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rikb53 · 04-24-2012, 09:21 AM

hey guys maybe someone can clear up something for me.
the 2012 5.0 @ 412 hp top speed is around 155mph &
the 2012 camaro @427 top speed is the same b'cuz they are limited, correct so far? removing the limiter from a camaro supposedly allows it to go 180mph.
would that be similar for the 5.0?
i was just curious.
it's all probably moot since i'm snagging a 2013 ZL1 next year - but, the engine technologies vary so much - i was just curious as to how that played out for top end speed. thanks for any comments
rik

armysig · 04-24-2012, 10:09 AM

Wrong spot of the forum.

hightower · 04-24-2012, 11:23 AM

I think the SS top speed is 171.5, not positive on that. But yes it's limited to 155.

Also, this is the wrong spot on the forum, but you should definitely make the swap to a ZL1, it'll be a nice upgrade!

rikb53 · 04-24-2012, 11:31 AM

thanks guys. sorry, for the "wrong spot" - newbie mistake.
rik

Apex Motorsports · 04-24-2012, 11:42 AM

There are a lot of other factors other than hp that contribute to top speed, aerodynamics and gearing being the biggest.

Sir Nuke · 04-24-2012, 11:53 AM

to be quite honest.....that is unless you plan on competeing in some LONG distance high speed racing.......its not a matter of top speed (sijnce they are both limited), rather its a matter how QUICK (acceleration) you can get there.

*DGthe3* · 04-24-2012, 06:32 PM

moved to Chevy Camaro vs ....

goodtime · 04-24-2012, 07:22 PM

OP, this would be a good read on the topic.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...arge-pics.html

L99CAMA2011 · 04-24-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodtime

OP, this would be a good read on the topic.

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...arge-pics.html

Exhaust and tune only and he beat a head, cammed Gen 5 SS,

. Yeah and a stock S2000 rapes me every time.

Camarowguy · 04-24-2012, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

Exhaust and tune only and he beat a head, cammed Gen 5 SS,

. Yeah and a stock S2000 rapes me every time.

Some people just can't drive worth a crap, so consider that.

MichaelH · 04-24-2012, 11:01 PM

Yea I'm sorry he would have to forget where the gas pedal is to lose with those mods to a nearly stock 5.0 in a half mile race bc even if he screwed up the launch he would have caught him very fast

2012 IngotSilver 5.0 · 04-25-2012, 12:14 AM

gt500 vs ss

Mustang vs. Camaro: All-Out Bonneville Speed Test
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...aro-bonneville

goodtime · 04-25-2012, 01:48 AM

Also look at the Texas Mile results:

http://www.texasmile.net/results.php

You can download the spreadsheet and sort it by car make, model, mods, etc.

NoWRX · 04-25-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

to be quite honest.....that is unless you plan on competeing in some LONG distance high speed racing.......its not a matter of top speed (sijnce they are both limited), rather its a matter how QUICK (acceleration) you can get there.

Bingo. I don't know how much time you spend at your top speed, but I doubt you could find enough open space for it to really be an issue.

I couldn't care any less about top speed. You don't need to be going that fast on public roads, and it's more of a metric of gearing and aerodynamics than it is anything else.

04-24-2012, 09:21 AM	#1
rikb53 Drives: 2016 1SS manual Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: houston Posts: 31	stock '12 camaro ss vs '12 stang 5.0 top speed hey guys maybe someone can clear up something for me. the 2012 5.0 @ 412 hp top speed is around 155mph & the 2012 camaro @427 top speed is the same b'cuz they are limited, correct so far? removing the limiter from a camaro supposedly allows it to go 180mph. would that be similar for the 5.0? i was just curious. it's all probably moot since i'm snagging a 2013 ZL1 next year - but, the engine technologies vary so much - i was just curious as to how that played out for top end speed. thanks for any comments rik

04-24-2012, 10:09 AM	#2
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	Wrong spot of the forum. __________________

04-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	I think the SS top speed is 171.5, not positive on that. But yes it's limited to 155. Also, this is the wrong spot on the forum, but you should definitely make the swap to a ZL1, it'll be a nice upgrade! __________________ My Camaro Story

04-24-2012, 11:53 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,322 View My Garage	to be quite honest.....that is unless you plan on competeing in some LONG distance high speed racing.......its not a matter of top speed (sijnce they are both limited), rather its a matter how QUICK (acceleration) you can get there. __________________

04-24-2012, 06:32 PM	#7
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	moved to Chevy Camaro vs .... __________________ 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

04-24-2012, 11:31 AM	#4
rikb53 Drives: 2016 1SS manual Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: houston Posts: 31	thanks guys. sorry, for the "wrong spot" - newbie mistake. rik

04-24-2012, 11:42 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	There are a lot of other factors other than hp that contribute to top speed, aerodynamics and gearing being the biggest.

04-24-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
goodtime Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Mustang GT;2010 Challenger R/T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TX Posts: 112	OP, this would be a good read on the topic. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...arge-pics.html

04-24-2012, 11:01 PM	#11
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	Yea I'm sorry he would have to forget where the gas pedal is to lose with those mods to a nearly stock 5.0 in a half mile race bc even if he screwed up the launch he would have caught him very fast __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

04-25-2012, 12:14 AM	#12
2012 IngotSilver 5.0 FIVE.OH Drives: 2016 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 665 View My Garage	gt500 vs ss Mustang vs. Camaro: All-Out Bonneville Speed Test http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...aro-bonneville __________________ 2016 Mustang GT 6R80 Magnetic Metallic

04-25-2012, 01:48 AM	#13
goodtime Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Mustang GT;2010 Challenger R/T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TX Posts: 112	Also look at the Texas Mile results: http://www.texasmile.net/results.php You can download the spreadsheet and sort it by car make, model, mods, etc.