Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post - For those that are wondering, stock 392 Challenger times

BigDan · 05-17-2011, 04:30 PM

Isn't the new RT 6 speed vs a L99 a drivers race?

Its only fair since the GT vs LS3 is considered a drivers race even though the advantage goes to the GT.

Another reason why the 392 auto is quicker the the 6.1 is due to the decreased torque management in the lower gears. I remember pre production SRT-8 Jeeps spotted running mid 12's in their R&D stage but then dialed them back for the production version.

So add a more aggressive transmission calibration, reduced torque management and all that additional hp and tq and its easy to see that mid 12's are possible from the new 6.4L and not some fairy tale. I bet we will be seeing them in the 11's with sticky's shortly.

05-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#72
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Isn't the new RT 6 speed vs a L99 a drivers race? Its only fair since the GT vs LS3 is considered a drivers race even though the advantage goes to the GT. Another reason why the 392 auto is quicker the the 6.1 is due to the decreased torque management in the lower gears. I remember pre production SRT-8 Jeeps spotted running mid 12's in their R&D stage but then dialed them back for the production version. So add a more aggressive transmission calibration, reduced torque management and all that additional hp and tq and its easy to see that mid 12's are possible from the new 6.4L and not some fairy tale. I bet we will be seeing them in the 11's with sticky's shortly.