VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s
02-07-2003, 09:06 PM
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VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Why is there such a big difference in Dyo numbers between the two?
doesnt the Vette (non-ZO6) have a higher HP/TQ rating, in Stock form, than an F-Body? For example, a 99 Vette and a 99 SS.
the F-Bodys seem to dyno A LOT higher than Vettes when comparing Stock numbers, and when comparing similar mods.
doesnt the Vette (non-ZO6) have a higher HP/TQ rating, in Stock form, than an F-Body? For example, a 99 Vette and a 99 SS.
the F-Bodys seem to dyno A LOT higher than Vettes when comparing Stock numbers, and when comparing similar mods.
02-07-2003, 09:12 PM
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Ok, lets not get into this conversation yet again...
And neither is that much higher then the other. The Fbodys are typically right next to their Y body bretheran in the dyno #s. And for why, most ppl say its the fact the solid axle helps the Fcar out. Others just say the IRS is loose on the Vette and thats where the loss is.
All depends on who you talk to
And neither is that much higher then the other. The Fbodys are typically right next to their Y body bretheran in the dyno #s. And for why, most ppl say its the fact the solid axle helps the Fcar out. Others just say the IRS is loose on the Vette and thats where the loss is.
All depends on who you talk to
02-08-2003, 10:11 AM
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ling_650vette:
<strong> Ok, lets not get into this conversation yet again...
And neither is that much higher then the other. The Fbodys are typically right next to their Y body bretheran in the dyno #s. And for why, most ppl say its the fact the solid axle helps the Fcar out. Others just say the IRS is loose on the Vette and thats where the loss is.
All depends on who you talk to </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is simply marketing. It is the the same engine putting out the same power. GM just didn't want to admit to the fact their muscle car was making just as much power as their flagship sports car....that happens to cost almost twice as much. That is all.
<strong> Ok, lets not get into this conversation yet again...
And neither is that much higher then the other. The Fbodys are typically right next to their Y body bretheran in the dyno #s. And for why, most ppl say its the fact the solid axle helps the Fcar out. Others just say the IRS is loose on the Vette and thats where the loss is.
All depends on who you talk to </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It is simply marketing. It is the the same engine putting out the same power. GM just didn't want to admit to the fact their muscle car was making just as much power as their flagship sports car....that happens to cost almost twice as much. That is all.
02-08-2003, 01:13 PM
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by johnnyC5:
<strong> the F-Bodys seem to dyno A LOT higher than Vettes when comparing Stock numbers, and when comparing similar mods. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This has not been my experience at all. I own both and the dynos seem to be pretty close, with maybe a 5-10rwhp at most difference when totally stock on average?
As far as the advertised HP numbers, thats just marketing.
<strong> the F-Bodys seem to dyno A LOT higher than Vettes when comparing Stock numbers, and when comparing similar mods. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This has not been my experience at all. I own both and the dynos seem to be pretty close, with maybe a 5-10rwhp at most difference when totally stock on average?
As far as the advertised HP numbers, thats just marketing.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s FLYNLO, come'on man, its what 2003? factory muscle cars died 'bout 30 years ago from the factory, lol. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s No one got jipped.. The same day I dyno'd my O1 Camaro SS a 01 C5 was right behind me.. I dyno'd 318rwhp/329rwtq stock.. The C5 dyno'd 320rwhp/327rwtq stock.. Same engine.. The C5 has the advantage secondary to less weight..
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by I8COBRA:
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Believe me I feel jipped every day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Believe me I feel jipped every day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s My C5 pulled 315HP stock. This is a flame war waiting to happen <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> But over all i see typically the same numbers usually, but dyno numbers are like stickers to me. Its what it does at the track that impresses me. But i tell you this. My 00 Z28's parts where alot cheaper thats for sure.
02-10-2003, 07:21 PM
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Do not get me wrong.. I like my SS, but if I could do it over again.. I would have purchased a 99 Hardtop.. Weight is what is killing me.. Being 280lbs plus only makes it more difficult to get my SS to run acceptable times.. Even though I can care less about times. I am more concerned with mph..
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Ling_650vette:
<strong> FLYNLO, come'on man, its what 2003? factory muscle cars died 'bout 30 years ago from the factory, lol. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn, what the hell was I thinking!!!!
<strong> FLYNLO, come'on man, its what 2003? factory muscle cars died 'bout 30 years ago from the factory, lol. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn, what the hell was I thinking!!!!
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s corvettes rule.my 00 coupe with 2.73's beat up on stock f-body cars all the time at the track. hp v.s. weight is the key. corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mc torch red 00:
<strong> corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's just wrong... Wait for the resale in about 20 years. They'll be classics. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
<strong> corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's just wrong... Wait for the resale in about 20 years. They'll be classics. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Hate to burst your bubble, but Corvette resale aint all that high either. C5s are still raking in some decent dinero, but check out some of the C4 and definatly later C3 cars. They go for really cheap. Hell, my dads had his 91 since new, and its got roughly 63k on it. FX3 suspension, A4, fairly rare color, and it'd be lucky to fetch 10k for it. (imo, its worth closer to 15k, but i doubt someone would pay that much for it).
And check back in 20 years, and the Corvette resale might be higher, but low-milage Fbodys will pull some good $$$$ from "collectors". I love Corvettes to death. Im probably one of the biggest Corvette fanatics you will find under 20 years old, but the Fbody isnt bad in any respects...esp being 10-15k cheaper and still keepin up w/ their big brother
And check back in 20 years, and the Corvette resale might be higher, but low-milage Fbodys will pull some good $$$$ from "collectors". I love Corvettes to death. Im probably one of the biggest Corvette fanatics you will find under 20 years old, but the Fbody isnt bad in any respects...esp being 10-15k cheaper and still keepin up w/ their big brother
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s hp numbers are cool cuz i own a camaro, but if i could i'd get the Corvette any day. that's my goal...either a used Vette or a Cobra with that awesome, superpowered engine <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Both cars might pull the same numbers on a dyno and run the same times in straight-line performance, but the C5 will easily outshine an f-body everywhere else. A lot of guys have upgraded to a C5 from an LS1 f-body and haven't looked back. Obviously there's a reason for it. I'm hoping to finally get a
used 01 C5 this year, and I can't wait.
used 01 C5 this year, and I can't wait.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mc torch red 00:
<strong> corvettes rule.my 00 coupe with 2.73's beat up on stock f-body cars all the time at the track. hp v.s. weight is the key. corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">yeah and vette resale is smokin! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
<strong> corvettes rule.my 00 coupe with 2.73's beat up on stock f-body cars all the time at the track. hp v.s. weight is the key. corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">yeah and vette resale is smokin! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s I hate to say it but I would say my WS6 gets more looks than C5's any day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I'm not saying the ws6 is better, I'm just saying that it has better looks with the aggressive hood and everything else. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
I'm not saying the ws6 is better, I'm just saying that it has better looks with the aggressive hood and everything else. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by tmgxray:
<strong> I hate to say it but I would say my WS6 gets more looks than C5's any day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had a 2001 NBM WS6 and nobody ever gave it a 2nd look. I get far too much attention in the Vette.
<strong> I hate to say it but I would say my WS6 gets more looks than C5's any day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had a 2001 NBM WS6 and nobody ever gave it a 2nd look. I get far too much attention in the Vette.