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2010_camaro · 07-29-2012, 05:53 PM

Yes I know this is in the wrong area but Id rather get more V6ers opion than the V8 guys who just bash the v6.

Well im going against my friends vette. The last two times we were going to race it got rained out. Hes 100% positive that he has me beat but Im not so sure.

My car. 2010 Camaro v6 Manual. Mods- OBX long tubes, res. X pipe and pacesetter exhaust, Spec CAI, hurst shifter, and trifecta tune. Im running with the steel 18" wheels. Curb weight 3,800lbs, 304 hp 275tq stock.

His car. 1989 vet. 4 Speed auto. C5 wheels, CIA, cooler Thermostat, and a Performance chip. Curb weight 3,200lbs, 245 hp 340 tq stock (specs for a manual trans. couldnt find auto trans spec.)

Ventmaster · 07-29-2012, 06:08 PM

I'm pretty sure in 1989 manufacturers were still reporting net hp, not the exaggerated gross hp reported today.

So even though your outputs are fairly close, I'm afraid your buddy's got you due to his lower weight :(, but it's gonna be close enuff to be fun, and if his state of tune has slipped over time- well you just might pull it off!!

Drive it like you stole it!

lscamaro · 07-29-2012, 06:18 PM

Simple answer... Your going to lose.

Higher torque and lower weight. Remember, torque wins races.

You might get lucky and he botches the launch if at the track so I'd still try. Just don't be surprised at the outcome if he wins

Those steelies are probably killing you since they weigh so much

MichaelH · 07-29-2012, 06:31 PM

I've raced my buddies vette and I won his was a 89 auto with cai my car had everything in my sig so I think you can pull it out

scrming · 07-29-2012, 06:40 PM

Think it's going to depend on how much he picks up with those mods...

I found one spot that listed the 89 Vette as:

1989 0-60 - 6.2 1/4 - 14.8/97

Then I also found a 0-60 MPH at 5.4. So kind of hard to tell.. but I see people saying the STOCK 89 Vette was a 14 second car... High 13s on a good day...

Found a couple of timeslips on Drag Times... couple of 14 second slips there...

Could very well end up being a drivers race!

Good luck!

BowtieBelle · 07-30-2012, 03:24 PM

I've beaten a '79 Vette. '89... I dunno. I think he's got you due to weight but it could be a driver's race.

Good luck!

Rfaranda · 07-30-2012, 03:33 PM

Having owned an 89 auto.... 1/4, my moneys on you...

h2oplay · 07-30-2012, 03:35 PM

it'll be real close, hard to call, good luck....

BaylorCamaro · 07-30-2012, 03:51 PM

Drivers race, but like scrming said it really depends on what he picked up with his mods. That said, your wheels are HEAVY. I would look into a good set of wheels, the TSW Nuremberg's are lighter and look awesome.

usa1camaro1969 · 08-01-2012, 07:23 AM

They're all driver's races. Practice launching and shifting that stick and don't be afraid to heat those tires. It'll be the best thing you can do.

Ozzie RS · 08-03-2012, 12:05 AM

Good Luck and let us know the outcome. I personally think it is a Driver's race.

07-29-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 389 View My Garage	whos going to win? Yes I know this is in the wrong area but Id rather get more V6ers opion than the V8 guys who just bash the v6. Well im going against my friends vette. The last two times we were going to race it got rained out. Hes 100% positive that he has me beat but Im not so sure. My car. 2010 Camaro v6 Manual. Mods- OBX long tubes, res. X pipe and pacesetter exhaust, Spec CAI, hurst shifter, and trifecta tune. Im running with the steel 18" wheels. Curb weight 3,800lbs, 304 hp 275tq stock. His car. 1989 vet. 4 Speed auto. C5 wheels, CIA, cooler Thermostat, and a Performance chip. Curb weight 3,200lbs, 245 hp 340 tq stock (specs for a manual trans. couldnt find auto trans spec.)

