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Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
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Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Not that these weights or power levels are necessarily related to each other, but I just want to see where everyone's preference is on this.
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Originally Posted by CAMAROJOE
3500/450. easier to add 50 hp than to subtract 300 lbs.
It's no contest.
Less weight gets you better handling, better braking, better fuel economy AND better acceleration.
More weight and more HP only produces better acceleration (and more stress on drivetrain and suspension components).
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
Jeez Charlie, haven't you already done a poll very similar to this? 
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
I voted for the heavier car just to be contrarian.
The basic rule of thumb is 10lbs = 1 hp in terms of difference in acceleration. So the heavier car with 500 hp would have an effective 20hp advantage. Granted that's only in straight line acceleration...
The basic rule of thumb is 10lbs = 1 hp in terms of difference in acceleration. So the heavier car with 500 hp would have an effective 20hp advantage. Granted that's only in straight line acceleration...
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Did I? I can't remember. Anyway, the modded GT500 thread makes this issue even more relevant now.
Either way, Scott better load up on iced tea to cool off!
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Originally Posted by Bob Cosby
I voted for 3200# & 400 HP. I'm sure you *meant* to put that in your poll, but just forgot or something.
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Re: Camaro horsepower/weight poll.
Shocking poll results!!! 
Where's the option for 3400 lbs, 500 HP??? (what's that, a 4th-gen with an LS7??
)
.....this thread's gonna get interesting!!
Where's the option for 3400 lbs, 500 HP???
(what's that, a 4th-gen with an LS7?? ).....this thread's gonna get interesting!!
