeping the GS too. I had the LT4 on the market but prices are soft these days and I feel the LT4 will command more in terms of resale value some day. That is more than most buyers are offering today. So that is the excuse I'm using with my wife to keep both Vettes. Truth is I like the LT4 and always have. After a couple of them - with an LT5 in between, the LT4's are, as said by many, the best bang for the buck...
I’d like to contrasting the LT4 with the LS3 - in case some on this list have never experienced either; first off they are both great engines, both have roller lifters and rockers, electronic ignition and fuel injection. My first ride in an LT4 was 10 years ago and I was impressed with its low end torque and wonderful manors. It stops pulling at 6300 RPM but what a ride up to that point. Idles smooth and starts every time with a flick of the key. Throttle response in immediate as the butterfly valve is directly connected to the gas peddle. My first ride in the LS3 was the fill-up trip to a gas station provided by the dealer. It has throttle by wire and is somewhat lethargic compared to the LT4. It has superb low end torque and is very mild until you ask it for more. Then it wakes up, WOW. The HP and torque numbers are different between the two but so are the cu. in. and fuel consumption. Step hard on the LS3’s gas peddle and you need to steer as it gets squirrely. The exhaust is seductive. The LT4 sound different, maybe it the transmission being closer to the driver.
The 2010 GS Vette has more refinements, remote oiling, launch control, it is quieter, oh and it smells new. But the C4 has the best looking rear end of any Corvette. Say what you will about C1’s or C2’s rear ends, IMHO the C4 is the best looking of them all. There are many differences between the cars not the least are the engines. The hassle of crawling over the frame on the C4 to get in or out it is gone in the C6 and C5 for that matter. The hood on the C4 is to die for, open it up and you have the engine, tires and suspension all exposed. The C6’s hood is, well, not as nice.
LT4’s are cheep these days unfortunately for us own one, but maybe this is an opportune time for buyers looking for a great ride. If you want a one look no farther than the LT4, you won’t be sorry... Al
I’d like to contrasting the LT4 with the LS3 - in case some on this list have never experienced either; first off they are both great engines, both have roller lifters and rockers, electronic ignition and fuel injection. My first ride in an LT4 was 10 years ago and I was impressed with its low end torque and wonderful manors. It stops pulling at 6300 RPM but what a ride up to that point. Idles smooth and starts every time with a flick of the key. Throttle response in immediate as the butterfly valve is directly connected to the gas peddle. My first ride in the LS3 was the fill-up trip to a gas station provided by the dealer. It has throttle by wire and is somewhat lethargic compared to the LT4. It has superb low end torque and is very mild until you ask it for more. Then it wakes up, WOW. The HP and torque numbers are different between the two but so are the cu. in. and fuel consumption. Step hard on the LS3’s gas peddle and you need to steer as it gets squirrely. The exhaust is seductive. The LT4 sound different, maybe it the transmission being closer to the driver.
The 2010 GS Vette has more refinements, remote oiling, launch control, it is quieter, oh and it smells new. But the C4 has the best looking rear end of any Corvette. Say what you will about C1’s or C2’s rear ends, IMHO the C4 is the best looking of them all. There are many differences between the cars not the least are the engines. The hassle of crawling over the frame on the C4 to get in or out it is gone in the C6 and C5 for that matter. The hood on the C4 is to die for, open it up and you have the engine, tires and suspension all exposed. The C6’s hood is, well, not as nice.
LT4’s are cheep these days unfortunately for us own one, but maybe this is an opportune time for buyers looking for a great ride. If you want a one look no farther than the LT4, you won’t be sorry... Al