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ihc95 · 06-26-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Master

SRT Hemi's don't have speed limiters

but somewhat limited by redlining, but who don't go the extra mile so we can keep going at the risk of blowing the engine out the crate, but thats noting to rant about

I'm sure the R/T will be limited

Hmmmmmm. The Road and Track mag says the SRT is electronicly limited to 168mph. Though Motor Trend says it doesn't have a speed limiter and will easily run over 170. Who knows, mabey their test car didn't have a speed limiter?

GamerGuyZ28 · 10-08-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

I would think the v6 will have H rated tires to keep costs down so it will be limited to around 125.

There is no way they will put H-rated tires on it, you ever use them they're horrible, and the V6 will perform as well as 4th gen Z28's and SS's, and they came with Z-rated. Plus Z-rated tires can handle 149+, and they handle quite well, if the V6 is limited at 155 like Road and Track says they'll have to put Z-rated tires on it.

Mr_Draco · 10-08-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'd like to know if the 4thgens were speed limited, and if the current Corvettes are.....just for brain-food....

A friend of mine had a V6 4th gen and his limiter kicked in at 115 which he got to quite a few times on the interstate.

MrKrisSullivan · 10-14-2008, 10:56 PM

it's a 6.1 litre HEMI... If this car can get to 4.5 0-60... Man that would be incredible... So if you fellas are hoping for 4.4's I just can't wait...

Speed74SS · 10-14-2008, 11:40 PM

They have shown on a couple shows that I have seen on tv that the SRT8 tops out at 173 -- the Camaro should at least hit that I think. My Speed6 hits 155 and I expect my Camaro to top that. My older 98 SS I had hit 160 - after Hypertech.

PatrickfromMD · 10-15-2008, 11:38 PM

Has anyone done the math on the gearing to see at what speeds the V8 is hitting its powerband? I suspect top speed will be seen in 5th gear, and it reaaly depends if they optimized the gearing to achieve max speed where the engine achives max power (and that brings up another discussion, I dont belive they have correctly published the correct RPM at which max power is achieved). I'm guessing you want the L99 turing around 5000 - 5400 and the LS3 about 5400 - 5600, but as I said, its just an educated SWAG

*DGthe3* · 10-16-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PatrickfromMD

Has anyone done the math on the gearing to see at what speeds the V8 is hitting its powerband? I suspect top speed will be seen in 5th gear, and it reaaly depends if they optimized the gearing to achieve max speed where the engine achives max power (and that brings up another discussion, I dont belive they have correctly published the correct RPM at which max power is achieved). I'm guessing you want the L99 turing around 5000 - 5400 and the LS3 about 5400 - 5600, but as I said, its just an educated SWAG

I'm sure that it reaches top speed in 5th, but I didn't do anything relating to powerband.

franknbeans · 10-16-2008, 10:46 AM

Ok, this is what I did.... Jumped on Forza Motor Sports for my 360. Grabbed a 2002 Camaro gave it 425hp (close i could get it) and entered the trany ratios to give me a top end speed.

Most top end is limited by drag / hp / gear.

SS Model

TR6060 - 178.1 - Manual
SL80 - 182.8 - Auto

LS/Lt Model
Closest to hp I could get was 325

AY6 - 183.7 - Manual
SL50 - 167.2 - Auto

Thought the info would be kind of neat.

rolnslo · 10-16-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

Ok, this is what I did.... Jumped on Forza Motor Sports for my 360. Grabbed a 2002 Camaro gave it 425hp (close i could get it) and entered the trany ratios to give me a top end speed.

Most top end is limited by drag / hp / gear.

SS Model

TR6060 - 178.1 - Manual
SL80 - 182.8 - Auto

LS/Lt Model
Closest to hp I could get was 325

AY6 - 183.7 - Manual
SL50 - 167.2 - Auto

Thought the info would be kind of neat.

Well, there you have it. Yet another reason the V6 Manual kicks a$$. It'll be faster in a video game than the V8 Manual or Auto.

Probably gonna catch some heat for that comment but oh well, it's all in good fun...

*DGthe3* · 10-16-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

Ok, this is what I did.... Jumped on Forza Motor Sports for my 360. Grabbed a 2002 Camaro gave it 425hp (close i could get it) and entered the trany ratios to give me a top end speed.

