Chrysler 300 SRT8 vs Camaro SS - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Fatstackz · 07-18-2009, 12:13 AM

Iv'e said it before, don't underestimate it for a second. You could find yourself behind in a hurry. Most of us with SRT8's have a tune, CAI, and a 180 thermostat at the very least. Quick, cheap easy mods that turn out up to 50 hp increases. Good rubber with this combo will get pretty consistant high to mid 12's. Drag raidials will get you near 11's or broken halfshafts.

1320junkie · 07-18-2009, 12:14 AM

New bone stock forum time
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...406#post694406

*DGthe3* · 07-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Stock for stock, equal drivers in a drag race, the Camaro should squeak out a win. The LX platform cars are known to have decent handling for large cars, but the 300 is said to be the softest of all of them. So I'd give the Camaro the edge there as well.

210_punisher · 07-18-2009, 02:32 PM

i traded in my 2008 300srt8 for my 2010 2ss camaro and i can tell right now the 300 will lose

Ninjak · 07-18-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 210_punisher

i traded in my 2008 300srt8 for my 2010 2ss camaro and i can tell right now the 300 will lose

How so ? Curious. Is the 300 heavier than the charger or challenger ? Different gears ? I am asking because I know little of the SRT8 300. I know its a fast luxury car, but is it much different than the other SRT8.

I to believe, with equal drivers, a Camaro should squeak out a win, stock for stock. But saying that means I think its a drivers race.

Trappistbrew · 07-18-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 210_punisher

i traded in my 2008 300srt8 for my 2010 2ss camaro and i can tell right now the 300 will lose

That's a strong enough endorsement for me. I'm going to go ahead and race him for pinks.

..... NOT!

I've become convinced it's a pretty even match in the hardware and that it's a driver race. However, I would still rather have a Camaro 'cause IMHO the Camaro hast it all over the 300 in styling!! Yeah baby!

Red Hot SS · 07-20-2009, 08:22 AM

How the F*** does that heavy lug get a 13.2?

Stew · 07-20-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZIXX

I'll let you know in a few weeks. My brother has the same car and is also talking smack... haha. As soon as I have a few more miles on we're off to the track.

I don't believe that is an SRT8, looks like a 300C srt design, which is just a reguklar 300C with SRT wheels and seats

Stew · 07-20-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trappistbrew

Just looking at them, there shouldn't be any competition. Even IF the 300 could beat the camaro on a track, the Camaro has styling point hands down. But my question is, can the 300 handle? Apart from brute HP/torque, can the 300 corner? We all know the Challanger can't keep up in the curves.

Actually the SS outhandles the R/T, but the SRT-8 puts almost identicle handling numbers to the SS and offers a set of real performance 3 season tires, unlike the R/T. The 300C also puts out similarhandling numbers. There is a huge difference between the 300 C and R/T Mopars compared to their SRT bretherin. Do not underestimate them.

Stew · 07-20-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ltespd

The manual SS shouldn't have much trouble with a SRT8. (drivers being equal) But the 300 SRT8 is impressive. Low 13's in the 1/4...and you can get a used one with low miles for about 25k.

As in my previous post, do not underestimate them, more than a few have hit high 12s stock, the quickest I know of is an 05 300C SRT-8 that hit 12.7@111 BONE STOCK.

Sleestack · 07-20-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Hot SS

How the F*** does that heavy lug get a 13.2?

Quite a few stock SRT8's have run 12.8's, Comfy autobahn cruiser that leaves quite a few sports cars for dead......

Trappistbrew · 07-20-2009, 07:40 PM

Wow, Who'd a thunk it!

Fatstackz · 07-20-2009, 10:13 PM

I believe the 300's have gained a little weight over the past two years as well. If remember right, Back in `08, I checked the dealer sites for weights and the 300 actually came in 40 pounds less than the Charger and the Magnum was even a little heavier than that. I also thought I remembered that when the Challenger was new that it was much heavier than the other three SRT8's.
That may not be the case now, hell, I might even be wrong. Cant find the same data sheets know but my sled weighs 4160lbs give or take a few beers.

DeathChill · 07-20-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatstackz

I believe the 300's have gained a little weight over the past two years as well. If remember right, Back in `08, I checked the dealer sites for weights and the 300 actually came in 40 pounds less than the Charger and the Magnum was even a little heavier than that. I also thought I remembered that when the Challenger was new that it was much heavier than the other three SRT8's.
That may not be the case now, hell, I might even be wrong. Cant find the same data sheets know but my sled weighs 4160lbs give or take a few beers.

The 0-60 timer is not accurate. Not saying yours in particular is wrong but it's easy to fake and they can be wrong just due to the way they measure it. I can't recall exactly but someone wrote an in-depth thing on the Challenger forum.

Anyway, here's a thread showing how to cheat:
http://www.challengertalk.com/forums...believe-19040/

07-18-2009, 12:13 AM	#15
Fatstackz Drives: 2000 SS Camaro/ 2007 300 SRT-8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Ca. Posts: 48	Iv'e said it before, don't underestimate it for a second. You could find yourself behind in a hurry. Most of us with SRT8's have a tune, CAI, and a 180 thermostat at the very least. Quick, cheap easy mods that turn out up to 50 hp increases. Good rubber with this combo will get pretty consistant high to mid 12's. Drag raidials will get you near 11's or broken halfshafts. Last edited by Fatstackz; 07-18-2009 at 12:48 AM.

07-18-2009, 02:21 PM	#17
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Stock for stock, equal drivers in a drag race, the Camaro should squeak out a win. The LX platform cars are known to have decent handling for large cars, but the 300 is said to be the softest of all of them. So I'd give the Camaro the edge there as well. __________________ 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

07-20-2009, 08:22 AM	#21
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210_punisher David Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS L99 black Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 210 San Antonio Posts: 49	i traded in my 2008 300srt8 for my 2010 2ss camaro and i can tell right now the 300 will lose

07-20-2009, 10:13 PM	#27
Fatstackz Drives: 2000 SS Camaro/ 2007 300 SRT-8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern Ca. Posts: 48	I believe the 300's have gained a little weight over the past two years as well. If remember right, Back in `08, I checked the dealer sites for weights and the 300 actually came in 40 pounds less than the Charger and the Magnum was even a little heavier than that. I also thought I remembered that when the Challenger was new that it was much heavier than the other three SRT8's. That may not be the case now, hell, I might even be wrong. Cant find the same data sheets know but my sled weighs 4160lbs give or take a few beers.