HP Rating....F Body vs FWD Conversion Cars

SS Engine Guy · 11-20-2010, 09:11 PM

Joe, your estimate seems accurate based on the difference in quarter and eight being in the 2.2 - 2.3 tenths faster. The old rule of 100 lbs being worth a tenth is not nearly as accurate as some originally thought the closer the racecar is to optimum. With a weight difference of 275 lbs. according to the old theory the car should be 2.75 tenths quicker and it is not. I know that your older Camaro was a pretty efficient piece and you have got the new car on the right track. HP is one thing, being able to use it optimally is another. You, being a pretty capable tuner, both engine and chassis makes this a valid (in my opinion) comparison.

I agree with you that the ease of being able to work on the new car easier is a definite advantage. Especially when trying different back to back comparisons.

I know what some are getting at about the fwd conversions. Being that the drivetrain is moved farther back in some cases. However, I never heard or saw you have any traction problems in the blue camaro.

11-20-2010, 09:11 PM	#2
SS Engine Guy Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: usa Posts: 256 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: HP Rating....F Body vs FWD Conversion Cars Joe, your estimate seems accurate based on the difference in quarter and eight being in the 2.2 - 2.3 tenths faster. The old rule of 100 lbs being worth a tenth is not nearly as accurate as some originally thought the closer the racecar is to optimum. With a weight difference of 275 lbs. according to the old theory the car should be 2.75 tenths quicker and it is not. I know that your older Camaro was a pretty efficient piece and you have got the new car on the right track. HP is one thing, being able to use it optimally is another. You, being a pretty capable tuner, both engine and chassis makes this a valid (in my opinion) comparison. I agree with you that the ease of being able to work on the new car easier is a definite advantage. Especially when trying different back to back comparisons. I know what some are getting at about the fwd conversions. Being that the drivetrain is moved farther back in some cases. However, I never heard or saw you have any traction problems in the blue camaro.