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archtaan · 09-27-2011, 08:26 AM

The 392's are running mid/high 12's at the track with a few hero runs in the 12.3/12.4's. Most are still stuck in the 13's with the new driver blues. The 392's are untunable meaning no cams, heads, strokers, blowers etc so all you are going to see are CAI's and exhausts at the track.

. SS's with the same mods are going to kill the 392's at the track. Add a tune and its taillight city for the 392.

Chrysler has a rolling code in the canbus that noone can crack so no tune for you, its the same for the 2011+ r/t's as well. They are DOA on the track. Its been 2 years with no tune support and a lot of 392 owners are trading em in for 2009-2010 SRT8's which have full aftermarket support. Now the 2012 with the adjustable suspension should do a bit better, but again all they can get is a CAI and exhaust so the money saved on the SS goes a long way into beating the 392. Have fun on the track!

camaro-2 · 09-27-2011, 12:08 PM

All things being equal with stock vehicles, the 392 to me feels much faster. Again, i am not referencing track certified times or claims by any of the reputable publications (or non reputable for that fact).

Based upon owning at one time or another the base vette, 392, and ss camaro, the 392 will soundly beat the ss and not be embarassed by the vette. (few .10s faster)

Forget about the mods comparison cause there are camrys out there that can be modded to 700 hp. (saw on autoblog).

I understand the $/hp comparisons but I am purely comparing the cars regardless of price based on how they perform stock delivered from the factory.

The real fun will be when both the 392 supercharged from the factory and ZL1 have a chance to tangle...

justa25thTA · 09-27-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro-2

All things being equal with stock vehicles, the 392 to me feels much faster. Again, i am not referencing track certified times or claims by any of the reputable publications (or non reputable for that fact).

Based upon owning at one time or another the base vette, 392, and ss camaro, the 392 will soundly beat the ss and not be embarassed by the vette. (few .10s faster)

Forget about the mods comparison cause there are camrys out there that can be modded to 700 hp. (saw on autoblog).

I understand the $/hp comparisons but I am purely comparing the cars regardless of price based on how they perform stock delivered from the factory.

The real fun will be when both the 392 supercharged from the factory and ZL1 have a chance to tangle...

which means exactly squat

mike25 · 09-27-2011, 08:45 PM

i would love to own a 392 in grey with black stripes..

a_Username · 09-27-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by archtaan

The 392's are running mid/high 12's at the track with a few hero runs in the 12.3/12.4's. Most are still stuck in the 13's with the new driver blues. The 392's are untunable meaning no cams, heads, strokers, blowers etc so all you are going to see are CAI's and exhausts at the track.

. SS's with the same mods are going to kill the 392's at the track. Add a tune and its taillight city for the 392.

Chrysler has a rolling code in the canbus that noone can crack so no tune for you, its the same for the 2011+ r/t's as well. They are DOA on the track. Its been 2 years with no tune support and a lot of 392 owners are trading em in for 2009-2010 SRT8's which have full aftermarket support. Now the 2012 with the adjustable suspension should do a bit better, but again all they can get is a CAI and exhaust so the money saved on the SS goes a long way into beating the 392. Have fun on the track!

Interesting.

DarkneSS · 09-27-2011, 10:29 PM

Seems like stock for stock the 392 will win almost every time against a SS.

camaro-2 · 09-28-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justa25thTA

which means exactly squat

Why does it mean squat? I have driven allot of cars in my time. The subject of the thread is 392 vs. the SS. I am saying the 392 feels a good degree faster.

Bottom line is the SS will be looking at 392 tail lights in a stock race. It is upto you if you want to come to terms with this or not...

GEN-IV · 10-01-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

He means price wise.

No, he did not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro-2

Based upon owning at one time or another the base vette, 392, and ss camaro, the 392 will soundly beat the ss and not be embarassed by the vette. (few .10s faster)

Interesting choice of words.

73duster · 10-09-2011, 05:05 PM

The 392 is no joke. I would LOVE to have it, except that it's so much more expensive, and cannot be tuned.

Larz29 · 10-10-2011, 12:55 PM

So would an SS with a supercharger take a stock 392 challenger in a race?

ViperTomcat · 10-10-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Larz29

So would an SS with a supercharger take a stock 392 challenger in a race?

If the Camaro hooks and doesnt screw up its shifts..yes, absolutely.

Bad70supreme · 10-10-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

If the Camaro hooks and doesnt screw up its shifts..yes, absolutely.

A super charger

If I needed a super charger to keep up with a stock 392 I would sell this car! They are really not any faster and can go ethier way depending on driving, do full exhaust and a tune and thats more then enough to beat one.

07-SRT · 10-10-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 73duster

The 392 is no joke. I would LOVE to have it, except that it's so much more expensive, and cannot be tuned.

Tuning? try 696 rwhp on 2011 challenger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=iQ2YnnrSTks

GMRULZ · 10-10-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro-2

I have both an SS and a 2011 392. Neither has been to the track but the 392 feels much faster. I am talking about aggreesive around town and back road driving though.

Each car is awsome but I feel any unbiased person would tell you the 392 is the faster car in a 0-60 or quarter mile environment.

I think a 392 is not far off a base vette...

I`ll race ya w/ my stock base Vette...

Prepare for the

09-27-2011, 08:26 AM	#29
archtaan Drives: car Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 305	The 392's are running mid/high 12's at the track with a few hero runs in the 12.3/12.4's. Most are still stuck in the 13's with the new driver blues. The 392's are untunable meaning no cams, heads, strokers, blowers etc so all you are going to see are CAI's and exhausts at the track.. SS's with the same mods are going to kill the 392's at the track. Add a tune and its taillight city for the 392. Chrysler has a rolling code in the canbus that noone can crack so no tune for you, its the same for the 2011+ r/t's as well. They are DOA on the track. Its been 2 years with no tune support and a lot of 392 owners are trading em in for 2009-2010 SRT8's which have full aftermarket support. Now the 2012 with the adjustable suspension should do a bit better, but again all they can get is a CAI and exhaust so the money saved on the SS goes a long way into beating the 392. Have fun on the track!

09-27-2011, 08:45 PM	#32
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	i would love to own a 392 in grey with black stripes.. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

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09-27-2011, 12:08 PM	#30
camaro-2 Drives: 2011 Black 2ss Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 24	All things being equal with stock vehicles, the 392 to me feels much faster. Again, i am not referencing track certified times or claims by any of the reputable publications (or non reputable for that fact). Based upon owning at one time or another the base vette, 392, and ss camaro, the 392 will soundly beat the ss and not be embarassed by the vette. (few .10s faster) Forget about the mods comparison cause there are camrys out there that can be modded to 700 hp. (saw on autoblog). I understand the $/hp comparisons but I am purely comparing the cars regardless of price based on how they perform stock delivered from the factory. The real fun will be when both the 392 supercharged from the factory and ZL1 have a chance to tangle...

09-27-2011, 10:29 PM	#34
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Seems like stock for stock the 392 will win almost every time against a SS.

10-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#37
73duster Drives: 2010 camaro ss automatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: bronx, N.Y. Posts: 182	The 392 is no joke. I would LOVE to have it, except that it's so much more expensive, and cannot be tuned.

10-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#38
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	So would an SS with a supercharger take a stock 392 challenger in a race?