newkidnik
Well-Known Member
That's a little silly. Come on now. Could it happen in some scenario, sure, but applying that outcome as expected to every scenario is a bit much. I'm sure you've read this excerpt from Lightning Lap 2016 about the V6 Camaro:Based on real world results from the SCCA, an EBPP is all that's required to handle an SS.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/chevrolet-camaro-1le-at-lightning-lap-2016-featureIn doing so, it leaves in its wake a parade of more powerful and more expensive cars, and it absolutely stomps its current Blue Oval rival, the Mustang EcoBoost equipped with the Performance package. Were they on the track at the same time, the boosted Mustang would only be exiting Hog Pen onto the front straight as the Camaro crossed the start/finish line at 3:04. The Ford needs an additional 11.6 seconds to complete its lap. And it gets worse for Mustang acolytes: Despite a 100-hp deficit, the 1LE laps VIR faster than the eight-cylinder Mustang GT.
To me, that's telling, and it's frustrating that a performance pack V6 Camaro can trounce our cars. Ford needs to do something.
Depends if you ask a Mustang forum or a Camaro forum, I suppose. If by exhaust you mean headers, I agree.Damn! Does it really take that much to compete with the SS? I would think, E85 Tune, headers and exhaust can outgun a stock SS on a straight line, tranny per tranny. Plus, Mustangs aftermarket is huuuuuge compared to Chevys.
Don't make assumptions. I'm no stranger to modding, the drag strip, or either nameplate. The fact is, an MT82 Mustang needs headers and a strong E85 tune at at least compete with the new SS. Do I see cars with those mods running 115-116 at my track, no, not really, but it'll put in the mix.No, it doesn't take that much to compete with a Camaro, he's exaggerating. Ask anyone here who actually has a modifed Mustang GT and actually races Camaros at the track or the strip. It doesn't require extensive modifications, but it does require a few of the basic ones that most people get anyway.
One doesn't need to spend money on the MT82, but with enough track time it is more likely blow. Out of my group, 4/7 blew non-reinforced MT82s, some multiple times. Again, all from real world experience. The mag times are just supporting evidence.
See above for the C&D article for some perspective on handling from sources better than either of us.I trapped 115+ on a tune, intake, drag radial car. I don't know what skill level the guy above is watching. But apparently he hasn't been watching decent drivers. On the handling side of things. I haven't read any magazine comparos between the ford racing track package and stock Camaros. I'm not really a road race guy. So I'll let people with more experience comment on the handling side of things.
In terms of the track, aren't you an auto car? I'm always surprised when auto drivers put manual 5.0s in the same bracket. The transmission makes a noticeable difference on these cars.
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