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SSC Super Venom · 07-02-2010, 02:30 PM

Well the L99 is a great engine but when you have the LS3 with the manual its just that feeling of the classic power and performance. To me I think it just is the fact of having a stick.

Steve Dallas · 07-02-2010, 03:13 PM

To me, the biggest difference is the AFM. It can be tuned out, but for those that don't tune their car because they want to retain their warrantee, I've heard it's kind of annoying.

Stock for Stock, the comparisons have been done ad nauseum on the boards (Manual is faster!!

, Automatics are most consistent!), but they are both great cars.

I prefer the manual because it's just more fun to drive it that way.

SKERIS · 07-02-2010, 03:16 PM

My L99 with Roto Fab CAI, Kooks17/8" headers along with Magna Flow Competition Exhaust and Dyno tuned is a QUICK SCOOT! (rhp 364).

Tuned out the AFM...so much better. MPG still about the same...20.3 vs 20.0 mixed conditions.

kentf · 07-02-2010, 03:33 PM

When your car pushes you back in the seat and snaps your head back when you hit the gas pedal then I would not worry about automatic vs manual.

My L99 does both and it is quick enough for me.

The Camaro is so much a sports car!

ffrcobra_65 · 07-02-2010, 04:15 PM

Nothing wrong with the auto SS at all, it is a Chevy Musclecar notheless. Some days I wish I got the auto, some days I am glad I got the manual. I never ever wish I got the musclecar look-alike V6.

Pa.5thgen · 07-02-2010, 04:28 PM

I have had both auto and stick muscle cars, my opinion its hard to beat a built or tuned auto at the dragstrip. My SS auto stock except for drop in k-n filter went 12.95 at 107, not bad for a slushbox.

WadeWilson · 07-02-2010, 05:46 PM

I have 19,275 on my L99 and I've loved every mile I've put on it. I like both the LS3 and L99 but I wanted the auto and don't regret it.

acamellis · 07-02-2010, 06:22 PM

My now 10,000 mile slushbox is damn fast stock. It's got that neck popping get up and go. You will outrun 95% or more of the manuals out there (Well their drivers anyway), despite what everyone claims they are not professional drivers.

The Auto is perfect... Every time... and they are not.
Be happy with that slushbox my friend and welcome to the club

5thGenOwner · 07-02-2010, 06:26 PM

L99

Had my Camaro since 11/6, and 3500+ miles... I love this engine. I think both engines are too quiet, when stock... you need to get a CAI, at least, to give some sound to your engine (no matter which). From day 1 (3 miles), this engine has run like a monster (the brutally fast kind)!

I do miss rowing through the gears, and the tap shift just isn't/won't ever be the same. :(
But I don't miss the damn clutch in LA traffic.

MG · 07-02-2010, 06:36 PM

Never doubted the L99. Good to know so many people are satisfied with theirs - I've driven one and I know once mine is in I couldnt be happier.

Unless, there comes our way a Z28 auto.......................

acamellis · 07-02-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MG

Never doubted the L99. Good to know so many people are satisfied with theirs - I've driven one and I know once mine is in I couldnt be happier.

Unless, there comes our way a Z28 auto.......................

CAP'N B · 07-02-2010, 07:23 PM

I want the extra horsepower of the LS3, I want the fuel mileage of the L99 and I want the neck snapping shift of an automatic tranny with a shift kit. In time I will get it after the warranty is gone.

CynAgain · 07-02-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Both are performance cars, both are fast, sexy and a ton of fun to drive...

True. I've driven both stock and prefer my LS3. I don't really have enough seat time to become comfortably playful with the L99, but that will change soon.

Now once the mods begin... tbd...

acatlover13 · 07-02-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderwebb

I have an L99 and have 18,000 miles on it now, you've got nothing to be concerned with. I'd put my automatic against a manual anytime, with a little tweaking a few performance parts, and a well broke in engine, it will just come down to driving skills and I know the automatic will be consistant...nuff said

DITTO! (Except for the 18K miles thing...I only have 7800) I've beat every LS3 I've come up against so far. I did get beat by another L99 with more mods than mine though....guess I'll have to work on that!

