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CAMARO GUY · 10-05-2001, 10:46 AM

yeah driver does make the biggest difference. If you line up a Z28 and a SS both stock the difference in power is not enough to be a easy win for the SS. the drivers will be the deciding factor.

LeadSled1 · 10-05-2001, 09:15 PM

Just for some info. The Z28 should be quicker in straight line acceleration. For the rest of the Ford guys who are having a hard time with this here is a good way of explaining this:

Whats faster? A 90 LX coupe 5spd or 90 GT 5spd?

Most Ford guys are going to go with the Coupe car due to its lighter weight. This is the same senario. The SS has heavier wheels, (17 X 9" vs 16 X 8") heavier hood and wing plus stiffer road race suspension etc. My 99 Z was consistantly faster than my friends 99 SS with the same type of mods although his were of "higher quality" (his longubes vs my mid length headers etc). He also had underdrives where I didn't. Also it wasn't drivers as both were autos with 3200 stalls. The only power difference possible between the two is the different mufflers which don't do much. The SS's ramair doesn't do jack. The box going to the filter from the hood isn't sealed to generate any presure. All it supplies is cool air which the Z28 gets by having its filter mounted forward of the radiator.

Jess
previous 99 Z28 owner, current 93 coupe 5.0 owner.

10-07-2001, 01:14 PM

Yea I was also going to say the SS is not any faster than the regular Z28. I know cos they looked the same in my review mirror

Actually it is because the ram-air doesn't do jack (at least not worth what it does for the weight of hood, just looks good) and the SS is heavier.

Oh yea if your buddies car was pre-2001, then it will get spanked by a 01/02 Z28 or SS. Unless he has a lid (exhaust doesn't seem to matter as much on those cars, except the damn cut-out)

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Black SN95
TFS heads, Holley intake, AFM B-2 cam,
12.9 @110mph best ET
13.06 @111mph best MPH After gutting out clogged cats and a much better tune. Took Nitrous out for warranty work

didn't have time to put back in for track.

10-08-2001, 05:04 PM

blkrain......maybe that's it, who can really tell once they're 4-5 cars back

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
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1BAD89 · 10-08-2001, 05:24 PM

I have yet to see a 2001+ Z28 or SS A4 run faster than mine. So WTF is up with that?

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

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10-05-2001, 10:46 AM	#21
CAMARO GUY Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 87	yeah driver does make the biggest difference. If you line up a Z28 and a SS both stock the difference in power is not enough to be a easy win for the SS. the drivers will be the deciding factor.

10-05-2001, 09:15 PM	#22
LeadSled1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Newark, De Posts: 90	Just for some info. The Z28 should be quicker in straight line acceleration. For the rest of the Ford guys who are having a hard time with this here is a good way of explaining this: Whats faster? A 90 LX coupe 5spd or 90 GT 5spd? Most Ford guys are going to go with the Coupe car due to its lighter weight. This is the same senario. The SS has heavier wheels, (17 X 9" vs 16 X 8") heavier hood and wing plus stiffer road race suspension etc. My 99 Z was consistantly faster than my friends 99 SS with the same type of mods although his were of "higher quality" (his longubes vs my mid length headers etc). He also had underdrives where I didn't. Also it wasn't drivers as both were autos with 3200 stalls. The only power difference possible between the two is the different mufflers which don't do much. The SS's ramair doesn't do jack. The box going to the filter from the hood isn't sealed to generate any presure. All it supplies is cool air which the Z28 gets by having its filter mounted forward of the radiator. Jess previous 99 Z28 owner, current 93 coupe 5.0 owner.

10-07-2001, 01:14 PM	#23
blkrain Guest Posts: n/a	Yea I was also going to say the SS is not any faster than the regular Z28. I know cos they looked the same in my review mirror Actually it is because the ram-air doesn't do jack (at least not worth what it does for the weight of hood, just looks good) and the SS is heavier. Oh yea if your buddies car was pre-2001, then it will get spanked by a 01/02 Z28 or SS. Unless he has a lid (exhaust doesn't seem to matter as much on those cars, except the damn cut-out) ------------------ Black SN95 TFS heads, Holley intake, AFM B-2 cam, 12.9 @110mph best ET 13.06 @111mph best MPH After gutting out clogged cats and a much better tune. Took Nitrous out for warranty work didn't have time to put back in for track.

10-08-2001, 05:04 PM	#24
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	blkrain......maybe that's it, who can really tell once they're 4-5 cars back ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

10-08-2001, 05:24 PM	#25
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I have yet to see a 2001+ Z28 or SS A4 run faster than mine. So WTF is up with that? ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! [This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 10-08-2001).]