brad02somss

I have a 1998 Camaro with the 3800 II V6 engine. What is the typical or average 1/4 mile time that these run stock? On my car, I have added the Whisper Hi-Flo Lid, Holley Powershot Filter, SLP Cold Air Induction, SLP Manual Fan Control Switch, 160 Degree Thermo, and Borla Cat-Back Exhaust. What time can i expect to see in the 1/4 mile. Also, my car is an automatic. Thanks for any help and times!

T-maxx

I have never seen one at the track. You might want to check an old Car&Driver mag. I would guess low 15's high 14's. Someone in here knows, trust me

T-maxx

Someone knows.... right? Cmon guys.

brad02somss

Yeah, come on guys surely someone knows some times!! I would say maybe low 13's Yeah right! I have never had my car at the track on account i got it on July of last year and that is right in the middle of the busy time for where I work (Farm company, I live in Illinois, what do you expect) I plan on taking it this year but I would really like to know some times of a stock one and what I can maybe expect to run. Please, any times and numbers are appreciated!!

chrismcdaniel

iTrader: (14)

i havent ever actual seen anybody drive a v 6 f body to a track, much less down it.

just kidding, my little brother runs a 98 camaro v6 and he turns 14.80's all day in it. he has a few things done to it, but mostly all bolt ons. but like i told him, if he would have just saved all the money he spent in bolt ons and added it to the original cost of the car, he could have................well , you know how this ends

White2kTA

True dat. That's the situation I was in. I had 2000 Firebird, 12k mi with the W68 package. When I looked at the cost to get it to run even comparable to a TA it wasn't anywhere near doing it. Turbo v6's are exciting though.... Forced induction can get you some mad numbers. Personally, I just waited and upgraded to the LS1.... No regrets. BTW, right around 15, if anything a hair under, is a good guess. Good luck!

brad02somss

Yeah, I have had many people tell me that also. I will admit i regret it. I wanted either a camaro or a trans am and at the time, i liked them just for looks, i didnt plan on modding it or anything. And plus, not many camaros or trans am come around for sale very often where i live (unless you went to st.louis-about 1 1/2 hours away) and i wanted to get one in my town or neighboring town bsaed on the fact in case it need mechanic work i can it to where i bought it. I saw this, bought it and then i got the need for speed. In my town (pop 2,800) there are quite a few f-bodies i think. There is mine, a 2002 Camaro SS 35th Anniversary, a 2002 Camaro SS, and 1998 Trans Am, and like 2 or 3 V6 Camaros that people own that i dont really talk too. All the ones i mentioned are modded and i think that played a part in me wanting to mod it. Also, insurance had a play in me getting a V6. Well, after all that said, yes i wish had a V8, but hey, I still ove my car and it still looks sharp!

jrp

iTrader: (16)

why dont you try camarov6.com. you'll get more help and info there on specific v6 stuff then you will here. this is ls1tech, not l36tech. feel free to stick around though.

slik98z

im under my own insurance at 21, and im only paying under 100 bucks a month (just over a grand a year) with my 98 z28. and somehow i've been able to get mods (as long as they have a C.A.R.B exemption sticker) insured. insurance companies are just like any other company, they are ready to wheel and deal. and if you have a bad driving record...id suggest a honda. just dont wind up the rubber band too much and you'll be fine.

you2slo

A V6 camaro must have quite a bit done to it to run 14.80's. I had a 1997 V6 with RKSport headers, 2.5" carsound cat, edelbrock catback, platinum 4 plugs, taylor spiro-pro wires, 180* t-stat, SLP intake, and 3.73 gears. My best ever was a 15.611 @84.965 in late fall. My friend has a 1998 V6 camaro with only free mods and runs 15.8. Here in northeastern OH, all V6 f-bodies run mid 15's or higher. I got tired of dumping money into the car so I finally traded it in last March.