2010 Camaro V6 vs. 1988 IROC-Z28 Camaro 350 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaroirocz · 08-19-2011, 08:43 PM

Who would win this? Both cars are bone stock and both cars are healthy/maintained.

I'm interested in answers/opinions on a street/strip dual out races.

This should be fun, thanks for answering.

*DGthe3* · 08-20-2011, 12:16 AM

V6, without too much of a hassle.

CaptianSam · 08-20-2011, 12:07 PM

agree with DG

love iroc-z's, had one

motortrend: "best handling American Car" 3 years in a row i believe... 1988 was either the start or finish of the 3

builder11150 · 08-20-2011, 12:29 PM

Well from what I've heard the V6 Camaros are mid-low 14s, and the 350 IROCs are around there too. Whoever gets the better launch I suppose. It should be a good race.

Now if you had an 305 TBI in that thing, it might be a different story.

Camaroirocz · 08-20-2011, 02:48 PM

So, I'm guessing the fact that the new Camaro V6's have about 250rwhp stock vs. the 350's having 190-200rwhp stock, makes no real dent in the race? I guess in my mind a 350 would get the jump (both stock remember) and stay ahead till about 30-40mph and then the Camaro V6 would take the lead and kill it. That was my thinking. Is that about right guys?

builder11150 · 08-20-2011, 02:59 PM

Does he have an auto in the 6? You have to remember the IROC probably weighs about 400 lbs less too. I think it would be a close race. I'd like to see the outcome.

*DGthe3* · 08-20-2011, 03:02 PM

That IROC is also over 20 years old now. No matter how well its been maintained, it isn't going to be running as strong as it used to, unless the engine has recently been rebuilt.

And don't race on the street ...

Camaroirocz · 08-20-2011, 03:06 PM

This is a hypothetical thread, I don't know anyone with a stock IROC or a stock new Camaro V6/V8. I thought it'd be a good thread to post because I don't think anyone else has asked. I am still interested in seeing more answers and I'm not really surprised that most of you'll think the V6 would win. I do too.

Camaroirocz · 08-20-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builder11150

Does he have an auto in the 6? You have to remember the IROC probably weighs about 400 lbs less too. I think it would be a close race. I'd like to see the outcome.

Yeah, the Camaro has that automatic 6 speed. I think they all do right?

The IROC 350 in 1988 weighed 3,350lbs. without driver or half a tank of gas. The new Camaro's weigh around 3,800lbs. without a driver/gas.

08-G35s/6MT · 08-20-2011, 04:08 PM

I think an Accord V6 from 8 years or so ago would be a better matchup IMO, but even then the IROC would still lose...

chevy 3 · 08-20-2011, 04:26 PM

I have bouth cars and can say my new one would take my 88 and my 82z28 and my 86. All have v8 350.Nice race it would make.

Camaroirocz · 08-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08-G35s/6MT

I think an Accord V6 from 8 years or so ago would be a better matchup IMO, but even then the IROC would still lose...

Stock for stock, yeah, a better match-up and the IROC would kill the Accord from 8 years ago. Today's Accord is a different story on the top RPM area. Lower the IROC still rules.

mjf6866 · 08-21-2011, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptianSam

agree with DG

love iroc-z's, had one

motortrend: "best handling American Car" 3 years in a row i believe... 1988 was either the start or finish of the 3

i had an 84 Z28 H.O. that was named best handling american car by not sure which mag...even beating the vette that year...maybe it was 4 years in a row?

i gotta say, that car handled itself very well in the turns. mine had 80k miles on it and was well taken care of when i had it (2004-2009). miss that car in many ways...

sorry...back on topic...

muskegoil · 08-21-2011, 07:00 AM

Had a 1985 mustang gt and beat one in the 1/4 mile.That year mustang was 14.9,, 1/4 mile at 92 mph.Look it up they were rated at 15.5,,, !/4 mile and 7 sec 0 to 60 .You would pull pretty hard.

