"UPDATE" Callaway vs 2013 C6 427 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CALLAWAY11 · 06-18-2015, 12:51 AM

Hey there, I own a 2011 Callaway with 607 whp and my dad has a 2013 corvette convertible that has a 427 with a cam and CAI that's just under 500 whp. This coming Friday, Vector motorsports is having there test and tune at Milan dragway. Neither one of us had ever raced on a track before. Both our cars are manuals and was wondering who's going to win. I have drag radials that are 305's and he has 335 michelins stock tires. It's going to be a blast regardless of who wins or loses but my dad likes to bust my chops about how big and fat my car is, lol. Which is true, but 607 whp remedies that. Just curious who you guys think will Take it and the times that we will get. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I just got my gopro and will be using it a lot. I'll post pics, vids and time slips ASAP. Thanks

BeastMode · 06-18-2015, 08:04 AM

I would lean towards you with the Callaway, though I bet it will be close. My wild ass guess is that both of you are low to mid 11's with a solid launch and decent driving.

Did you have any suspension work done on the Camaro? I am thinking that could be the difference if he pulls on you - just the launch.

Dropspeed · 06-18-2015, 09:26 AM

You need a ringer to jump in and run your dad.

I just sent a message to Kelley at Vector to see if there were any spots open.

Matt

evolven · 06-18-2015, 10:09 AM

Probably going to be a drivers race. Your drag radials will have the advantage if the pressure is spot on. 12 to 15psi is good. Launch at a fairly high RPM and slip the clutch quickly. Track prep is important as well. It will be fun regardless. Just remember to have fun and breathe!

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CALLAWAY11 · 06-18-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode

I would lean towards you with the Callaway, though I bet it will be close. My wild ass guess is that both of you are low to mid 11's with a solid launch and decent driving.

Did you have any suspension work done on the Camaro? I am thinking that could be the difference if he pulls on you - just the launch.

I have 1.4" lowering springs with sway bars.

Dropspeed · 06-18-2015, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

I have 1.4" lowering springs with sway bars.

That will make you car harder to launch as you are not going to get any weight transfer. The DR will help some.

No spots left so I won't be there. Let us know how you run.

CALLAWAY11 · 06-18-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropspeed

That will make you car harder to launch as you are not going to get any weight transfer. The DR will help some.

No spots left so I won't be there. Let us know how you run.

Bummer, that would have been cool. I will. Thanks for the advice.

SS PANTHER · 06-18-2015, 02:58 PM

Keep us posted. As I recall, your father's 427 was the same color as my best friends. Good luck.

CALLAWAY11 · 06-18-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Keep us posted. As I recall, your father's 427 was the same color as my best friends. Good luck.

I will and yes that's the same one. Both of our cars are cyber grey. I'll definitely post up pics and videos. Can't wait!

SS PANTHER · 06-19-2015, 04:19 PM

Is your father going to be able to run without a rollbar?

CALLAWAY11 · 06-23-2015, 11:14 PM

Ok.. So as mentioned before, I went to the track with my dad my buddy and took the cars to Milan drag way, all I can say is that was a blast.!

First things first, I suck.. Lol. It was definitely a learning curve for sure but left knowing that I am a lot better llaunching my car then I was previous to that day. But launching your car is art form. And I already knew this but automatics on the track is where it's at. I ran numerous times and lost more then I won. But only had a couple of good launches. My best 60 ft time was 1.7 but almost all of them were 2.0-2.3 seconds. And that's the problem I was only trapping at 116 My best quarter was 12.07. Which Im disappointed with, I was really hoping to get the car in the mid 11's but no chance of that. And to answer the question of who was faster, it was me but not by a whole lot. He had stock tires and couldn't really hook up. There was a bunch of sweet cars and it was a perfect day. I could go on and on but the little things of that day. One thing I thought was funny is, the car stock from Callaway came with572 horses with a quarter-mile time of 11.9, I added about 150 hp to that number and couldn't break 12, I guess the mod that I should've got was the driver mod. But hers some pics and videos.

