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09-28-2008, 06:16 PM

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no way can vette weight + aerodynamics can make up for a 100hp difference in power.

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09-28-2008, 07:01 PM

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no way can vette weight + aerodynamics can make up for a 100hp difference in power.

I beg to differ...

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Went from a blown 547rwhp 2000 WS6 TA to a 06 Vette with 450 rwhp, the vette is quicker in the 1/4 mile, gets much better mpg, handles better and is much more refined.That being said, I loved my TA and hope to own another again soon, but I'm keeping the vette.

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09-28-2008, 08:09 PM

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I beg to differ...

I wouldn't use word of mouth as proof .

A stock LS1 C5 Vette runs what in the 1/4 .. low 13's to mid 12's at best .

What chassis currently hold's the record for the quickest and fastest pass utilizing a LSX based engine ?

A F body .

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09-28-2008, 08:15 PM

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Who said?

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09-28-2008, 08:23 PM

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may go weight mine tomorrow. i'm pretty sure its around the 3700 area with me in it.

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09-28-2008, 09:07 PM

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Corvette's have chassis that are built for road racing, not drag racing, they are sports cars. Fbodies already have more of a "drag" type of chassis.

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09-28-2008, 11:08 PM

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The C5's frame is hydro formed. It is in fact more ridged and sturdy. Vette's can also run higher HP, with out having to do "supporting" mods to the rear end. Back to the topic though...

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