when is GM going to build us a street "drag car"?

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by big hammer

that's not necessarily the goal. just that a near 12 second flat 1ss would be sweet.

When you say 12 are you talking 12.9 or closer to 12.1 because that makes a big difference for a manufacturer.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

I agree it is in the world we live in now a days when a pickup truck cost 50 to 60 grand. But also, 400 HP is pretty much the new norm, and when manufacturers start improving on the norm like the ZL1 and Z/28 then factory performance cost a premium. I just don't see how GM could offer a streetable drag car to compete with the like of a 2013 GT500 without it costing a pretty penny.

Like I said before maybe beating the shelby isn't the goal the OP had in mind, but in that case GM already makes cars that will compete.

right now the 5.0 and the ss are nearly a dead heat. an optional 7.0 in the ss would seal the deal for the camaro and just be a down right sweet car.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by big hammer

it was presented as a quote from GM. they said the z\28 is a track car and not meant to be a 1\4 mile car.

Yes, but that doesn't mean they didn't upgrade the powertrain to do it.
The diff and axles will have to be stronger than an SS, even on a road course.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

When you say 12 are you talking 12.9 or closer to 12.1 because that makes a big difference for a manufacturer.

well they already easily run a 12.9 with the ls3 and up to 12.5. so an ls7 should hit the 12 flat mark.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Yes, but that doesn't mean they didn't upgrade the powertrain to do it.
The diff and axles will have to be stronger than an SS, even on a road course.

in the supposed quote from GM it said that it does not have the heavy center section and axles from the ZL1.

[big hammer]

that being said if I were buying an LS7 equipped 1ss i would want the heavier diff because i know what i would be doing with it.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by big hammer

well they already easily run a 12.9 with the ls3 and up to 12.5. so an ls7 should hit the 12 flat mark.

If that's your goal then the LS7 in a lighter package should do that. Really though then you are talking about a Z/28 with out the expensive brakes, wheels, and tires. Maybe loose the front splitter and areo package although they may too help at a drag strip.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

If that's your goal then the LS7 in a lighter package should do that. Really though then you are talking about a Z/28 with out the expensive brakes, wheels, and tires. Maybe loose the front splitter and areo package although they may too help at a drag strip.

yeah lose the brakes and shocks. I just don't need those expensive parts for driving around town. the FE4 suspension is plenty adequate for normal driving.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by big hammer

yeah lose the brakes and shocks. I just don't need those expensive parts for driving around town. the FE4 suspension is plenty adequate for normal driving.

What's funny about your request is that it sounds like the car that many of the complainers of what the Z/28 should have been were expecting it to be.

Road racers and drag racer unite. You're looking for the same car.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by motorhead

What's funny about your request is that it sounds like the car that many of the complainers of what the Z/28 should have been were expecting it to be.

Road racers and drag racer unite. You're looking for the same car.

well historically the z\28 was a road racing car, correct? so really the new z\28 is what it should be. the ZL1 however is not true to it's heritage.

i don't care what they call it to be honest. ls7 ss is fine with me.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by big hammer

in the supposed quote from GM it said that it does not have the heavy center section and axles from the ZL1.

I'd like to see this, please.

Link?

Originally Posted by big hammer

the ZL1 however is not true to it's heritage.

Not true? Or not identical?

[G8GT4now]

This quote states you can drag race the car ....

"This is not simply a straight-line 0-60 drag strip car, although you can use it for that as well." per Mark Ruess (president of GM North America)


http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...onference.html

[upflying]

Originally Posted by Richy_Rich

Looks like it can be done - using an engines serial number a VIN can be generated.

http://www.dmv.org/custom-built-cars.php

It would be easier to start with a stock, street legal SS and do a COPO conversion to it.

[big hammer]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

I'd like to see this, please.

Link?


Not true? Or not identical?

it was in the z\28 forum. i don't feel like reading through hundreds of posts for an already admitted heresay post about it.