[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by Umbriel

72 was when they stopped using the inflated gross horsepower numbers and used real world numbers, that is the biggest reason the numbers are down.

Great minds think alike.

[Umbriel]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

I'm not saying you're incorrect, but in 1970 Chevy reported gross horsepower. In 1971, they reported both gross and net horsepower and in 1972 only net horsepower was reported. Is it possible you're referring to the same engine, but with a different reporting standard?

Muscle Car Horsepower – How Exaggerated Was It?

That's definitely most of it, the SS today would be rated 550+ back in the 60s and 70s.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by Umbriel

That's definitely most of it, the SS today would be rated 550+ back in the 60s and 70s.

You're fast... I was searching for the article to complete my post and by the time I found it you posted it.

[Umbriel]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

You're fast... I was searching for the article to complete my post and by the time I found it you posted it.

Lol, I had just looked at that article the other day for some reason so it was fresh in my mind.

There is a huge nostalgic misconception or remembering of muscle cars back then, like 45 years of technology advancements hasn't made it obsolete.

[Deputy Dog]

Originally Posted by Umbriel

72 was when they stopped using the inflated gross horsepower numbers and used real world numbers, that is the biggest reason the numbers are down.

The 72' 454 is not even the same engine. The big daddy 70' 454 was an LS6 engine. The LS5 in 72' had emmissions equipment added and compression was lowered to 8:5.

[Umbriel]

Originally Posted by Deputy Dog

The 72' 454 is not even the same engine. The big daddy 70' 454 was an LS6 engine. The LS5 in 72' had emmissions equipment added and compression was lowered to 8:5.

That's possible I don't keep up with what year had what engine from older muscle cars. The article I posted had them dyno an LS6 Chevelle and it put down 288 rwhp which gives it about a 350 hp rating which would be about right if you take away that gross horse power rating they used before 72.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

ODYSSEY 0-60 6.7 seconds

1967 Camaro SS/RS
0-60mph: 8.0 seconds

1968 Ford Mustang GT 390
0-60mph: 7.8 seconds

1967 Corvette Convertible
0-60mph: 7.8 seconds

1970 Mustang Mach 1
0-60mph: 8.2 seconds

Now your comeback?

The race doesn't end at 60mph. And with just a good set of current tires would drop those times by a good margin.

[karmatourer]

I forgot what the topic of this thread is.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

And because you have a modded and tuned SS that only makes 370whp this somehow makes you a superior driver? What's your 1/4 mile time in your ride?

Not superior at all....maybe you have seen how internet drag racers do at the track.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by karmatourer

I forgot what the topic of this thread is.

It's about Summit White being the best Camaro paint scheme. There's a reason for it being the longest running.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

It's about Summit White being the best Camaro paint scheme. There's a reason for it being the longest running.

You funny......

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by PDXSSCE

I get a kick out of individuals who feel being 'old school' enhances their argument, when in fact it sheds light on the reason they're out of touch.

Mods moved the thread to the V6 forum. This thread has nothing to do with the v6. That issue was settled in the first 2 pages. We're into the weeds with no way out now.

[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by ecko04

Mods moved the thread to the V6 forum. This thread has nothing to do with the v6. That issue was settled in the first 2 pages. We're into the weeds with no way out now.

[Mighty Mouce]

Originally Posted by Raptor Jesus

ODYSSEY 0-60 6.7 seconds

1967 Camaro SS/RS
0-60mph: 8.0 seconds

1968 Ford Mustang GT 390
0-60mph: 7.8 seconds

1967 Corvette Convertible
0-60mph: 7.8 seconds

1970 Mustang Mach 1
0-60mph: 8.2 seconds

Now your comeback?

Those #s are useless in the real world. This is how they were tested. Those cars may as well had been tested in the rain. Spins all through 1st gear.