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Firefighter · 11-21-2014, 01:11 PM

The aero that needs to be done is readily available from stock parts mimic the ZL1 and find a way to get a vent or two to get out under hood pressure and the floating affect will be dissipated. ACS is available too.

As for t op speed I think the cars are drag limited at 180 or so with stock SS power. The last 10 or 15 will come slowly. I've read that 5th is of some use.

If you want to go faster the only thing stopping you is HP and that can be bought.

I personally feel that a few aero mods and 500 or so to the wheels is just about perfect. Make sure to upgrade your brakes and suspension too.

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halo8hkk · 11-21-2014, 01:36 PM

popular mechanics or popular science did a test with the mustang cobra and a ss camaro. they went to Bonneville and only did a tune to the camaro, she hit a drag limit of 186 i believe. the mustang ran out of gear some where in the 190's

Firefighter · 11-21-2014, 01:48 PM

So the Camaro was drag limited and the Mustang was gear limited? Do you have a link to the article? I'd be interested in reading it.

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halo8hkk · 11-21-2014, 01:52 PM

i found the article, i was a little off. the mustang redlined at 184.7 the camaro hit the drag limit at 174.4

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...aro-bonneville

Firefighter · 11-21-2014, 01:56 PM

Thanks, Google was giving me fits trying to find it...

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TX/ZL1 · 11-21-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador

That's some funny sh!t right there.

Hysterical, actually.....I was going with it for a minute or two.

Firefighter · 11-21-2014, 03:14 PM

That article was interesting. It's a shame they weren't similar cars either an SS and A GT or a ZL1 and the GT500.

174.5... essentially stock.

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Mark@PCMofNC · 11-21-2014, 03:51 PM

OP, there are several members of this forum that run the Texas Mile; I would check out some of their threads for more info; also google the Texas Mile, Ohio Mile run by ECTA, and of course there is Bonneville, if you're interested in learning more about top speeds, aero limitations, etc...

The Flash · 11-21-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by halo8hkk

popular mechanics or popular science did a test with the mustang cobra and a ss camaro. they went to Bonneville and only did a tune to the camaro, she hit a drag limit of 186 i believe. the mustang ran out of gear some where in the 190's

You're quite correct.

When I get home later tonight I will dig that issue and port the date and year for reference

CamaroTom · 11-21-2014, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Everybody knows 4th gear is fastest and 5th/6th are both overdrive.

Try again. That may be true for an SS, but not for a 1LE.

4th gear in my 1LE tops out around 140mph

5th gear will take you to the 155 limiter and to 189mph if the limiter is tuned out and you have enough power (not stock)

6th is overdrive and would theoretically hit 280mph.

Max speed in each gear:

Camaro SS:

1st: 54 mph
2nd: 79 mph
3rd: 114 mph
4th: 163 mph
5th: 194 mph
6th: 287 mph

Camaro 1LE:

1st: 53 mph
2nd: 79 mph
3rd: 108mph
4th: 140 mph
5th: 189 mph
6th: 280 mph

Gamecock SS · 11-21-2014, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Try again. That may be true for an SS, but not for a 1LE.

4th gear in my 1LE tops out around 140mph

5th gear will take you to the 155 limiter and to 189mph if is limiter tuned out and you have enough power (not stock)

6th is overdrive and would theoretically will hit 280mph.

By max speed in each gear:

Camaro SS:

1st: 54 mph
2nd: 79 mph
3rd: 114 mph
4th: 163 mph
5th: 194 mph
6th: 287 mph

Camaro 1LE:

1st: 53 mph
2nd: 79 mph
3rd: 108mph
4th: 140 mph
5th: 189 mph
6th: 280 mph

I read the same thing. Not sure where though.

Dupree878 · 11-21-2014, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Everybody knows 4th gear is fastest and 5th/6th are both overdrive.

That's funny since my car runs faster in 5th than it does in 4th

You're sharing apocryphal data without actual knowledge on the matter. The LS3 cars achieve top speed in 5th gear.

SS376 · 11-21-2014, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructo09

The engine really does not have much say in the top speed, top speed is limited by drag and gearing. If you had low enough drag and enough gearing it could go as fast as you wanted.

The Camaro however does start getting a bit floaty over 130, it could use some aero to keep it planted, but aero will also hurt your top speed.

Pretty sure if you swapped your lawnmower engine into your SS you would realize that the engine plays quite a big role in top speed!

SS376 · 11-21-2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dupree878

That's funny since my car runs faster in 5th than it does in 4th

You're sharing apocryphal data without actual knowledge on the matter. The LS3 cars achieve top speed in 5th gear.

That might explain why he's homeless.

11-21-2014, 01:11 PM	#15
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	The aero that needs to be done is readily available from stock parts mimic the ZL1 and find a way to get a vent or two to get out under hood pressure and the floating affect will be dissipated. ACS is available too. As for t op speed I think the cars are drag limited at 180 or so with stock SS power. The last 10 or 15 will come slowly. I've read that 5th is of some use. If you want to go faster the only thing stopping you is HP and that can be bought. I personally feel that a few aero mods and 500 or so to the wheels is just about perfect. Make sure to upgrade your brakes and suspension too. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-21-2014, 01:36 PM	#16
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	popular mechanics or popular science did a test with the mustang cobra and a ss camaro. they went to Bonneville and only did a tune to the camaro, she hit a drag limit of 186 i believe. the mustang ran out of gear some where in the 190's __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

11-21-2014, 01:48 PM	#17
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	So the Camaro was drag limited and the Mustang was gear limited? Do you have a link to the article? I'd be interested in reading it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-21-2014, 01:52 PM	#18
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	i found the article, i was a little off. the mustang redlined at 184.7 the camaro hit the drag limit at 174.4 http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...aro-bonneville __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

11-21-2014, 01:56 PM	#19
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Thanks, Google was giving me fits trying to find it... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-21-2014, 03:14 PM	#21
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	That article was interesting. It's a shame they weren't similar cars either an SS and A GT or a ZL1 and the GT500. 174.5... essentially stock. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-21-2014, 03:51 PM	#22
Mark@PCMofNC Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 141	OP, there are several members of this forum that run the Texas Mile; I would check out some of their threads for more info; also google the Texas Mile, Ohio Mile run by ECTA, and of course there is Bonneville, if you're interested in learning more about top speeds, aero limitations, etc...