How does extra 300lbs effect time?
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for instance....a ls2 gto from what i read weighs about 300lbs more than a ls1camaro. is 300lbs that big of a deal when your talking bout an ls2 gto vs ls1 fbody? im trying to decide which car i want and weight may be a factor in my decision
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Between the power change I wouldn't worry about the weight. Consider your overall goals. Also remember IRS cars are a bit trickier to launch.
If you want a comfortable nicer feeling daily car get the GTO and do bolt ons.
If you want a less refined more muscular looking car to build for strip/street get an F-body.
If you want a comfortable nicer feeling daily car get the GTO and do bolt ons.
If you want a less refined more muscular looking car to build for strip/street get an F-body.
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Between the power change I wouldn't worry about the weight. Consider your overall goals. Also remember IRS cars are a bit trickier to launch.
If you want a comfortable nicer feeling daily car get the GTO and do bolt ons.
If you want a less refined more muscular looking car to build for strip/street get an F-body.
If you want a comfortable nicer feeling daily car get the GTO and do bolt ons.
If you want a less refined more muscular looking car to build for strip/street get an F-body.
the biggest thing that makes the decision tough is that ls2 engine. thats why im considering it. i dont care for the looks of gto. i love the sexy bad *** look of a ws6 though. decisions decisions
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Weight matters in a few regards....
Static vs. Rotating
Also
Where that 300lbs is located.
The LS2 motor allows for more cubic inches comparitvly, and also opens up cyl head choices that would be expensive for a LS1 block to do (darton sleeves), but like said a cam can make up the diff pretty quickly.
The GTO does have some suspension issues that lead to extemely premature tire wear and when the IRS goes it is an EXPENSIVE fix. To me, if you were going to run it hard, run the Fbody. If you just wanted to cruise, go for the GTO.
Static vs. Rotating
Also
Where that 300lbs is located.
The LS2 motor allows for more cubic inches comparitvly, and also opens up cyl head choices that would be expensive for a LS1 block to do (darton sleeves), but like said a cam can make up the diff pretty quickly.
The GTO does have some suspension issues that lead to extemely premature tire wear and when the IRS goes it is an EXPENSIVE fix. To me, if you were going to run it hard, run the Fbody. If you just wanted to cruise, go for the GTO.