Camaro SS vs Chevy SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

smkeeling · 11-30-2015, 06:16 PM

Got into an argument today with a group of guys who say the SS is far better than the Camaro SS. They stated how they've walked the Camaro down and beat them on the auto cross. Just wondering what everyone here thought or if anyone had any experience with the SS.

CALLAWAY11 · 11-30-2015, 07:56 PM

There is a pecking order at Chevrolet and it is and always will be..Corvette at the top followed by the camaro then after that it doesn't really matter.

BigBlock69RS · 11-30-2015, 08:42 PM

SS is a nice car with 415hp rating. It won't walk a Camaro SS 426hp stock in the AutoX or drag strip, unless the Camaro Driver doesn't know what they are doing.

Chevy SS is a 4,000 lbs car compared to the 3800lbs weight of an Camaro SS.

Not to mention the Camaro SS has an FE4 suspension that the Chevy SS lacks.

For the price of an SS you can get a 2015 1LE with upgraded suspension and then it's not even a fair comparison handling wise.

IamR3D88 · 11-30-2015, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smkeeling

Got into an argument today with a group of guys who say the SS is far better than the Camaro SS. They stated how they've walked the Camaro down and beat them on the auto cross. Just wondering what everyone here thought or if anyone had any experience with the SS.

Are they 100% sure the Camaro was an SS. So many people confuse the RS for SS. As others have said, the Camaro SS has more power, less weight, and better suspension. The CG is *probably* lower as well. Only way a Chevy SS can keep up is a great big gap in driver skill levels.

I love the SS for what it is, a fast, big, comfy, people hauling car. It's raw performance is just a bit under the Camaro in every way.

2015 Camaro 2LT/RS

Fred 6528 · 12-01-2015, 05:45 AM

The ones that I've seen that are supercharged are running 11.80 - 11.90 @ 117 on the drag strip, I have no idea what they can do on autocross.

smkeeling · 12-01-2015, 06:05 AM

Thanks, everything stated above is what I had to say and they believe the SS is next to the Corvette. "The SS is a 4 door Corvette" as I was told.

millatime84 · 12-01-2015, 10:22 AM

Cars are very similar with LS3 based engines. Both on Zeta platform with either FE3 or FE4 suspension. The 2015 SS has Mag ride. If your comparing Auto to Auto the Chevy SS has more HP.

I think the term 4 door camaro would be more accurate.

Google search says the Camaro SS Curb weight is 3860 vs 3975 of the SS.

Mikamaro · 12-01-2015, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millatime84

Cars are very similar with LS3 based engines. Both on Zeta platform with either FE3 or FE4 suspension. The 2015 SS has Mag ride. If your comparing Auto to Auto the Chevy SS has more HP.

I think the term 4 door camaro would be more accurate.

Google search says the Camaro SS Curb weight is 3860 vs 3975 of the SS.

x2

DRKS1D3 · 12-03-2015, 06:02 AM

I bumped into one on the highway Labor Weekend. I don't know what he had done, but the exhaust was definitely louder than stock. My mods are in my sig. From a 50-60 roll, I walked him every time. We both gave the "thumbs up" and went our separate ways. Cool car!

Grabber · 12-03-2015, 08:11 AM

OP - These guys are blowing smoke. While the SS is a great car, they are not walking on Camaro's at a track or road course, not even with Pabst driving both cars the same day and comparing times.

Just ignore the shit talkers. If anything, offer to pay their entrance fee to a drag strip if they beat you.

Don't sweat it, it's a family sedan with some power, but doesn't match the Camaro in terms of sheer performance on/off tracks.

Fred 6528 · 12-03-2015, 06:00 PM

Tell them to meet you at Summit Point

krisprz2010camaross · 12-03-2015, 06:04 PM

Lol I would never compare the SS to a Camaro ss. They are different animals. I think a better comparison would be a Pontiac g8 GXP vs Chevy SS. I would say the Chevy SS is better.

millatime84 · 12-03-2015, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

Lol I would never compare the SS to a Camaro ss. They are different animals. I think a better comparison would be a Pontiac g8 GXP vs Chevy SS. I would say the Chevy SS is better.

Ha- you know those two cars are basically the same thing right?

Ace0751 · 12-03-2015, 08:04 PM

G8 under a chevy badge now. Still wouldn't mind having if the price was a little lower.

