SS = Fast, z28 = slow .... opinions
09-16-2009, 01:25 PM
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When I first drove my stock TA it felt so slow to my bolt on Z28. Correct me if Im wrong but dont Z28's and standard non WS6 Trans Am's have "softer" springs? I always thought the Z felt faster because the springs were softer so it had the glued to the seat feeling more then the better equipped WS6.
Everything I drive now feels slow and frustrating because I have a cammed WS6 makin 423rwhp lol.
Everything I drive now feels slow and frustrating because I have a cammed WS6 makin 423rwhp lol.
09-16-2009, 02:38 PM
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All i was driving at was that I thought I remembered when my fbody was stock that it felt quicker than my bros f body... i guess ive just slept since than... i know its faster now
That picture is quite hilarious
I know what my ss runs.... its the z i dont know about
ya know, i never led anyone on to believe i think z's are faster than ss's or vice versa... my question was is his car a lemon or not.... or was it just a tuning issue (all f-bodys im sure dont have identical tunes).... or do i just not remember how a stock f body feels
c'mon guys... i know better than that
I stated from the beginning.... an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1
09-16-2009, 03:04 PM
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A Z28 can beat a SS stock vs stock any day or the other way around. it will always go hand & hand. just depends on which ones more of a "factory freak" 
I got an 2001 Z28 with exhaust, lid & raced a 2002 SS with the same mods. & I won! so yea.... but with you. duh its going to feel like your SS is faster. you have more mods. wait til your bro gets some mods and make another post saying how WRONG you were that Z28 are slower.... same engine means same engine.
NO! I beat a WS6 hahaah. went from a 30 roll. gave the 3 honks n I began to pull instantly on him 
shifting into second & then into third (but went into fifth) then he went flying by me. I could feel him slowly creeping up though. After the run we were talking & I asked what he had done. OF COURSE! "its stock..." HAHA. yea not a retard. I can tell when a car is stock. & that thing was LOUD and had that certain noise to it.... I would def say he had long tube headers & maybe a cam? but he also said he started in second gear. so hence why I pulled on him. So a Z28 can beat a WS6. hahaha. 
but stock vs stock SS & Z28 can pull off a win.
I got an 2001 Z28 with exhaust, lid & raced a 2002 SS with the same mods. & I won! so yea.... but with you. duh its going to feel like your SS is faster. you have more mods. wait til your bro gets some mods and make another post saying how WRONG you were that Z28 are slower.... same engine means same engine. NO! I beat a WS6
hahaah. went from a 30 roll. gave the 3 honks n I began to pull instantly on him shifting into second & then into third (but went into fifth) then he went flying by me. I could feel him slowly creeping up though. After the run we were talking & I asked what he had done. OF COURSE! "its stock..." HAHA. yea not a retard. I can tell when a car is stock. & that thing was LOUD and had that certain noise to it.... I would def say he had long tube headers & maybe a cam? but he also said he started in second gear. so hence why I pulled on him. So a Z28 can beat a WS6. hahaha. but stock vs stock SS & Z28 can pull off a win.AND THE Z28 - SS THING I dont think we need examples
09-16-2009, 03:46 PM
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When is the last time you seen a car on a track hit a tree??? When's the last time you saw a tree on a highway in the Texas Panhandle???.....When's the last time you saw a tree in the Texas Panhandle in general??
"GT" being a class of race car...... For example
The Camaro vs. Mustang races...... It's a Road Racing type of event....
Or the 24 hour LaMans with a C6R!!!!!! THAT my friends is racing....
Road Racing does not = Street Racing
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2516/bbvc6rhf7.jpg
"GT" being a class of race car...... For example
The Camaro vs. Mustang races...... It's a Road Racing type of event....
Or the 24 hour LaMans with a C6R!!!!!! THAT my friends is racing....
Road Racing does not = Street Racing
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2516/bbvc6rhf7.jpg
09-16-2009, 04:23 PM
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you sure your brother's z28 has 3.23 rear? did you check RPO codes or swap the rear?
also.. headers and a little tweaking with hptuners makes a noticeable difference.
i had to ditch my headers and after i did, driving my car on stock manifolds felt like i lost 40hp.
also.. headers and a little tweaking with hptuners makes a noticeable difference.
i had to ditch my headers and after i did, driving my car on stock manifolds felt like i lost 40hp.
09-16-2009, 04:51 PM
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The OP does have a point. A friend of mine has an '02 Z28. After he became frustrated with the lack of power, he replaced the Z28 badges with SS badges. That modification alone netted him 50 horsepower. Then he ditched the SS badges in favor of VTEC stickers.....and gained an additional 50.
09-16-2009, 05:17 PM
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Are you sure your bro's Z28 has 3.23's? My Z28 had 2.73's and the SS has 3.23's and stock for stock. The SS was faster, mainly due to the SS having better gears, and a better flowing stock exhaust (dual/dual) then what the Z28 had.
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... I'll give him whatever race he want's but I'm bringing the bottle for insurance, doesn't matter how many kits you have... mid 10's aint easy. 
09-17-2009, 02:31 AM
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09-17-2009, 07:49 AM
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On a serious note guys, i have a mulitpul part question.
1. What kind of gains can I expect by putting SS badges on my v6 (l already have the spoiler and hood I hear all 3 work great together)
2. Can my tranny handel it or do the badges help with that aw well ?
3. Will panties drop quicker with SS or Z28 badges ? I saw a decrease in the PD time when I had the Type-R badges vs stock (most important question)
4.I like to think outside the box.Mabe I can get TA WS6 or FH badges any 1 tryed this mod on a marrow yet ?
4.last question I know its off topic but any one know the cons to having my N02 hooked up only to purge, I know with the setup it can't hurt the motor and I don't have to worrie about burning rubber and runing perfectly good tires and it still looks just as cool.
Thx in advance for the input guys <3
Livin my life 1/4 mile @ a time ...
1. What kind of gains can I expect by putting SS badges on my v6 (l already have the spoiler and hood I hear all 3 work great together)
2. Can my tranny handel it or do the badges help with that aw well ?
3. Will panties drop quicker with SS or Z28 badges ? I saw a decrease in the PD time when I had the Type-R badges vs stock (most important question)
4.I like to think outside the box.Mabe I can get TA WS6 or FH badges any 1 tryed this mod on a marrow yet ?
4.last question I know its off topic but any one know the cons to having my N02 hooked up only to purge, I know with the setup it can't hurt the motor and I don't have to worrie about burning rubber and runing perfectly good tires and it still looks just as cool.
Thx in advance for the input guys <3
Livin my life 1/4 mile @ a time ...