L99 Camaro still not as strong as G8 auto - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BigDan · 08-16-2009, 06:40 PM

Just from looking at how well the modded G8 GT's are doing in comparison to the l99 Camaro. 520 whp on a Maggie G8 GT auto, the closest l99 is 475whp.

Do the G8's run alot stronger?

It already sux that the L99 dyno's 40-50 whp less then a LS3 which = 75 hp difference at the crank, way more then the advertised 26 hp difference. Now there's a even more 30-40 whp difference between the L99 and G8 GT.

I not trying to bash the L99 but its a hard sell because of the huge difference in power.

Kyle2k · 08-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

Just from looking at how well the modded G8 GT's are doing in comparison to the l99 Camaro. 520 whp on a Maggie G8 GT auto, the closest l99 is 475whp.

Do the G8's run alot stronger?

Is there a possibility you are confusing the GXP G8 with the standard G8?

EAkrish · 08-16-2009, 07:20 PM

my fiance has a g8 gt, and I take her every time by 7-8 car lengths... I have a LS3 in mine though.

camaro1 · 08-16-2009, 07:40 PM

i saw a g8 with some bolt ons and a tune and drag radials and it was only running 13.8's

DanD · 08-16-2009, 07:52 PM

It's not 75 hp diff. You need to also take the 5-8% loss of the auto tranny.
Please know facts first.

Muscle Master · 08-16-2009, 08:01 PM

So a auto SRT8 with -1 gear is faster than a SS L99 ?

pharmd · 08-16-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

So a auto SRT8 with -1 gear is faster than a SS L99 ?

Only 6-L99 cars have posted 1/4 mile ET's so far, considering this and the fact this is the hottest time of the year=slowest times, I'd say you'll see MUCH faster times this fall. So far Matt's 13.2 @ 106 is the quickest STOCK ET/MPH.

Nine Ball · 08-16-2009, 08:59 PM

My '09 G8 GT ran 13.81 @ 104 mph bone stock, in hot weather. They have gone 13.50s with no mods already, in cooler weather. A buddy with just a tune on his went 13.20.

That being said, the Camaro should still be quicker. Just not enough track visits or data yet on the L99 cars.

FI4T0MCAT · 08-16-2009, 09:13 PM

g8 also has 3.70 rear gear too. Well at least the gxp does, not sure about the GT

rpepka · 08-16-2009, 09:26 PM

I am converting my L99 to an LS3 when we put the Maggie on. The engine does not perform as well as my 2005 GTO automatic. The real solution is to offfer 3 options. The LS3 6 Speed manual, a LS3 Automatic with a gas guzzler tax (which I would glady pay) and the L99 for those who want to cruise.

ToddSS · 08-16-2009, 10:00 PM

We went to the track this weekend with 5 Camaro's running T/O 2 L99's and rest LS3's. My wife had the fastest time slip of the day...with a baby seat in tote.

Car is L99 equipped and 100% stock.

PatrickfromMD · 08-16-2009, 10:15 PM

My L99 only made 303hp on a chassis dyno, yet I still managed a best of 13.59 at the track (and a couple 13.8s). There is a lot of torque management that needs to be taken out, and a lot to be gained in the shifting. I think its going to be strong against the G8

rpepka · 08-17-2009, 05:28 AM

If GM would maximize the tune from the factory, no one would be bitchen.

volleyfan · 08-17-2009, 09:25 AM

I beat a G8 GXP by 1.4 seconds last week at Bandimere in my completely stock L99.

08-16-2009, 06:40 PM	#1
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	L99 Camaro still not as strong as G8 auto Just from looking at how well the modded G8 GT's are doing in comparison to the l99 Camaro. 520 whp on a Maggie G8 GT auto, the closest l99 is 475whp. Do the G8's run alot stronger? It already sux that the L99 dyno's 40-50 whp less then a LS3 which = 75 hp difference at the crank, way more then the advertised 26 hp difference. Now there's a even more 30-40 whp difference between the L99 and G8 GT. I not trying to bash the L99 but its a hard sell because of the huge difference in power.

08-16-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 762	my fiance has a g8 gt, and I take her every time by 7-8 car lengths... I have a LS3 in mine though. __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

08-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	i saw a g8 with some bolt ons and a tune and drag radials and it was only running 13.8's __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

08-16-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
DanD Drives: 6 camaros Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ma Posts: 320	It's not 75 hp diff. You need to also take the 5-8% loss of the auto tranny. Please know facts first. __________________ 2010 IOM RS/SS TVS2300, cam, stall, headers 2002 Z28 427 2002 SSLE Convertible 1968 383 Camaro 1968 327 Camaro Convertible 1967 RS 327 1967 Pro-Tour LS3 in progress

08-16-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	My '09 G8 GT ran 13.81 @ 104 mph bone stock, in hot weather. They have gone 13.50s with no mods already, in cooler weather. A buddy with just a tune on his went 13.20. That being said, the Camaro should still be quicker. Just not enough track visits or data yet on the L99 cars. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

08-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#9
FI4T0MCAT Drives: 1969 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 465	g8 also has 3.70 rear gear too. Well at least the gxp does, not sure about the GT __________________

08-16-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	I am converting my L99 to an LS3 when we put the Maggie on. The engine does not perform as well as my 2005 GTO automatic. The real solution is to offfer 3 options. The LS3 6 Speed manual, a LS3 Automatic with a gas guzzler tax (which I would glady pay) and the L99 for those who want to cruise. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

08-16-2009, 10:00 PM	#11
ToddSS ZZ Motorsports Sales Rep Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: moving to Texas Posts: 149	We went to the track this weekend with 5 Camaro's running T/O 2 L99's and rest LS3's. My wife had the fastest time slip of the day...with a baby seat in tote. Car is L99 equipped and 100% stock.

08-16-2009, 10:15 PM	#12
PatrickfromMD Drives: Buick Enclave/Corvette/2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 421	My L99 only made 303hp on a chassis dyno, yet I still managed a best of 13.59 at the track (and a couple 13.8s). There is a lot of torque management that needs to be taken out, and a lot to be gained in the shifting. I think its going to be strong against the G8 __________________ *56K miles and still going strong* 2SS/RS IOM ext w/cyber grey stripes, tinted windows, IO int Auto ProTorque prototype Converter, Chuck Mosello of Westchester Corvettes Custom Tune T&T installed SLP Longtubes, Powerflow X Pipe, and Powerflow axle back JL 10W3 in custom side sub box, new door tweeters, Alpine 5ch 600 watt T&T configured ACS front Fascia w/ heritage grill, splitter, dual color halos, , led markers, taillight bezels , all accented in CGM Gary Custom Z vented fenders. Vararam ver 2

08-17-2009, 05:28 AM	#13
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	If GM would maximize the tune from the factory, no one would be bitchen. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

08-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#14
volleyfan Drives: 2003 Tahoe Z71, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 109	I beat a G8 GXP by 1.4 seconds last week at Bandimere in my completely stock L99. __________________ 2SS IOM 1100 - 14 Apr 09 3800 - 16 Jun 09 6000 - 2 Jul 09

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