2012 Camaro ZL1 550 HP Supercharged

[z06boy]

Well my V8 surely doesn't hesitate and didn't even when it was stock. The interior could be better for sure but really isn't that bad and besides...I bought it for the looks which I like...the power to weight...the handling...and the stopping power and it was well worth the money in all of those areas back in 2002. With modifications I have improved it and it's still a blast to drive. The sound of the exhaust in itself is intoxicating imho.

The car has never been back to the dealership either. Most GM service departments do suck. I've heard horror story after horror story about dealing with them.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Well my V8 surely doesn't hesitate and didn't even when it was stock. .

Hesitate as in takes longer than a 4-cylinder to rev up and then rev back down........Too much reciprocating mass inside a big engine........And they waste energy shaking the car and stretching the motor mounts rather than putting the power down.

None of the V8's I've driven felt like they were as "connected" to the throttle as a good 4-cylinder is.

Yeah I know, how a car performs is more important than how it feels when you blip the gas, but I grew up driving 4's so that's the type of feeling I prefer.

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hesitate as in takes longer than a 4-cylinder to rev up and then rev back down........Too much reciprocating mass inside a big engine........And they waste energy shaking the car and stretching the motor mounts rather than putting the power down.

None of the V8's I've driven felt like they were as "connected" to the throttle as a good 4-cylinder is.

Yeah I know, how a car performs is more important than how it feels when you blip the gas, but I grew up driving 4's so that's the type of feeling I prefer.

I've owned 4's with and without turbos...6's and also 8's with and without superchargers and nitrous...I like some of them all...but my current one doesn't hesitate at all...that's all I'm saying. The car is tight.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hesitate as in takes longer than a 4-cylinder to rev up and then rev back down........Too much reciprocating mass inside a big engine........And they waste energy shaking the car and stretching the motor mounts rather thain putting the power down.

None of the V8's I've driven felt like they were as "connected" to the throttle as a good 4-cylinder is.

Yeah I know, how a car performs is more important than how it feels when you blip the gas, but I grew up driving 4's so that's the type of feeling I prefer.

If I've learned anything watching keichi tsuchiya videos, its that nothing can beat a well tuned ae86 on a tight winding road

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Dave

If I've learned anything watching keichi tsuchiya videos, its that nothing can beat a well tuned ae86 on a tight winding road

Well not with him driving for sure.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Well not with him driving for sure.

Guy is fucking insane. Gan san is worse

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Hesitate as in takes longer than a 4-cylinder to rev up and then rev back down........Too much reciprocating mass inside a big engine........And they waste energy shaking the car and stretching the motor mounts rather than putting the power down.

None of the V8's I've driven felt like they were as "connected" to the throttle as a good 4-cylinder is.

Yeah I know, how a car performs is more important than how it feels when you blip the gas, but I grew up driving 4's so that's the type of feeling I prefer.

Well...it may take longer for an 8 cylinder to rev up vs. a 4 cylinder, but remember you have half the power.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Well...it may take longer for an 8 cylinder to rev up vs. a 4 cylinder, but remember you half the power.

assumption. a lot of mustangs have lost to similar thoughts