2010 SS vs my brother's Pontiac G8 (drag race) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

drtwo · 10-11-2009, 12:49 PM

My brother has enticed me to drag him at the quarter mile speedway. We'll probably have to do it in the spring as it has already snowed here. But, he tells me that many G8's are getting 1/4 mile times about exactly the same as our SS Camaro's.

He has an automatic and has no chance of mistake (outside of poor reaction time). I could miss 3rd gear and look really stupid. Is he just psyching me out?

Do I really have a lot to fear with this family truckster?!

It is fast...but couldn't the SS take it easily (as long as I don't miss a gear)?

Any utube drags of this race as I couldn't find any? BTW I'm completely stock as is he. I don't want to let us down!!!

bluch · 10-11-2009, 12:51 PM

i think he is full of

Legend17 · 10-11-2009, 03:50 PM

not gonna happen

FI4T0MCAT · 10-11-2009, 04:01 PM

is it the g8 gt or the GXP? that will make a difference, although either way you should win.

blinkme323 · 10-11-2009, 04:29 PM

Stock G8 GT's run in the mid to high 13's in the 1/4 mile. Not slow by any means, but you should still take him pretty easily.

meanmike · 10-11-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARME

stock g8 runs in the 14s...

You dont have a clue. If it is a GT then it run's in the mid to high 13's and a few people have got them in the low 13's The GXP is somewhere near the SS. And hear's a little proof. Go to 2 minute's in.

Crowley · 10-11-2009, 04:43 PM

The G8 GXP I believe would be a great race between it and an SS .. close stock for stock.

Crowley

Unique Auto Depot · 10-11-2009, 04:50 PM

SPANK THE G8

SWAT 79 · 10-11-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

stock g8 runs in the 14s...

So do some l99 camaros.

G8 gt's run mid 13's...13.5-13.8, with quite a few glory passes at 13.3.

If you can handle the manual you'll be fine.

drtwo · 10-11-2009, 05:53 PM

Not sure which model he has but not the gxp. It's weird that a family sedan could match the camaro. Is it a lot lighter or something? I understand that the G8 doesn't even have the matching HP that we have...??

POWERFREAK · 10-11-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtwo

Not sure which model he has but not the gxp. It's weird that a family sedan could match the camaro. Is it a lot lighter or something? I understand that the G8 doesn't even have the matching HP that we have...??

it's actually a little heavier. The Camaro and G8 are very similar cars...based on the same platform. If it's a stock G8-GT, than you should be faster...unless he's a much better driver than you are.

FI4T0MCAT · 10-11-2009, 06:13 PM

the difference is the G8 GXP comes with a 3.70 rear gear. My friend scott has a GXP, its white, nice ride, but the good news is my camaro is still faster. Were both manuals as well.

jrc1122 · 10-11-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSARME

stock g8 runs in the 14s...

Man, the internet never ceases to amaze me.

quickest time for G8GT(bone stock) is 13.3x ( I think it was 13.34)
tune/intake/catback have dipped in the 12s by several people on our message boards.

Average times for decent conditions is 13.5-13.6. Horrible track conditions/weather then yeah you might see a 14.

I raced an LS1 equipped WS6 shortly after buying this car, and I won, by a small bit. So they aren't a slouch.

But I think the Camaro should win the race assuming you know don't screw up the driving.

PS Fastest GXP recorded (stock) is 12.8x.
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Speeder · 10-11-2009, 08:13 PM

The G8 is no slouchy family car in my opinion. Although I didn't really pay attention that much, I did watch a G8 gt and new Camaro SS at a local drag strip go at it quite a few times. It was a couple of buddies racing and the ones I watched they went back and fouth on who won. They were pretty close on their times. Of course it depends on the driver and neither were pro's.

10-11-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	2010 SS vs my brother's Pontiac G8 (drag race) My brother has enticed me to drag him at the quarter mile speedway. We'll probably have to do it in the spring as it has already snowed here. But, he tells me that many G8's are getting 1/4 mile times about exactly the same as our SS Camaro's. He has an automatic and has no chance of mistake (outside of poor reaction time). I could miss 3rd gear and look really stupid. Is he just psyching me out? Do I really have a lot to fear with this family truckster?! It is fast...but couldn't the SS take it easily (as long as I don't miss a gear)? Any utube drags of this race as I couldn't find any? BTW I'm completely stock as is he. I don't want to let us down!!! __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

10-11-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	i think he is full of __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

10-11-2009, 04:01 PM	#4
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	is it the g8 gt or the GXP? that will make a difference, although either way you should win. __________________

10-11-2009, 04:43 PM	#7
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	The G8 GXP I believe would be a great race between it and an SS .. close stock for stock. Crowley __________________

10-11-2009, 05:53 PM	#10
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	Not sure which model he has but not the gxp. It's weird that a family sedan could match the camaro. Is it a lot lighter or something? I understand that the G8 doesn't even have the matching HP that we have...?? __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

10-11-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
Legend17 Army Bound Drives: 97 Camaro RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 123 View My Garage	not gonna happen

10-11-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
blinkme323 Drives: - Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 92	Stock G8 GT's run in the mid to high 13's in the 1/4 mile. Not slow by any means, but you should still take him pretty easily.

10-11-2009, 04:50 PM	#8
Unique Auto Depot Drives: Camaro 2010 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,201	SPANK THE G8

10-11-2009, 06:13 PM	#12
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	the difference is the G8 GXP comes with a 3.70 rear gear. My friend scott has a GXP, its white, nice ride, but the good news is my camaro is still faster. Were both manuals as well. __________________

10-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#14
Speeder Drives: 69 Camaro z-28 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 5	The G8 is no slouchy family car in my opinion. Although I didn't really pay attention that much, I did watch a G8 gt and new Camaro SS at a local drag strip go at it quite a few times. It was a couple of buddies racing and the ones I watched they went back and fouth on who won. They were pretty close on their times. Of course it depends on the driver and neither were pro's.

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