'10 SS VS '10 GT500

[fazm]

Originally Posted by Zeus

LS3 > GT500

Better speed, better handling. Plus with the weight adv. and the LS3, the GT500 is not going to win the Mod War like it would with so many other cars. The LS3 needs what, 550-600hp to hang with a 600-700hp GT500?

probably about right, but getting another 100-150hp out of an LS3 is going to cost a lot more than getting an extra 150-200hp out of a gt500.... like 10 fold lol.

Originally Posted by mrcowboy

Since it was me(highly educated btw) who suggested a more "fair" comparo due to two certain aspects...price and blower.

Ligenfelter + 31k camaro...42k
Hennessey + 31k camaro...46k
GT500 2010....................46k

All 3 are Supercharged, all 3 make mid 500's in HP. All 3 come with a warranty, and all 3 contain third party parts...lets go!

what 3rd party parts on the gt500?

none of the comparisons are fair, but still interesting. its like i could take an SS. but if we both break, he gets his fixed for free, im coming out of pocket lol

[DeathChill]

Originally Posted by fazm

probably about right, but getting another 100-150hp out of an LS3 is going to cost a lot more than getting an extra 150-200hp out of a gt500.... like 10 fold lol.





what 3rd party parts on the gt500?

none of the comparisons are fair, but still interesting. its like i could take an SS. but if we both break, he gets his fixed for free, im coming out of pocket lol

The poster was mistaken about the third party parts on the GT500 but both of the Camaro packages come with a warranty.

[fazm]

Originally Posted by DeathChill

The poster was mistaken about the third party parts on the GT500 but both of the Camaro packages come with a warranty.

which is why i said his would be fixed for free.

gt500 does have a 5/60k powertrain warranty though, instead of 3/36k

[pharmd]

Originally Posted by fazm

probably about right, but getting another 100-150hp out of an LS3 is going to cost a lot more than getting an extra 150-200hp out of a gt500.... like 10 fold lol.

Not another price comparison post....

When they know they can't win, they have to bring this stuff out.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by fazm

probably about right, but getting another 100-150hp out of an LS3 is going to cost a lot more than getting an extra 150-200hp out of a gt500.... like 10 fold lol.

That is where it gets really interesting. Bolt on packages for the GT500 are available ranging +50HP to +250HP without ever touching a valve cover .

[FI4T0MCAT]

how much does that 250hp kit run?

[fazm]

Originally Posted by pharmd

Not another price comparison post....

When they know they can't win, they have to bring this stuff out.

yes another price post, modding costs money doesnt it?

[DeathChill]

Originally Posted by fazm

yes another price post, modding costs money doesnt it?

Whoa whoa whoa, you mean people won't give me free mods if I have a pretty face? Because, I totally do. You're shattering my world, man.

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by FI4T0MCAT

how much does that 250hp kit run?

The TVS stage 2 kit is 200+ RWHP, costs $5,100 , and takes 3 hours to install at a shop or at home.

Anything above that power level, like with a KB, they suggest switching out fuel injectors and TB to support the bigger S\C...... so the cost goes up slightly with the extra goodies and install time.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by fazm

probably about right, but getting another 100-150hp out of an LS3 is going to cost a lot more than getting an extra 150-200hp out of a gt500.... like 10 fold lol.





what 3rd party parts on the gt500?

none of the comparisons are fair, but still interesting. its like i could take an SS. but if we both break, he gets his fixed for free, im coming out of pocket lol

Why dont you post that to a vette Forum and see what they think.



Through all this I'd take a loaded out 2010 GT500 with black and off black stripes over any base LS3 corvette.



That being said you could get a lightly used Z06 for the same price... so either way it probably wouldnt happen.

[AngryAmish]

Originally Posted by Black GT

On another note I paid $29,000 for my 2006 GT off the showroom floor and now have a total of $40,000 invested in it. so for just $2000 more than a Camaro I have 125+ more RWHP.

$40,000.00
$29,000.00
---------------
$69,000.00

$2000.00 more than a Camaro?!?

Maybe I missed something, or maybe this is sarcasm...but it certainly isn't reliable math. My only guess is you meant Vette instead of Camaro.

Probably doesn't matter at this point. I lost interest after page 2 and most likely won't check back. I can't believe you got away with that one though and nobody noticed after two pages.

[fazm]

Originally Posted by AngryAmish

$40,000.00
$29,000.00
---------------
$69,000.00

$2000.00 more than a Camaro?!?

Maybe I missed something, or maybe this is sarcasm...but it certainly isn't reliable math. My only guess is you meant Vette instead of Camaro.

Probably doesn't matter at this point. I lost interest after page 2 and most likely won't check back. I can't believe you got away with that one though and nobody noticed after two pages.

40k included vehicle cost

[JerseyMonte]

Originally Posted by DeathChill

Well, most of the times when the Corvette is mentioned the GT500 owners say it's not really a car in the same class (very true).

However, I think the best comparison would be the CTS-V to the GT500 because they're the closest, even though one is a four-door. I imagine the CTS-V performance is pretty much exactly how the Z28 would perform, though obviously that can't be confirmed.

You can take the wife for a ride in the back seat of the CTS when
you duel with the Mustang

[JerseyMonte]

Originally Posted by DeathChill

Well, most of the times when the Corvette is mentioned the GT500 owners say it's not really a car in the same class (very true).

However, I think the best comparison would be the CTS-V to the GT500 because they're the closest, even though one is a four-door. I imagine the CTS-V performance is pretty much exactly how the Z28 would perform, though obviously that can't be confirmed.

The only way to settle this dispute is to match the two
V6's That would be totaly equal
I don't think the old Ranger pickup engine would have a chance
against the Camaros 304 HP V6