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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-30-2012, 09:44 AM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
I think I made a mistake on the model I said I've...

I think I made a mistake on the model I said I've been looking at/was priced

It's the 1LT V6 camaro with 18" painted aluminum wheels & aftermarket leather & camera I was priced.



So, I...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 11:06 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
Also, saleman told me today that the 4 gauges on...

Also, saleman told me today that the 4 gauges on console is not a dealer installed option & has to be ordered that way/factory installed. IS this CORRECT? And is available with the 2LS camaro?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:59 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
Oh, my goof, it's a 2LS with added aftermarket...

Oh, my goof, it's a 2LS with added aftermarket leather. I'm still trying to get time to look at the camaro booklet I got today.

I'm a bit surprised about how little of the mechanical details the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:52 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
So the VVT has different 'cylinders" or you...

So the VVT has different 'cylinders" or you talking about the piston's cylinder bores? What is different about the lifters? Still rollers?

And I take it they dropped the CR lower than the LS3?
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:44 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
From a company(Ford) that has been doing DOHC V8...

From a company(Ford) that has been doing DOHC V8 for a long time now, it should not have broken a chain at 140,000 IMO.

Pretty pissed about it actually. Especially since they had just replaced a...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:16 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
Want auto trans.(will be my first auto trans car...

Want auto trans.(will be my first auto trans car since I was 16, I'm 54, AAMOF) What exactly is the difference between the LS3 manul engine and a L99 auto transed engine? You know other than the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:02 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
Please explain. Is the LS3 a 2012 engine option...

Please explain. Is the LS3 a 2012 engine option or what? Remember I haven't been paying much attention to Chevys for quite some time now. So it's all new to me.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 10:00 PM
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Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
I alo went to another dealer. Dick Shirley Chevy...

I alo went to another dealer. Dick Shirley Chevy in Burlington NC, and priced a Camaro 2SS with rear camera, RS option at $39.789.00, drive it offf the lot price.. Which i thought was way too much.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
Someone else I know mentioned the same type of...

Someone else I know mentioned the same type of problems with Chevys L99 V8 and due to airation of the oil.

Unhardened cam lobe/s have been a problem, even with hi perf aftermarket cams too. ...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 09:51 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
I did forget to mention we added the painted...

I did forget to mention we added the painted aluminum wheels. Black Steelies just wasn't looking right to my eyes
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 50
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
What IS "dealer prep" charge anyway? Seems way...

What IS "dealer prep" charge anyway? Seems way too much for just washing the car. And they gotta take the plastic paint protectors off anyway if they hope to sell it.

The body is assembled when...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 09:36 PM
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Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
I've got them down to $27,490.00 + taxes & fees...

I've got them down to $27,490.00 + taxes & fees on a 1LS and add leather seats, by a trim shop for $1120.00 and a rear view camera in mirror for $480.00, add the $499.00 for dealer prep(too much IMO)...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 03-29-2012, 09:06 PM
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Views: 539,124
Posted By smokeyfan1000
Would need a 302 to be a true Z28. Doubt they'll...

Would need a 302 to be a true Z28. Doubt they'll make a Z28.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
I'd prefer the V8 with 18" tires/wheels, standard...

I'd prefer the V8 with 18" tires/wheels, standard brakes if they are capable of stopping the V8( I presume they can't?), auto trans,, black leather interior with the standard v6 stereo, and power...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 08:27 PM
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Posted By smokeyfan1000
I'd prefer the 18" tires when new tire time came...

I'd prefer the 18" tires when new tire time came around. 19" & 20" tires are quite expensive.
the 18" tires are a bit more reasonably priced aren't they?
I'm looking for longevity as opposed to a...
Forum: USA - Northwest / Pacific Northwest 03-29-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,096
Posted By smokeyfan1000
What exactly, is the reason you chose to order...

What exactly, is the reason you chose to order one as opposed to buying one off the lot?

Looking to buy a 2012 camaro, and would like advice.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
The lincoln cam chain failure makes me hesitant...

The lincoln cam chain failure makes me hesitant to buy another DOHC engine. Plus the LFX is a new version with bigger valves and a few other mods compared to the one the Caddy had, if I understood...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
I like the looks of the Challenger a tad better....

I like the looks of the Challenger a tad better. But read online where 2004 5.7 hemis had an oiling problem with crankshaft causing rods to come through block/oil pan,(thrown rods at idle? LOL)
...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-29-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,121
Posted By smokeyfan1000
2012 camaro. Which engine will last better LFX V6 or L99 V8?

Hello, I just signed on as a member.

After just having my Lincoln LS V8 break a cam chain(link snapped into) and bending all the valves on the left bank, at only 140,000 miles, and after having...
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