Most top end is limited by drag / hp / gear.

SS Model

TR6060 - 178.1 - Manual
SL80 - 182.8 - Auto

LS/Lt Model
Closest to hp I could get was 325

AY6 - 183.7 - Manual
SL50 - 167.2 - Auto

Thought the info would be kind of neat.

The V6 doesn't have the power to do that on the Camaro.

franknbeans · 10-16-2008, 11:38 AM

It just shows us how much thought that went into the gearing also. . .

I never said it was going to be a real life situation. . . both runs was with a v8- just different HP.

I'm no math dude, thus I didn't want to calculate all the gears out myself.

*DGthe3* · 10-16-2008, 12:13 PM

The other thing to consider with that is rolling diameter of the tires. Bigger wheel+tire combos act like taller gearing allowing you to go a bit faster. The SS speeds do seem about right, as does the auto V6

franknbeans · 10-16-2008, 01:06 PM

never thought about changing the tires sizes. . . don't know if it is worth going back and doing it.

headpunter · 10-16-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

never thought about changing the tires sizes. . . don't know if it is worth going back and doing it.

you cant go up in aspect ratio in that game though, it wont help you.

10-15-2008, 11:38 PM	#48
PatrickfromMD Drives: Buick Enclave/Corvette/2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 421	Has anyone done the math on the gearing to see at what speeds the V8 is hitting its powerband? I suspect top speed will be seen in 5th gear, and it reaaly depends if they optimized the gearing to achieve max speed where the engine achives max power (and that brings up another discussion, I dont belive they have correctly published the correct RPM at which max power is achieved). I'm guessing you want the L99 turing around 5000 - 5400 and the LS3 about 5400 - 5600, but as I said, its just an educated SWAG __________________ *56K miles and still going strong* 2SS/RS IOM ext w/cyber grey stripes, tinted windows, IO int Auto ProTorque prototype Converter, Chuck Mosello of Westchester Corvettes Custom Tune T&T installed SLP Longtubes, Powerflow X Pipe, and Powerflow axle back JL 10W3 in custom side sub box, new door tweeters, Alpine 5ch 600 watt T&T configured ACS front Fascia w/ heritage grill, splitter, dual color halos, , led markers, taillight bezels , all accented in CGM Gary Custom Z vented fenders. Vararam ver 2

10-16-2008, 10:46 AM	#50
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Ok, this is what I did.... Jumped on Forza Motor Sports for my 360. Grabbed a 2002 Camaro gave it 425hp (close i could get it) and entered the trany ratios to give me a top end speed. Most top end is limited by drag / hp / gear. SS Model TR6060 - 178.1 - Manual SL80 - 182.8 - Auto LS/Lt Model Closest to hp I could get was 325 AY6 - 183.7 - Manual SL50 - 167.2 - Auto Thought the info would be kind of neat. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-16-2008, 11:38 AM	#53
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	It just shows us how much thought that went into the gearing also. . . I never said it was going to be a real life situation. . . both runs was with a v8- just different HP. I'm no math dude, thus I didn't want to calculate all the gears out myself. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-16-2008, 12:13 PM	#54
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	The other thing to consider with that is rolling diameter of the tires. Bigger wheel+tire combos act like taller gearing allowing you to go a bit faster. The SS speeds do seem about right, as does the auto V6 __________________ 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

10-16-2008, 01:06 PM	#55
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	never thought about changing the tires sizes. . . don't know if it is worth going back and doing it. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

10-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#46
MrKrisSullivan New 2 The "DARK-SIDE" Drives: 2003 Ram HEMI 4x4 Slt 20in Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine Florida Posts: 89	it's a 6.1 litre HEMI... If this car can get to 4.5 0-60... Man that would be incredible... So if you fellas are hoping for 4.4's I just can't wait...

10-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#47
Speed74SS Drives: 2010 LPE 650+ CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,640	They have shown on a couple shows that I have seen on tv that the SRT8 tops out at 173 -- the Camaro should at least hit that I think. My Speed6 hits 155 and I expect my Camaro to top that. My older 98 SS I had hit 160 - after Hypertech.

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