09-01-2009, 07:38 PM | #43 |
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I have to agree with the personal preference- if I had to choose 1 for drag racing, I would choose the L99 with auto- it's consistent and fast.
But, I bought mine because I've always wanted a manual transmission in my muscle car. I've always had autos, and they were fun. Now I've got a stick, and I love it. It's fun to drive, I can choose my own gear at any time, dump the clutch at 2200 RPM and the tires dissappear in a cloud of smoke. Plus- there is something cool about telling people " It's got an LS3, same motor as the Corvette". People dig that.....say it to yourself: I've got an L99. I've got an LS3. Which one sounds old school? Yeah......LS3...almost an LS7.
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09-01-2009, 09:08 PM | #44 |
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Regardless of which is the more preferred transmission, the one thing I can`t understand is why the auto wasn`t offered as an option for the 426 HP SS. If you intended to do any serious drag racing and looking for consistent performance, then in my opinion a purpose built auto is the best choice between the two. If it`s road racing or you just like banging gears, then it`s the manual.
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09-01-2009, 09:29 PM | #46 |
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Ls3 all the way
ls3 has more power auto is heavier and more expensive Gotta have a M6 in a SS..fun factor
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09-02-2009, 02:21 AM | #47 |
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Any L99 tuners in the Charlotte NC area?
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the auto wasnt offered with the LS3 because GM would have had to do a full set of testing with that powertrain combo, which takes money that they didnt want to spend at the time. maybe in a year or two. also, there would probably not be a high market value for it.
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I would also assume they would have had to add a gas guzzler tax as well....just like with the challenger SRT8. Which would have jumped it up another 2 grand or so..........
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Just wanted to thank everyone for the info in this thread, I'm currently back in country, but on a previous tour in Iraq, I suffered an injury to my left knee which makes operating a clutch painful after about 20-30 minutes. I was contemplating "sucking it up" and getting the LS3, but with the input I'm hearing from the L99 owners and the promise that a simple tune can bring them closer to LS3 numbers, I'm hopeful. Thanks again!
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