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09-16-2013, 11:50 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia Beach
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Auto vs Manual
So I have a automatic SS and I usually get a hard time from people about not having a manual. Is there a big difference between difference especially in regards to performance?
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09-16-2013, 11:53 PM
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09-16-2013, 11:57 PM
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Drives: '13 camaro zl1 '08 daytona charger Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: san diego
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09-17-2013, 12:01 AM
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Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012
Location: SD
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There are tons of threads on this subject. Just use the search feature.
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09-17-2013, 12:01 AM
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Engineer of softness-ware
Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SoCal/Chicago
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Wait for it...
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09-17-2013, 12:02 AM
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Trentin24
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V6 is the way to go
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09-17-2013, 12:03 AM
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BowtieBelle's SS
Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Perry, ok
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26 hp, 400 Vs 426. Different rear end gears, 3.27? Vs 3.45?
I usually ask them what they drive. Then listen to their rambling excuse.
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09-17-2013, 12:03 AM
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Account Suspended
Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012
Location: NJ
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Guys, maybe this thread won't turn out as horribly bad as the others...maybe...
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09-17-2013, 12:09 AM
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Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Elk Grove, CA
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It's true, people that drive manuals perform better in.....wait a minute what are we talking about here???
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09-17-2013, 12:11 AM
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Drives: 2018 Mosaic Black 2ss M6 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 632
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Auto = L99 400hp with Active Fuel Management Manual = LS3 with no active fuel management. LS3 is quite a bit stronger out of the box due to it not having AFM, a larger camshaft, different heads (may be mistaken on something) L99 is detuned considerably from factory, all to keep from Auto SS buyers from having to pay a gas guzzler tax. Just a Tune on the L99 wakes it up a lot, but still falls short of the LS3 in raw power. At the same time a L99 will run very similar, more consistent track times than an LS3 while making less power. Start moding the L99 after a bit it becomes just as capable as the LS3. Hope this helps.
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09-17-2013, 12:11 AM
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Trentin24
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Its a personal preference I believe, I have an auto but would rather grab gears because it is fun. My dad would rather drive auto because it is easy and you can get in and go.
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09-17-2013, 12:31 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Olive Branch, Ms
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This was my first manual. Bought it at 31 years old. It was tough to learn. But it's changed my life. Driving a manual is a poetic experience. Like all great things its difficult to describe
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09-17-2013, 12:34 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Fort Shaw, Montana
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Which is best, test drive them both and decide which you like best. That's really the only way for you to make a good decision. I went with the L99 and have been very happy. Would have loved to have the better short block of the LS3 but for most everyone needs, the short block of the L99 will do just fine and then some. Just takes a bit more money to get rid of the valvetrain and convert to LS3. I got L99 in case my wife wanted to drive the car and then she NEVER drives it!!! LOL. I do still love my L99. I have driven some LS3 Camaros and liked them ALOT also so really it comes down to personal preference. Get a good tune on the L99, engine and trans tune and it turns into a totally different beast!!!
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09-17-2013, 12:39 AM
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Chu no guat a hasa is?
Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011
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Wow. Otra vez?
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