which is faster
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which is faster
I have a 55 chevy 355 10.5 flattop .It has big muthra cam alum heads headers team g intake 750 dp 4 speed 355 gears 12 bolt .it weighs 3200 lbs. also have a 2000 corvette conv.Auto trans 3.15 gears stock . From a 30 mph to about 100 mph which car will win. I know racing is dead stop but 55 is very nice dont want to abuse it to bad.Also we have a 70 454 chevelle and a 67 rs ss 396 camaro both stock. The 55 will pull away from these 2 cars.THANKS for any thoughts
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Impossible to tell, not enough information. The C5 will probably run easy low-mid 13s but the 55 - who knows. You didn't list cam specs, head type or flow numbers or basically anything. Could be anywhere from 250-500rwhp. If you have dyno specs that would be better for producing a decent estimate.
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Who's "we have" ?
What are the mods to the C5?
What is the hp#'s in the 55?
Where is this bench racing taking place and how much beer has been consumed?
AND LAST...is there any beer left?
What are the mods to the C5?
What is the hp#'s in the 55?
Where is this bench racing taking place and how much beer has been consumed?
AND LAST...is there any beer left?
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They are my cars. C5 car has corsa cat back exhaust cold air intake Dont know the hp on 55. Bench racing at work Brother says 55 AND Son says corvette and no beer left
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I know the engine dyno for my built 454 read 440/500 before i dropped it back into my 72 and my bolt on C5 will leave it behind. It loses so much power through the th400 that i would be lucky to get 300 rwhp.
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Not true, It depends on the body style and trim and model. A full trim Bel aire may way 3400 or better while a "150" sedan will top out at 3100 give or take a few pounds. By the way, a well set up "55" with a small block and some decent gears and tires can run high to mid 11s and be very streetable. They have great weight transfer and will cut a very good "60" foot time when set up right. I owned 14 55 Chevys over the years and raced them in C & D gas back in the day.
Ain't nothing like rowing through the gears in a straight axle "55"!
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Ain't nothing like rowing through the gears in a straight axle "55"!
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I have a 55 chevy 355 10.5 flattop .It has big muthra cam alum heads headers team g intake 750 dp 4 speed 355 gears 12 bolt .it weighs 3200 lbs. also have a 2000 corvette conv.Auto trans 3.15 gears stock . From a 30 mph to about 100 mph which car will win. I know racing is dead stop but 55 is very nice dont want to abuse it to bad.Also we have a 70 454 chevelle and a 67 rs ss 396 camaro both stock. The 55 will pull away from these 2 cars.THANKS for any thoughts
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Not true.......The weight of all body styles except the station wagons (3,200 to 3,300 pounds) is about 3,100 pounds. Dont be so fast to jump to conclusions.