My first kill in the 12 1SS
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From: E-town raceway
How's that for a joke slow poke? 
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From: Greenhaven/ South Sacramento 'Burbs
I agree. The 2010+ Camaro's look horrible IMO. Much rather have a new Mustang or even a Chally (although I am not a big Mopar fan). They are not as fast on average as people make them out to be. About 3 tenths/3-4mph ain't much. Besides, LS3/L92 4th gen swaps are far from rare these days.
Bottom line. If a 5th gen comes across a 4th gen with equal power he's getting his *** kicked.
Bottom line. If a 5th gen comes across a 4th gen with equal power he's getting his *** kicked.
Yeah I will never take credit away when it's due.. The ls3 5th gen (dare i say on average?) is quicker and faster (which has been proven)... My only point is the gap isn't as big as some people think. Fwiw with FRA/LID I was trapping 109.33 (best at 1500 da)... Mod for mod I don't see the 4th gen being equal... Though I think a stock 5th gen vs a lid/catback 4th gen would be a damn close race.
Let us know how you do when you run again.. Glenster I think said his best launch was at 3500rpm? In case that helps you.
Let us know how you do when you run again.. Glenster I think said his best launch was at 3500rpm? In case that helps you.
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This^^ a lid catback m6 ls1 is capable of 109mph traps in decent conditions, which is right on par for most ls3 5th gens. 111+MPH traps maybe possible in a 5th gen but they arent really the norm, if you wanted to play it that way you could also say ls1's trap 109 stock because some m6's have but again its not the status quo.
average LS1 F-bod traps maybe 106mph.
average LS3 5th gen traps 108.5mph.
i said average.
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From: VA
If you didn't take it out on a back road you didn't drive it. Possibly had 87 in it also. Either way nice 5.0 and have a blast with it. Both cars are great
On The Tree
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From: Folsom, CA
I like the Mustang A LOT! Made the 3 hour round trip to Sparks, NV to Summit Racing last weekend to purchase a Pypes X-pipe and Zex kit with 175 jets. Should be fun!
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What was the da when you ran your bolt-on LS1? Maybe you're better at driving the 5th gen? My old '00 Formy 'hawk with full bolt-ons would trap consistent 112-113 full weight at Sac Raceway.
Well as previously mentioned the 5th gen is just a better car. Clutch system and shifter alone is worlds better than my 4th gen, I don't even want to get into the tire difference... The 2011 sitting here hooks like a beast on the street let alone a prepped surface and you dot have to count to three (or drill mod) the damn thing to shift it fast.
On The Tree
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From: Folsom, CA
Welcome to 2012. lol Cars have gotten light years ahead in terms of...well, pretty much everything. Remember these 4th gens hit the showrooms in 1997.
The fact that were even comparing them to a new 5th gen says a lot.
I will ALWAYS keep at least one 4th gen in my garage. lol
The fact that were even comparing them to a new 5th gen says a lot.I will ALWAYS keep at least one 4th gen in my garage. lol
I think the car was 110-112 with those mods, maybe closer to 112. Did not get 114 till LS6 intake and near 118 with B1 cam and tune.
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Your tank has nothing on the style of this car, get real! Not only does the interior and style look like crap, I felt like I was sitting in regular sedan! How boring is that dash 
You cant even tune that junk, so when us slow poke 5th gen guys are doing H/C setups and blower's you can feel good about your stock 392 that can just beat a stock SS 
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From: New Hampshire