[zaimer]

Originally Posted by UnknownJinX

Transmission for transmission, though, it would be an interesting fight with the 392 Challenger.

And my buddy with a Hellcat told me that Hellcats are pretty tricky to launch right. Hellcats and Redeyes are also limited on what tires you can use to launch the cars unless you also strength the rear diff and half shafts. That's why you see those Hellcats blow diffs or shafts at the drag strips.

I agree. I think it would be a drivers race.

And yes, that is very true with the hellcats. Power is only as good as the amount you’re able to put to the ground. Those cars have traction issues, so they’re not as fast as they should/could be. Don’t get me wrong, they are still FAST. That’s also why they’re not much different from the 392’s up until you get into the speed , say 60-70 mph+. When you’re starting at those speeds and go to punch it, that’s where the extra power of the Hellcat comes into play.

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

A 392 isn't going to beat an SS if it's stock. They weigh more and slower, and this lady probably isn't a good driver anyway. 392 will not beat an SS, especially a Charger. If the SS driver is a terrible driver and the 392 Challenger is a good driver then maybe.


Charger is still fast for a 4 door sedan though.

They also have more power. I’ve driven several iterations of both sides of the argument, and I’ll tell you that I would put a 392 up against an SS. Figures on paper often turn out to be minuscule in real world scenarios.

[Village Idiot]

Originally Posted by zaimer

They also have more power. I’ve driven several iterations of both sides of the argument, and I’ll tell you that I would put a 392 up against an SS. Figures on paper often turn out to be minuscule in real world scenarios.

30hp doesn't make up for 600+ pounds

[Venomcustom]

Originally Posted by Village Idiot

30hp doesn't make up for 600+ pounds

I think the HP is underrated on the 392. It gets those heavy cars moving real well.

[Chrome383Z]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

Unless she has the Redeye she wont beat you.


I don't have any problem in my SS from Mustangs or anyway. On the highway most get out of the way when they see me coming.

I had a late model Mustang pass me on a double yellow school zone a few weeks ago. 30mph speed limit prob hit 80mph. Idiot, he wasn’t a kid. It’s one of those instances I tensed up hoping somebody didn’t pull out and at the same time hoped the local PD was up ahead. They weren’t.

Yes I’m going to race you in a school zone, that’s a good idea. Yeash

[CamaroSSStlfan]

Originally Posted by zaimer

They also have more power. I’ve driven several iterations of both sides of the argument, and I’ll tell you that I would put a 392 up against an SS. Figures on paper often turn out to be minuscule in real world scenarios.

Wouldn't be a lt1 though.

[Venomcustom]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

Wouldn't be a lt1 though.

It can’t be a LT1 it’s a 392 lol

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by CamaroSSStlfan

Wouldn't be a lt1 though.

An LT1 with the stock 245's on the rear? And are we talking about a racing from a stop or rolling?

How many of these cars in question have you actually driven, or are we simply basing opinion off of papers and what the internet tells us? I've said it on here already, but I'll say it again - I would put a 392 up against the Camaro (any of the NA 6.2 variants; obviously the models below that have no chance anyway).

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by Venomcustom

It can’t be a LT1 it’s a 392 lol

[Wyzz Kydd]

Originally Posted by zaimer

They also have more power. I’ve driven several iterations of both sides of the argument, and I’ll tell you that I would put a 392 up against an SS. Figures on paper often turn out to be minuscule in real world scenarios.

I drove my 2016 SS for two years, and now my 2018 SS 1LE for three years. I've never had a naturally aspirated Charger or Challenger pull away from me. Stay with me briefly, yeah, but the gap just keeps growing. Throw in any kind of curve at all and it goes from being close to being a joke.

I have had a Demon and a Hellcat pull away pretty easily. As you said, when you're running 60-70, that extra power they have really makes a difference.

[zaimer]

There are obviously many factors that go into a race, but jump to the 6:00 mark.

[brap999]

Driving anywhere near a large metro area or city is just not enjoyable anymore. Those areas continue to grow, which adds more cars to the road, which increases the number of bad drivers, and usually the infrastructure isn't designed to handle the new growth of drivers which just adds to the mess. Add in the fact that most people have been hibernating away because of Covid and are just now getting back onto the road and its just maddening.

I don't have anywhere enjoyable to drive my cars without dealing with all the BS thats already been mentioned. Any given day I can easlily see 5-10 really really dangerous things happen in a 20 miles radius drive from my home. My camaro has turned into a Garage queen which gets washed from time to time and maybe a few laps around the neighborhood. I've been focusing on building a drag truck and an overlander with my jeep so I can take it places where I don't have to deal with the general population of the area.

I dream of the day I can retire south out in the country somewhere.

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

I drove my 2016 SS for two years, and now my 2018 SS 1LE for three years. I've never had a naturally aspirated Charger or Challenger pull away from me. Stay with me briefly, yeah, but the gap just keeps growing. Throw in any kind of curve at all and it goes from being close to being a joke.

I have had a Demon and a Hellcat pull away pretty easily. As you said, when you're running 60-70, that extra power they have really makes a difference.

I believe your experience, but also remember we are talking the 392 Apache motor or above. Obviously the RT version (5.7) and below are in a completely different field of performance, and shouldn't be compared with a V8 Camaro..

[Village Idiot]

Originally Posted by zaimer

There are obviously many factors that go into a race, but jump to the 6:00 mark.

1. Amateur races mean nothing

2. If you like Dodge so much why the **** are you on a Camaro forum still?

3. How much does their marketing team pay you to be annoying?