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drperry · 10-02-2009, 06:48 AM

If the bank/finance people say yes, I'll be hopefully getting a Camaro SS... Or a V6, depending on insurance...

But, I notice in the GM.ca Build Your Camaro page, the SS does NOT have an option for a block heater....

I can't find anything that says one is included...

So will I be able to get one from one of the truck 6.2L engines and have it go right in?

I know the SS has bigger brakes... But 18" rims will still fit, right? I plan on getting a set of the heritage rims with the car for the winter tires... If I can!

RCLapCar · 10-02-2009, 07:17 PM

Not sure about the block heater. I only ever saw it as an option for the V6.

On the SS the minimum rim size is 20". The rear MIGHT be able to take a smaller rim...but that would just look stupid.

SlingShot · 10-02-2009, 08:06 PM

In a pinch an electric blanket works great ...... Warms the whole engine compartment ....

bluch · 10-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Welcome! Make sure to check out the Canada section of the forum!!!

You cannot get a block heater on the SS from the factory. I don't know about other options for you on that one.

I am 95% sure that 18's will NOT fit on a SS because of the Brembos. You will have to get seperate 20s and tires or just get 20 winter tires and put them on the rims.....

drperry · 10-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Well, I was pretty sure on the rims not working... but I had to ask, lol.

There's better winter tires in an 18" rim...

Block heater, I guess I'll have to pay extra, lol... I doubt it'll like -40 starting without one! lol

Maybe I can convince the dealership to test fit wheels... lol

Since your in Edmonton... You might know if there's any at a dealership I can come test fit... Grande Prairie doesn't have any Camaro's, lol.

Thanks everyone

If any SS owner has a friend with 18s, you could always try swapping a front and see if it fits... lol

Sinergy · 10-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drperry

If any SS owner has a friend with 18s, you could always try swapping a front and see if it fits... lol

That would be a waste of time. They don't.

drperry · 10-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinergy

That would be a waste of time. They don't.

Oh well... I'll just have to "suffer" with the 20s!

Time to do some research on 20" winter tires!

Though, tirerack recommends 18" wheels for the SS under the "winter" category... That's why I was curious...

Now to see if I can find one to see if I can sit comfortably, lol

drperry · 10-06-2009, 08:00 AM

Another question (I know, I know... Double posting... But better than starting up a new thread!

)

I've been looking at tire sizes, and from what I can see 245/45R20's will fit on the rear wheels (maximum 9" rim size is reccomended)

What kind of funny things will this do to the handling?
Skinny tires are definitely better in the snow/ice, so I'm probably going to get 255's at the most for the rears...

10-02-2009, 06:48 AM	#1
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	Future Camaro Owner questions! If the bank/finance people say yes, I'll be hopefully getting a Camaro SS... Or a V6, depending on insurance... But, I notice in the GM.ca Build Your Camaro page, the SS does NOT have an option for a block heater.... I can't find anything that says one is included... So will I be able to get one from one of the truck 6.2L engines and have it go right in? I know the SS has bigger brakes... But 18" rims will still fit, right? I plan on getting a set of the heritage rims with the car for the winter tires... If I can!

10-02-2009, 07:17 PM	#2
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	Not sure about the block heater. I only ever saw it as an option for the V6. On the SS the minimum rim size is 20". The rear MIGHT be able to take a smaller rim...but that would just look stupid. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

10-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	In a pinch an electric blanket works great ...... Warms the whole engine compartment .... __________________

10-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#4
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	Welcome! Make sure to check out the Canada section of the forum!!! You cannot get a block heater on the SS from the factory. I don't know about other options for you on that one. I am 95% sure that 18's will NOT fit on a SS because of the Brembos. You will have to get seperate 20s and tires or just get 20 winter tires and put them on the rims..... __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

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10-02-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	Well, I was pretty sure on the rims not working... but I had to ask, lol. There's better winter tires in an 18" rim... Block heater, I guess I'll have to pay extra, lol... I doubt it'll like -40 starting without one! lol Maybe I can convince the dealership to test fit wheels... lol Since your in Edmonton... You might know if there's any at a dealership I can come test fit... Grande Prairie doesn't have any Camaro's, lol. Thanks everyone If any SS owner has a friend with 18s, you could always try swapping a front and see if it fits... lol

10-06-2009, 08:00 AM	#8
drperry Drives: Chevy Blazer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 300	Another question (I know, I know... Double posting... But better than starting up a new thread! ) I've been looking at tire sizes, and from what I can see 245/45R20's will fit on the rear wheels (maximum 9" rim size is reccomended) What kind of funny things will this do to the handling? Skinny tires are definitely better in the snow/ice, so I'm probably going to get 255's at the most for the rears...