07-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#44
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	To me, the biggest difference is the AFM. It can be tuned out, but for those that don't tune their car because they want to retain their warrantee, I've heard it's kind of annoying. Stock for Stock, the comparisons have been done ad nauseum on the boards (Manual is faster!! , Automatics are most consistent!), but they are both great cars. I prefer the manual because it's just more fun to drive it that way. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

07-02-2010, 06:26 PM	#51
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	L99 Had my Camaro since 11/6, and 3500+ miles... I love this engine. I think both engines are too quiet, when stock... you need to get a CAI, at least, to give some sound to your engine (no matter which). From day 1 (3 miles), this engine has run like a monster (the brutally fast kind)! I do miss rowing through the gears, and the tap shift just isn't/won't ever be the same. :( But I don't miss the damn clutch in LA traffic. __________________

07-02-2010, 07:23 PM	#54
CAP'N B Cajun Mariner Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS 15 Camaro Z/82 AGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Real Cajun,Golden Meadow, LA. Posts: 673 View My Garage	I want the extra horsepower of the LS3, I want the fuel mileage of the L99 and I want the neck snapping shift of an automatic tranny with a shift kit. In time I will get it after the warranty is gone. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel VVTLS3/A6 '15Camaro Z/28* Ashen Gray*

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07-02-2010, 02:30 PM	#43
SSC Super Venom Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Mustang GT + 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hershey, PA Posts: 173 View My Garage	Well the L99 is a great engine but when you have the LS3 with the manual its just that feeling of the classic power and performance. To me I think it just is the fact of having a stick.

07-02-2010, 03:16 PM	#45
SKERIS Drives: Jewel Red 2SS RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MA Posts: 151 View My Garage	My L99 with Roto Fab CAI, Kooks17/8" headers along with Magna Flow Competition Exhaust and Dyno tuned is a QUICK SCOOT! (rhp 364). Tuned out the AFM...so much better. MPG still about the same...20.3 vs 20.0 mixed conditions.

07-02-2010, 03:33 PM	#46
kentf Drives: 2010 camaro Black/White Stripes SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conyers, Ga Posts: 81	When your car pushes you back in the seat and snaps your head back when you hit the gas pedal then I would not worry about automatic vs manual. My L99 does both and it is quick enough for me. The Camaro is so much a sports car!

07-02-2010, 04:15 PM	#47
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Nothing wrong with the auto SS at all, it is a Chevy Musclecar notheless. Some days I wish I got the auto, some days I am glad I got the manual. I never ever wish I got the musclecar look-alike V6.

07-02-2010, 04:28 PM	#48
Pa.5thgen Drives: Imperial Blue 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 37	I have had both auto and stick muscle cars, my opinion its hard to beat a built or tuned auto at the dragstrip. My SS auto stock except for drop in k-n filter went 12.95 at 107, not bad for a slushbox.

07-02-2010, 05:46 PM	#49
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	I have 19,275 on my L99 and I've loved every mile I've put on it. I like both the LS3 and L99 but I wanted the auto and don't regret it.

07-02-2010, 06:22 PM	#50
acamellis IAMACE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black A6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 147 View My Garage	My now 10,000 mile slushbox is damn fast stock. It's got that neck popping get up and go. You will outrun 95% or more of the manuals out there (Well their drivers anyway), despite what everyone claims they are not professional drivers. The Auto is perfect... Every time... and they are not. Be happy with that slushbox my friend and welcome to the club

07-02-2010, 06:36 PM	#52
MG Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 627	Never doubted the L99. Good to know so many people are satisfied with theirs - I've driven one and I know once mine is in I couldnt be happier. Unless, there comes our way a Z28 auto.......................