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2010 CAMARO SS RS · 08-15-2009, 09:15 AM

... I dont know if i should get the 2010 gt500 or the 2010 camaro ss. i know the gt500 is more expensive but i dont need to worry about that. to me the gt500 looks light and the camaro looks like a very heavy car. I know the all specs of both cars. if i get the gt500 im putting on a kenne bell supercharger kit that will make 1100hp+ if i get the camaro i will get a procharger f1a that will make about 1050hp+. right now i like the gt500 but what do you think?

ljustin293 · 08-15-2009, 09:17 AM

well i think most here will say camaro

Zeus · 08-15-2009, 09:18 AM

if your putting out that much power who cares which is 30 lbs lighter, get whatever you think looks the best

big hammer · 08-15-2009, 09:21 AM

if you go with the 'maro get a manual trans--- the autos are running pretty slow

2010 CAMARO SS RS · 08-15-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

if your putting out that much power who cares which is 30 lbs lighter, get whatever you think looks the best

i guess i will get the gt500

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Originally Posted by big hammer

if you go with the 'maro get a manual trans--- the autos are running pretty slow

i would get a manual...that was my plan for the maro but know im getting the gt500... maybe

Xmicro_SS · 08-15-2009, 09:34 AM

:troll:

BrianGriffin78 · 08-15-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

if you go with the 'maro get a manual trans--- the autos are running pretty slow

Not My Auto.

big hammer · 08-15-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

Not My Auto.

some are running okay, but some are pretty lazy. the one i raced was very disappointing. wasn't even a challenge.

BrianGriffin78 · 08-15-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

some are running okay, but some are pretty lazy. the one i raced was very disappointing. wasn't even a challenge.

The Auto is faster out of the box from what I read, it really depends on the driver after that to maintain a good performance. I guess if someone really wanted the extra performance they could always get is supercharged. Myself, not looking to race anyone, just love the performance of my car and it gets up there in a hurry.

big hammer · 08-15-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

The Auto is faster out of the box from what I read, it really depends on the driver after that to maintain a good performance. I guess if someone really wanted the extra performance they could always get is supercharged. Myself, not looking to race anyone, just love the performance of my car and it gets up there in a hurry.

you can what you've read, i can tell you what i've seen. when you have some "400" hp cars dynoing around 300 at the wheels, there is an issue. the one i raced ran like a 14 second car.

dreammy · 08-15-2009, 09:50 AM

I can tell you that my husband bought a GT a couple months ago and is already talking about selling it for a Camaro. For me it is a very uncomfortable ride. The headrests are in a ridiculous postion and also the sound system is very tinny. I looks awesome outside and has plenty of muscle tho

Scrappy Doo · 08-15-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

if your putting out that much power who cares which is 30 lbs lighter, get whatever you think looks the best

At 1,000 hp +, the weight question is academic. Get whatever you think looks the best. Although with a car that fast it will be hard to see which one you actually got....

Ash1977 · 08-15-2009, 11:01 AM

The Shelby will be more of a special car. I heard they are only going to make about 7000 of them for 2010 model year. GM makes more Camaros in a month. They both are great cars. If you can afford it, I would go with the GT500.

manimsoblack · 08-15-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

At 1,000 hp +, the weight question is academic. Get whatever you think looks the best. Although with a car that fast it will be hard to see which one you actually got....

prostock69 · 08-15-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by big hammer

if you go with the 'maro get a manual trans--- the autos are running pretty slow

I would like to know if the autos that are running slow were broken in easy? If they were, it could be part of the problem as to why they are running slow.

MuscleCarz · 08-15-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dreammy

I can tell you that my husband bought a GT a couple months ago and is already talking about selling it for a Camaro. For me it is a very uncomfortable ride. The headrests are in a ridiculous postion and also the sound system is very tinny. I looks awesome outside and has plenty of muscle tho

Turn them around.

optical · 08-15-2009, 02:50 PM

You are on a Camaro forum so most members would say go with the Camaro. Im a die hard GM fan till the day I die so I say get the Camaro BUT its your choice on what to get. The GT500 does has some get up and go to it though. I was going to say compare costs but if that is not an issue to you then go with whatever will make you more happy in the end.

Good luck!

