insomniac

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Stock L98 Firebird vs Camaro vs Trans AM who wins?

I guess it comes down to weight and aerodynamics.

frederzick

I think you answered your own question, though driver skill can also play into it, if one power shifts the auto instead of just flooring it in drive. Also the length of the race would make a difference in the aerodynamics category. As for the weight it would depend on the amount of options one would have on the car, in theory if I remember correctly the Trans-Am's weighted the most when fully optioned, then the Camaro, and finally the Firebird. In the weight category it would also matter down to the exact model and year you were running again if I remember correctly the 350 Formula Firebird from the late 80's was the lightest (not having ground affects and such). In a quarter mile race, my verdict would be, the 350 Formula Firebird 1st, the 350 IROC-Z Camaro 2nd, and the 350 GTA Trans-Am 3rd.

TTOP350

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Thats the way it should be buut the mags always found a way to make the camaro faster..

BlackenedBird

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Gear ratio....Limited slip vs Open...Tire width/compound for traction.

With enough work pretty much everything could be balanced between the 2 cars then it would come down to the drivers.

J91

pointless....

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exactly. If everything is the same, both cars will run the same time with the same driver under the same conditions. the birds are more aerodynamic, but that wont make a difference unless the race is over a great distance at high speed.

fly89gta

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Pretty much

danziger

The Formula Firebirds were/are ALWAYS faster...




j/k...

Orr89RocZ

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Pontiacs had more restrictive air intakes.... camaro irocz would win

BlackenedBird

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And better aerodynamics.

J91

pointless debate....

fly89gta

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My dad can beat up your dad!

J91

I'd hope so, my dad is dead....

frederzick

The suspensions set-ups were different on all three cars, not sure how much that would play into 1/4 mile race or even a flat out mile, on a road course though things could get interesting.