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mc_acoustic · 06-25-2013, 04:18 AM

Okay, I seem to have confused WAY to many people with my thread,

Here is my revision and hopefully will be a little more clear.

I was told that my engines horsepower could not ever go above what the engine is capable of doing, which is 312 HP. (Unless you add nitrous/supercharge/turbocharge it)

That being said, of course you wont get 312 stock from the dealer, usually its about 15-20 percent loss to the back end.

That being said, when you upgrade your vehicle with mods that allow for better air flow (Like exhaust/porting manifolds/Cold air intakes/whatever other bolts ons) it will lower that 15-20 percent loss depending on the mods you do

So for example you throw on long tube headers/tune you would lose only 10 percent instead bringing your horsepower to the rear end to 250 isntead of 230.

My question is, Do the same rules apply for the v8's in the camaro world?

I ask because I have seen some amazing numbers around the board from the V8 dyno's and just curious as to if they can achieve more horespower then there engine is labelled.

Remember here folks: I don't know much about 8's except that: They have 2 more valves and they are faster.

I am a V6 driver but would love to learn the V8 vehicle so I know my competition a little better for when I get my nitrous kit.

jrisebo · 06-25-2013, 07:03 AM

What do you mean by bolt ons?

mc_acoustic · 06-25-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jrisebo

What do you mean by bolt ons?

I guess anything like exhaust, porting manifolds, cold air intakes and what not.

HeavyIOM · 06-25-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mc_acoustic

but it would never go past 304 until you fuel inject right?

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 09:50 AM

what the hell did i just read

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 09:54 AM

Ok bolt ons increase horsepower period. Im assuming your using 304 as an example since you have a 2010 v6. Just as a future reference you actually have 312 (yay) But adding any typical bolt on will increase RWHP and Crank horsepower. same with the v8

SSeniorMoment · 06-25-2013, 09:55 AM

I'd stick with the Mighty Demon carb and add a high rise.

Bolt ons work fine.

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 09:56 AM

And not sure what you mean by engine types but so far the 5th gen Camaro has seen

LLT (V6 Rated at 312)
LFX (v6 Rated at 323)
L99 (V8 Automatic Transmission rated at 400)
LS3 (V8 Manual Transmission Rated at 426)

2012-1822 · 06-25-2013, 09:58 AM

It's too early, I'm out

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

It's too early, I'm out

lmao

SSGUNNER · 06-25-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FaytalsCamaro

Ok bolt ons increase horsepower period. Im assuming your using 304 as an example since you have a 2010 v6. Just as a future reference you actually have 312 (yay) But adding any typical bolt on will increase RWHP and Crank horsepower. same with the v8

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

increased his HP and didnt even try

SSGUNNER · 06-25-2013, 10:04 AM

Nicely done!

FaytalsCamaro · 06-25-2013, 10:11 AM

So with all that being said...Does it really make sense saying someone for example like Gretchen having 580+ RWHP only has 323 Crank HP? Not at all In reality he probably has near 700 HP to the crank...Which if you think about it sounds friggin crazy...

06-25-2013, 04:18 AM	#1
mc_acoustic Drives: 2010 1LT Limited Edition Camaro A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 887	Bolted on v6 vs v8 Okay, I seem to have confused WAY to many people with my thread, Here is my revision and hopefully will be a little more clear. I was told that my engines horsepower could not ever go above what the engine is capable of doing, which is 312 HP. (Unless you add nitrous/supercharge/turbocharge it) That being said, of course you wont get 312 stock from the dealer, usually its about 15-20 percent loss to the back end. That being said, when you upgrade your vehicle with mods that allow for better air flow (Like exhaust/porting manifolds/Cold air intakes/whatever other bolts ons) it will lower that 15-20 percent loss depending on the mods you do So for example you throw on long tube headers/tune you would lose only 10 percent instead bringing your horsepower to the rear end to 250 isntead of 230. My question is, Do the same rules apply for the v8's in the camaro world? I ask because I have seen some amazing numbers around the board from the V8 dyno's and just curious as to if they can achieve more horespower then there engine is labelled. Remember here folks: I don't know much about 8's except that: They have 2 more valves and they are faster. I am a V6 driver but would love to learn the V8 vehicle so I know my competition a little better for when I get my nitrous kit. Last edited by mc_acoustic; 06-25-2013 at 10:59 AM.

06-25-2013, 07:03 AM	#2
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06-25-2013, 10:04 AM	#13
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06-25-2013, 09:50 AM	#5
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	what the hell did i just read

06-25-2013, 09:54 AM	#6
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	Ok bolt ons increase horsepower period. Im assuming your using 304 as an example since you have a 2010 v6. Just as a future reference you actually have 312 (yay) But adding any typical bolt on will increase RWHP and Crank horsepower. same with the v8

06-25-2013, 09:55 AM	#7
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	I'd stick with the Mighty Demon carb and add a high rise. Bolt ons work fine.

06-25-2013, 09:56 AM	#8
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	And not sure what you mean by engine types but so far the 5th gen Camaro has seen LLT (V6 Rated at 312) LFX (v6 Rated at 323) L99 (V8 Automatic Transmission rated at 400) LS3 (V8 Manual Transmission Rated at 426)

06-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#14
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	So with all that being said...Does it really make sense saying someone for example like Gretchen having 580+ RWHP only has 323 Crank HP? Not at all In reality he probably has near 700 HP to the crank...Which if you think about it sounds friggin crazy...