Why do people think the WS6 is slower then the SS?

2000LS1Z28 · #1 08-04-2006, 06:59 PM

It seems like alot of people just dismiss my car as some wanna be SS whenever i'm at the illegals. They usually associate it with being slower then the SS, though rag times typically show the LS1 powered WS6 to be faster then the similarly powered Camaro SS.

Is this based on the LT1 Camaro SS being alot quicker then the LT1 powered WS6, or is this just due to looks, or something else?

Mr. Luos · #2 08-04-2006, 07:13 PM

No idea.
I have never had that problem.

Dyno247365 · #3 08-04-2006, 08:43 PM

I doubt the people that think the SS is faster even knew the LT4 SSes were faster than the LT1s, or what an LT4 is because it's rare.

The reason is that random people know about the popular Camaro even though the Pontiac is more refined. Then you have AF's point of view: The Firebird is cooler looking than the Camaro so it's faster!!

andyjs3589 · #4 08-04-2006, 08:43 PM

Black ls1 ws6 ftw (my dream car)

Mr. Luos · #5 08-04-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by andyjs3589

Black ls1 ws6 ftw (my dream car)

Like so??

FormulaLT1 · #6 08-04-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

Is this based on the LT1 Camaro SS being alot quicker then the LT1 powered WS6, or is this just due to looks, or something else?

Where the hell did that little misconception come from?. Yes the LT4 Firehawks and SS were faster than the LT1 version but with the LT1 SS and LT1 WS6 it was a driver race with either the possible victor.

Dyno247365 · #7 08-04-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FormulaLT1

Where the hell did that little misconception come from?. Yes the LT4 Firehawks and SS were faster than the LT1 version but with the LT1 SS and LT1 WS6 it was a driver race with either the possible victor.

Sounds like someone's giving you guys a bad name

FormulaLT1 · #8 08-05-2006, 12:05 AM

I don't have a WS6 and Formula's are the lightest of all the LT1 v8 powered F-bodys, so I tend to see alot of people claim they are the fastest by a tenth or two but there is always a car to car power variance even with the same exact drivetrain so it doesn't make that big of a deal in a race if a guy is one or two hundred lbs lighter. Its still a drivers race.

Dyno247365 · #9 08-05-2006, 12:09 AM

Either way, it's impossible to gauge the reason that (people think) Camaros on the road are faster. There could be more souped up camaros out there and it could have nothing to do with stock specs. The bottom line is that all f-bodies have the same performance starting out and from there it's anyone's guess.

...Why is the formula lighter?

FormulaLT1 · #10 08-05-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver_28

Either way, it's impossible to gauge the reason that (people think) Camaros on the road are faster. There could be more souped up camaros out there and it could have nothing to do with stock specs. The bottom line is that all f-bodies have the same performance starting out and from there it's anyone's guess.

...Why is the formula lighter?

Less options and lighter body panels such as Smaller hatch spoiler. Lighter front bumper (no foglights and wiring).

2000LS1Z28 · #11 08-05-2006, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FormulaLT1

Where the hell did that little misconception come from?. Yes the LT4 Firehawks and SS were faster than the LT1 version but with the LT1 SS and LT1 WS6 it was a driver race with either the possible victor.

Car & Driver noted in their articles that "For some reason the similarly powered Firebird is slower then the Camaro". Also if you read an article in Car & Driver they tested a LT1 powered SS Camaro to a 2-3 tenths faster 1/4 mile then a similarly powered WS6 (They also had a 96/97 Cobra in that issue).

Luos where are your track times, buddy????

FormulaLT1 · #12 08-05-2006, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

Car & Driver noted in their articles that "For some reason the similarly powered Firebird is slower then the Camaro". Also if you read an article in Car & Driver they tested a LT1 powered SS Camaro to a 2-3 tenths faster 1/4 mile then a similarly powered WS6 (They also had a 96/97 Cobra in that issue).

Luos where are your track times, buddy????

Eh, that was one test study. Like I said there is variances between the same exact cars coming off the line at the same time. So I wouldn't put too much faith into that.

goldz28 · #13 08-05-2006, 07:54 AM

Dude you have one nice looking ride. Don't worry what some people will think. Just smokem when you see em... Yours and esp. Curtis's ride make me get all exited like a Catholic school boy going to see the Priest...

Mr. Luos · #14 08-05-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

Car & Driver noted in their articles that "For some reason the similarly powered Firebird is slower then the Camaro". Also if you read an article in Car & Driver they tested a LT1 powered SS Camaro to a 2-3 tenths faster 1/4 mile then a similarly powered WS6 (They also had a 96/97 Cobra in that issue).

Luos where are your track times, buddy????

Still working on getting some minor things worked out before going to the track.
Mostly just grinding and repainting the rear calipers.

2000LS1Z28 · #15 08-05-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by goldz28

Dude you have one nice looking ride. Don't worry what some people will think. Just smokem when you see em... Yours and esp. Curtis's ride make me get all exited like a Catholic school boy going to see the Priest...

LOL
Thanks for the compliment. It seems like alot of people dunno what a WS6 is around my area.

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