Camaro LS1 vs. 4.6

bowtiered · 02-02-2004, 10:50 PM

Ok, not trying to start an arguement, trying to end one. I already know the answer in my own mind and would just like to get some confirmation from ya'll.

In STOCK form, which is faster, 0-60/quarter/top speed- an LS1 Camaro or 4.6 Cobra (pre-2003). I say the Camaro because I know of camaros in the 12s STOCK, and read that ya'll run mid 14s to high 13s. So, I am in NO WAY dissing mustangs, I like them, and they're good cars, but in stock form, is a Camaro faster? Thanks guys.

91LX2Bfast · 02-02-2004, 11:10 PM

LS1, hands down. Not much of an arguement to make.

Mercury · 02-03-2004, 01:57 AM

The 0-60 times arent all that diffrent between the two. An 01 Cobra in the hands of an experienced driver can be a 13.0 car. Now this is Magazine racing, but some of the magzines got faster 0-60 times out of the Cobra.

How about that Mach 1!

Dark_5.0 · 02-03-2004, 09:35 AM

I had an 01' cobra and I beat alot of LS1's but with drivers being equal the LS1 should win.

Ford got it right with the mach 1. Solid axle and 3.55's from the factory.

GTvert · 02-03-2004, 09:36 AM

I had no problem with Ls1s in my 01 Cobra, really depends on the driver.I ran 13.08 in my girlfriends 2002 SS, and ran 13.12 in my cobra. The IRS is a pain to launch, but reaction time and driver error is the main difference between the two.(both cars were stock)

surfbeast · 02-03-2004, 06:10 PM

In totaly stock form with the same driver in the same conditions they are about even but the camaro ss has the edge. Both cars are similiar weight and similar HP ( within a few percent) Now a GT has no chance without Mods. The IRS in the Cobra gives away alittle in the launch so there may be a slight advantage to the camaro. The 2003 Camaro, now there is a real machine! At least on the drawing board it was!

P.S. I have killed a few Z- Beasts - With the Top Down!

02-04-2004, 08:24 AM

I agree with what most people here have said: They are SO close that it really comes down to the driver. A professional test driver would post slightly better times in the SS Camaro than the Cobra Mustang, but let's face it, we aren't all professional test drivers (even tho some of us think we are

). That's my 2c

Eric

bowtiered · 02-04-2004, 02:23 PM

but we all agree a 99 or 2k cobra will lose to and fbody. . . and it won't really be all that close, right? i was unaware of the 2k1+ changes

blue00gt · 02-04-2004, 03:05 PM

'99 and '01 are the same. '99s had a recall because they weren't making the advertised 320hp, but after the fix they are the same as '01.

GTvert · 02-04-2004, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bowtiered
but we all agree a 99 or 2k cobra will lose to and fbody. . . and it won't really be all that close, right? i was unaware of the 2k1+ changes

Not the 2k, the f-body has no chance against the R.

Dark_5.0 · 02-04-2004, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bowtiered
but we all agree a 99 or 2k cobra will lose to and fbody. . . and it won't really be all that close, right? i was unaware of the 2k1+ changes

An M6 LS1 vs a 99-01 cobra the M6 will when every time with equal drivers. The margin between these 2 cars is about 3 tenths in the 1/4.

Throw a solid axle in the cobra with some decent gears and it is fair game.

Also the 98-00 LS1's are slower than the 00+ cause they dont have the LS6 intake.

explicitone · 02-06-2004, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bowtiered
but we all agree a 99 or 2k cobra will lose to and fbody. . . and it won't really be all that close, right? i was unaware of the 2k1+ changes

im still waiting to see a stock f-body run faster then a 13.7 stock at 103

I have raced 6 98-01 f-bodys ranging from the z28 to a ws6
and I have only lost to 2 of them and one was because I screwed up on the line and spun real bad to run a 14.1 to his whopping 13.9 and other well I ran a 13.8 to his 13.7 but me r/t was .675 to his .527 now im not saying that they run good stock at my track I have NEVER see one stock run faster then a 13.7 and in my little GT I run 13.5s on stock tires and before the nx kit
now my car is not stock but hey I have to make up for a lot displacment

dont get me wrong I have a lot of respect for those cars(but not most of the owners I have met) with very little the run great numbers no on some good tires and gears I have seen them run mid to high 12s

02-02-2004, 10:50 PM	#1
bowtiered Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	Camaro LS1 vs. 4.6 Ok, not trying to start an arguement, trying to end one. I already know the answer in my own mind and would just like to get some confirmation from ya'll. In STOCK form, which is faster, 0-60/quarter/top speed- an LS1 Camaro or 4.6 Cobra (pre-2003). I say the Camaro because I know of camaros in the 12s STOCK, and read that ya'll run mid 14s to high 13s. So, I am in NO WAY dissing mustangs, I like them, and they're good cars, but in stock form, is a Camaro faster? Thanks guys.

02-02-2004, 11:10 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	LS1, hands down. Not much of an arguement to make. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

02-03-2004, 01:57 AM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	The 0-60 times arent all that diffrent between the two. An 01 Cobra in the hands of an experienced driver can be a 13.0 car. Now this is Magazine racing, but some of the magzines got faster 0-60 times out of the Cobra. How about that Mach 1! __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

02-03-2004, 09:35 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I had an 01' cobra and I beat alot of LS1's but with drivers being equal the LS1 should win. Ford got it right with the mach 1. Solid axle and 3.55's from the factory. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-03-2004, 09:36 AM	#5
GTvert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Plains Posts: 74	I had no problem with Ls1s in my 01 Cobra, really depends on the driver.I ran 13.08 in my girlfriends 2002 SS, and ran 13.12 in my cobra. The IRS is a pain to launch, but reaction time and driver error is the main difference between the two.(both cars were stock) __________________ Slower Traffic Keep Right

02-03-2004, 06:10 PM	#6
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	In totaly stock form with the same driver in the same conditions they are about even but the camaro ss has the edge. Both cars are similiar weight and similar HP ( within a few percent) Now a GT has no chance without Mods. The IRS in the Cobra gives away alittle in the launch so there may be a slight advantage to the camaro. The 2003 Camaro, now there is a real machine! At least on the drawing board it was! P.S. I have killed a few Z- Beasts - With the Top Down! __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

02-04-2004, 08:24 AM	#7
9Cobra6 Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with what most people here have said: They are SO close that it really comes down to the driver. A professional test driver would post slightly better times in the SS Camaro than the Cobra Mustang, but let's face it, we aren't all professional test drivers (even tho some of us think we are ). That's my 2c Eric

02-04-2004, 02:23 PM	#8
bowtiered Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2	but we all agree a 99 or 2k cobra will lose to and fbody. . . and it won't really be all that close, right? i was unaware of the 2k1+ changes

02-04-2004, 03:05 PM	#9
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	'99 and '01 are the same. '99s had a recall because they weren't making the advertised 320hp, but after the fix they are the same as '01. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

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