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Originally Posted by Stew
you are assuming a hell of a lot there. For starters we don't know the 5.0 is tapped out, it has a lot of tech there and I am sure the tune is pretty mild as it still has to meet emmisions and last the warranty period (manufacturers always do safe tunes). Also if you start modding then the Mustang can too, remember even if the Camaro does respond better to mods it has to first match the Mustang before it can beat it. And to the suspension, I am sure there will be aftermarket suspensions to take the GT to a higher level also, so until GM offers something factory, it's a moot point. And to the last assumptions, there is nothing from GM even hinting of an upgraded suspension, it may happen, but I would not hold my breath.
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First you tell me that Im assuming a lot, then in your second sentence you say "Im am sure the tune is pretty mild". LOL.
Anyways any monkey knows a dohc motor runs more efficent than an ohv motor. Theres no questioning that.
As for the suspension, the mustang is supposed to be pretty good now that the track pack parts are standard equipment. What that means is that you will probably get less improvement per dollar spent over the Camaro who everyone knows comes with some chincy sways and rides a bit too high.
As for my suspension assumption.....until a few days ago there was nothing even hinting of the 2011 camaro coming out. Silence doesnt mean they are doing nothing.
Do you expect revised heads/exhaust manifolds/cam specs to bump hp on the Camaro/Corvette? Or would it be easier to tune in the suspension and make a new gear option available?
Hmmm spend tons of money on motor/ tuning adjustments in hopes of making enough hp to beat the mustang(even though on paper and all test results show its currently a drivers race)
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or, option B. Make a simple gear swap that will absorb any straight line performance the mustang may or may not have and change the springs/sways to help with the Camaros performance characteristics.
So engine mods that would involve recertifying the motor for the camaros ls3 the vettes ls3 (any hp bump will almost automaticlly be done to the vette too) and the camaros l99 or swap a gear to catch the opposition?
You tell me which is easier/ cheaper and faster to do?
Or get this shit. They could do the gear swap option and add hp and punch the lights out of the mustang.
How does $1,000 for just cams sound to you to try and catch that? How are those other mustang mod motors responding to bolt-ons, its like those things are in phucking comas. Have you seen them?
Anyways, 2011 Camaro 3.93(manual) 3.73 (auto) is the only option it will need for it to beat the 2011 GT. You can sig that if you want, cause thats all its gonna take.