2010 SS Camaro vs a 1991 GMC Syclone... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

colegnd · 12-10-2009, 11:44 PM

My friend is trying to tell me that a stock 1991 GMC V-6 Turbo Syclone (stock) can beat a 2010 SS Camaro (stock) based on youtube videos. The youtube video says stock but i hardly doubt it. Has anyone drove both of these vehicles. Because I believe he is full of crap. Attached is the two youtube videos he is basing it off of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUWLGnnc2TU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKpm3hwEZ8

*DGthe3* · 12-11-2009, 12:55 AM

the Sy/Ty duo were impressive beasts. However, even if you could find one in perfect condition the SS would have the edge by a few tenths. But after the better part of 20 years that engine won't be as powerful as it was when new. It would have hung with the SS to 60 but it would lose ground from then on.

b4z · 12-14-2009, 07:18 AM

I think the Sy's 0-60 in the 5-5.5 second range. So the camaro is quicker.'
The Sy's are monsters off the line but the still only have 280hp.

b4z · 12-14-2009, 07:32 AM

1992 Road test

06blownSS · 12-14-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colegnd

My friend is trying to tell me that a stock 1991 GMC V-6 Turbo Syclone (stock) can beat a 2010 SS Camaro (stock) based on youtube videos. The youtube video says stock but i hardly doubt it. Has anyone drove both of these vehicles. Because I believe he is full of crap. Attached is the two youtube videos he is basing it off of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUWLGnnc2TU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKpm3hwEZ8

the syclone in the video you posted is far from stock, read the videos description for the mods.

matt55 · 12-14-2009, 09:28 AM

I rember back when they came out and one mag was saying 0-60 in 4.6

Just checked wiki....
"The Syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph "

I still love that truck !

REEFBLUE93 · 12-15-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by matt55

I rember back when they came out and one mag was saying 0-60 in 4.6

Just checked wiki....
"The Syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph "

I still love that truck !

yep that is correct, 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. The Typhoon had AWD as well. If you do happen to see one lurking around, chances are it has had an engine rebuild or there are not that many miles on it anyway.

Sharronholloran · 12-22-2009, 03:00 AM

For many enthusiasts the 1991 Syclone has been a wet dream-literally.GMC transformed its smallest vehicles into quick and nimble performance trucks.

LS3SSRS · 12-22-2009, 06:45 PM

i was obsessed with finding a typhoon a few years ago. fast, fast little trucks when modded. i dont know much about turbos so i stayed away...

a_Username · 12-22-2009, 07:03 PM

Was the Syclone or Lighting introduced first? Pretty sure it was the Syclone right?

carfansince73 · 12-22-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Was the Syclone or Lighting introduced first? Pretty sure it was the Syclone right?

I think there was a late 80's Lightning with a 240hp 5.8L V8 good for high 6 or low 7's to 60. A buddy of mine had one, but I just can't remember what year it was. It came from the factory with traction bars on the solid rear axle, and it was pretty hard to break traction with those things. It actually handled pretty well too. Syclone would smoke it obviously.

Brady_SS · 12-22-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Was the Syclone or Lighting introduced first? Pretty sure it was the Syclone right?

1993 I believe was the first year for the Lightning. Easily confused for an 80's model since Ford used the same body style from the early 80's though 1996, with only slight front clip changes. I had a buddy buy one when they first came out and while quick, they wouldn't touch a Syclone or Typhoon.

*DGthe3* · 12-22-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_Username

Was the Syclone or Lighting introduced first? Pretty sure it was the Syclone right?

doesn't matter. They all came after the 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express truck:

AK Mike · 12-22-2009, 09:24 PM

I had a Syclone demo one summer when they first came out. It was most definitely very quick. I remember pulling up next to a brand new Dodge Stealth R/T at a light and he was in my rear view mirror from about 50' on to the next light. You could stand on the brakes hard and run the boost up to 5-6 psi on the dash gauge and all four tires would break loose, it would skid sideways a couple of inches and when you let off the brakes, that little truck would accellerate so fast it took your breath away. Everybody wanted to trade me cars for the weekends including the owner. I turned it in when we got a couple feet of snow one weekend for something with more ground clearance.

I haven't driven the new Camaro SS yet, so I couldn't tell you which one was quicker....mine is in town, so I'll get to try it soon. I can give you an 'objective' viewpoint but the two "road tests" are only 19 years apart, so I'd be relying on my memory!

12-10-2009, 11:44 PM	#1
colegnd Drives: 2002 Pontiac Bonneville Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazen, ND Posts: 55	2010 SS Camaro vs a 1991 GMC Syclone... My friend is trying to tell me that a stock 1991 GMC V-6 Turbo Syclone (stock) can beat a 2010 SS Camaro (stock) based on youtube videos. The youtube video says stock but i hardly doubt it. Has anyone drove both of these vehicles. Because I believe he is full of crap. Attached is the two youtube videos he is basing it off of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUWLGnnc2TU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKpm3hwEZ8 Last edited by colegnd; 12-10-2009 at 11:45 PM. Reason: videos did not show up

12-11-2009, 12:55 AM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	the Sy/Ty duo were impressive beasts. However, even if you could find one in perfect condition the SS would have the edge by a few tenths. But after the better part of 20 years that engine won't be as powerful as it was when new. It would have hung with the SS to 60 but it would lose ground from then on. __________________ 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

12-14-2009, 09:28 AM	#6
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	I rember back when they came out and one mag was saying 0-60 in 4.6 Just checked wiki.... "The Syclone, when new, was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and could do a quarter-mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph " I still love that truck ! __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

12-22-2009, 03:00 AM	#8
Sharronholloran Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 10	For many enthusiasts the 1991 Syclone has been a wet dream-literally.GMC transformed its smallest vehicles into quick and nimble performance trucks. __________________ www.leasebam.co.uk \| www.breakdown-cover.net

12-22-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i was obsessed with finding a typhoon a few years ago. fast, fast little trucks when modded. i dont know much about turbos so i stayed away... __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

12-14-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	I think the Sy's 0-60 in the 5-5.5 second range. So the camaro is quicker.' The Sy's are monsters off the line but the still only have 280hp.

12-22-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Was the Syclone or Lighting introduced first? Pretty sure it was the Syclone right?

12-22-2009, 09:24 PM	#14
AK Mike Drives: 1951 Chevy Pickup 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 396 View My Garage	I drove a Syclone... I had a Syclone demo one summer when they first came out. It was most definitely very quick. I remember pulling up next to a brand new Dodge Stealth R/T at a light and he was in my rear view mirror from about 50' on to the next light. You could stand on the brakes hard and run the boost up to 5-6 psi on the dash gauge and all four tires would break loose, it would skid sideways a couple of inches and when you let off the brakes, that little truck would accellerate so fast it took your breath away. Everybody wanted to trade me cars for the weekends including the owner. I turned it in when we got a couple feet of snow one weekend for something with more ground clearance. I haven't driven the new Camaro SS yet, so I couldn't tell you which one was quicker....mine is in town, so I'll get to try it soon. I can give you an 'objective' viewpoint but the two "road tests" are only 19 years apart, so I'd be relying on my memory!

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