Camaro 2LT vs 2008 Charger R/T, close race? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BaylorCamaro · 12-10-2009, 08:03 PM

Alright so I might race my friend (who owns a Charger R/T) at the track. I'm looking at car reviews and it says the 1/4 for the Charger R/T is 14.1-14.2 is this true? If so it sounds like my 2LT might actually stand a chance and not get its doors blown off in a race.. I'm really surprised if this is the case because the Charger has way more hp and torque. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this.

ViperTomcat · 12-10-2009, 08:08 PM

Is it an AWD or RWD only Charger? mods?

A stock RWD Charger from 06-09 put out 340 HP at the crank, which puts it at about 290 at the wheels.

Stock vs. Stock it should be a close race, he does had a torque advantage off the line.

BaylorCamaro · 12-10-2009, 08:15 PM

His is rear, and mod wise we're the same (both moded exhaust).

jrc1122 · 12-10-2009, 08:42 PM

close race - Driver's race.
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JMM1181 · 12-10-2009, 08:45 PM

driver's race, but make sure he doesn't have a tune on there (Diablo Predator- no way to tell because he could load the tune and you would never know). My bro's got a charger R/T with I/E and Diablo tuner and the thing moves- not sure how it compares to my Z but I'm sure it's close if not faster. A quick check shows one of the fastest stock R/T's was 13.7 but the majority were seeing low to mid 14's

SWAT 79 · 12-10-2009, 09:21 PM

It will be close until 80 mph or so, after that he will walk you pretty good.

muskegoil · 12-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Is it an AWD or RWD only Charger? mods?

A stock RWD Charger from 06-09 put out 340 HP at the crank, which puts it at about 290 at the wheels.

Stock vs. Stock it should be a close race, he does had a torque advantage off the line.

Sorry but you're way off.The 05 to 07 had 340,but the road and track 07 had 350hp.the 08 and up have 369 hp with vvt,some dynoed at close to 330 whp.Depends on the track,i've seen mid 13 from stock 08 and 09 with good driver.

*DGthe3* · 12-10-2009, 10:16 PM

I'd give the Charger a slight advantage ... but not much.

Also, I checked the specs at consumer guide and the 2008 R/T's had 335 hp and 375 ft-lbs of torque.

BaylorCamaro · 12-10-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd give the Charger a slight advantage ... but not much.

Ok that's what I thought.. I'm just glad I can keep up with a V8, I figured I'd get blown off the line lol.. btw I found out it is an 07 not 08..

muskegoil · 12-11-2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd give the Charger a slight advantage ... but not much.

Also, I checked the specs at consumer guide and the 2008 R/T's had 335 hp and 375 ft-lbs of torque.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Charger_%28LX%29

I don't know where you got that info but check out this link.I thought it was the 08 too ,guess i was wrong on that but 368 hp 395 ft/tq is the right specs.Trust me i belong to 3 charger forums .I like too check other forum and inform people off the charger specs lol.I belong to a cobalt forum too,,,btw love the camaro,just want to see where my car stands lol..

Sleestack · 12-11-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muskegoil

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Charger_%28LX%29

I don't know where you got that info but check out this link.I thought it was the 08 too ,guess i was wrong on that but 368 hp 395 ft/tq is the right specs.Trust me i belong to 3 charger forums .I like too check other forum and inform people off the charger specs lol.I belong to a cobalt forum too,,,btw love the camaro,just want to see where my car stands lol..

Lots of HP\Gear combos out, and the '09 upgrade too. Below seems to be accurate...... Re the gear ratios on the Autos, the transmission is geared differently for the Automatics, so it does not translate to what we are used to (i.e. 3:55, 3:70, etc...).

2006-2008
2WD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 340HP, (2.82:1)
2WD Charger R/T Daytona, Auto, 5.7, 350HP, (2.82:1)
Charger SRT8, Auto, 6.1, 425HP, (3.06:1)

2009+
AWD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 368HP, (3.06:1)
2WD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 368HP, (2.65:1)
2WD Charger Daytona,5.7,Auto, 372HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 376HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger R/T, Manual, 5.7, 376HP, (3.73 - 18''s)
Challenger R/T w track pack, Manual, 5.7, 376HP, (3.92 - 20''s)

Charger SRT8, Auto, 6.1, 425HP, (3.06:1)
Challenger SRT8, Auto, 6.1,425HP,(3.06:1)
Challenger SRT8, Manual, 6.1, 425HP, (3.92:1)

BaylorCamaro · 12-11-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleestack

2006-2008
2WD Charger R/T, Auto, 5.7, 340HP, (2.82:1)

Out of the three you listed I guess this is what he has.

Stew · 12-11-2009, 09:26 AM

Don't forget the 06-08 R/Ts with the Road and track packages, they got the same 350 as the Daytonas. 09 Road and Track package cars got the same the same 372 HP as the Daytona, but not the Daytonas improved gearing.

*DGthe3* · 12-11-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muskegoil

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Charger_%28LX%29

I don't know where you got that info but check out this link.I thought it was the 08 too ,guess i was wrong on that but 368 hp 395 ft/tq is the right specs.Trust me i belong to 3 charger forums .I like too check other forum and inform people off the charger specs lol.I belong to a cobalt forum too,,,btw love the camaro,just want to see where my car stands lol..

consumer guide automotive. I'll concede that I wasn't right

12-10-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Camaro 2LT vs 2008 Charger R/T, close race? Alright so I might race my friend (who owns a Charger R/T) at the track. I'm looking at car reviews and it says the 1/4 for the Charger R/T is 14.1-14.2 is this true? If so it sounds like my 2LT might actually stand a chance and not get its doors blown off in a race.. I'm really surprised if this is the case because the Charger has way more hp and torque. Hopefully someone can shed some light on this. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

12-10-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	His is rear, and mod wise we're the same (both moded exhaust). __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

12-10-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	close race - Driver's race. ________ Herbal vaporizers Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 10:10 PM.

12-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'd give the Charger a slight advantage ... but not much. Also, I checked the specs at consumer guide and the 2008 R/T's had 335 hp and 375 ft-lbs of torque. __________________ 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

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ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	Is it an AWD or RWD only Charger? mods? A stock RWD Charger from 06-09 put out 340 HP at the crank, which puts it at about 290 at the wheels. Stock vs. Stock it should be a close race, he does had a torque advantage off the line.

12-10-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
JMM1181 Drives: '07 350z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 139	driver's race, but make sure he doesn't have a tune on there (Diablo Predator- no way to tell because he could load the tune and you would never know). My bro's got a charger R/T with I/E and Diablo tuner and the thing moves- not sure how it compares to my Z but I'm sure it's close if not faster. A quick check shows one of the fastest stock R/T's was 13.7 but the majority were seeing low to mid 14's

12-10-2009, 09:21 PM	#6
SWAT 79 Drives: 2005 Cadillac CTS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 448	It will be close until 80 mph or so, after that he will walk you pretty good.

12-11-2009, 09:26 AM	#13
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Don't forget the 06-08 R/Ts with the Road and track packages, they got the same 350 as the Daytonas. 09 Road and Track package cars got the same the same 372 HP as the Daytona, but not the Daytonas improved gearing.