07-29-2012, 06:08 PM	#2
Ventmaster Drives: 2010 Camaro RS 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 1,077	I'm pretty sure in 1989 manufacturers were still reporting net hp, not the exaggerated gross hp reported today. So even though your outputs are fairly close, I'm afraid your buddy's got you due to his lower weight :(, but it's gonna be close enuff to be fun, and if his state of tune has slipped over time- well you just might pull it off!! Drive it like you stole it! __________________ Airaid CAI, Rx ported TB, Mace ported IM, JBA shorty headers, Richmond 3.73, Borla touring axleback, Hurst short throw, NH-SS fix, IDEALG clutch m/c, SS struts/springs, Spohn trailing arms, Pfadt Racing sways, Pedders radius arm & rear subframe bushing inserts, 2LT gauge pkg.TSW Nurburgs. IPF S/C

07-29-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 5,443	Simple answer... Your going to lose. Higher torque and lower weight. Remember, torque wins races. You might get lucky and he botches the launch if at the track so I'd still try. Just don't be surprised at the outcome if he wins Those steelies are probably killing you since they weigh so much __________________ Current Mods: Vararam \| Borla ProXS Custom Axle-Back \| Mace 25mm Insulator \| MACE Ported Intake Manifold \| And a few other things Click here to visit my Build Thread!

07-29-2012, 06:31 PM	#4
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS cybr gry/blck strps Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	I've raced my buddies vette and I won his was a 89 auto with cai my car had everything in my sig so I think you can pull it out __________________ Upgrades: BBK Longtube Headers W/ High Flow Cats, MRT V 1.0 Exhaust, Airaid CAI V2 tube, VMAX Throttle Body, Trifecta E-85 Tuned, powder coated black rims, window tint,GM Heritage Grill, Rx Oil Catch Can, black out gills, blacked out lights: Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- (winter tune) getting forged this spring

07-29-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,490	Think it's going to depend on how much he picks up with those mods... I found one spot that listed the 89 Vette as: 1989 0-60 - 6.2 1/4 - 14.8/97 Then I also found a 0-60 MPH at 5.4. So kind of hard to tell.. but I see people saying the STOCK 89 Vette was a 14 second car... High 13s on a good day... Found a couple of timeslips on Drag Times... couple of 14 second slips there... Could very well end up being a drivers race! Good luck! __________________ 2013 MRT Laguna ST - 249 WHP & 339 WTQ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#6
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,641 View My Garage	I've beaten a '79 Vette. '89... I dunno. I think he's got you due to weight but it could be a driver's race. Good luck! __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

07-30-2012, 03:33 PM	#7
Rfaranda Drives: 2011 1ls Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montgomery Al Posts: 105 View My Garage	Having owned an 89 auto.... 1/4, my moneys on you... __________________ 2011 1LS. Mace ported intake, Cai, Iceolator, Air scoop, relocator, Mrt v2/Xpipe, SS spoiler, 4 gauge pack.

07-30-2012, 03:35 PM	#8
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,133	it'll be real close, hard to call, good luck.... __________________ Injen LT \| Magnaflows \| BBK LT & HFC \| Mace 25mm & P Spacer \|Richmond 3.73 \| Trifecta Tune RX Catch Can & Breather \| Pedders Inserts \| IDEALG Clutch MC & GTO Reservoir \| JDP Colorshift Halos \| Drake Bowtie Delete \| Last edited by h2oplay; 08-01-2012 at 06:51 PM.

07-30-2012, 03:51 PM	#9
BaylorCamaro AutoX is for fast DRIVERS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 3,784 View My Garage	Drivers race, but like scrming said it really depends on what he picked up with his mods. That said, your wheels are HEAVY. I would look into a good set of wheels, the TSW Nuremberg's are lighter and look awesome. __________________ Automotive youtube channel. / My First Autocross / My automotive blog / Build Thread RX Super Charged / MRT V1 / ARH LT Headers and Cats / 2.5" Entire System / Ported & Polished IM / IM Spacer / RX Ported TB / Trifecta Tune / Brembo Brakes / Pfadt Sways, End Links, Rear Trailing Arms & Springs / SS Rear Diff. Check out video's of my current set up! ==> RX Super Charged

08-01-2012, 07:23 AM	#10
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,661	They're all driver's races. Practice launching and shifting that stick and don't be afraid to heat those tires. It'll be the best thing you can do. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

08-03-2012, 12:05 AM	#11
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 673	Good Luck and let us know the outcome. I personally think it is a Driver's race. __________________