Wacker · 08-15-2009, 02:53 PM

Well I did not baby my auto and with a catback and full tune my best ET was 12.5.

The trans tune alone wiped off almost a second, as the factory tune was a joke. The car barks 2nd and 3rd and with the TC off its difficult to maintain traction during the launch. Before the tune it struggled to break the tires free. I'm hoping with the next mods and the perfect day/launch I could get into the 11's

If I were trying to make 1000HP I would go with a manual, it could get pretty pricey making the 6L80E handle that power. Sorry, definitley go with the Camaro, the suspension and breaks alone are far superior to the stang. All test show the stang is very slopy with the slightest bump in the road. The stock Camaro already beats the Shelby off the line, unfortunately the extra HP catches up and gets the win in the end

Countach · 08-15-2009, 04:51 PM

get the GT500 or wait for the Z28

SoFlaZ · 08-15-2009, 05:27 PM

Get a GT500 and make it 1000+hp, then get the Camaro for a DD and just do some bolt-ons.

big hammer · 08-15-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wacker

Well I did not baby my auto and with a catback and full tune my best ET was 12.5.

The trans tune alone wiped off almost a second, as the factory tune was a joke. The car barks 2nd and 3rd and with the TC off its difficult to maintain traction during the launch. Before the tune it struggled to break the tires free. I'm hoping with the next mods and the perfect day/launch I could get into the 11's

If I were trying to make 1000HP I would go with a manual, it could get pretty pricey making the 6L80E handle that power. Sorry, definitley go with the Camaro, the suspension and breaks alone are far superior to the stang. All test show the stang is very slopy with the slightest bump in the road. The stock Camaro already beats the Shelby off the line, unfortunately the extra HP catches up and gets the win in the end

that's what i like to hear. i noticed the torque management in the tuning is just brutal. almost a second from just a tune is pretty damn good, or bad for gm

Hanzo · 08-15-2009, 07:10 PM

Take a drive with both and see which one you feel more comfortable in. Have you sat in either? FYI, if you do get the GT500, you should probably change your user name. Also your sidebar says you drive a 2010 Camaro SS RS so I guess you already made a decision. Just messing with you.

Wacker · 08-15-2009, 07:22 PM

TOTALLY different car

2010 CAMARO SS RS · 08-15-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

Get a GT500 and make it 1000+hp, then get the Camaro for a DD and just do some bolt-ons.

i was actually thinking about that gt500 as a daily driver and then i can get a camaro to add to the collection... or ill wait for the Z28

Ninjak · 08-16-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wacker

Well I did not baby my auto and with a catback and full tune my best ET was 12.5.

The trans tune alone wiped off almost a second, as the factory tune was a joke. The car barks 2nd and 3rd and with the TC off its difficult to maintain traction during the launch. Before the tune it struggled to break the tires free. I'm hoping with the next mods and the perfect day/launch I could get into the 11's

If I were trying to make 1000HP I would go with a manual, it could get pretty pricey making the 6L80E handle that power. Sorry, definitley go with the Camaro, the suspension and breaks alone are far superior to the stang. All test show the stang is very slopy with the slightest bump in the road. The stock Camaro already beats the Shelby off the line, unfortunately the extra HP catches up and gets the win in the end

Actually braking was the same. The GT brakes as well as a Camaro. it will fade faster though. The GT500 have Brembo's as well, and actually brakes better than the GT and will not fade. So I would say braking is even. The GT500 sufferes from grip. That is why a Camaro beats it off the line. If you are running them your going to have some stickies. So that is also a mute point.

THe gt500 has a live axle. Which is better for 1/4 mile racing. The Camaro IRS is holding up....but any racer will tell you they want a live axle back there...not a IRS. That is why so many Cobra owners who were racers, switched the IRS out for a live Axle.

Last the GT500 has a forge engine. The Camaro does not. So you have a better base to build from. If you are trying to make that power in the Camaro, you are basically going to need to rebuild that engine. The GT500 can take up to 800 in its stock form. So it will not need as much once you get into higher power levels.

