5.0 Mustang vs LS2 Vette vs LS3 Vette
01-12-2011, 05:48 AM
#121
Team Owner
I think the very first Corvette I ever drove was my stepfather's red '75 during the early mid '80s. Not only was it even more choked off with emissions crap than your '73 was but it wasn't even an L82 on top of that (it was an L48 automatic). Slow yes, but as a kid in high school, well, it was still a Corvette.
01-13-2011, 01:03 AM
#122
Burning Brakes
The 5.0 is the best looking stang yet but it is still a boat. I looked at them before I got my 08 z51 and there is no comparison. A big problem too with the stang is the high volume of them out there. Nothing like pulling up to a light in your 5.0 and seeing 4 other mustangs which happen to be driven by high school girls and are v6s....
just saying, it works both ways
01-13-2011, 01:37 AM
#123
Team Owner
but you might be overlooking one small item...even that 'base Vette' is still brutally fast with stellar handling/braking.A stock base Mustang V6 (be it driven by high school girls, a 25 year old guy or a man in his 60s
), not so much LOL. 
But I see your point, that biased stereotypes, labels and vehicle typecasting comes in all shapes and sizes.
01-13-2011, 07:22 AM
#124
Burning Brakes
Good point but you might be overlooking one small item...even that 'base Vette' is still brutally fast with stellar handling/braking.
A stock base Mustang V6 (be it driven by high school girls, a 25 year old guy or a man in his 60s), not so much LOL.
But I see your point, that biased stereotypes, labels and vehicle typecasting comes in all shapes and sizes.
but you might be overlooking one small item...even that 'base Vette' is still brutally fast with stellar handling/braking.A stock base Mustang V6 (be it driven by high school girls, a 25 year old guy or a man in his 60s
), not so much LOL. But I see your point, that biased stereotypes, labels and vehicle typecasting comes in all shapes and sizes.
All im saying is any young ditsy chick or old granny would think the same about their V6 mustang. We are all juts trying to look good and have a nice ride before we take "The Big Ride"
01-13-2011, 08:17 AM
#125
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A full second difference is quite a bit.
At the same time, that full second difference does separate the Z06 from the base model C6 and I completely agree that anyone who pulls up in a Z06 or ZR1 next to a regular C6 certainly does not view it as being in the same realm of performance.
01-13-2011, 08:58 AM
#126
Race Director
Well, to be fair, a V6 Mustang now is capable of running HIGH 13s where an LS1 was capable of running HIGH 12s and regularly ran 13.0-13.1
A full second difference is quite a bit.
At the same time, that full second difference does separate the Z06 from the base model C6 and I completely agree that anyone who pulls up in a Z06 or ZR1 next to a regular C6 certainly does not view it as being in the same realm of performance.
A full second difference is quite a bit.
At the same time, that full second difference does separate the Z06 from the base model C6 and I completely agree that anyone who pulls up in a Z06 or ZR1 next to a regular C6 certainly does not view it as being in the same realm of performance.
and 95% of the people couldnt tell anyway
01-13-2011, 10:12 PM
#127
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If your ride has a back seat, then its not a sports car. Plain and simple! Theres a reason the corvette was voted sports car of the decade. "based on its affordable cost and top-end, super-car performance and style"
Let's face it. The 'Vette... gets 'em wet!
LOL
Let's face it. The 'Vette... gets 'em wet!
LOL
01-13-2011, 10:19 PM
#128
Burning Brakes
Well, to be fair, a V6 Mustang now is capable of running HIGH 13s where an LS1 was capable of running HIGH 12s and regularly ran 13.0-13.1
A full second difference is quite a bit.
At the same time, that full second difference does separate the Z06 from the base model C6 and I completely agree that anyone who pulls up in a Z06 or ZR1 next to a regular C6 certainly does not view it as being in the same realm of performance.
A full second difference is quite a bit.
At the same time, that full second difference does separate the Z06 from the base model C6 and I completely agree that anyone who pulls up in a Z06 or ZR1 next to a regular C6 certainly does not view it as being in the same realm of performance.
a 5.0 in the middle of 19 other mustangs = 20 mustangs
a z06 in the middle of 9 other vettes = 10 vettes!!!!
