Why do "we" chase HP? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Big C CamaroSS · 03-18-2012, 10:33 AM

I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6spd manual. I wanted the manual because it would be fun to shift through the gears myself, but more importantly because I didn't want to lose 26HP with an automatic

. And how many threads has there been where a person announces he or she traded in the 6 cylinder for a V8? And how many threads has there been with someone asking about HP gains with a cold air intake, or installing headers or a cam? I am guilty of it too.......I am going to call Livernois tomorrow and talk to Rich about their header/cam package. It's quite a drive to Michigan, but its a great price by a great shop and it will be well worth it for the increase in power (F U N). But then I ask myself....."Why?" The SS stock has more than enough HP to get speeding tickets, merge onto the highway, and intimidate 99% of the other cars on the road (not that I do). So why do I/we crave more HP? Is it a guy thing? I do like the sound of a cammed Camaro, but its a heck of a lot of cash to spend on sound. I keep waffling back and forth, but I think I won't stop thinking about it until I go ahead and do it!

I picture people looking my way when I drive by, my cammed IOM "SS" rumbling and gurgling.........yup money well spent!!!

Shovan · 03-18-2012, 10:34 AM

Humans are never satisfied with what they have. We must always have more more more

mhood · 03-18-2012, 10:38 AM

Yea...human condition...go with the flow.

heRS · 03-18-2012, 10:39 AM

Because we can.

TBGreen40 · 03-18-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6spd manual. I wanted the manual because it would be fun to shift through the gears myself, but more importantly because I didn't want to lose 26HP with an automatic

. And how many threads has there been where a person announces he or she traded in the 6 cylinder for a V8? And how many threads has there been with someone asking about HP gains with a cold air intake, or installing headers or a cam? I am guilty of it too.......I am going to call Livernois tomorrow and talk to Rich about their header/cam package. It's quite a drive to Michigan, but its a great price by a great shop and it will be well worth it for the increase in power (F U N). But then I ask myself....."Why?" The SS stock has more than enough HP to get speeding tickets, merge onto the highway, and intimidate 99% of the other cars on the road (not that I do). So why do I/we crave more HP? Is it a guy thing? I do like the sound of a cammed Camaro, but its a heck of a lot of cash to spend on sound. I keep waffling back and forth, but I think I won't stop thinking about it until I go ahead and do it!

I picture people looking my way when I drive by, my cammed IOM "SS" rumbling and gurgling.........yup money well spent!!!

A Geo Metro has enough HP to get a ticket. And I dunno bout the 99% of cars on the road. There are plenty of stock cars that are faster than a stock LS3 or L99.

But to answer your question: I think we want more HP cause most of us bought the car for the thrill of acceleration and speed. The more the better.

Shovan · 03-18-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TBGreen40

A Geo Metro has enough HP to get a ticket. And I dunno bout the 99% of cars on the road. There are plenty of stock cars that are faster than a stock LS3 or L99.

But to answer your question: I think we want more HP cause most of us bought the car for the thrill of acceleration and speed. The more the better.

You hit up the horseshoe this weekend?

WadeWilson · 03-18-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Because we can.

Sometimes enough just isn't enough.

90503 · 03-18-2012, 10:52 AM

I think its part of the hobby aspect of ownership, mixed in with a competitive nature and mechanical aptitude...improvement in hp and performance can be made in a variety of ways as we choose. Always a fun thing to say you did it yourself.

Maybe its unavoidable...modifying and making engines more powerful has been going on since the beginning...if it didn't we'd all be driving 2010,11,12 Model T's!! lol

xXSilencerXx · 03-18-2012, 10:54 AM

Because you get used to the power and want more after awhile.

Ice Demon · 03-18-2012, 11:03 AM

You can never have enough power. I'm always wanting more.

upflying · 03-18-2012, 11:03 AM

Horsepower is bragging rights. You may never use all the horsepower but it is nice to know you can.

joleegp · 03-18-2012, 11:14 AM

My bank account really wishes it was 'a guy thing' but that is not the case. Although I have always been a speed junkie, it tends to be something more with the camaro. It is the sound, the feel of getting sucked back into the seat, the response and handling. Oh and it doesn't hurt to watch all the reactions when a lady in heels climbs out of the driver's seat, that's priceless.