11-30-2015, 06:16 PM	#1
smkeeling MNSTRBEE Drives: 2010 Transformers 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Flint Hill VA Posts: 136	Camaro SS vs Chevy SS Got into an argument today with a group of guys who say the SS is far better than the Camaro SS. They stated how they've walked the Camaro down and beat them on the auto cross. Just wondering what everyone here thought or if anyone had any experience with the SS. __________________ 2010 BumbleBee 2SS/RS Stainless Works headers 1 7/8, Roto-Fab CAI, Magnaflow 3" cat back exhaust with X-pipe, Ported and polished Mast Motorsports LS3 heads, ported and polished TB, LSXR FAST 102 intake ported to match heads, CAM and Tuned by T&T Performance 498RWHP 468RWTQ still getting 24mpg hwy VDI vertical doors installed by T&T Performance

11-30-2015, 07:56 PM	#2
CALLAWAY11 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Callaway Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 631	There is a pecking order at Chevrolet and it is and always will be..Corvette at the top followed by the camaro then after that it doesn't really matter. __________________ 2011 Callaway SC572 2SS/RS, TVS 2300 Supercharger, 1-7/8" Kooks LT Headers, Fast 85# injectors, E85 Flex Fuel Conversion, Fore Twin Fuel Pumps, MGW flat stick short throw shifter, McLeod RXT twin disc clutch, Liberty Gears Tremec trans, DSS 1000 hp axles, Nitto NT555r drag radials, 10#'s of boost, 702 rwhp/ 697 torque, Recaro seat upgrade

11-30-2015, 08:42 PM	#3
BigBlock69RS Ed Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 951	SS is a nice car with 415hp rating. It won't walk a Camaro SS 426hp stock in the AutoX or drag strip, unless the Camaro Driver doesn't know what they are doing. Chevy SS is a 4,000 lbs car compared to the 3800lbs weight of an Camaro SS. Not to mention the Camaro SS has an FE4 suspension that the Chevy SS lacks. For the price of an SS you can get a 2015 1LE with upgraded suspension and then it's not even a fair comparison handling wise. __________________

12-01-2015, 06:05 AM	#6
smkeeling MNSTRBEE Drives: 2010 Transformers 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Flint Hill VA Posts: 136	Thanks, everything stated above is what I had to say and they believe the SS is next to the Corvette. "The SS is a 4 door Corvette" as I was told. __________________ 2010 BumbleBee 2SS/RS Stainless Works headers 1 7/8, Roto-Fab CAI, Magnaflow 3" cat back exhaust with X-pipe, Ported and polished Mast Motorsports LS3 heads, ported and polished TB, LSXR FAST 102 intake ported to match heads, CAM and Tuned by T&T Performance 498RWHP 468RWTQ still getting 24mpg hwy VDI vertical doors installed by T&T Performance

12-03-2015, 06:02 AM	#9
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I bumped into one on the highway Labor Weekend. I don't know what he had done, but the exhaust was definitely louder than stock. My mods are in my sig. From a 50-60 roll, I walked him every time. We both gave the "thumbs up" and went our separate ways. Cool car! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

12-01-2015, 05:45 AM	#5
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	The ones that I've seen that are supercharged are running 11.80 - 11.90 @ 117 on the drag strip, I have no idea what they can do on autocross.

12-01-2015, 10:22 AM	#7
millatime84 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM/IOM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Normal,IL Posts: 100	Cars are very similar with LS3 based engines. Both on Zeta platform with either FE3 or FE4 suspension. The 2015 SS has Mag ride. If your comparing Auto to Auto the Chevy SS has more HP. I think the term 4 door camaro would be more accurate. Google search says the Camaro SS Curb weight is 3860 vs 3975 of the SS.

12-03-2015, 08:11 AM	#10
Grabber Just a car guy Drives: 2016 Durango R/T AWD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 808	OP - These guys are blowing smoke. While the SS is a great car, they are not walking on Camaro's at a track or road course, not even with Pabst driving both cars the same day and comparing times. Just ignore the shit talkers. If anything, offer to pay their entrance fee to a drag strip if they beat you. Don't sweat it, it's a family sedan with some power, but doesn't match the Camaro in terms of sheer performance on/off tracks. __________________ 2016 Durango R/T AWD 2014 5.0 - Ported CobraJet Manifold - SCJ Mono-Blade TB - Kooks 1-3/4" LT Headers - Kooks O/R H-pipe - Custom Intake - McLeod clutch line - Borla S-Type Axle Backs - AED Tuned - 443 RWHP / 388 RWTQ - GONE 05 GT - Sold 03 Cobra - Gone (Never Forgotten)

12-03-2015, 06:00 PM	#11
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Tell them to meet you at Summit Point

12-03-2015, 06:04 PM	#12
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Lol I would never compare the SS to a Camaro ss. They are different animals. I think a better comparison would be a Pontiac g8 GXP vs Chevy SS. I would say the Chevy SS is better. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

12-03-2015, 08:04 PM	#14
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	G8 under a chevy badge now. Still wouldn't mind having if the price was a little lower. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports