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berdjmora · 12-07-2011, 01:48 AM

Dear Camaro Folks,

I'm racing a Mustang 5.0 next week. Any tips?

I drive a 2010 SS/RS LS3, last week I had K&N filter and GMPP Performance exhaust installed on my car, should have almost 30 hp increase.

Many people warned me that the 5.0 is nasty and can take on my SS. What do you guys think?

I'm pretty confident that I can take on the 5.0, the trick is the quick gear shift. Anyway, I really appreciate your feedbacks.

Thanks.

TJ91 · 12-07-2011, 01:52 AM

Is the 5.0 stock?
Alot of 5.0s have gotten beat down the 1/4 mile. Theyre 0-60 times are great but 1/4 times are close to the SS stock for stock, If hes stock and your not, I would assume you would win if you calculate drivers out of it

hightower · 12-07-2011, 02:05 AM

Don't lose.

christianmotox · 12-07-2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hightower

Don't lose.

MY2012RS · 12-07-2011, 02:39 AM

Don't show up..j/k...keep us posted and get some video if you can

Nighthawk89 · 12-07-2011, 02:56 AM

Im assuming your running a short throw shifter? Dont miss a gear buddy!

ackeight · 12-07-2011, 03:11 AM

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you did not gain 30 hp from an intake and catback. If he is stock or only has an intake it's a drivers race.

OPP · 12-07-2011, 04:31 AM

Floor it

GMRULZ · 12-07-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you did not gain 30 hp from an intake and catback. If he is stock or only has an intake it's a drivers race.

This is truth on the hp, don`t believe the claims especially if you are not tuned. However on the race aspect if he has a manual car it is a drivers race, if its an automatic car you will lose, it will be close if your a good driver but he will still beat you. Sorry. The Auto mustangs run amazing times.:(

scrming · 12-07-2011, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you did not gain 30 hp from an intake and catback. If he is stock or only has an intake it's a drivers race.

I'm not even sure it's an intake... OP makes it sound like it's just a drop in K&N filter... which is good for about 0 HP..

SGOS252382 · 12-07-2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMRULZ

This is truth on the hp, don`t believe the claims especially if you are not tuned. However on the race aspect if he has a manual car it is a drivers race, if its an automatic car you will lose, it will be close if your a good driver but he will still beat you. Sorry. The Auto mustangs run amazing times.:(

K&N intake and GMPP exhaust = 5 hp or so (maybe). The GMPP axle back exhaust is worth 0 hp and the K&N filter maybe 5hp on a good day.

5.0 auto will take out a stock Camaro SS. In a manual vs manual race, it usually comes down to the launch and driver's skill. I've seen quite a few stock 5.0s run down the 1/4 mile and they can definitely be beat by a well drive Camaro SS. But the edge is still in the 5.0s favor (drives being equal).

So my advice to the O.P. is make sure you can get a good launch (very little wheel spin launch). If your spinning off the line, you're going to be toast. You need to beat him off the line and hold your lead.

motorhead · 12-07-2011, 06:38 AM

This is just bench racing. Cars are to close and it will most likely come down to the driver if the cars are pretty much stock. Don't screw up and hope he does. That's about all I can offer you.

camslambam · 12-07-2011, 06:46 AM

5.0 is going to win if OP thinks he gained 30hp off a filter (not even intake) and a catback lol.

Jchaluja · 12-07-2011, 07:41 AM

it's a driver's race, my suggestion, don't talk trash to the 5.0 or anywhere else for that matter, be silent and practice. Let the driving do the talking and if you beat him, still be humble because these cars are very close in performance to each other and at any given night you can take him or viceversa.

Oh, did I say PRACTICE? the launch is where is at.

12-07-2011, 01:48 AM	#1
berdjmora The Killer Camaro Drives: 2010 victory red Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 8	I'm racing a Mustang 5.0 next week, any tips? Dear Camaro Folks, I'm racing a Mustang 5.0 next week. Any tips? I drive a 2010 SS/RS LS3, last week I had K&N filter and GMPP Performance exhaust installed on my car, should have almost 30 hp increase. Many people warned me that the 5.0 is nasty and can take on my SS. What do you guys think? I'm pretty confident that I can take on the 5.0, the trick is the quick gear shift. Anyway, I really appreciate your feedbacks. Thanks.

12-07-2011, 01:52 AM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Is the 5.0 stock? Alot of 5.0s have gotten beat down the 1/4 mile. Theyre 0-60 times are great but 1/4 times are close to the SS stock for stock, If hes stock and your not, I would assume you would win if you calculate drivers out of it __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

12-07-2011, 02:05 AM	#3
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12-07-2011, 02:39 AM	#5
MY2012RS Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 322	Don't show up..j/k...keep us posted and get some video if you can __________________

12-07-2011, 03:11 AM	#7
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Sorry to burst your bubble, but you did not gain 30 hp from an intake and catback. If he is stock or only has an intake it's a drivers race. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

12-07-2011, 02:56 AM	#6
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Im assuming your running a short throw shifter? Dont miss a gear buddy!

12-07-2011, 04:31 AM	#8
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	Floor it __________________ .

12-07-2011, 06:38 AM	#12
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	This is just bench racing. Cars are to close and it will most likely come down to the driver if the cars are pretty much stock. Don't screw up and hope he does. That's about all I can offer you.

12-07-2011, 06:46 AM	#13
camslambam Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS, 06 SRT10 Ram Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: C. America Posts: 1,658	5.0 is going to win if OP thinks he gained 30hp off a filter (not even intake) and a catback lol.

12-07-2011, 07:41 AM	#14
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	it's a driver's race, my suggestion, don't talk trash to the 5.0 or anywhere else for that matter, be silent and practice. Let the driving do the talking and if you beat him, still be humble because these cars are very close in performance to each other and at any given night you can take him or viceversa. Oh, did I say PRACTICE? the launch is where is at.

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