SS lost its crown to Z28? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mike-D · 01-12-2011, 08:42 AM

I searched and didn't find any info on this question. So any way hasn't then SS always been the superior vehicle when it comes the SS, Z28? Why the role reversal for 2012?

c-dub · 01-12-2011, 08:47 AM

I thought the same thing. but I attribute it to the fact that chevy kinda beat the whole SS thing to death by giving EVERYTHING they make an SS model, the Z28 sounds special so it'll sound cooler to the NON camaro obsessors that want a car that looks good and eats mustangs.

tonyfred · 01-12-2011, 08:49 AM

I always thought the Z28 was an upgrade over the SS.

xpanda305x · 01-12-2011, 08:50 AM

yeah me too?

isnt it v6<SS<Z28<Vettes?

Synyster · 01-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Wasn't the Z28 from generations past supposed to be considered the track star of the lineup? Whereas the SS was the dragster? Or am I just completely off base? lol

c-dub · 01-12-2011, 08:51 AM

well as far as I know at least for the 4th Gens, the SS was the nicer of the two, but as far as I know HISTORICALLY the SS was made for raw power while the Z28 was always aimed for better handling.

Russell James · 01-12-2011, 08:55 AM

Silverado SS, Cobalt SS, HHR SS.....

Probably looked better on a powerpoint presentation to have a consistent naming strategy.

Gen 1 may also play a factor. Wasn't there the V8 SS/RS back then, and the Z had the badass motor?

c-dub · 01-12-2011, 08:56 AM

back in the 1st and 2nd Gens I think that RS actually had different stuff than the SS, but I could be wrong. i do remember reading that the 1st Gen SS was made more for drag racing while the Z had better handling and was more aimed at track driving.

Mr_Draco · 01-12-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike-D

I searched and didn't find any info on this question. So any way hasn't then SS always been the superior vehicle when it comes the SS, Z28? Why the role reversal for 2012?

Actually for the first gens, the Z28 was over the SS. Since the 5th gen is based on the first gen this only makes sense.

As for the other gens neither was superior to the other, they was equals. The SS and Z28 was just set up differently for different purposes. The SS was set up for the 1/4 mile and would beat the Z28 almost every time while the Z28 was set up for the track and would beat the SS almost every time.

lyndalu · 01-12-2011, 09:09 AM

the rs was always a trim package

Synyster · 01-12-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Actually for the first gens, the Z28 was over the SS. Since the 5th gen is based on the first gen this only makes sense.

As for the other gens neither was superior to the other, they was equals. The SS and Z28 was just set up differently for different purposes. The SS was set up for the 1/4 mile and would beat the Z28 almost every time while the Z28 was set up for the track and would beat the SS almost every time.

I was right?! WOO!

clg_98ta · 01-12-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Actually for the first gens, the Z28 was over the SS. Since the 5th gen is based on the first gen this only makes sense.

As for the other gens neither was superior to the other, they was equals. The SS and Z28 was just set up differently for different purposes. The SS was set up for the 1/4 mile and would beat the Z28 almost every time while the Z28 was set up for the track and would beat the SS almost every time.

Not true for 4th gens... All V8's were Z28's (like SS models today). The 4th gen SS models started out as Z28's and were sent to SLP for conversion to SS. The SS had suspension enhancements and more power...

CamaroCowboy · 01-12-2011, 09:17 AM

Wait I thaught the in the first gens the SS had the 350 and the Z28 had a 302. Maybe I was misunderstanding it.

CamaroCowboy · 01-12-2011, 09:22 AM

according to firstgencamaro.com. The 302 was the only engine available in the first-generation Z-28.

01-12-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
Mike-D HTFU Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 245	SS lost its crown to Z28? I searched and didn't find any info on this question. So any way hasn't then SS always been the superior vehicle when it comes the SS, Z28? Why the role reversal for 2012?

01-12-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	I thought the same thing. but I attribute it to the fact that chevy kinda beat the whole SS thing to death by giving EVERYTHING they make an SS model, the Z28 sounds special so it'll sound cooler to the NON camaro obsessors that want a car that looks good and eats mustangs. __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

01-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	I always thought the Z28 was an upgrade over the SS. __________________

01-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	well as far as I know at least for the 4th Gens, the SS was the nicer of the two, but as far as I know HISTORICALLY the SS was made for raw power while the Z28 was always aimed for better handling. __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

01-12-2011, 08:56 AM	#8
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	back in the 1st and 2nd Gens I think that RS actually had different stuff than the SS, but I could be wrong. i do remember reading that the 1st Gen SS was made more for drag racing while the Z had better handling and was more aimed at track driving. __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

01-12-2011, 08:50 AM	#4
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	yeah me too? isnt it v6<SS<Z28<Vettes?

01-12-2011, 08:51 AM	#5
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Wasn't the Z28 from generations past supposed to be considered the track star of the lineup? Whereas the SS was the dragster? Or am I just completely off base? lol

01-12-2011, 08:55 AM	#7
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Silverado SS, Cobalt SS, HHR SS..... Probably looked better on a powerpoint presentation to have a consistent naming strategy. Gen 1 may also play a factor. Wasn't there the V8 SS/RS back then, and the Z had the badass motor?

01-12-2011, 09:09 AM	#10
lyndalu Drives: 87IROC, 92Z, 97SS, 2002SS, 2010SSRS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 710	the rs was always a trim package

01-12-2011, 09:17 AM	#13
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Wait I thaught the in the first gens the SS had the 350 and the Z28 had a 302. Maybe I was misunderstanding it. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

01-12-2011, 09:22 AM	#14
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	according to firstgencamaro.com. The 302 was the only engine available in the first-generation Z-28. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

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