SS vs. 370Z - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Richy_Rich · 08-23-2010, 07:40 PM

BIG weight difference, but worthy to compare these two relative to their homeland muscle car status.

370Z specs from Motortrend
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...test_data.html

SS specs from Automobile
http://automobile.automotive.com/104...a-0-to-60.html

lil_chef · 08-23-2010, 07:46 PM

why did you source 2 different magazines?

SS dominates in a straight line, 370z is a bit tighter handling wise but the gap isnt huge.

THE EVIL TW1N · 08-23-2010, 07:49 PM

good comparison. I like the contrast between these two.The 370 gets the job done through suspension tuning and relatively light weight while the SS does it with much more hp but an obvious weight disadvantage. Still, even with its weight problem the SS should be faster around a road course if it has ample straightaways. 100hp is hard to overcome, even with a 500lbs advantage. I think with about 30-40more hp the 370would be even in the straights and faster around the course.

CombatVet0311 · 08-23-2010, 08:08 PM

Those vq motors are proving to be pretty mod unfriendly.

Isn't there a problem with the Z overheating at the track, I could have sworn I've seen something to that effect in one of the enthusiast magazines

DieselNuts · 08-23-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

Those vq motors are proving to be pretty mod unfriendly.

Truth. They are pretty rung out from the factory. My G35 only gained 16rwhp/5ft lbs from test pipes, CAI, intake plenum and catback exhaust. Retail on all those mods was around $2300. The only way to get power out of them is to go FI, but then you are talking BIG money. Those engines are def. not "bang for the buck" friendly.

lil_chef · 08-23-2010, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatVet0311

Those vq motors are proving to be pretty mod unfriendly.

Isn't there a problem with the Z overheating at the track, I could have sworn I've seen something to that effect in one of the enthusiast magazines

i believe your talking about the break failure that happened in one of the magazine's track tests. i think it was car and driver??? nissan has since addressed that problem with new brake pad option.

Speed74SS · 08-23-2010, 09:02 PM

I was talking with one of the 350Z owners at the track the other day and he was talking about dropping an LS2 in his. He was very fast around the track on full aftermarket suspension, brakes, wheels and full race slicks - I was a little faster though

VADER SS L99 · 08-23-2010, 09:07 PM

This is a truely comparible car. It is alot more compairable than most threads like GTR vs SS. The price is very close and the performance is also pretty close. I dont much care for non American cars but if I had to choose one then this would be at the top of my list in my price range.

VADER SS L99 · 08-23-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed74SS

I was talking with one of the 350Z owners at the track the other day and he was talking about dropping an LS2 in his. He was very fast around the track on full aftermarket suspension, brakes, wheels and full race slicks - I was a little faster though

Last I heard, that company in Alabama was trying to do just that. They already perfected the Rx7 and 240sx LSX swap and were trying to do the same with the 350zx and RX8.

big hammer · 08-23-2010, 09:50 PM

i believe the SS was actually faster than the 370Z around laguna seca?

*DGthe3* · 08-24-2010, 12:07 AM

Anything that I've seen places the SS ahead of the 370Z, strip or road course.

LS1owner · 08-24-2010, 12:48 AM

370Z interior and electronics are superior but the engine isnt that strong from what I hear.

Richy_Rich · 08-24-2010, 08:28 AM

Relevant info on the 370Z: http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/lo...n-370z-touring

Good overall with some attention to a few areas.

kingbambino22 · 08-24-2010, 08:41 AM

I choose the Camaro. Strip and road course.

08-23-2010, 07:40 PM	#1
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	SS vs. 370Z BIG weight difference, but worthy to compare these two relative to their homeland muscle car status. 370Z specs from Motortrend http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...test_data.html SS specs from Automobile http://automobile.automotive.com/104...a-0-to-60.html __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

08-23-2010, 09:02 PM	#7
Speed74SS Drives: 2010 LPE 650+ CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,640	I was talking with one of the 350Z owners at the track the other day and he was talking about dropping an LS2 in his. He was very fast around the track on full aftermarket suspension, brakes, wheels and full race slicks - I was a little faster though __________________ '10 CTS-V : LPE 650+ Package 587hp / 582tq 2.55 Upper / 8.6 Lower / ID850's / Kooks Longtubes / New Era CAI

08-23-2010, 09:07 PM	#8
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	This is a truely comparible car. It is alot more compairable than most threads like GTR vs SS. The price is very close and the performance is also pretty close. I dont much care for non American cars but if I had to choose one then this would be at the top of my list in my price range. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

08-23-2010, 09:50 PM	#10
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 1,202	i believe the SS was actually faster than the 370Z around laguna seca? __________________ Bolt on 2002 ls1 Trans am--- 11.5 @ 121 (1.72) 2000 da

08-24-2010, 12:07 AM	#11
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Anything that I've seen places the SS ahead of the 370Z, strip or road course. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

08-23-2010, 07:46 PM	#2
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	why did you source 2 different magazines? SS dominates in a straight line, 370z is a bit tighter handling wise but the gap isnt huge.

08-23-2010, 07:49 PM	#3
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	good comparison. I like the contrast between these two.The 370 gets the job done through suspension tuning and relatively light weight while the SS does it with much more hp but an obvious weight disadvantage. Still, even with its weight problem the SS should be faster around a road course if it has ample straightaways. 100hp is hard to overcome, even with a 500lbs advantage. I think with about 30-40more hp the 370would be even in the straights and faster around the course.

08-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#4
CombatVet0311 Drives: blk 2010 camaro 2ss l99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 167	Those vq motors are proving to be pretty mod unfriendly. Isn't there a problem with the Z overheating at the track, I could have sworn I've seen something to that effect in one of the enthusiast magazines

08-24-2010, 12:48 AM	#12
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	370Z interior and electronics are superior but the engine isnt that strong from what I hear.

08-24-2010, 08:28 AM	#13
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Relevant info on the 370Z: http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/lo...n-370z-touring Good overall with some attention to a few areas. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

08-24-2010, 08:41 AM	#14
kingbambino22 Drives: 2023Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: everywhere and no where Posts: 317	I choose the Camaro. Strip and road course.

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