Car noob, few questions

[Ouge]

Got my first camaro the other day and I'm loving it so far. Been enjoying looking around these forums to see what everyone has to say. You see I was out of town when my parents found this killer deal on the car I bought. I kind of just gave them the green light without knowing too much about it and the more I look into the car the more confused I am. Now I know it's a 2012 V6 automatic but I don't know much about what it really is. The whole LT SS LS thing has me a bit confused, if someone could help me identify the difference between them it would be really helpful! I did get an RS package with it so I'm happy about that :^)

Also, again I am new to cars in general and was wondering if switching the transmition from automatic to manual was a realistic option or would that cost too much. I want to start tinkering with it and modding it so I can really get to know it as well, thinking of new exhaust systems.

I always loved the look of a camaro and decided to save up for 4 years to buy one instead of getting a trashy car. After getting it I wish I knew a lot more about it than just loving the looks of it. Thanks for any help!

[willhe64]

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

[Ouge]

Originally Posted by willhe64

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

So it's an LT then, thank ya sir

[14Black1LESS]

Originally Posted by willhe64

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

The LS is a V6 not a V8 and not all V6's got the RS package.

[14Black1LESS]

Originally Posted by Ouge

So it's an LT then, thank ya sir

In your VIN# you can find out if you have a LT or LS.

Positions #1, #2, #3 GM make Identifiers
"2" for Canadian Made
"G" for GM
"1" for Chevrolet

Position #4 Car line
"F" for F-body

Position #5 Series
“E” for 1LS man (1EE37)
"A" for 1LS auto
“F” for 1LT man (1EF37)
"B" for 1LT auto
“G” for 2LT man (1EH37)
"C" for 2LT auto
“S” for 1SS man (1ES37)
“T” for 2SS man (1ET37)
"J" for 1SS auto
"K" for 2SS auto

Position #6 Body Types
"1" for Two Door Coupe/Sedan (1E?37)

Position #7 Restraint Codes
Always "E" for Camaro

Position #8 Engine Codes
"V" for the LLT (3.8 V-6 DI VVT)
"W" for the LS3
“J” for the L99

Position #9 Check Digit

Position #10 Model Year Code
"A" = 2010
“B” = 2011
“C” = 2012
“D” = 2013

Position #11 GM Plant Code
"9" for Oshawa #1

Positions #12 through #17 Plant Sequence Number. Position 12 is for production run. There are 99,999 in run 1, 100k after that

[GodWentPunk]

Welcome to the forum and to your new Camaro. There is a lot to learn here so use the search option and take you time. My only advise is many, many guys mod their cars so you always need to take that into consideration when getting a response because you might find the 5 answers you get might be appropriate for that cars mod.

Good luck.

joe...

[cnrad]

Originally Posted by willhe64

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

Well, you got one out of four right


Here's a copy pasta from another thread (http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7479):


STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

LS
Standard Equipment
- 3.6L SIDI V6 engine
- Dual exhaust
- 18-inch steel wheels
- Onstar Safe & Sound
- XM radio
- Stabilitrak
- 6 air bags: front, side and curtain
- 6-speaker base audio system

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats


1LT
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces LS equipment)
- 18-inch aluminum Wheels
- Fog lights
- Driver Information Center
- Power Driver Seat

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch aluminum wheels
- Power Sunroof
- Boston Acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package


2LT
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1LT equipment)
- 19 inch aluminum wheels
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package


1SS
Standard Equipment
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 20 inch Aluminum wheels
- Brembo brakes including 4-piston calipers on all 4 wheels
- Engine oil cooler
- Transmission oil cooler
- Limited slip differential
- SS Gauge cluster
- SS spoiler
- SS grille badge
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Power driver’s seat

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Power sunroof
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package

2SS
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1SS equipment)
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package

All trim levels include all the features of the level below them.


RS Package Available to be added to Either SS or LT trim levels
- HID Lamps
- Spoiler on LT Model
- 20 inch 5 spoke wheel
=Midnight silver paint finish
=Optional polished finish
- RS unique tail lamps (darkened lenses)
- Body Colored roof Ditch molding
- Special RS Badging

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by willhe64

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

WRONG!

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by willhe64

Swapping out the tranny is definitely not worth it.

LS is the V8 6.2
SS is the super sport, V8
All V6's get the RS moniker.
LT is the base level for options.

Well this isn't right .

1LS = Base model V6 M6

[8balldeluxe]

Did you forget the ZL1?

[redcoats1976]

well,i guess you arent the only one confused by chevys system.i tried out like 15 different ones before i found mine.at the time i didnt know anything about the system,just knew what options i wanted.

[audiowhiz]

Not to hijack the thread, but....
At what trim level do the 21 inch black and polished lip come into play?
That's what I have ( 2SS/ RS) on mine, and I love them, but buying tires is a bit** at $550 a tire.

[fhrex]

20" aluminum wheels are also part of the 2LT RS package

[Welker2]

Originally Posted by audiowhiz

Not to hijack the thread, but....
At what trim level do the 21 inch black and polished lip come into play?
That's what I have ( 2SS/ RS) on mine, and I love them, but buying tires is a bit** at $550 a tire.

Did you buy it used? Believe those are aftermarket wheels.

OP - Welcome & congratulations on the new ride, post some pictures when you get a chance.