08-16-2009, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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, 06:45 PM | #2 |
LVL 50 Troll Stomper
Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 3,463
|
Is there a possibility you are confusing the GXP G8 with the standard G8?
__________________
|
08-16-2009, 07:20 PM | #3 |
Scout Sniping
|
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 |
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 |
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, 08:01 PM | #6 | |
SS Lightning
Drives: An SRT8 Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cinnaminson, NJ
Posts: 2,285
|
So a auto SRT8 with -1 gear is faster than a SS L99 ?
__________________
Quote:
|
|
08-16-2009, 08:56 PM | #7 |
Master of Medicine
Drives: 4th Gen Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 784
|
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.
__________________
2002 Camaro SS. 408 LS2. 500+RWHP/480RWTQ. Full UMI RR suspension. Koni/Strano. 295F/315R. 3500#(55/45)
|
08-16-2009, 08:59 PM | #8 |
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 |
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 |
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.
__________________
|
08-16-2009, 10:00 PM | #11 |
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 |
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 |
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.
__________________
|
08-17-2009, 09:25 AM | #14 |
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 |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
CAMARO WIKI | Tran | Wiki | 66 | 04-22-2024 11:41 AM |
New Camaro Exterior and Interior Stainless Steel Trim Parts from RPI Designs! | RPI Designs | Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions | 36 | 04-02-2020 05:32 PM |
Check your Order here | bvonscott | Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions | 665 | 06-29-2009 01:00 PM |
The Camaro, what it has come to mean for me | Number 3 | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 23 | 04-13-2009 09:31 PM |