Can a 3.8L V6 Camaro compete with newer V6s - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Diggy_22 · 02-07-2011, 09:07 PM

Just wondering if 4th gen 3.8L V6s can compete with any of the newer Mustang, Camaro, Charger, V6s. Or even if they can compete with any imports such as GTI, WRX, etc. Asking because I have a few friends with a few of these vehicles and was wondering how I would compete at the track?

coolman · 02-07-2011, 09:10 PM

The new camaro and new mustang v-6 would kill the 4th gen 3.8l.

8cd03gro · 02-07-2011, 09:19 PM

So would all the other cars you listed, especially the newer they are.

20Camaro11 · 02-07-2011, 09:27 PM

a modded 3.8L is a very potent motor. Intense Racing here in Columbus Ohio set many records with 3.8 SC and TC motors with some running deep into the 9's and high 8's ( i believe). Most of their platforms were FWD which is not apples to apples. They have proven that the 3800 series motor is pretty stout. There are people pulling incredibly quick 1/4 mile times.
http://www.intense-racing.com/

coolman · 02-07-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 20Camaro11

a modded 3.8L is a very potent motor. Intense Racing here in Columbus Ohio set many records with 3.8 SC and TC motors with some running deep into the 9's and high 8's ( i believe). Most of their platforms were FWD which is not apples to apples. They have proven that the 3800 series motor is pretty stout. There are people pulling incredibly quick 1/4 mile times.
http://www.intense-racing.com/

I don't believe he wasn't talking about a modded 3.8l. Once the modding starts the comparisons pretty much go out the window.

20Camaro11 · 02-07-2011, 09:55 PM

i realize that....but for the sake of entertainment...there are more 3.8 FI motors running sub 10 than 3.6L DOHC motors of any sorts....

edit: by 3.6L, I am referring to GM.

mikeSS · 02-07-2011, 10:12 PM

idk but that v6 challenger is one slow car. if you cant beat that thing then you shouldnt be at a track

coolman · 02-07-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

idk but that v6 challenger is one slow car. if you cant beat that thing then you shouldnt be at a track

The new one should be pretty quick for a V-6 ,but that's yet to be seen.

DarkneSS · 02-07-2011, 10:15 PM

You're gonna need some serious mods to keep up with cars for today. At the minimum youll have to tear up the car, meaning all bolt ons etc. Id find something else and sell it if you want to go fast.

KungFuHamster · 02-07-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20Camaro11

a modded 3.8L is a very potent motor. Intense Racing here in Columbus Ohio set many records with 3.8 SC and TC motors with some running deep into the 9's and high 8's ( i believe). Most of their platforms were FWD which is not apples to apples. They have proven that the 3800 series motor is pretty stout. There are people pulling incredibly quick 1/4 mile times.
http://www.intense-racing.com/

i agree with the potential of the 3.8.

remember the turbo buicks? 3.8's...

but back on topic...yeah, those cars would slaughter.

back off topic: if you have a 98 3.8 F-body, nitrous is teh win. the throttle body on them is angled down, so if you have a nitrous sneeze, it blows out the tubing between your airbox and the t/b.
i know this because i sold my nitrous kit to my old roomie who had a 98 Firebird and he missed a gear a few times racing and no problems. pretty stout shortblocks too.

BigDan · 02-07-2011, 11:38 PM

Not unless its a supercharged 3.8L from everything but a Camaro.

Diggy_22 · 02-08-2011, 11:31 AM

So let me ask if you add bolt-ons on th3 3.8L vs stock versions of those other cars?

1bad65 · 02-08-2011, 01:39 PM

The V6 Challenger should be no problem. I believe the new engine will have less HP than the V6 Camaro, and it will weigh more as well.

*DGthe3* · 02-08-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20Camaro11

i realize that....but for the sake of entertainment...there are more 3.8 FI motors running sub 10 than 3.6L DOHC motors of any sorts....

edit: by 3.6L, I am referring to GM.

And which one has been around longer?

02-07-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
Diggy_22 Drives: 99 3.8L Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 39 View My Garage	Can a 3.8L V6 Camaro compete with newer V6s Just wondering if 4th gen 3.8L V6s can compete with any of the newer Mustang, Camaro, Charger, V6s. Or even if they can compete with any imports such as GTI, WRX, etc. Asking because I have a few friends with a few of these vehicles and was wondering how I would compete at the track?

02-07-2011, 09:55 PM	#6
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	i realize that....but for the sake of entertainment...there are more 3.8 FI motors running sub 10 than 3.6L DOHC motors of any sorts.... edit: by 3.6L, I am referring to GM. Last edited by 20Camaro11; 02-07-2011 at 10:05 PM.

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02-07-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	The new camaro and new mustang v-6 would kill the 4th gen 3.8l.

02-07-2011, 09:19 PM	#3
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	So would all the other cars you listed, especially the newer they are.

02-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#4
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	a modded 3.8L is a very potent motor. Intense Racing here in Columbus Ohio set many records with 3.8 SC and TC motors with some running deep into the 9's and high 8's ( i believe). Most of their platforms were FWD which is not apples to apples. They have proven that the 3800 series motor is pretty stout. There are people pulling incredibly quick 1/4 mile times. http://www.intense-racing.com/

02-07-2011, 10:12 PM	#7
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	idk but that v6 challenger is one slow car. if you cant beat that thing then you shouldnt be at a track

02-07-2011, 10:15 PM	#9
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	You're gonna need some serious mods to keep up with cars for today. At the minimum youll have to tear up the car, meaning all bolt ons etc. Id find something else and sell it if you want to go fast.

02-07-2011, 11:38 PM	#11
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Not unless its a supercharged 3.8L from everything but a Camaro.

02-08-2011, 11:31 AM	#12
Diggy_22 Drives: 99 3.8L Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 39 View My Garage	So let me ask if you add bolt-ons on th3 3.8L vs stock versions of those other cars?

02-08-2011, 01:39 PM	#13
1bad65 Banned Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,148	The V6 Challenger should be no problem. I believe the new engine will have less HP than the V6 Camaro, and it will weigh more as well.