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Originally Posted by skittleoncrack
So I've been looking at specs for the new 2012 Boss 302 and I must say. I'm NOT impressed.
Horsepower: 444@7200rpm 32more than the GT
It appears to be the exact same motor with just better turning. I race "Can Tuned" 2011 5.0 all the time at the track that probably make 444hp!
It's got 18hp more than a LS3 SS and at 3631lbs its only 229lbs lighter, and factory tires are a whole 10mm wider.
Lets compare.
MSRP of my 2010 LS3 1SS: 30,945
Add my muffler delete plus tips: 150
Add K&N: 380
Add NX plus GEN-X: 1,335
Add Trinity: 600
TOTAL: 33,410
MSRP of 2012 Boss 302: 40,145
some reason I don't feel like I'd be scared when one tries to play next to me on the interstate.. I'll just let the 150shot do it's thing.
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Like what's already been stated, the Boss was made to run around a road course. The bump in horsepower only tells a small part of the story. The rotating assembly is fully forged. The valve train was lightened for higher revs. The suspension is fully revamped. It also gets better steering with the electronic assist. The Boss would absolutely murder an SS on a road course.