Z28 Camaro vs. HPE Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Van · 10-14-2009, 11:22 AM

Here's one:

Do you all think the factory Z28 will put out anything close to the HPE Camaro? I for one think not, mainly because the factory will still not have the most efficient building blocks (e.g. intake, exhaust, headers, S/C, tune, etc).

What do you all think?

Oh and how do you think it will compare to the 2010 GT500?! (

Sorry G' had to do it!)

TheClassicCarKid · 10-14-2009, 11:23 AM

um...which HPE Camaro?

1320junkie · 10-14-2009, 11:23 AM

What suspension work does the HPE Camaro have on it? It's not all about max power numbers.

All-Or-Nothing · 10-14-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

um...which HPE Camaro?

LOL....yeah there is more than 1

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-14-2009, 11:38 AM

I like the HPE Camaro...however, I think the Z28 will be a better overall package and value from the factory. And I think many will be surprised at what we get.

The quoted HPE Camaro's performance numbers on their site were obtained with drag radials, however...so it's not fair to compare the two's performance, imo.

mrcowboy · 10-14-2009, 11:42 AM

Go with what the factory dishes out...covered by warranty no matter what, and will be tuned to be durable as opposed to what gains in HP can be made...no offense to HPE, but I'd prefer my upgrades from the factory if I can get them.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-14-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I like the HPE Camaro...however, I think the Z28 will be a better overall package and value from the factory. And I think many will be surprised at what we get.

The quoted HPE Camaro's performance numbers on their site were obtained with drag radials, however...so it's not fair to compare the two's performance, imo.

All-Or-Nothing · 10-14-2009, 11:56 AM

Which HPE model do you want it to compare to. There is a HPE 550, HPE 700, HPE 800, and the HPE 1000.

ironpeddler · 10-14-2009, 03:02 PM

I seriously doubt the blower(roots or TVS) on the factory Z28 will compare to the TVS blower on the HPE machines. Unless they do put an LS9 in the Z28.

I think it will be quite different actually in just about all aspects. The HPE machine is an aftermarket modded car, the Z28 will be a factory car...obviously.

ShnOmac · 10-14-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van

Here's one:

Do you all think the factory Z28 will put out anything close to the HPE Camaro? I for one think not, mainly because the factory will still not have the most efficient building blocks (e.g. intake, exhaust, headers, S/C, tune, etc).

What do you all think?

Oh and how do you think it will compare to the 2010 GT500?! (

Sorry G' had to do it!)

I have no idea because we have no idea what the Z/28 is going to be.... Or for sure if it is going to "be"

sgm10gt · 10-14-2009, 04:02 PM

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Go with what the factory dishes out...covered by warranty no matter what, and will be tuned to be durable as opposed to what gains in HP can be made...no offense to HPE, but I'd prefer my upgrades from the factory if I can get them.

But, GM has a performance parts division right? So, you can actually upgrade alot of components with GM certified performance parts and it is all still fully warranted. So, even though the price is high, you can still get extra performance put into you cars, and it will still be covered under factory warranty, just as long as GM mechanics also install it.

I guess what I am getting at is, are the GM performance parts anything comparable to what you could get at another aftermarket parts house? If so, could that not be a way for people to get their gains, and not affect their factory warranty?

MontyCarlo · 10-15-2009, 09:28 AM

GM's been talking on and off about a Z28 for a while, but they've also been talking about offering high-end interiors and creature comforts to rival some nicer European imports. What I'm wondering is, will those be one and the same? Could the Z28 be both the higher-performance version of the Camaro AND the luxury version? If so, I would expect that for whatever price GM offers it, it'll have less performance than one of the HPE Camaros.

a_Username · 10-15-2009, 03:25 PM

I very seriously doubt that the Z28 comes with around 615 HP that the HPE550 puts out at the crank. The HPE550 will probably be the better car, but you never know what could happen.

All-Or-Nothing · 10-15-2009, 03:40 PM

I really think the Z/28 will have a special appearance package, full suspension package, and GMPP intake, exhaust, tune from the factory. I don't see GM making a super high performance package. They will have to deal with the guzzler tax if they raise the horsepower too much.

10-14-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
Van Drives: 2006 EVO MR - 390 @ wheels Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 384	Z28 Camaro vs. HPE Camaro Here's one: Do you all think the factory Z28 will put out anything close to the HPE Camaro? I for one think not, mainly because the factory will still not have the most efficient building blocks (e.g. intake, exhaust, headers, S/C, tune, etc). What do you all think? Oh and how do you think it will compare to the 2010 GT500?! ( Sorry G' had to do it!) __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6spd manual -- Victory Red / Black Leather 1100, Preliminary order accepted 7/27/09 2000, Order accepted by GM 8/13/09 3000, Order accepted by production control 8/18/2009 TPW 9/07/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 8/24/2009 3400, Order broadcast 9/1/2009 3800, Order produced 9/11/2009 4200, Shipped 9/11/2009 5000, Delivered to the dealer

10-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	I like the HPE Camaro...however, I think the Z28 will be a better overall package and value from the factory. And I think many will be surprised at what we get. The quoted HPE Camaro's performance numbers on their site were obtained with drag radials, however...so it's not fair to compare the two's performance, imo. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

10-14-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	Go with what the factory dishes out...covered by warranty no matter what, and will be tuned to be durable as opposed to what gains in HP can be made...no offense to HPE, but I'd prefer my upgrades from the factory if I can get them. __________________

10-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#9
ironpeddler Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 288	I seriously doubt the blower(roots or TVS) on the factory Z28 will compare to the TVS blower on the HPE machines. Unless they do put an LS9 in the Z28. I think it will be quite different actually in just about all aspects. The HPE machine is an aftermarket modded car, the Z28 will be a factory car...obviously. __________________ Black/silver stripes 2010 GT500 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akc1A-Jus_k ^^^ mustang dyno video

10-15-2009, 09:28 AM	#12
MontyCarlo Drives: 2010 2LT/RS auto IBM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,259	GM's been talking on and off about a Z28 for a while, but they've also been talking about offering high-end interiors and creature comforts to rival some nicer European imports. What I'm wondering is, will those be one and the same? Could the Z28 be both the higher-performance version of the Camaro AND the luxury version? If so, I would expect that for whatever price GM offers it, it'll have less performance than one of the HPE Camaros. __________________ FAQs: 1. No, I do not have any strong opinions about the Monte Carlo. 2. Yes, I know what my name looks like. 3. Yes, but the medication helps immensely. 2LT/RS IBM/gray #21,895 ordered April 21st, delivered July 3rd

10-14-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
TheClassicCarKid Drives: V45 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,270	um...which HPE Camaro?

10-14-2009, 11:23 AM	#3
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	What suspension work does the HPE Camaro have on it? It's not all about max power numbers.

10-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#8
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	Which HPE model do you want it to compare to. There is a HPE 550, HPE 700, HPE 800, and the HPE 1000.

10-15-2009, 03:25 PM	#13
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I very seriously doubt that the Z28 comes with around 615 HP that the HPE550 puts out at the crank. The HPE550 will probably be the better car, but you never know what could happen.

10-15-2009, 03:40 PM	#14
All-Or-Nothing Account Suspended Drives: BMW 6 series Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Right Here Posts: 979	I really think the Z/28 will have a special appearance package, full suspension package, and GMPP intake, exhaust, tune from the factory. I don't see GM making a super high performance package. They will have to deal with the guzzler tax if they raise the horsepower too much.

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