Performance through the quarter mile, a test of the '97 Camaro

[Jetboy.]

This is a step by step compillation of the various parts and their effects, but added one at a time.

Car used: 0.0 mileage 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Power (after oil change) : 290 horsepower/5000 RPM
Torque: 45.0 (450 lb. ft.?)/2500 RPM

Launch technique: Each launch was a 2500-3500 RPM drop, shifting at the redline using a manual transmission. Also each launch uses TCS (for a better comparison factor), setting 5.

Stock quarter: 13.628 @ 101 mph. 0-60 in 5.01 seconds

First added part: Tripple-plate Clutch
1/4: 13.500 @ 102. 0-60 in 4.95

Added: racing flywheel.
1/4: 13.394 @102. 0-60 in 4.71

Added: Carbon Driveshaft
1/4: 13.306 @ 103. 0-60 in 4.63

Added: Performance Chip. Power Change: 290-302 Hp
1/4: 13.124 @ 104. 0-60 in 4.45

Added: Peformance Exhaust (Racing). Power Change: 302-332 Hp
1/4: 12.817 @ 108. 0-60 in 4.25


Basic bolt-ons create a marginal increase in performance.
Quarter mile inprovements: .821 a second and 7mph.
0-60 improvements: .76 a second.

--------Heavy Duty Engine Work--------

Performed: Port and Polish Power Change: 332-352 Hp
1/4: 12.641 @ 109 mph. 0-60 in 4.08

Performed: Full Engine Ballancing. Power Change: 332-366Hp
1/4: 12.512 @ 112. 0-60 in 4.000 (!)

Installed: NA Stage 1. Power Change: 366-413 Hp
1/4: 12.165 @ 115. 0-60 in 3.83

Installed: NA Stage 2. Power Change: 413-534 Hp
1/4: 11.534 @ 125. 0-60 in 3.52

Installed: NA Stage 3. Power Change: 534-675 Hp
1/4: 11.027 @ 134. 0-60 in 3.36

---------Weight Reduction-----------

Installed: Lightweight Stage 1
1/4: 10.928 @ 136. 0-60 in 3.30

Installed: Lightweight Stage 2
1/4: 10.891 @ 137. 0-60 in 3.29

Installed: Lightweight Stage 3
1/4: 10.860 @ 139. 0-60 in 3.27

So, it seems even the less powerful Camaro still is a great car for the 'stirp.

 

[sukerkin]

Interesting study, Jet. It's not something I've done for a while - not since the game first came out I think (and never with a Camero) so it was good to see someone putting the research hours in.

The general conclusions reached from many hardware experiments over the years are:

1) That in GT3, when it comes to what to modify, HP wins - that's about it
2) In terms of economy, the best value purchases are Racing Flywheels and Triple Plate Clutches (they might not have shown up in your Quarter Mile Test as stars, but try then out on a track like Monte Carlo and you'll see the difference).
3) LSD's, in general, slow you down.

 

[DQuaN]

Out of curiosity. How did you measure the 0-60 times?

 

[CAMAROBOY69]

That is quite amazing how accurate GT3 was especially when you start with as stock car then add mild upgrades. Very very close. 👍 13 seconds in real life isnt bad for a reasonably priced car.

 

[Jetboy.]

Out of curiosity. How did you measure the 0-60 times?

Sorry for not answering.(This thread never showed on my subscriptions, therefore I figure it bombed) After a run, I would watch the replay until it hit abut 55 mph, then began a series of rapidly pressing Start and X. You guys think I should try it with another vehicle? I have plenty of creds to blow, anyway.