'96 Corvette auto vs '11 Camaro LS M6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

FatboyStew · 09-18-2011, 12:53 AM

My cousin has a '96 Corvette collector's edition autmatic and thinks my Camaro LS M6 would be a very close race. I think the Vette would take me. He points out that the Vette only had 300 HP, but I think it is putting out more torque...around 350. We're getting together tomorrow to drive each other's cars, so I'll let you know what I think. His is bone stock escept for the rear wheels - he has 12" wide tires on the back. the only performance mod I've installed is an Airaid v2. So, what do you all think? Once our track reopens, we may head out on a tune/test night to see what they will do. After a few practice runs, I figure I'll be lucky to hit low 14's, but expect him to run mid to high 13's.

jmaryt · 09-18-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FatboyStew

My cousin has a '96 Corvette collector's edition autmatic and thinks my Camaro LS M6 would be a very close race. I think the Vette would take me. He points out that the Vette only had 300 HP, but I think it is putting out more torque...around 350. We're getting together tomorrow to drive each other's cars, so I'll let you know what I think. His is bone stock escept for the rear wheels - he has 12" wide tires on the back. the only performance mod I've installed is an Airaid v2. So, what do you all think? Once our track reopens, we may head out on a tune/test night to see what they will do. After a few practice runs, I figure I'll be lucky to hit low 14's, but expect him to run mid to high 13's.

don't know who would win,but i gotta tell ya, my (L.S.) has plenty of "balls"
for me,and it's completely "box stock" welll! not quite!.i got a plastic "jesus" "ridin' shotgun" on the dash,and the "support our troops" "medallion,and license plate bracket for the rear plate!..just sayin'

assasinator · 09-18-2011, 08:44 AM

the vette wins. hands down.

big hammer · 09-18-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by assasinator

the vette wins. hands down.

this.

2010 SSRS · 09-18-2011, 12:59 PM

Corvette wins

GeorgeM · 09-18-2011, 02:23 PM

If you had the SS LS3 you would bury that Vette.

FatboyStew · 09-18-2011, 08:19 PM

Well, we took turns driving each other's cars, and we were both impressed. It was pretty much what I expected. The V6 Camaro is good, but it isn't going to beat the '96 Vette. My cousin was impressed at how hard the V6 pulled, and thinks it would be close, but now agrrees he would take me. He has a lot of experience racing at the strip, and took me for a spin in my car to show me what it could do with an experienced driver. I was impressed. The LS is quick...not just for a v6. He actually liked the stick; said it had a pretty short throw for stock. Before the Vette, he had a '96 Cobra with some mods. With it he ran a 13.36. Doesn't seem all that fast, but he always had to take it easy coming off the line. On that occasion his 60' time was 2.28. He said he never was able to get it to hook. If he had kept it, he was going to work on that with some mods.

09-18-2011, 12:53 AM	#1
FatboyStew Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	'96 Corvette auto vs '11 Camaro LS M6 My cousin has a '96 Corvette collector's edition autmatic and thinks my Camaro LS M6 would be a very close race. I think the Vette would take me. He points out that the Vette only had 300 HP, but I think it is putting out more torque...around 350. We're getting together tomorrow to drive each other's cars, so I'll let you know what I think. His is bone stock escept for the rear wheels - he has 12" wide tires on the back. the only performance mod I've installed is an Airaid v2. So, what do you all think? Once our track reopens, we may head out on a tune/test night to see what they will do. After a few practice runs, I figure I'll be lucky to hit low 14's, but expect him to run mid to high 13's.

09-18-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
assasinator 1 n the head,2 n da chest Drives: 2002 cadillac deville Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: huntsville al. Posts: 659	the vette wins. hands down. __________________ 2011GT E85, Kooks 1-7/8", 3" offroad X, 2-7/8" overaxles, Roush mufflers, CobraJet intake, SCJ monoblade throttle body, drew 4.5" CAI, Boss302S exhaust valve springs, Baby CobraJet exhaust cams. 3.73 gears, lightweight 300A. 455rwhp @7800/410rwtq SAE 5000lb roller dynojet

09-18-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Corvette wins __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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GeorgeM Drives: 2016 2SS, Yellowjacket, A8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 133	If you had the SS LS3 you would bury that Vette.

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FatboyStew Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	Well, we took turns driving each other's cars, and we were both impressed. It was pretty much what I expected. The V6 Camaro is good, but it isn't going to beat the '96 Vette. My cousin was impressed at how hard the V6 pulled, and thinks it would be close, but now agrrees he would take me. He has a lot of experience racing at the strip, and took me for a spin in my car to show me what it could do with an experienced driver. I was impressed. The LS is quick...not just for a v6. He actually liked the stick; said it had a pretty short throw for stock. Before the Vette, he had a '96 Cobra with some mods. With it he ran a 13.36. Doesn't seem all that fast, but he always had to take it easy coming off the line. On that occasion his 60' time was 2.28. He said he never was able to get it to hook. If he had kept it, he was going to work on that with some mods.