370 debate on Camaro board

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Technically, although the Z doesn't produce as much Tq at the crank as the Camaro, it does produce MORE torque at the wheels per each pound the car weighs... That's where it WILL make a difference in the 1/4 mile. I'd put my money on the Z beating the Camaro!

I'm a really good 1/4 mile driver (since I used to street race a bit - wink wink) and I'll tell you that I'll likely make that car beat the Camaro. With an intake and tune, it will seal the deal.

Live Axel vs. IRS

IRS = Independent Rear Suspension
IRS is good for handling (depending on the car) when it comes to GT racing. However, you lose power and it's harder to put more power to the ground through this system.

Live Axle is when the rear suspension is not Left-Right independent. Every motion on one side (up, down, forward, and backwards) effects the other. However, this system is MUCH better for drag racing (1/4 mile type) because it's easier to put the power to the ground evenly through both rear tires. When the car "squats" back during a launch, the power is applied evenly.

Most cars that have the transmission in the rear (Corvettes, Porsches, Lotus, etc) will generally have IRS. Apparently up until the 5th generation of F-Bodies (Camaros, Firebirds) the F-body had a Live Axle making them very good for drag racing.