08-19-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
Camaroirocz BadMeanIROCZ Drives: IROC-Z28 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The STL Posts: 40	2010 Camaro V6 vs. 1988 IROC-Z28 Camaro 350 Who would win this? Both cars are bone stock and both cars are healthy/maintained. I'm interested in answers/opinions on a street/strip dual out races. This should be fun, thanks for answering. __________________ Camaro IROC-Z28 350 L98; Not stock.

08-20-2011, 12:16 AM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	V6, without too much of a hassle. __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 12:07 PM	#3
CaptianSam Car Garage Drives: 350z,A4,SRT8...see sig Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north west Posts: 830	agree with DG love iroc-z's, had one motortrend: "best handling American Car" 3 years in a row i believe... 1988 was either the start or finish of the 3 __________________ 2012 2SS RS Ordered Black on Black 6 speed Coupe Artic Lid Stripes Yes I Supercharge Everything On My Ipad Xbox McLovin1515 Ps3 McLovin1555 Current Autos:68z28,03viperSRT10,04escalade,05RangeRoverSport SC Project Autos:80corvette350-500hp 6speed,06charger S'C 6-speed posi,74Firebird400blue,69chevelle572 707 New Autos:2012CamaroSSRS,09ChallengerSRT8 Past Autos:....too many to list "i told you it was gettin' an LS3" Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. Dean Schlicter B.Sc. Hons. Mathematics

08-20-2011, 02:48 PM	#5
Camaroirocz BadMeanIROCZ Drives: IROC-Z28 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The STL Posts: 40	So, I'm guessing the fact that the new Camaro V6's have about 250rwhp stock vs. the 350's having 190-200rwhp stock, makes no real dent in the race? I guess in my mind a 350 would get the jump (both stock remember) and stay ahead till about 30-40mph and then the Camaro V6 would take the lead and kill it. That was my thinking. Is that about right guys? __________________ Camaro IROC-Z28 350 L98; Not stock.

08-20-2011, 03:02 PM	#7
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	That IROC is also over 20 years old now. No matter how well its been maintained, it isn't going to be running as strong as it used to, unless the engine has recently been rebuilt. And don't race on the street ... __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 12:29 PM	#4
builder11150 Drives: 1987 Trans Am Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	Well from what I've heard the V6 Camaros are mid-low 14s, and the 350 IROCs are around there too. Whoever gets the better launch I suppose. It should be a good race. Now if you had an 305 TBI in that thing, it might be a different story.

08-20-2011, 02:59 PM	#6
builder11150 Drives: 1987 Trans Am Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 259 View My Garage	Does he have an auto in the 6? You have to remember the IROC probably weighs about 400 lbs less too. I think it would be a close race. I'd like to see the outcome.

08-20-2011, 03:06 PM	#8
Camaroirocz BadMeanIROCZ Drives: IROC-Z28 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The STL Posts: 40	This is a hypothetical thread, I don't know anyone with a stock IROC or a stock new Camaro V6/V8. I thought it'd be a good thread to post because I don't think anyone else has asked. I am still interested in seeing more answers and I'm not really surprised that most of you'll think the V6 would win. I do too. __________________ Camaro IROC-Z28 350 L98; Not stock.

08-20-2011, 04:08 PM	#10
08-G35s/6MT Drives: racecars Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BMN Posts: 1,776	I think an Accord V6 from 8 years or so ago would be a better matchup IMO, but even then the IROC would still lose... Last edited by 08-G35s/6MT; 08-20-2011 at 04:56 PM.

08-20-2011, 04:26 PM	#11
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	I have bouth cars and can say my new one would take my 88 and my 82z28 and my 86. All have v8 350.Nice race it would make.

08-21-2011, 07:00 AM	#14
muskegoil Drives: 2009 charger srt Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: alberta Posts: 28	Had a 1985 mustang gt and beat one in the 1/4 mile.That year mustang was 14.9,, 1/4 mile at 92 mph.Look it up they were rated at 15.5,,, !/4 mile and 7 sec 0 to 60 .You would pull pretty hard.

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