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PQ · 02-14-2009, 10:25 AM

Some threads you just look forward to clicking on. Can't wait for the day when this type of thread gets old because that means everyone is driving theirs and posting.

Thanx #3. You're a gentelman and a scholar.

ArcAngel · 02-14-2009, 10:36 AM

I know what he said gator lol I am just saying if it's almost as fast and it does similar g's it is most likely more vette like than GXP

ChevyBoiSS · 02-14-2009, 10:43 AM

good job num 3!!! keep us updated!!!!

Silver Streak · 02-14-2009, 10:43 AM

This is a great post. Thanks very much for all the information. Yes it will drive us crazy, but it is worth it IMO. Thanks and thanks again!

*DGthe3* · 02-14-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

5 - So I really don't want my posts to drive you nuts.

If you didn't want to drive us nuts, you wouldn't have said anything.

That said, please keep driving Camaros and keep driving us nuts

ArcAngel · 02-14-2009, 02:04 PM

I concur!!!

Number 3 · 02-14-2009, 04:24 PM

First, the V8 in question had 90 miles on the clock so no where near broken in. The G8 GXP my wife had (yes had, she had to give it back. She is saaaad) was well broken in. Plus we are dealing with nearly the same powertrain in the Corvette I drove Monday/Tuesday, my wifes GXP and the SS. I think it just comes down to how much weight you are moving off the line. And with 4 or 500 fewer pounds, the Vette just explodes off the line. The Camaro just isn't that fast off the line. But it still pulls hard and I think a G8 GXP would struggle due to it's extra weight compared to a Camaro.

So you'll probably have to wait for the magazines to give you some times for comparison. My guess is (and I don't know the answer) is the embargo probably lifts sometime in March.

All I can say is it met my expectations. A 400+ HP small block in anything is pure joy. In fact whenever, and I hope it is a lonnggggg time from now, the small block goes away, we need to all raise a glass and toast.

Chevyrocker · 02-14-2009, 04:31 PM

I couldn't be more jealous...that's awesome dude.

trans_am723 · 02-14-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

A 400+ HP small block in anything is pure joy. In fact whenever, and I hope it is a lonnggggg time from now, the small block goes away, we need to all raise a glass and toast.

MrGazinya · 02-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Buy them up now while you still can^^^:flag1:

playhard67 · 02-14-2009, 06:11 PM

keep up the great posts Number 3...it's great to read and dream of when I get mine.

CWI · 02-14-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Nothing too curvey, but enough to know this car WILL handle. I will try to get this car for an over night review. Then I can provide a better answer.

Let me know when you do, I will drive it all night long while you sleep.

ssbryl · 02-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Nothing too curvey, but enough to know this car WILL handle. I will try to get this car for an over night review. Then I can provide a better answer.

Man, what I wouldn't do to be in your shoes that night. I wouldn't sleep a wink.

KJS · 02-14-2009, 09:54 PM

We REALLY appreciate the tidbits and scraps #3 REALLY, thanks!

02-14-2009, 10:25 AM	#99
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Some threads you just look forward to clicking on. Can't wait for the day when this type of thread gets old because that means everyone is driving theirs and posting. Thanx #3. You're a gentelman and a scholar. __________________

02-14-2009, 10:36 AM	#100
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	I know what he said gator lol I am just saying if it's almost as fast and it does similar g's it is most likely more vette like than GXP __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#104
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	I concur!!! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

02-14-2009, 04:24 PM	#105
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	First, the V8 in question had 90 miles on the clock so no where near broken in. The G8 GXP my wife had (yes had, she had to give it back. She is saaaad) was well broken in. Plus we are dealing with nearly the same powertrain in the Corvette I drove Monday/Tuesday, my wifes GXP and the SS. I think it just comes down to how much weight you are moving off the line. And with 4 or 500 fewer pounds, the Vette just explodes off the line. The Camaro just isn't that fast off the line. But it still pulls hard and I think a G8 GXP would struggle due to it's extra weight compared to a Camaro. So you'll probably have to wait for the magazines to give you some times for comparison. My guess is (and I don't know the answer) is the embargo probably lifts sometime in March. All I can say is it met my expectations. A 400+ HP small block in anything is pure joy. In fact whenever, and I hope it is a lonnggggg time from now, the small block goes away, we need to all raise a glass and toast. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

02-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#108
MrGazinya Drives: Aggressive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southampton, PA. Posts: 1,086	Buy them up now while you still can^^^:flag1: __________________ Black 2SS RS LS3 Inferno Int. '17 1LE replica 20's {MODS} KOOKS LT: Borla S-Type: Roto-Fab CAI: Hurst ST.: PFADT Stage 2, Trailing arms, Tie Rods: ECS BigBlower Cam: Fast 102mm intake: Brian Tooley racing dual spring kit: TFS pushrod set: Katech C5R timing chain: Mellings high volume oil pump: ATI Balancer: Ideal performance upgraded clutch master cylinder:Tick performance upgraded slave cylinder/throwout bearing: Mantic 9000 twin disk clutch & light weight flywheel: Tuned by Doug Ring at ECS. 475RWHP/445RWTQ.Dynapack Dyno. Last edited by MrGazinya; 02-15-2009 at 01:18 PM.

02-14-2009, 10:43 AM	#101
ChevyBoiSS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 302	good job num 3!!! keep us updated!!!!

02-14-2009, 10:43 AM	#102
Silver Streak Drives: 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Smyrna Bch. Florida Posts: 1,449 View My Garage	This is a great post. Thanks very much for all the information. Yes it will drive us crazy, but it is worth it IMO. Thanks and thanks again!

02-14-2009, 04:31 PM	#106
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	I couldn't be more jealous...that's awesome dude.

02-14-2009, 06:11 PM	#109
playhard67 come to poppa Drives: 67RS,09 Harley FLHX Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,098	keep up the great posts Number 3...it's great to read and dream of when I get mine. __________________ Cancelled the 2010 SS/RS (for now) and bought this instead (2009 Harley FLHX)

02-14-2009, 09:54 PM	#112
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,725 View My Garage	We REALLY appreciate the tidbits and scraps #3 REALLY, thanks!

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