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<blockquote data-quote="josh99ta" data-source="post: 882825" data-attributes="member: 545886">They do have a few small things. The SSs have a lid (worth about 10 RWHP) and a free flowing exhaust (another 10 RWHP), but the fact of that matter is that all LS1s, whether in an F-Body or a Vette, have such varying clearances, that its easy for a baseline Z28 to outperform an SS or vica versa depending on if you get a ringer or a dud. The SLP cars get a little more power and a little better handling, but they usually also add more weight with other options, so it kind of balances out. They&#039;ll all dyno within the same range and run the same times at the track, and in the curves its more the driver than anything (but the SSs and Firehawks that were ordered with the optional SLP suspension do have an edge, except for the 1LE Camaros which were essentially factory build road race cars, but thats another story and they are very rare anyway).And stock for stock, on a drag strip, a F-Body LS1 car will usually outrun a Vette LS1 car. Its easier to launch an F-Body with the solid rear axle instead of the Vette&#039;s independent rear suspension. On the highway, the only reason the Vette is faster is lighter weight and improved aerodynamics, so once at speed the Vette has an advantage, stock for stock. Again, if you get a ringer or a regular car can be all the difference in a Vette getting beat by a Z28 or a Formula any way you race.Its also to be noted that the autos in these cars arent bad at all for performance. The 6-speeds have an advantage once at speed, but with a higher stall converter the autos are right there with the manual cars and can easily take them at the track.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="josh99ta, post: 882825, member: 545886"] They do have a few small things. The SSs have a lid (worth about 10 RWHP) and a free flowing exhaust (another 10 RWHP), but the fact of that matter is that all LS1s, whether in an F-Body or a Vette, have such varying clearances, that its easy for a baseline Z28 to outperform an SS or vica versa depending on if you get a ringer or a dud. The SLP cars get a little more power and a little better handling, but they usually also add more weight with other options, so it kind of balances out. They'll all dyno within the same range and run the same times at the track, and in the curves its more the driver than anything (but the SSs and Firehawks that were ordered with the optional SLP suspension do have an edge, except for the 1LE Camaros which were essentially factory build road race cars, but thats another story and they are very rare anyway). And stock for stock, on a drag strip, a F-Body LS1 car will usually outrun a Vette LS1 car. Its easier to launch an F-Body with the solid rear axle instead of the Vette's independent rear suspension. On the highway, the only reason the Vette is faster is lighter weight and improved aerodynamics, so once at speed the Vette has an advantage, stock for stock. Again, if you get a ringer or a regular car can be all the difference in a Vette getting beat by a Z28 or a Formula any way you race. Its also to be noted that the autos in these cars arent bad at all for performance. The 6-speeds have an advantage once at speed, but with a higher stall converter the autos are right there with the manual cars and can easily take them at the track. [/QUOTE]

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