COPO questions

joelster · 11-01-2012, 07:20 AM

First off, I love the new COPO's, so this isn't a bash thread by any means. There are a few issues with them that just leave me puzzled, maybe someone can clarify for me.

1. With the 5.3/4.0L combo's----why did GM build them certified to 8.50? Local guy Paul Cambria went out ON THE FIRST DAY and ran an 8.88 with his. They (GM) had to know that the cars would be capable of going faster without too much trouble. That seems wrong to me to sell a car for $89k that the owner is going to have to take right back to a chassis shop for safety updates.

2. With the 427 N/A combo's--why did they put powerglides in them? I've seen several of them launch on their maiden track outings and they desperately need more 1st gear.

I understand that they want the customers to individualize their cars, but to me that means, changing shifters, seats, rear gearing, messing with the tune, etc, etc, not changing major components like a tranny or updating the cage.

11-01-2012, 07:20 AM	#1
joelster Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	COPO questions First off, I love the new COPO's, so this isn't a bash thread by any means. There are a few issues with them that just leave me puzzled, maybe someone can clarify for me. 1. With the 5.3/4.0L combo's----why did GM build them certified to 8.50? Local guy Paul Cambria went out ON THE FIRST DAY and ran an 8.88 with his. They (GM) had to know that the cars would be capable of going faster without too much trouble. That seems wrong to me to sell a car for $89k that the owner is going to have to take right back to a chassis shop for safety updates. 2. With the 427 N/A combo's--why did they put powerglides in them? I've seen several of them launch on their maiden track outings and they desperately need more 1st gear. I understand that they want the customers to individualize their cars, but to me that means, changing shifters, seats, rear gearing, messing with the tune, etc, etc, not changing major components like a tranny or updating the cage.