:t oetap:
01-14-2011, 04:37 AM
#129
Le Mans Master
a z06 in the middle of 9 other vettes = 10 vettes!!!! :t oetap:
The new 5.0's are no joke. We hope to get my buddies car to run 11.40's without headers, full weight(minus spare), and factory rear with optional gearing.
01-14-2011, 07:05 AM
#130
Burning Brakes
Any v8 mustang with chambered mufflers and no cats gets peoples attention also, does that make it any more different than the other thousands of mustangs in that area? Nope, which happens to be my point. All it would be to people is a loud MUSTANG, like that cammed z06 (sounds sweet btw) to people its a loud CORVETTE
cheers mate, we can go back and forth with this, at the end, you and I both know the difference, most of the US population wont....
01-14-2011, 09:05 PM
#131
I had four 5.0s, two of which were supercharged. I really considered getting one, but would have to get rid of the Vette and that aint happening. I ran 12.7 @114 with a 2.1 60. When Mickey Thompson comes out with the 19 inch dr to fit the stock rim, I think times will drop 4-5 tenths. Keep in mind the Mustang has a rear geared toward drag racing. I am adding heads and cam to my LS2 and I just feel modifications beyond bolt ons, i.e headers, exhaust, cai and tune will limit the 5.0, unless you bolt on a blower. When I say limit, I am referring to power gained through heads, cam, etc. N/A. I know there will be cams and heads available for this car, but its going to be steep. Yes Vet parts can be expensive, But compared to other cars it competes with, I find the prices reasonable. I know the 11 Stang is nice, but if I wanted to be king, I would just buy a used GT500 for the same price, pully it and throw some slicks on the car and run low 11s all day @120-125. I just love the Vett, targa top etc. just my two cents
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01-21-2011, 04:46 AM
#133
Melting Slicks
Supercharged camaro's are roming the streets!
The ZL camaro
Its pretty aparent that you boys haven't seen any of these roming the streets.My local stealer ship has one in the show room.
http://www.carfanatics.org/thread-1961.html
You boys better chose your battles wisely!
Oh and from what I can rember it was close to 70k
Its pretty aparent that you boys haven't seen any of these roming the streets.My local stealer ship has one in the show room.
http://www.carfanatics.org/thread-1961.html
You boys better chose your battles wisely!
Oh and from what I can rember it was close to 70k
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01-21-2011, 06:52 AM
#134
Burning Brakes
The ZL camaro
Its pretty aparent that you boys haven't seen any of these roming the streets.My local stealer ship has one in the show room.
http://www.carfanatics.org/thread-1961.html
You boys better chose your battles wisely!
Oh and from what I can rember it was close to 70k
Its pretty aparent that you boys haven't seen any of these roming the streets.My local stealer ship has one in the show room.
http://www.carfanatics.org/thread-1961.html
You boys better chose your battles wisely!
Oh and from what I can rember it was close to 70k
I'll take a z06 and slicks..... thanks you
01-21-2011, 09:06 AM
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Melting Slicks
01-21-2011, 09:11 AM
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Burning Brakes
01-21-2011, 11:48 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
Chevrolet needs to step up.
Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlhtS...layer_embedded
Chevy needs to offer something similar to their consumers. Imagine a Vette prepped Drag Pack car from the factory. If Chevy really wanted to stick it to the competetion, make it affordable and less than or equivalent to the base model C6. Due to the fact that all the luxuries such as a/c, stereo, power seats, hud, dual gas tanks, and other items that jack up the price of the car would be removed and in sense would make the car affordable. Or make a legal street version and offer it at a price equivalent to the Grand sport. Either way, if offered, don't let the dealerships rob the consumer and the Chevrolet Drag Pack cars would own the strip!
Just my .02
Chevy needs to offer something similar to their consumers. Imagine a Vette prepped Drag Pack car from the factory.
If Chevy really wanted to stick it to the competetion, make it affordable and less than or equivalent to the base model C6. Due to the fact that all the luxuries such as a/c, stereo, power seats, hud, dual gas tanks, and other items that jack up the price of the car would be removed and in sense would make the car affordable. Or make a legal street version and offer it at a price equivalent to the Grand sport. Either way, if offered, don't let the dealerships rob the consumer and the Chevrolet Drag Pack cars would own the strip!Just my .02
01-21-2011, 12:37 PM
#138
Racer
