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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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Z28 or a Formula would probably win, to be honest
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Probably the only SURE way to do it is to the same driver drive like 5 SSs, 5 WS6s and 5 C5s and take their average. That way it takes out the factor of driver ability and it takes out the factor of factory tolerances. But then again, driving fifteen cars by the same driver on the same track, the weather is going to change in that span of time, so I GUESS WE'LL NEVER KNOW for sure.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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I see some of you guys saying the Vette will win because it has more power. IT'S THE SAME MOTOR!! Same motor = same power. The reason the Vette might be faster is because the Vette is lighter and is a little more areo dynamic. Between the Camaro and the Firebird it depends on the driver.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by luvmeZ28
im gonna throw my .02 in and say mustang.

you can take your .02 back, we don't want it here.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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i hope you understand sarcasm. i cant stand mustangs.

as for my .02, i need them back anyway, im kinda broke at the moment!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by luvmeZ28
i hope you understand sarcasm. i cant stand mustangs.

as for my .02, i need them back anyway, im kinda broke at the moment!

I knew you were kidding. It's all in good fun!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS
I see some of you guys saying the Vette will win because it has more power. IT'S THE SAME MOTOR!! Same motor = same power. The reason the Vette might be faster is because the Vette is lighter and is a little more areo dynamic. Between the Camaro and the Firebird it depends on the driver.
It is the same motor, but a different cam and exhaust. The Corvette, does produce more power, just not that much more.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VIP1
It is the same motor, but a different cam and exhaust. The Corvette, does produce more power, just not that much more.

Amen to that ...glad someone finally didn't say "it is the same motor"...

all you others out there who think they are IDENTICAL, go to your local GM dealer parts counter and find out the specs for the F-body cams and the vette cam.
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nddragon01
I knew you were kidding. It's all in good fun!
yeah, im just trying to give you a hard time now!

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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Though its probably true thats vettes have a little less power because of the drivetrain.its faster because first of all its around 300 pounds lighter and the aerodynamics of the car. Its faster but not by much.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow Vette
Though its probably true thats vettes have a little less power because of the drivetrain.its faster because first of all its around 300 pounds lighter and the aerodynamics of the car. Its faster but not by much.

this coming from a guy who is self titled slow vette.

im just j/k man. ive heard that the auto vettes are ALOT slower. is this true?
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