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Old 06-21-2015, 03:12 PM
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Default Camaro SS 2 or 5.0 Coyote

Trying to figure out which way to go.

My buddy has the new 5.0 with full bolt on's and it MOVES out. Runs high 11's.

If I go camaro it will get Full exhaust, intake and Cam

If i go 5.0 it will get full exhaust, intake and spray.

Opinions/suggestions welcome
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Are we talking both brand new here? Obviously the spray on the 5.0 will crush the cammed SS
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Not brand new, used.

2013 5.0 Track Pack (like this body style better than the 10-12 model)

Camaro SS will be 2010 or up, doesnt really matter.

ALSO BOTH will be 6 speed. No more auto for this guy
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Personally I like the Mustang idea better
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id get a 1LE and hook it up. or a zl1 if you can afford it.
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ZL1 is a little out of the price range lol

Im leaning towards the SS.

However the more I read, the more people are saying the 5.0 is the way to go. Feel as though I can make the mustang faster for a lot cheaper. Mid pipe, axle back, intake and Ghost cam tune. Should be very low 12's maybe even high 11's
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Originally Posted by z28_YOU_HO
Trying to figure out which way to go.

My buddy has the new 5.0 with full bolt on's and it MOVES out. Runs high 11's.

If I go camaro it will get Full exhaust, intake and Cam

If i go 5.0 it will get full exhaust, intake and spray.

Opinions/suggestions welcome
Why not 2010 SS Camaro, full exhaust, intake and spray? Thad be my pick
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"Ghost cam tune" is It's sort of like the ricers having a fake blow off valve sound simulator.

Otherwise, I would go with the 5.0 if you don't mind having a different OEM. I personally think the 5.0 GT is a better looking car, but my familiarity with GM would make it hard to undertake the task of getting used to a new OEM. That's the only reason I might pick the 5th gen, otherwise I'd go with the Mustang.
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Just be careful with the 6 speed Chinese trannys that Ford put in their Mustangs. I'm on a Mustang forum as well as here and there are many tales of woe with those 6 speeds. Not all, but they are certainly mentioned enough. Although my 5 speed GT is now 8 years old I have no desire to move 'up' to one of those Chinese manuals. I don't really want an automatic tranny with the Coyote engine. You decide, just do your homework before buying a used one.
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Brand loyalty aside If you can afford the Coyote go for it. Its an amazing motor. Ford finally got it right w/ the GT.
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if I had to make the same decision... unless I could afford a ZL1... it would be the 5.0, far better looking car and stout performer.
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imo a 1le looks much better than a new mustang. with zl1 rims and hood it looks great i think.
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1LE does look good but isn't it almost identical looking to the ZL1?
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Originally Posted by MonmouthCtyLS7
1LE does look good but isn't it almost identical looking to the ZL1?
very similar for sure. a 1le gets a flat black hood i dont think zl1s do.
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na the zl1 gets a cowl with bigger dual gills in the top that are carbon fiber. 1le is just a blacked out ss hood
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You could post a link of this thread in the BS thread in the srk section and watch the feeding frenzy, lol, you would get every opinion you need
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
very similar for sure. a 1le gets a flat black hood i dont think zl1s do.
Yea that's a good looking car for sure.
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I personally would much rather have the Mustang, I never really did like the look of the newer camaros. Or why not look at 2011 GT500's? Add a pulley + tune and no need to mod for awhile.



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