300C/SRT8 vs Z06
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Originally Posted by WardVette
That's amazing. I never realized there was such a thing as a bad driver.
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Originally Posted by Face
I saw a stock SRT8 300C run a 12.8, bone stock. This was with a -1500 DA, so as long as you can drive, a Z should have no problem beating one of these.
Then again they dyno 450-460 HP at the flywheel, but it's still 4500 pounds of automobile.
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OK, well just to let you guys know that 300SRT8 was with ported heads, and paxton blower, long tubes etc. That particular run I think they ran an 11.8@???mph
Here's the vid they posted on the SRT8 forum
http://www.gsmotorsports.com/media/300srtvsZ06.AVI
I'm currently buying a Jeep SRT8 for a daily driver so don't get me wrong I think they're good engines. As long as they don't start getting cocky now that it beat a Z06. Look how much money, and mods it takes for them to barely edge out a stock Z06.
Here's the vid they posted on the SRT8 forum
http://www.gsmotorsports.com/media/300srtvsZ06.AVI
I'm currently buying a Jeep SRT8 for a daily driver so don't get me wrong I think they're good engines. As long as they don't start getting cocky now that it beat a Z06. Look how much money, and mods it takes for them to barely edge out a stock Z06.
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Ah yes, someone neglected the fact of the supercharger giving it 500HP at the wheels. With that kind of power even 4200 lbs can move fast, just like a Mercedes S55 or S65. It looks like the Z06 driver wasn't the greatest, but I don't think a perfect driver would beat 11.88 with a stock Z06.
BTW, I love the Z06, especially the C6 version, and I'm sure with minor mods even the C5 version would beat the supercharged SRT.
BTW, I love the Z06, especially the C6 version, and I'm sure with minor mods even the C5 version would beat the supercharged SRT.
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http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...slip-7055.html
almost stock 2006 z06 ran 11.54 while he bogged the launch...I can't believe a Corvette driver threw the race....must have been paid.
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Originally Posted by litnrod
http://www.dragtimes.com/Chevrolet-C...slip-7055.html
almost stock 2006 z06 ran 11.54 while he bogged the launch...I can't believe a Corvette driver threw the race....must have been paid.
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Brent's ('brent eb02') 300C SRT-8 ran a 12.56@111+ in stock trim, amazing cars. I like the Charger SRT-8 even more. 
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Brent's ('brent eb02') 300C SRT-8 ran a 12.56@111+ in stock trim, amazing cars. I like the Charger SRT-8 even more.
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
Not a hell of alot a SRT-8 driver can do wrong in an auto. Mash the gas pedal, and hold on to the steering wheel. Voila, consistant high 12's all day.
Originally Posted by Copmagnet
OK, well just to let you guys know that 300SRT8 was with ported heads, and paxton blower, long tubes etc. That particular run I think they ran an 11.8@???mph
Hell, you can make a Honda Civic beat a stock Z06 with enough money thrown at it.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Brent's ('brent eb02') 300C SRT-8 ran a 12.56@111+ in stock trim, amazing cars. I like the Charger SRT-8 even more.
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
Of course no way a stock SRT-8 is beating a properly driven stock Z06, (C6 or even C5 versions).
Seriously? It ran a 12.56 1/4 mile bone stock?
I thought I read that those were a mid to high 13 second 1/4 mile car.
That would be impressive.
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Originally Posted by mqqn
Seriously? It ran a 12.56 1/4 mile bone stock?
I thought I read that those were a mid to high 13 second 1/4 mile car.
I thought I read that those were a mid to high 13 second 1/4 mile car.
I think you got the SRT8 confused with the regular 5.7 300C.
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Originally Posted by TA
I think you got the SRT8 confused with the regular 5.7 300C.
Nope - I am talking SRT8 Supercharged variety.
2005 Dodge Magnum SRT8 5.1 13.6 (C&D Sept '05)
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
"Preliminary performance targets for the 300C SRT-8 are 0-60 mph in the low 5-second range and quarter-mile time in the high 13-second range."
http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...300C-SRT-8.htm
"1/4 mile, sec@mph 13.5 est."
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/300srt8.html
"0 to 60: 5.0 seconds
1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec @ 105 mph"
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/con...2686850723045/
"Chrysler says the SRT-8 will catapult from 0 to 60 mph in a tick or two more than 5 sec., and through the 1/4-mile in the high 13s."
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...tml?view=month
I cannot find anyone getting mid 12's with a stock one - but I'm all ears.
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Originally Posted by TA
"Supercharged" 
Not supercharged - no big deal - my point here is (wihtout having to become a Dodge expert) is that the car is reported as a mid to high 13 second car (admirable for a 2 ton plus car), and LS1LT1 has reported a stock one running 12.56.
**EDIT** OK guys - I was really interested in a 4160lb car that could run mid 12's....But......I find on the SRT8/300C forums that these are really mid 13 second cars stock, and here is a link to a post by a fellow with a 2006 SRT8 who installed a supercharger on the car. With a s/c , the car is running times in the upper 12's @ 111-114 mph. That is more what I suspected to be the truth about SRT8's.
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt...-yourself.html
**/edit**
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Last edited by mqqn; Jan 31, 2006 at 11:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by jimchris
I just saw a video of a 2006 300C/SRT8 whip a 2004 Zo6 in the 1/4 mi. No matter what one might think of Mopar that 6.1 is wicked!
In your post on the SRT8 forum, you included the information that the SRT8 in the video is a GSM 300, which you failed to mention here.
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt...beats-zo6.html
I think the corvette guys are taking the video well - and when I express an interest in the SRT8 you are silent.....what gives?
Originally Posted by jimchris
I posted this info on a corvette forum, although I didn't know how to link the video. Needless to say they are not taking it well.
It is in no way a match for a stock Z06, and in fact, even supercharged it has it's hands full with a stock Z06.
I have answered my own questions regarding the SRT8.
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