Camaro VS Mustang Mega Thread

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

I was surprised GM didn't offer different gear options from the start. Since the S197s first hit the lots, 3.55s and 3.73s have been factory options. They have kept that practice up with the new 5.0s as well.

Yep, that would have been a nice option to have.

[Sax1031]

GM will need to tweak the tranny a little if they want to get a little more aggressive with gearing. Otherwise it might actually slow the SS down.

[Dalefj]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

what?

Gunmetal has a good point. I currently have a car with the same style of motor as the mustang (dual overhead cams, variable valve timing, small displacement, fancy technology, etc as opposed to simple technology big block) and no it isn't a civic its a lexus. Point is that cars with all of that technology cost more to upgrade and upgrades have less of an effect. Ford has squeezed most of the power out of their 5L whereas there is still plenty more power to be found in the 6.2L of the camaro

And in my opinion chevy needs to respond to the mustang not only with its new 5.0L but with its mile long list of performance options. If chevy offers the equlivent of the trak pak with upgraded sways strut tower bars etc then we will have a good fight on our hands. Oah yea and chevy put the camaro on a diet

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by Dalefj

Point is that cars with all of that technology cost more to upgrade and upgrades have less of an effect.

You don't know much about how the new 5.0 is responding to mods do you?

[2010-1SS-IBM]

Originally Posted by EnvyTerra

You know the 2010 mustang put up better handling numbers right?

Everywhere but at the track, anyway.

[2SSARMY]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

My point was that in life you win some and you lose some. I myself learned how to deal with that in Little League.

Some years the Camaro will win, some years the Mustang will win, and some years the Challenger will win. We need to enjoy these cars, not get all upset when our favorite is not the top rated car.

Lol @ chally winning. When will this happen?

[SummitWhiteLS]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

I think the 2011 Mustangss actually weigh less than the 2005-2009s.

You don't know much about how the new 5.0 weighs do you?

[2010-1SS-IBM]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

You don't know much about how the new 5.0 is responding to mods do you?

He's not talking about drag radials...

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

He's not talking about drag radials...

neither am I

[SummitWhiteLS]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

neither am I

You don't know much about cars do you?

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

You don't know much about cars do you?

The 2011 Mustang 5.0s are reaching the same rwhp numbers as the Camaro SS with similar mods.

[lil_chef]

Originally Posted by SummitWhiteLS

You don't know much about cars do you?

people, by people i mean companies trying to sell products (like steeda), are gaining as much as 40 hp with intake and tune. companies like American muscle are getting a more reasonable 20. i think thats responding well to mods

[04ssSilverado]

the really sad thing is,i have more mustang and dodge (charger and challenger) drivers wave and or thumbs up,than camaros;and i used to think mustang drivers were the stupid/stuck-up ones.live and learn.

[chevymuscle311]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

Let me add 76 cubic inches to the Mustang.

You wouldn't want to do that, it might actually be a real muscle car