View Single Post
Old 06-10-2008, 08:23 AM   #16
Rock36
I just like V8s
 
Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Posts: 919
Quote:
Originally Posted by ihc95 View Post
My biggest concern is between the R/T and SRT8 models. The SRT is $10,000 more than the R/T! Their power outputs are way too similar for a $10,000 difference (R/T:370hp, 398 lb ft; SRT8:425hp, 420 lb ft).
+10000

Most serious drag racers will probably opt for the R/T and throw the remaining money into modifications.

An aggressive cam alone can easily make up most (if not all or more) of that 55bhp difference, especially in a engine with 5.7L of displacement, and cost far less than $10,000 to do so.


I still don't like throwing around "under $30,000." that is just marketing and perception. It is only $5 under the magic $30K before options, like the G8 used to be. I can't even get a meal at Burger King for under $5 anymore.

Sorry, but that just isn't something to really boast about.
Rock36 is offline   Reply With Quote