My RT - Page 18

Stew · 10-02-2009, 02:01 PM

It seems like there is quite a bit available for the 03-08 5.7s, but yeah, the 09 5.7 is a whole new beast of sorts LOL

Speedy1975 · 10-02-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

It seems like there is quite a bit available for the 03-08 5.7s, but yeah, the 09 5.7 is a whole new beast of sorts LOL

Exactly. The factory already did the hop ups that the aftermarket guys provided for the previous generation 5.7L. The heads are now very high flow (higher than even the SRT I've read). Add to that the VVT and it's like a turbo boost at about 3K RPM.

Those changes allowed the motor to put out about 50 more horse power than the previous design.

mjf6866 · 10-02-2009, 02:20 PM

hey speedy, did you say you had a chance to drive a new camaro SS yet? i'm just curious to how different it feels to our R/T. a neighbor of mine has one and we both want to try eachothers out to feel the differences. hes got a real nice SS2. very sweet ride i gotta say. would love to line up against him sometime before he starts modding since mine is stock too. curious to see if i can keep up!

Speedy1975 · 10-02-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mjf6866

hey speedy, did you say you had a chance to drive a new camaro SS yet? i'm just curious to how different it feels to our R/T. a neighbor of mine has one and we both want to try eachothers out to feel the differences. hes got a real nice SS2 orange with black stripes. very sweet ride i gotta say. would love to line up against him sometime before he starts modding since mine is stock too. curious to see if i can keep up!

Not yet...it's on my list of to do's. I may rent one as the local renta cars seem to have some.

I'm sure you'll keep up no problem. The power delivery of the R/T is quite different from the SS. Torque comes in earlier and gets the car off the line and our 3.92 gears help as well.

Now if the Camaro had 3.73s.......

mjf6866 · 10-02-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Not yet...it's on my list of to do's. I may rent one as the local renta cars seem to have some.

I'm sure you'll keep up no problem. The power delivery of the R/T is quite different from the SS. Torque comes in earlier and gets the car off the line and our 3.92 gears help as well.

Now if the Camaro had 3.73s.......

what do the SS2s come with in terms of rear end gears?

also, for anyone with an SS2, does the power come on late with great top end or midrange or what?

Speedy1975 · 10-02-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mjf6866

what do the SS2s come with in terms of rear end gears?

also, for anyone with an SS2, does the power come on late with great top end or midrange or what?

Dyno graphs show power comes in later and less torque over all.

The SS 6 speeds come with 3.42s I believe.

REEFBLUE93 · 10-02-2009, 02:56 PM

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I think somebody is just sour because this very attitude has gotten them banned from some forums..........

Sure, you've got me all figured out

Judging from the context of some of Hemi Dave's other posts, I honestly thought this one flew right over his head.

mjf6866 · 10-02-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Dyno graphs show power comes in later and less torque over all.

The SS 6 speeds come with 3.42s I believe.

oh ok. thanks.

can anyone with an SS comment on how they come out of the hole? wonder why they went with the taller gearing?

Speedy1975 · 10-02-2009, 03:10 PM

Back when I was looking at ordering a Camaro, it was rumored that for 2011 there'll be a 3.73 option, but who knows.

I think they went with the taller gears for gas mileage. That's the only thing I can think if in a car with 20s. I love the 3.92s in the Challenger. Feels like it could pull a tree outta the ground.

mjf6866 · 10-02-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

I think they went with the taller gears for gas mileage. That's the only thing I can think if in a car with 20s. I love the 3.92s in the Challenger. Feels like it could pull a tree outta the ground.

for sure. she's definatly got some neck whipping ability! love catching my girlfriend off guard and hammering it!

i'm thinking on renting an SS if possible to really hammer on it a bit to see what they can do. dont want to do that with my neighbor's, thats for sure. would feel bad handing it back to him with rubber on the rear fenders! really chomping at the bit to get some seat time in one of those beasts!

HEMI DAVE · 10-02-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by REEFBLUE93

Sure, you've got me all figured out

Judging from the context of some of Hemi Dave's other posts, I honestly thought this one flew right over his head.

...and to think we PMed each other a couple of times before you got banned.

Seems so long ago now....

Lets try to keep this thread on track OK...

You can always start a Hemi Dave bashing thread

HEMI DAVE · 10-02-2009, 03:46 PM

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Yeah, I got to thinking about it, and honestly the lifetime warranty is nice...but I'm not sure how long I'll even keep the car. I love it and all, but reality is if a Z28 or something cool like that comes out I may jump ship.

We'll see, I may just be smokin' something too.

If that Z28 comes out its should be a Killa.

If I got the extra coin I would get it but I am keeping my R/T

a_Username · 10-02-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

I went with a buddy recently who was considering a Orange SRT, and we talked to the dealer for a while about the cars. He knew his shit for sure, and told us that we'd be crazy to buy one now. Apparently inventory is so bad right now that the prices are being driven up... a result of Dodge shutting down the factories for 3-4 months. He said come back after the holidays when they start getting cars in again and they will be able to deal on the prices and selection.

It was a nice car. The first thing the dealer said to me was hey there's one of you and your dad (parents were with me.) I was like "No I'm fine, I'm just looking since I already have a 2010 Camaro SS." His smile just went to a frown after that sentence lol. He was said they were nice cars, but didn't do the originals too much justice. I agreed with him there, but that is the only thing bad he said about the car. I would buy one if I didn't have the the Camaro. I'm planning on going to a Ford Dealership today to see a 2010 GT close up.

Zeus · 10-02-2009, 04:40 PM

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It was a nice car. The first thing the dealer said to me was hey there's one of you and your dad (parents were with me.) I was like "No I'm fine, I'm just looking since I already have a 2010 Camaro SS." His smile just went to a frown after that sentence lol. He was said they were nice cars, but didn't do the originals too much justice. I agreed with him there, but that is the only thing bad he said about the car. I would buy one if I didn't have the the Camaro. I'm planning on going to a Ford Dealership today to see a 2010 GT close up.

The Challenger is the most Muscle Car, the Mustang is the most Sleek, and the Camaro is somewhere in the middle.

10-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#241
mjf6866 Drives: 09 Challenger R/T 6-speed 3.92 rear Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sitting on an angry chair with angry walls that steal the air Posts: 423	hey speedy, did you say you had a chance to drive a new camaro SS yet? i'm just curious to how different it feels to our R/T. a neighbor of mine has one and we both want to try eachothers out to feel the differences. hes got a real nice SS2. very sweet ride i gotta say. would love to line up against him sometime before he starts modding since mine is stock too. curious to see if i can keep up! __________________ a few mods: -180* Jet t-stat -Amsoil Eaa drop in filter -HopNot total package -275/50-17 M&H drag radials on mustang cobra r's for track days future mods: -hurst shifter -exhaust -custom tune -driver mod

10-02-2009, 02:01 PM	#239
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	It seems like there is quite a bit available for the 03-08 5.7s, but yeah, the 09 5.7 is a whole new beast of sorts LOL

10-02-2009, 03:10 PM	#247
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,244	Back when I was looking at ordering a Camaro, it was rumored that for 2011 there'll be a 3.73 option, but who knows. I think they went with the taller gears for gas mileage. That's the only thing I can think if in a car with 20s. I love the 3.92s in the Challenger. Feels like it could pull a tree outta the ground.