CALLAWAY11 · 06-23-2015, 11:16 PM

My dads dirty 427

CALLAWAY11 · 06-23-2015, 11:17 PM

Pics

CALLAWAY11 · 06-23-2015, 11:18 PM

Pictures

06-18-2015, 12:51 AM	#1
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	"UPDATE" Callaway vs 2013 C6 427 Hey there, I own a 2011 Callaway with 607 whp and my dad has a 2013 corvette convertible that has a 427 with a cam and CAI that's just under 500 whp. This coming Friday, Vector motorsports is having there test and tune at Milan dragway. Neither one of us had ever raced on a track before. Both our cars are manuals and was wondering who's going to win. I have drag radials that are 305's and he has 335 michelins stock tires. It's going to be a blast regardless of who wins or loses but my dad likes to bust my chops about how big and fat my car is, lol. Which is true, but 607 whp remedies that. Just curious who you guys think will Take it and the times that we will get. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I just got my gopro and will be using it a lot. I'll post pics, vids and time slips ASAP. Thanks __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade Last edited by CALLAWAY11; 06-23-2015 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Showing that there is results from the title

06-18-2015, 08:04 AM	#2
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	I would lean towards you with the Callaway, though I bet it will be close. My wild ass guess is that both of you are low to mid 11's with a solid launch and decent driving. Did you have any suspension work done on the Camaro? I am thinking that could be the difference if he pulls on you - just the launch. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

06-18-2015, 09:26 AM	#3
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	You need a ringer to jump in and run your dad. I just sent a message to Kelley at Vector to see if there were any spots open. Matt __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990 Last edited by Dropspeed; 06-18-2015 at 10:56 AM.

06-18-2015, 10:09 AM	#4
evolven Drives: 03 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 26	Probably going to be a drivers race. Your drag radials will have the advantage if the pressure is spot on. 12 to 15psi is good. Launch at a fairly high RPM and slip the clutch quickly. Track prep is important as well. It will be fun regardless. Just remember to have fun and breathe! Sent from my LG G3 __________________ 03 Mustang Cobra 3.3L Lysholm... 650rwhp/555rwtq on 93 Over 700 on e85

06-18-2015, 02:58 PM	#8
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Keep us posted. As I recall, your father's 427 was the same color as my best friends. Good luck. Attached Images

06-19-2015, 04:19 PM	#10
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Is your father going to be able to run without a rollbar?

06-23-2015, 11:14 PM	#11
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	Track results Ok.. So as mentioned before, I went to the track with my dad my buddy and took the cars to Milan drag way, all I can say is that was a blast.! First things first, I suck.. Lol. It was definitely a learning curve for sure but left knowing that I am a lot better llaunching my car then I was previous to that day. But launching your car is art form. And I already knew this but automatics on the track is where it's at. I ran numerous times and lost more then I won. But only had a couple of good launches. My best 60 ft time was 1.7 but almost all of them were 2.0-2.3 seconds. And that's the problem I was only trapping at 116 My best quarter was 12.07. Which Im disappointed with, I was really hoping to get the car in the mid 11's but no chance of that. And to answer the question of who was faster, it was me but not by a whole lot. He had stock tires and couldn't really hook up. There was a bunch of sweet cars and it was a perfect day. I could go on and on but the little things of that day. One thing I thought was funny is, the car stock from Callaway came with572 horses with a quarter-mile time of 11.9, I added about 150 hp to that number and couldn't break 12, I guess the mod that I should've got was the driver mod. But hers some pics and videos. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

06-23-2015, 11:16 PM	#12
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	My dads dirty 427 Attached Images __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

06-23-2015, 11:17 PM	#13
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	Pics Attached Images __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

06-23-2015, 11:18 PM	#14
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	Pictures __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade