So after my 2010 Camaro SS spent a few days at Vector Motorsports, the verdict was in. 508 rear wheel horsepower and 475 torque at 6300 rpm. Now in case you aren’t aware, Vector uses a Mustang Dyno and this style of dyno is typically lower than a Dynojet and much lower than engine horsepower, which is what manufacturers advertise their showroom vehicles at.

Read the rest of the entry at my 2010 Camaro Project blog here!

 

Car looks great Jason! Sounds like it backs up the looks also.

 

How much did all of that cost to do if you don't mind me asking? How is the wheel hop situation? I've hear 5th gen Camaro's had wheel hop problems above stock power? Not sure if that is true or not. Did you do anything to beef up the tranny or still stock? Thanks!

 

I envy you guys (and gals) that don't live in California.

 

What do you mean by "not really"? Like Jake Robb asked, isn't that exactly what it is?


How does being less torquey on the low end make regular driving more enjoyable?
That's my one biggest complaint about modern muscle cars. Their powerbands are too broad. I like a TON of torque way down low so that I can just boil the tires. I really couldn't care less about power above 4 or 5K. I'm not a road racer. I rarely go to the strip. I like to be slammed back in the seat as soon as I push the pedal from street light to street light.
I'm not saying that it's not enjoyable for you. I guess I'm looking for you to elaborate a bit on that statement.

 

I dunno, I would probably be depressed if I added all of it up. Not counting the cost of the car... $10k? I saved for years.

Ever try driving in a Michigan January?

I guess it is if you look at it one way. Putting an SS hood on a V6 4th gen doesn't make it an SS. I was going by that thinking. It doesn't have 100% LS3 parts on it, the springs are aftermarket.

The stock L99 cam seemed a bit abrupt with the supercharger for my tastes and driveability suffered a bit. With the new cam, it still has power, just easier to drive. Could be my imagination but there is no question I like it a hell of a lot more and there is a lot more power in it.

 

Sweet ride Jason!! Try to keep the tires on it . . .lol.

 

Seems a very acceptable alternative to our draconian emissions laws.

 

I'd like to hear/see it in action.

 

not bad. what kind of numbers would this translate to on a dynojet?

 

It can vary greatly, but I have heard that the average is about 12%-15% higher with a Dynojet than a Mustang Dyno.

 

so around 560-570 on a dyno jet. what is the point of having 2 different dynos like this, when their so far away from each other, as far as a HP number? i dont get it.

 

The point of a dyno is to do development and tuning. People want numbers for bragging, but that will never be consistent amongst dynos, and inertia vs. eddy current dynos will be different because of how they work - they are different, plain and simple. Jason's car probably got tuned better because they can do part throttle tuning rather than just flooring it and trying to adjust for the best looking curve.

 

Awesome mods, Car looks great also
Numbers should be up there with the ZO6 HP
and track times should be close to it. NICE

 

I agree, 'tuning' is what we should be looking for.