How many V8 buyers will swap to V6 brakes?

Or maybe import the standard Commodore brakes? I noticed on the Holden website that the Omega version of the Commodore uses 16" wheels. There is a much larger selection of race tires for 16 and 17 inch wheels than 18s, 19s, 20s, or 21s...

Nah, I'll keep my SS brakes, but I'll hope I can fit OEM 18s or 19s (even though I probably won't be able to).

How about V6 buyers who want the V8 brakes? Does anyone know if that will be an option, as I would really like those Brembo's but don't want the 400+ horses?

Here's the beauty of it all...

From what I gather, there are V6 folks who want big ol' brakes from the SS.

Then there are the big power drag race guys who want to put meatier tires on the car and will need smaller wheels and rotors in order to do so.

I will assume that the V6 brakes will be adequate for basic use and I will assume that both brake systems will be easily interchangeable for more efficient production line assembly.

See where I am going with this? Some good brake (and wheel) swappin' gonna be going on here soon....

Thanks Jason, that makes me feel a little better :)
I don't know much about brakes, and I have heard the Brembo calipers are significantly larger than ABS. Would that mean you would need to upgrade tires after-market, or will the RS package which gives you base SS wheels (or at least that's what I think i read) be sufficient?

How about V6 buyers who want the V8 brakes? Does anyone know if that will be an option, as I would really like those Brembo's but don't want the 400+ horses?

Don't want 400+ horses????:cry::cry::cry:

lol, well of course I would be happy to have that, but I prefer the look of the V6 a little more, and to use those 400 horses it needs premium gas, and the mileage is low enough (I know it is still really good for a engine that size and power) for me to go for the V6. I don't drive fast usually, so V6 is plenty for me anyways.

who's going to be first to spray a V6 Camaro?

Take out the brand new Camaro and get razzed that it's only a V6, then bust some ass!

who's going to be first to spray a V6 Camaro?

Take out the brand new Camaro and get razzed that it's only a V6, then bust some ass!

Sounds like a good plan!:D

why would you want to downgrade brakes from a 4 piston to a single piston?

How about V6 buyers who want the V8 brakes? Does anyone know if that will be an option, as I would really like those Brembo's but don't want the 400+ horses?

when you think about it the 400 horse isnt really 400 horse. you have to take into consideration the transfer of power. and 300 isnt that far from 400

I thought that 275 hp was a lot in 1992.

It was.

why would you want to downgrade brakes from a 4 piston to a single piston?

sorry to take so long to answer...
The V6 brakes allow smaller diameter wheels.

I wouldn't use a 5th gen for a drag car, so I'd be keeping the SS brakes or upgrading to SS brakes on the V6.

sorry to take so long to answer...
The V6 brakes allow smaller diameter wheels.

and why would you want to replace the 20" wheels with a smaller wheel?

and why would you want to replace the 20" wheels with a smaller wheel?

There are many reasons. More sidewall generally gives better launches, whether at the track or on the street. A smaller diameter rim most likely makes the rim and tire combo lighter, and certainly reduces the moment of inertia... meaning less force is required to rotate the wheels. A larger sidewall height also makes the car ride better on rougher roads (they can be pretty lousy in the Northeast) and make you less likely to damage a tire or rim on a pothole. Smaller diameter tires are cheaper to replace. And don't dismiss the notion that some people just like the way they look better.

if i cant get a good slick or drag tire on it i will be swapping to smaller brakes

Well doesnt the v8 ss come with brembo breaks. Why would want to down grade unless im not getting the point....

There are many reasons. More sidewall generally gives better launches, whether at the track or on the street. A smaller diameter rim most likely makes the rim and tire combo lighter, and certainly reduces the moment of inertia... meaning less force is required to rotate the wheels. A larger sidewall height also makes the car ride better on rougher roads (they can be pretty lousy in the Northeast) and make you less likely to damage a tire or rim on a pothole. Smaller diameter tires are cheaper to replace. And don't dismiss the notion that some people just like the way they look better.

Well doesnt the v8 ss come with brembo breaks. Why would want to down grade unless im not getting the point....

there you go. if you buy your camaro ss, then decide you want to make it a drag car, you won't need the big brakes, they weigh a lot and force you to run bigger wheels. when you can make the wheel smaller, it can be lighter too. then you can have a meatier tire to go on it, from a dragstrip point of veiw, you want the least amout of brake weight/size as possible that will also slow the car down.

now if you are an autocrosser/road racer who gets a v6, wants the additional stopping power of the big brakes and doesn't mind the weight penalty, then he and the drag racer would do well to swap each others brakes.

different strokes for different folks.