About the Auto transmission(first thread) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

muscle · 07-28-2010, 10:24 PM

I've been wondering, I dont know if anybody's post this b4, is the Auto transmisson weaker than the manual one. Cause the SS manual engine is 6.2L which produce 425hp , and the auto is 6.0L with only 400hp.

So the only reason I can think of is that there are somthin wrong with the trans.

muscle · 07-28-2010, 10:28 PM

I have probs with auto cause my left ankle is seriously injured, my doc says it takes a longlong.....time to heal. So I have to go with auto, but if V8 auto is weaker, then I have to get LLT.

Captain Awesome · 07-28-2010, 10:30 PM

Nothing is wrong with the trans (many people have 600+RWHP modded A6 cars) the L99 engine is just "weaker" because it has the fuel saving cylinder deactivation hardware on the valvetrain (because some unelected beaurocracy made some arbitrary rules regarding fuel economy without consent of the citizens) and this fuel saving stuff on the L99 makes it a little "weaker" than the LS3 engine hooked to the M6 transmission. (If they used the same engine in the A6 car then you'd have to pay some huge tax for no reason other than they say so.

So, the answer is that the A6 is not being made weaker, just the citizens are.

muscle · 07-28-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Nothing is wrong with the trans (many people have 600+RWHP modded A6 cars) the L99 engine is just "weaker" because it has the fuel saving cylinder deactivation hardware on the valvetrain (because some unelected beaurocracy made some arbitrary rules regarding fuel economy without consent of the citizens) and this fuel saving stuff on the L99 makes it a little "weaker" than the LS3 engine hooked to the M6 transmission. (If they used the same engine in the A6 car then you'd have to pay some huge tax for no reason other than they say so.

So, the answer is that the A6 is not being made weaker, just the citizens are.

Thank you so much. That means I can mod a V6 without worrying about the trans. I think For A6, RS makes more sense than SS.

mcdoogle6969 · 07-28-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle

I've been wondering, I dont know if anybody's post this b4, is the Auto transmisson weaker than the manual one. Cause the SS manual engine is 6.2L which produce 425hp , and the auto is 6.0L with only 400hp.

So the only reason I can think of is that there are somthin wrong with the trans.

The auto is a 6.2L

The only difference is the cam (slightly) and the heads for AFM. Correct me if I'm wrong.

mcdoogle6969 · 07-28-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle

I have probs with auto cause my left ankle is seriously injured, my doc says it takes a longlong.....time to heal. So I have to go with auto, but if V8 auto is weaker, then I have to get LLT.

I don't get your way of thinking....

If the V8 auto is weaker you would get a auto V6.....?

V8 auto is faster then the auto V6.

ChriSS84 · 07-28-2010, 10:57 PM

lol

muscle · 07-28-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdoogle6969

I don't get your way of thinking....

If the V8 auto is weaker you would get a auto V6.....?

V8 auto is faster then the auto V6.

see, Auto V6 is 304hp, Auto V8 is 400hp. Almost $10,000 only brings 96hp more. So, I'm thinking, get a V6, than mod it. make it perform and look better than a V8, Probably gonna cost me $10,000.
Since the I can only get Auto, and the trans is good. I think that's the best plan.

PQ · 07-28-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Nothing is wrong with the trans (many people have 600+RWHP modded A6 cars) the L99 engine is just "weaker" because it has the fuel saving cylinder deactivation hardware on the valvetrain (because some unelected beaurocracy made some arbitrary rules regarding fuel economy without consent of the citizens) and this fuel saving stuff on the L99 makes it a little "weaker" than the LS3 engine hooked to the M6 transmission. (If they used the same engine in the A6 car then you'd have to pay some huge tax for no reason other than they say so.

So, the answer is that the A6 is not being made weaker, just the citizens are.

I would have to agree.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle

Thank you so much. That means I can mod a V6 without worrying about the trans. I think For A6, RS makes more sense than SS.

Ok. Some of these guys aren't gonna be so patient. Ignore some of what you may be about to read.

The RS has nothing to do with performance, so to have it on an LT or an SS makes no difference.

Synerbee · 07-28-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle

Thank you so much. That means I can mod a V6 without worrying about the trans. I think For A6, RS makes more sense than SS.

RS is a appearance package not a trim here are the trims
LS v6
1LT v6
2LT v6
1SS v8
2SS v8
and RS available on all the trims except LS and auto/manual available in all trims

mcdoogle6969 · 07-28-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muscle

see, Auto V6 is 304hp, Auto V8 is 400hp. Almost $10,000 only brings 96hp more. So, I'm thinking, get a V6, than mod it. make it perform and look better than a V8, Probably gonna cost me $10,000.
Since the I can only get Auto, and the trans is good. I think that's the best plan.

For the long run, if you plan to mod, the V8 would be the better option. Obviously because it's a bigger cubic inch motor then the V6. Plus, the roar of a V8 is unforgiving. Can't say the same for a V6 IMO. That in itself is worth the extra 8 g's (base LS vs base 1SS) for me.

I know it's your own opinion, but for me..just because I want a auto does not "make more sense" to get the V6 over the V8.

Captain Awesome · 07-28-2010, 11:23 PM

One thing to note:

This may be your last chance to get a 6.2L V8 in an affordable car.

This may be one of your last chances to get a V8 of any kind in any car.

We can't keep this up forever. Eventually the whackos are going to find a way to kill off the V8.

mcdoogle6969 · 07-28-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

One thing to note:

This may be your last chance to get a 6.2L V8 in an affordable car.

This may be one of your last chances to get a V8 of any kind in any car.

We can't keep this up forever. Eventually the whackos are going to find a way to kill off the V8.

And a sad, sad day that will be.

Revo1 · 07-28-2010, 11:25 PM

Nothing wrong with the tranny, it's just that the L99 (A6) is built to accommodate Active Fuel Management. Otherwise, same motor.

07-28-2010, 10:24 PM	#1
muscle Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 102	About the Auto transmission(first thread) I've been wondering, I dont know if anybody's post this b4, is the Auto transmisson weaker than the manual one. Cause the SS manual engine is 6.2L which produce 425hp , and the auto is 6.0L with only 400hp. So the only reason I can think of is that there are somthin wrong with the trans.

07-28-2010, 11:25 PM	#14
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Nothing wrong with the tranny, it's just that the L99 (A6) is built to accommodate Active Fuel Management. Otherwise, same motor. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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07-28-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
muscle Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 102	I have probs with auto cause my left ankle is seriously injured, my doc says it takes a longlong.....time to heal. So I have to go with auto, but if V8 auto is weaker, then I have to get LLT.

07-28-2010, 10:30 PM	#3
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Nothing is wrong with the trans (many people have 600+RWHP modded A6 cars) the L99 engine is just "weaker" because it has the fuel saving cylinder deactivation hardware on the valvetrain (because some unelected beaurocracy made some arbitrary rules regarding fuel economy without consent of the citizens) and this fuel saving stuff on the L99 makes it a little "weaker" than the LS3 engine hooked to the M6 transmission. (If they used the same engine in the A6 car then you'd have to pay some huge tax for no reason other than they say so. So, the answer is that the A6 is not being made weaker, just the citizens are.

07-28-2010, 10:57 PM	#7
ChriSS84 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 850	lol

07-28-2010, 11:23 PM	#12
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	One thing to note: This may be your last chance to get a 6.2L V8 in an affordable car. This may be one of your last chances to get a V8 of any kind in any car. We can't keep this up forever. Eventually the whackos are going to find a way to kill off the V8.