2010 Camaro / 425 HP

[Geerhead55]

Mike Keener with an automatic instead of a stick????!!!!! Say it isn't so Mike! Still love those Checkmate cars. Actually a friend of mine picked up a V6/ manual car and brought it by so I could grab a few gears for him. Second was pretty easy,, Third was decent, but I wish they had a solid axle under them instead of the IRS,,,which felt a little strange to me.
Take care Mike,,,enjoy the ride! Danny Durham

[BLAZER]

Originally Posted by Ron E

Is it a good 800 lbs. overweight like the Challenger?

They both weigh around 3850 along with Shelbys GT 500--Gives them a smooth ride

[FlyByNight]

Originally Posted by Ron E

Is it a good 800 lbs. overweight like the Challenger?

Yes, SS cars weigh 4100+. The Challenger 6cyl is actually lighter than the Camaro 6cyl though, around 3900.

Here is how to get 1000lbs out of them though (drag pack spec's)

 Approximately 1000 lbs lighter than production vehicle.
o No body sealer / sound deadener / undercoat.
o No windshield wiper assembly.
o No HVAC system.
o No rear seats.
o No power steering system.
o No underbody heat shields.
o No fuel tank assembly.
o No exhaust system.
 Composite liftoff hood with functional scoop.
 Polycarbonate door and quarter windows.
 Smart Glass door window system.
 Solid engine mounts.
 Engine repositioned to optimize driveline angle and improve weight distribution.
 Seats to accommodate 6-point harness.
 Wheelbase Shortened 13mm. (rear axle moved forward)
 Special modified K-Member with drop out crossmember.
 Lightweight drag race only front brake assembly.
 Manual rack and pinion steering.
 Front chin spoiler.
 Lightweight cooling module with electric fan.
 Lightweight Instrument Panel Assy.
 Special cable operated deck lid release.
 Special cable operated throttle pedal and linkage.

Ive spoken to guys that work on the line in the plant, they cant believe all the layers upon of layers of sound deadening that goes into them, even they believe it to be excessive...and heavy.

[Bobby Brannon]

It's a VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY SOUND car.. 100 mph it is QUITE. VERRRRRRRRRRY Nice RIDE

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Bobby Brannon

It's a VERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY SOUND car.. 100 mph it is QUITE. VERRRRRRRRRRY Nice RIDE

Of course the race track you did this on was really smooth right?

[Clay Arnett]

Originally Posted by FlyByNight

Yes, SS cars weigh 4100+. The Challenger 6cyl is actually lighter than the Camaro 6cyl though, around 3900.

Here is how to get 1000lbs out of them though (drag pack spec's)

Ive spoken to guys that work on the line in the plant, they cant believe all the layers upon of layers of sound deadening that goes into them, even they believe it to be excessive...and heavy.

I'm not sure where you got your weights but your off by a bit. Here are the weights for the most powerful version of each car.

Mustang GT500 3,920lb
Camaro SS 3,860lb
Challenger SRT8 4,140lb

Now the v-6 versions.
Mustang 3,545lb
Camaro 3,728lb
Challenger 3,819lb

[W J]

Originally Posted by Ed OBrien

WJ
If someone makes a real Stocker out of one none of the things you talked about will be an issue and with the wt. looks like they can stay away from the Fords for a while . Have a nice day

Mr. O'Brien,
I'm sure we'll see the 2010 Camaro running in NHRA stock and stock/automatic before too long, once it's determined where they will be put....(they do really need a good diet). Something that looks that fast, will definitely be made to go real fast....once the boys here get ahold of a few of them... Best wishes. WJ

[Bobby Brannon]

You might not see a Camaro any time soon.. No one to promote[ CHEVY employees] the HP issue.. @400 hp needs to be rated @ 325 [auto] 425 stick [350] which should be equal to Challenger.. Unless you buy a fullly loaded Camaro to build you can not order a strip down model. I put mine on the lift and well it neat but alot of work to build. NHRA needs to help with this combo.. It WOULD make a nice race car