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*radz28* · 03-04-2010, 01:54 PM

Let's, everyone, keep these posts civil. While I agree with Clyde, I can see your point too. Regardless, this thread is about LSA, not LS9 or ZL1.

Thanks

*DGthe3* · 03-04-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Q-ship

Why would you need the 630hp LS9 to not be second to the 550 hp GT500 Mustang? The current SS isn't all that far behind the GT500 around a road course, the world is not all in a straight line. The LSA would do the job very nicely, with a intake change of course........

Because the GT500 just lost 100+ lbs and a supercharged Camaro would add about 100 lbs. It's not that hard to figure out that a ~3800 lb car will accelerate harder with 550 hp (also got a 10 hp bump) than a ~4000 lb car with 556 hp.

*radz28* · 03-04-2010, 03:17 PM

I'm still sure it's underrated too... Last I remember, it puts down more than 500 to the tires; I remember LSA to put down like 450 in a CTS-V with the IRS and all...

KarFan · 03-05-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

I'm still sure it's underrated too... Last I remember, it puts down more than 500 to the tires; I remember LSA to put down like 450 in a CTS-V with the IRS and all...

GM engines have been SAE Certified since 2006 so the days of underrating/overrating are essentially over.

I would think based strictly on driveline components and layout that an LSA powered Camaro should put down roughly what a CTS-V is putting down.

gsochallenger · 03-05-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckwheat

Robert91RS · 03-05-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Because the GT500 just lost 100+ lbs and a supercharged Camaro would add about 100 lbs. It's not that hard to figure out that a ~3800 lb car will accelerate harder with 550 hp (also got a 10 hp bump) than a ~4000 lb car with 556 hp.

However there is more to making a car fast than just HP. 200lbs can be overcome with suspension, gearing, tires, a good power curve. Just the same I would like to see a little weight loss for the Z/28 and I'm kind of expecting it.

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03-04-2010, 03:17 PM	#87
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	I'm still sure it's underrated too... Last I remember, it puts down more than 500 to the tires; I remember LSA to put down like 450 in a CTS-V with the IRS and all... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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