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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 12:15 PM
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Just curious. Why is the 1994 Corvette rated at 300 HP and Camaro at 275 ? Is the difference in tuning or are there hardware differences ? (Or are they the same HP, just for marketing reasons different ?)
 
Old Dec 17, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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I can not say for sure on the 94 but in previous years, the L98's, had different cams and bigger injectors. The corvette Lt1 was also a 4 bolt main. Some of the 4 bolt mains engine ended up in camaros but it certain years. Now if you the best factory Lt1 check out the the LT4. With is an LT1 4 bolt with head intake and Cam upgrades. The are LT4 6 speed in Camaros. In fact the LT4 camaro was rated at more HP then the LS1 Camaro
 

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Old Dec 17, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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I believe it was the exhaust system on the Vette being much less restrictive.
 
Old Dec 18, 2021 | 06:08 AM
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Marketing reasons and always has been. GM wants their premium model to be the highest power.
 
Old Dec 18, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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Thanks, so you think the Camaro is also 3300HP ?
 
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UMMM 300 not 3300
 
Old Dec 18, 2021 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackrag
UMMM 300 not 3300
Well they're the same motor,only difference is the exhaust system.
 
Old Dec 18, 2021 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2Keglide
Well they're the same motor,only difference is the exhaust system.
OK I have the Flow Master setup, so I'm going with 300 ponies. Thanks
 
Old Dec 19, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackrag
OK I have the Flow Master setup, so I'm going with 300 ponies. Thanks
Should be pretty close.
 
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