2012 Camaro in the NHRA Classguide - Page 2

Hagen Gary · 04-25-2012, 10:29 AM

I know Bryan. I thought this weight issue has been covered multiple times with the mustangs and dodges. I'm thinking its people attempting to hate on chevy, but they can't find anything like crazy hp factors (Ford and Dodge). Even though they call it Govt. Motors, they arn't taking any handouts from our Govt. (NHRA).

D.Johns · 04-25-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagen Gary

I know Bryan. I thought this weight issue has been covered multiple times with the mustangs and dodges. I'm thinking its people attempting to hate on chevy, but they can't find anything like crazy hp factors (Ford and Dodge). Even though they call it Govt. Motors, they arn't taking any handouts from our Govt. (NHRA).

Time will tell how close they are on the factoring. Just because they are rated higher HP doesn't mean that they are factored closer.

Jason · 04-25-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gray

How do you get almost 900lb lighter than the street version?
ZL-1 4120lb
s/ss 3250lb

Exactly the same way the DPs and the CJs did. Take anything that makes them street legal and leave it off.

Byron Worner · 04-25-2012, 05:48 PM

427 cubic inch Chevy 425 horsepower. 360 Cubic inch Drag Pak 275 horsepower. Doesn't make sense to me!

Mike Gray · 04-25-2012, 08:31 PM

I have no issue with the weight of any of the new cars. I'm just amazed at the weight difference between the street version and the class guide.
I started construction on a '67 shelby stocker (untill the economy put it on hold) and the class guide shows a weight of 3187lb. only 70lbs lighter than the camaro. I didn't know all of that street legal technology was that heavy. The camaro sure looks a lot larger and heavier than my '67 mustang. If I could take out the same percentage of weight my car would weigh about 2700lbs. The problem is it still wouldn't be competitive with the new cars.

Pvt Parts · 04-28-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Byron Worner

427 cubic inch Chevy 425 horsepower. 360 Cubic inch Drag Pak 275 horsepower. Doesn't make sense to me!

Ha!

Eric Merryfield · 04-24-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Cain

427cu. in. 425 hp. That's about right.

What should it run flat out at A/SA legal weight..........9.81 at a national open or perhaps a bit quicker?....Oh 14 plus CR plus a 650 ish cam......maybe a bit quicker....Bo getting one?

SuperCarFan · 04-24-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Miller

It's official. The long awaited 2012 COPO Camaro is in the NHRA Classguide making it legal for Stock and S/S.

Go to www.NHRAracer.com

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer:Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

Did Stock go in as Powerglide only as the specs were released by GM?

GUMP · 04-24-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperCarFan

Did Stock go in as Powerglide only as the specs were released by GM?

A three speed and manual were also submitted.

04-25-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 2012 Camaro in the NHRA Classguide I know Bryan. I thought this weight issue has been covered multiple times with the mustangs and dodges. I'm thinking its people attempting to hate on chevy, but they can't find anything like crazy hp factors (Ford and Dodge). Even though they call it Govt. Motors, they arn't taking any handouts from our Govt. (NHRA).

04-25-2012, 05:48 PM	#4
Byron Worner Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 229 Likes: 11 Liked 28 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2012 Camaro in the NHRA Classguide 427 cubic inch Chevy 425 horsepower. 360 Cubic inch Drag Pak 275 horsepower. Doesn't make sense to me!

04-25-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 311 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: 2012 Camaro in the NHRA Classguide I have no issue with the weight of any of the new cars. I'm just amazed at the weight difference between the street version and the class guide. I started construction on a '67 shelby stocker (untill the economy put it on hold) and the class guide shows a weight of 3187lb. only 70lbs lighter than the camaro. I didn't know all of that street legal technology was that heavy. The camaro sure looks a lot larger and heavier than my '67 mustang. If I could take out the same percentage of weight my car would weigh about 2700lbs. The problem is it still wouldn't be competitive with the new cars.