PQs Camaro [COTW 9/20/10]

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

I guess by what you are saying if my thinking is correct, if I put my stock wheels back on and go back to the Dyno I should increase my dyno numbers almost 20HP? Am I correct? So I should make around 483 with just the cam?

What is this sprung and unsprung weight you talk about Chris?

Spin a truck wheel, then spin a bicycle wheel... it takes a lot more effort (hp)to spin the truck wheel.

Sprung weight is everything cushioned by the suspension... unsprung is everything else, tires wheels rotors etc.

[Mr Twisty]

Ya'll see what happened there? I made a "somewhat" normal post

[PQ]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Ya'll see what happened there? I made a "somewhat" normal post

I was kinda freaked out a bit. lol

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by PQ

I was kinda freaked out a bit. lol

I took a photo of it

[Dr Jkel]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Spin a truck wheel, then spin a bicycle wheel... it takes a lot more effort (hp)to spin the truck wheel.

Sprung weight is everything cushioned by the suspension... unsprung is everything else, tires wheels rotors etc.

But if the wheels weigh relatively the same I don't see 20 hp or am I looking at it wrong.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

But if the wheels weigh relatively the same I don't see 20 hp or am I looking at it wrong.

They don't (usually) weigh the same... A 22" wheel/tire will outweigh a 20" with same width & diameter. The larger wheel also puts the weight more toward the O.D. of the wheel making it that much harder to spin up.

You also have flex issues with lo-pro tires, ever notice how a hi profile dragster slick wrinkles @ acceleration? That's the problem PQ has now... stiff short sidewalls, no flex, poor acceleration traction.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

They don't (usually) weigh the same... A 22" wheel/tire will outweigh a 20" with same width & diameter. The larger wheel also puts the weight more toward the O.D. of the wheel making it that much harder to spin up.

You also have flex issues with lo-pro tires, ever notice how a hi profile dragster slick wrinkles @ acceleration? That's the problem PQ has now... stiff short sidewalls, no flex, poor acceleration traction.

What did you do with MC69 and who are you. ...... That's 2 in a row. LMAO

[Dr Jkel]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

They don't (usually) weigh the same... A 22" wheel/tire will outweigh a 20" with same width & diameter. The larger wheel also puts the weight more toward the O.D. of the wheel making it that much harder to spin up.

You also have flex issues with lo-pro tires, ever notice how a hi profile dragster slick wrinkles @ acceleration? That's the problem PQ has now... stiff short sidewalls, no flex, poor acceleration traction.

OK I kinda see your point, but I bet the ole Butt Dyno goes way up. I did notice he has a lot of torque and I am assuming alot of low end torque and torque you can feel. That set you back in the seat feeling can't be matched by a dyno number.

My car is on the edge of breaking traction when I get on it I can only imagine what Randy's car is like with his added power.

Interesting side not I did ride in an AWD twin turbo ricer car the other day. VERY fast, actually kinda scary, then in my nephews 850 rwhp Mustang, real scary and then drove mine. The Ricer had great acceleration, was light weight but was just missing something, not knocking his car to each his own, just missing something. The Mustang spun in all the gears, too much HP so it was no fun, looked cool but what good was it. My car was more fun to drive, sounded better than either of them and just had that " IT" factor.

I definitely think our 5th Gens are the baddest, coolest, slickest things around. but maybe I am biased. NAhh they are just bad assed.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

I did ride in an AWD twin turbo ricer car ....... then in my nephews 850 rwhp Mustang

Well, like the Godfather said, "Keep your freinds close, and keep your enemies closer".

Those high powered AWD cars are pretty bad ass.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by PQ

What did you do with MC69 and who are you. ...... That's 2 in a row. LMAO

Some rocket scientist is still gonna come in here and correct me... I'm actually more suited to playing with the dolphins AND the hot chick!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Some rocket scientist is still gonna come in here and correct me... I'm actually more suited to playing with the dolphins AND the hot chick!

[Da Hose]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Some rocket scientist is still gonna come in here and correct me... I'm actually more suited to playing with the dolphins AND the hot chick!

[PQ]

[Dangeruss]

Originally Posted by PQ

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Good job captain!