90503 · 03-18-2012, 11:15 AM

Always good advice to take it to the track, etc...monster power is not "necessary" for the street....but to answer the "why", I suggest looking into the history of Craig Breedlove...and "The Spirit of America"...!

Aries240SS · 03-18-2012, 11:16 AM

surprised no one has said it yet... Because Race Car!

03-18-2012, 10:33 AM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Why do "we" chase HP? I have a 2010 Camaro SS 6spd manual. I wanted the manual because it would be fun to shift through the gears myself, but more importantly because I didn't want to lose 26HP with an automatic . And how many threads has there been where a person announces he or she traded in the 6 cylinder for a V8? And how many threads has there been with someone asking about HP gains with a cold air intake, or installing headers or a cam? I am guilty of it too.......I am going to call Livernois tomorrow and talk to Rich about their header/cam package. It's quite a drive to Michigan, but its a great price by a great shop and it will be well worth it for the increase in power (F U N). But then I ask myself....."Why?" The SS stock has more than enough HP to get speeding tickets, merge onto the highway, and intimidate 99% of the other cars on the road (not that I do). So why do I/we crave more HP? Is it a guy thing? I do like the sound of a cammed Camaro, but its a heck of a lot of cash to spend on sound. I keep waffling back and forth, but I think I won't stop thinking about it until I go ahead and do it! I picture people looking my way when I drive by, my cammed IOM "SS" rumbling and gurgling.........yup money well spent!!!

03-18-2012, 10:38 AM	#3
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Yea...human condition...go with the flow. __________________ Mary - Orange Camaros Rule!

03-18-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Because we can. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

03-18-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Because you get used to the power and want more after awhile. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

03-18-2012, 11:03 AM	#10
Ice Demon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,098 View My Garage	You can never have enough power. I'm always wanting more. __________________ Mods: "Cam Only"

03-18-2012, 10:34 AM	#2
Shovan Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro ls Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 125	Humans are never satisfied with what they have. We must always have more more more

03-18-2012, 10:52 AM	#8
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	I think its part of the hobby aspect of ownership, mixed in with a competitive nature and mechanical aptitude...improvement in hp and performance can be made in a variety of ways as we choose. Always a fun thing to say you did it yourself. Maybe its unavoidable...modifying and making engines more powerful has been going on since the beginning...if it didn't we'd all be driving 2010,11,12 Model T's!! lol

03-18-2012, 11:03 AM	#11
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Horsepower is bragging rights. You may never use all the horsepower but it is nice to know you can.

03-18-2012, 11:14 AM	#12
joleegp SS PASHN Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Angels Camp, Ca Posts: 136	My bank account really wishes it was 'a guy thing' but that is not the case. Although I have always been a speed junkie, it tends to be something more with the camaro. It is the sound, the feel of getting sucked back into the seat, the response and handling. Oh and it doesn't hurt to watch all the reactions when a lady in heels climbs out of the driver's seat, that's priceless. __________________ I'm sure there is therapy for this obsession! SLP Long Tube Headers, Hi Flo Cats, Xpipe with Loudmouth II - Done Pfadt Performance+ Suspension and Camber Kit - Done MGW Short Throw - Done Edelbrock Supercharger - Done AAC Lighting - Done Roto Fab CAI - Done Sinister Carbon Fiber Hood and Rear Spoiler - Done Drilled and slotted rotors-Done Now what else can I do? Coilovers, driveshaft, cutouts......

03-18-2012, 11:15 AM	#13
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,426	Always good advice to take it to the track, etc...monster power is not "necessary" for the street....but to answer the "why", I suggest looking into the history of Craig Breedlove...and "The Spirit of America"...!

03-18-2012, 11:16 AM	#14
Aries240SS Drives: 2011 1SS RS Camaro, 1995 LSX 240SX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 461	surprised no one has said it yet... Because Race Car! __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Whipple Supercharged street monster

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