2 different V8 engines ?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JC Turbo · 04-14-2009, 12:07 PM

im trying to decide what version on the camaro i want to purchase when they come to my local dealers...

guys im confused, i know the 306hp V6 starts at 22k.

is the 1SS (that starts at 30k) a LS3 ?
or is the 2SS the LS3 engine?

Ghost Rider · 04-14-2009, 12:10 PM

There are 2 V-8 engines. One for the manual transmission and one for the Auto transmission. Regardless of whether you get a 1SS or a 2SS.

robby · 04-14-2009, 12:10 PM

Both V-8 Are LS-3
Automatics use 400 H.P. version.
Manuals get 426 H.P. version

Rob

rico-2SS · 04-14-2009, 12:11 PM

Welcome to the site!!!
Both ss models are V8's
LS3 manual
L99 is the Automatic version of the LS3 was my understanding
A lot of good motor heads on the site so I am sure any of your questions can be answered. Take a look around the thread

dodson914 · 04-14-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robby

Both V-8 Are LS-3
Automatics use 400 H.P. version.
Manuals get 426 H.P. version

Rob

I thought the Autos were L99 and the manual were LS3?

robby · 04-14-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodson914

I thought the Autos were L99 and the manual were LS3?

You are correct.
My head was ......uh.... elseware.

Rob

zebra · 04-14-2009, 12:17 PM

ok... before this goes too far...

1SS & 2SS are trim levels involving interiors & comfort options.

there are 2 V8s - the L99 & LS3 - both of which are 6.2L

the L99 is rated at 400hp and is used with the automatic
the LS3 is rated at 426hp and is used with the manual

they are basically the same engine except for the fact the the L99 has Active Fuel Management technology.

JC Turbo · 04-14-2009, 12:17 PM

Ah ok, thanks guys ! good stuff. now if i can only find another 10k sitting around somewhere for the SS

zebra · 04-14-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC Turbo

Ah ok, thanks guys ! good stuff. now if i can only find another 10k sitting around somewhere for the SS

unless you plan on really using all that power a bunch, i'm willing to bet the V6 will be just fine for you. it has really surprised everyone who's driven it, and it'll save you the extra money - not only on the sticker, but on insurance, at the pump, etc

JC Turbo · 04-14-2009, 12:32 PM

True, and im sure there will be superchargers and whatnot for after its off its warranty >:}

Chevyrocker · 04-14-2009, 01:19 PM

s/c's. twin turbos. they''ll all be available soon.

SemperFi · 04-14-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC Turbo

True, and im sure there will be superchargers and whatnot for after its off its warranty >:}

Good plan. But again, just an FYI here, use the search box on the forum to search and see if your question is discussed. Like this question. That search has helped me tons.

Welcome to the site!

punkdrum01 · 04-14-2009, 09:50 PM

The L99 is an basically an LS3 with AFM (Active Fuel Management).

*The_Blur* · 04-14-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkdrum01

The L99 is an basically an LS3 with AFM (Active Fuel Management).

They are very much the same engine. AFM produces a couple of barriers to bypass with tuning and forced induction, but the ability to respond to modifications remains about the same. Remember that the tune for the L99 is aggressive, so that 26-hp difference is not hurting performance.

04-14-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
JC Turbo Drives: 06 GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: harleysville, PA Posts: 49	2 different V8 engines ?? im trying to decide what version on the camaro i want to purchase when they come to my local dealers... guys im confused, i know the 306hp V6 starts at 22k. is the 1SS (that starts at 30k) a LS3 ? or is the 2SS the LS3 engine?

04-14-2009, 12:11 PM	#4
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	Welcome to the site!!! Both ss models are V8's LS3 manual L99 is the Automatic version of the LS3 was my understanding A lot of good motor heads on the site so I am sure any of your questions can be answered. Take a look around the thread __________________ In many cases this isn't even keeping up with the Jones's, this is Jonesing and just plain KEEPING UP!!!

04-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	ok... before this goes too far... 1SS & 2SS are trim levels involving interiors & comfort options. there are 2 V8s - the L99 & LS3 - both of which are 6.2L the L99 is rated at 400hp and is used with the automatic the LS3 is rated at 426hp and is used with the manual they are basically the same engine except for the fact the the L99 has Active Fuel Management technology. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

04-14-2009, 01:19 PM	#11
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	s/c's. twin turbos. they''ll all be available soon. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

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04-14-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	There are 2 V-8 engines. One for the manual transmission and one for the Auto transmission. Regardless of whether you get a 1SS or a 2SS.

04-14-2009, 12:10 PM	#3
robby Drives: 02 B4C 6M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 69	Both V-8 Are LS-3 Automatics use 400 H.P. version. Manuals get 426 H.P. version Rob

04-14-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
JC Turbo Drives: 06 GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: harleysville, PA Posts: 49	True, and im sure there will be superchargers and whatnot for after its off its warranty >:}

04-14-2009, 09:50 PM	#13
punkdrum01 Drives: 1999 z28 Vert Black/Black Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 176	The L99 is an basically an LS3 with AFM (Active Fuel Management).