08-15-2009, 09:15 AM	#1
2010 CAMARO SS RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 141	I really need help... ... I dont know if i should get the 2010 gt500 or the 2010 camaro ss. i know the gt500 is more expensive but i dont need to worry about that. to me the gt500 looks light and the camaro looks like a very heavy car. I know the all specs of both cars. if i get the gt500 im putting on a kenne bell supercharger kit that will make 1100hp+ if i get the camaro i will get a procharger f1a that will make about 1050hp+. right now i like the gt500 but what do you think?

08-15-2009, 09:34 AM	#6
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,895	:troll: __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

08-15-2009, 02:50 PM	#17
optical The Pilot Drives: 1993 Chevy C1500 Ext Cab, 5.7L Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 184 View My Garage	You are on a Camaro forum so most members would say go with the Camaro. Im a die hard GM fan till the day I die so I say get the Camaro BUT its your choice on what to get. The GT500 does has some get up and go to it though. I was going to say compare costs but if that is not an issue to you then go with whatever will make you more happy in the end. Good luck! __________________ Driving: 1993 C1500 Ext Cab Truck, 5.7L, BF Goodrich All-Terrains, Named: "SexyTruck" Future Car: 2011 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS Manual, Black Stripes, Hurst Short-Throw, IO Interior!

08-15-2009, 02:53 PM	#18
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 916	Well I did not baby my auto and with a catback and full tune my best ET was 12.5. The trans tune alone wiped off almost a second, as the factory tune was a joke. The car barks 2nd and 3rd and with the TC off its difficult to maintain traction during the launch. Before the tune it struggled to break the tires free. I'm hoping with the next mods and the perfect day/launch I could get into the 11'sIf I were trying to make 1000HP I would go with a manual, it could get pretty pricey making the 6L80E handle that power. Sorry, definitley go with the Camaro, the suspension and breaks alone are far superior to the stang. All test show the stang is very slopy with the slightest bump in the road. The stock Camaro already beats the Shelby off the line, unfortunately the extra HP catches up and gets the win in the end __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 3.89's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.8 @ 115 1000 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com

08-15-2009, 04:51 PM	#19
Countach Drives: Future 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 420	get the GT500 or wait for the Z28 __________________ 2LT/RS Auto with IO interior 1100 - 7/12/09 - NMGJKP 2000 - 7/20/09 - Order Accepted By GM 2500 - 7/22/09 - Order Preferenced 3000 - 7/23/09 - Order Accepted by Production Control TPW 8/17/09 3100 - 8/5/09 - Order Available to Sequence 3300 - 8/5/09 - Order Scheduled for Production 3400 - 8/12/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 - 8/19/09 - Order Produced 2G1FC1EV6A9137780 4200 - 8/20/09 - Order Shipped 5000 - 8/27/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 - 8/27/09 - Home

08-15-2009, 09:17 AM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,092 View My Garage	well i think most here will say camaro

08-15-2009, 09:18 AM	#3
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,625	if your putting out that much power who cares which is 30 lbs lighter, get whatever you think looks the best

08-15-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
big hammer Drives: 2002 ws6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: manitoba Posts: 737	if you go with the 'maro get a manual trans--- the autos are running pretty slow

08-15-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
dreammy Banned Drives: 2010 2LT IOM RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Big Lake Minnesota Posts: 441 View My Garage	I can tell you that my husband bought a GT a couple months ago and is already talking about selling it for a Camaro. For me it is a very uncomfortable ride. The headrests are in a ridiculous postion and also the sound system is very tinny. I looks awesome outside and has plenty of muscle tho

08-15-2009, 11:01 AM	#13
Ash1977 Drives: 2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 35 View My Garage	The Shelby will be more of a special car. I heard they are only going to make about 7000 of them for 2010 model year. GM makes more Camaros in a month. They both are great cars. If you can afford it, I would go with the GT500.

08-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#20
SoFlaZ Drives: Nothing special :-( Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL Posts: 940 View My Garage	Get a GT500 and make it 1000+hp, then get the Camaro for a DD and just do some bolt-ons.

08-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#22
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 161 View My Garage	Take a drive with both and see which one you feel more comfortable in. Have you sat in either? FYI, if you do get the GT500, you should probably change your user name. Also your sidebar says you drive a 2010 Camaro SS RS so I guess you already made a decision. Just messing with you.

08-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#23
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 916	TOTALLY different car __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 3.89's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.8 @ 115 1000 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com