[Demon_C5]

The LS1's all mostly perform the same. A 98-02' Camaro Z28 actually dyno's at the same power as a C5 Corvette that is rated at 345hp/350hp.

Don't look at the marketing BS, try and find what people are actually putting down on the dyno for realistic comparisons. The Camaro's/TA's are a bit heaver than Vettes and less aerodynamic, so regardless of the power the Vette "may" be faster in longer races where top end power and aerodynamics come into play.

With that said, you would find it difficult to beat any LS1 equipped vehicle with a 290rwhp Sky. I haven't run my C5 Vette yet at the track, but my buddy ran a 13.2 in a bone stock 00' Z28. He weighs ~200lbs more than me. Also, don't compare a GTO to a Vette or Camaro. They may have the same power or more, but they are substantially heavier and harder to get traction.


Obviously none of this applies to the original poster's question since he was asking about a friend who is doing an LS1 transplant into an older car.