L76 does not have VVT but does have a smaller cam than the L99. Cylinder heads are pretty similar. Put the same cam in them and the hp difference diminishes...of course the L99 has 12 more cubes so it's going to make a little more hp and torque.
100% true Troy. They drive like they are heavier than our car. If I remember right, real world weight the G8 is a little lighter. And the big difference between the two, is how much better looking the G8 is. Everyone has Camaros. Me too cars.
The list is stickied in the drag racing section of the forum. Any time you want to line up your 5th gen with its poncho brother just let me know, id be happy to put a bus length on you in the 1320. Nothing but a baby cam and 2600 stall here....
The G8 GXP has an LS3, 3.27 gears, a more aggressive cam, mine weighs in at 4250 with me and the two car seats. Rated HP is 415. Rated 1/4 mile =13.0.
When racing a Gen 5, the GXP is the one out front. I like the Camaro, but there are so many of them out on the road now days.
:iagree: The camaro forums are a BUST unfortunately. That has been one huge drawback for me since I picked up my Gen 5. HOWEVER, in the spirit of keeping a rare vehicle I at least opted for a rare color (823/3903 Aqua Blue Metallic). Still plan on getting another G8 one day though. This time I'm going big though, GXP or nothing!
Wheel weight probably has quite a bit to do with the Camaro feeling slow. Rotational mass is a very bad thing, and the Camaro is slinging quite a bit more around per corner than us.
Like they said, the 5.0 weighs roughly 600lbs less than a G8, is more powerful from the factory and tends to have much better gearing. The G8 can definitely hold it's own, ask Troy about the 650whp supercharged 5.0.
Also I'd like to be a witness to OP and Troy racing lol. I'll tag along, but I know I'll lose for now. Can't wait to get some extra cash.
On a side note wait for the 2015 Mustang, supposed to be more powerful and even lighter, I may have to trade up lol.
It's nice to see G8, Camaro, and Mustang guys all playing well together here
On paper, the L99 Camaro should be the faster car. In reality, a stock G8 GT and a stock L99 car are pretty damn close. The G8 GT got lazy 2.92 gears, but makes up for it with an inch shorter tire than the Camaro. The 6L80 gear ratios really help out. Throw a set of 3.27's in an otherwise stock G8, and the Camaro might be seeing tail lights. Both the 6.0L and the 6.2L respond very well to mods. Nicely enough, as the Camaro has evolved, more parts have become available for the G8. Most of the suspension is interchangeable, rear diffs are cheap, and many other parts can be used on the G8 with minimal changes. I like that fact that I don't see a million and five other G8s every day though
Ive raced a few m6 5th gens with full bolt ons, and my car is typically quicker. I do believe gearing has a lot to do with it though. The gxp m6 is just geared better than a 5th gen m6 with big 20s on it.
Well worth the pursuit. It's awesome when you can pull onto a Chevy lot where the sales guys see Camaros day in and day out and you can still catch all of the sales guys up against the windows trying to check out your Camaro. Caught one today mouthing "Wow" real big when I drove up.
Yes 3.45 camaro SS & a 3600 stall
26" M/T DRs on 18 stock rims
That record was a perfect day perfect track conditions with perfect shifts.
Now that I put a monster cam and up graded with double valves I am running 28" M &H tires with 17" DP along with the new 3.91 rear and I finally replaced the crappy stock rear suspension that were twisted like rifling in a barrel with Spoon racing and replaced all of the stock what was left of them rear bushings with BMR I am hoping to hit 11.30 with a 1.5? 60'
Then if I get the cash in time get my heads mill 30, ported and polished. Port my fast then my goal I'm aiming for is 10.99 NA yes an almost impossible task.
But last year at this time everyone told me no way a stock bolt on would ever hit the 11s and I did. If not then time to full the bottle up and spray spray spray
Chris is a friend of mine and its always a pleasure talking to him and learning all the trial and error runs he has. He has his G8 tuned to a fine machine. All I can see is nothing but progression in his future.
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