Has Chevy Juiced the SS Automatics? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DrumDawg · 09-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Recently the L99 equiped Camaros have started to post some really quick 1/4 mile times(12's) compared to just a month ago. Is it possible that the engineer's at the plant beefed up the computer programing in response to the poor performance complaints? Maybe they upgraded the programing when they were correcting the regular unleaded performance problem? Can anyone on the inside confirm my theory?

SSOOCH · 09-08-2009, 09:03 PM

I think people are finally breaking in their engines and they're coming alive. That's all. No engineering wizardry here.

DrumDawg · 09-08-2009, 09:07 PM

How do you know? One of the one's that broke into the 12's only had 700 miles on it.

SSOOCH · 09-08-2009, 09:09 PM

That doesn't mean it's not broken in. People break them in differently. *disclaimer, my above post is just what I think. I am in no way associated with General Motors or it's subsidiaries*

DrumDawg · 09-08-2009, 09:25 PM

Do you know if they indeed fixed the regular unleaded programing problem?

joelster · 09-08-2009, 09:28 PM

It's called the fuse mod, and cooler weather, that's all.

DrumDawg · 09-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Fuse mod.... Are you suggesting that GM wouldn't have jumped on and fixed the problem as soon as possible? This would have also been the perfect time to tweek the programing a little. I just think that it is just to much of a coeincidence. Maybe they gave the Transformer Editions a "HOT" set-up!

levi1922 · 09-08-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrumDawg

Do you know if they indeed fixed the regular unleaded programing problem?

is premium REQUIRED, or recommended?

1320junkie · 09-08-2009, 10:14 PM

I turned a 13.25 on one pass before I sent it to get performance shop..i had less than 50 miles on the car. I think what is happening is that some folks are breaking them in hard and some people who know how to go down the 1320 are finally making it to the track

camarohead · 09-08-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levi1922

is premium REQUIRED, or recommended?

required if you want it to run like it should,but regular wont blow the engine. this is the ss we are talking about. v6 use can use regular.

songsj · 09-09-2009, 01:24 AM

Anything is possible but like I've said before, some engines are just stronger out of the crate than others. If we are only talking a small percentage breaking into the 12's it may be nothing more than a few odd balls. [ In a good way]

211269 · 09-09-2009, 01:28 AM

Saw a new Chevy magazine (cant remember the name) but they ran a brand new auto SS 13.2@106MPH. Gave it a tune and ran 12.9@108MPH. Then they installed headers, exhaust and a few other things I dont recall and ran 12.2@112MPH. This was with the stock tires too, probably good for another few tenths just by swapping those out. Looks like the LS99 is doing a pretty good job.

PQ · 09-09-2009, 01:31 AM

13.23 is my fastest time. Before the 'Fuse pull' my best was 14.47 and I expect to get 12s around November.

If you use regular 87 or 89 then you'll be as slow as the V6.

211269 · 09-09-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

13.23 is my fastest time. Before the 'Fuse pull' my best was 14.47

Wow, it makes THAT big a difference?

09-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#1
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 394	Has Chevy Juiced the SS Automatics? Recently the L99 equiped Camaros have started to post some really quick 1/4 mile times(12's) compared to just a month ago. Is it possible that the engineer's at the plant beefed up the computer programing in response to the poor performance complaints? Maybe they upgraded the programing when they were correcting the regular unleaded performance problem? Can anyone on the inside confirm my theory? __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

09-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I think people are finally breaking in their engines and they're coming alive. That's all. No engineering wizardry here. __________________

09-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 394	How do you know? One of the one's that broke into the 12's only had 700 miles on it. __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

09-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	That doesn't mean it's not broken in. People break them in differently. disclaimer, my above post is just what I think. I am in no way associated with General Motors or it's subsidiaries __________________

09-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 394	Do you know if they indeed fixed the regular unleaded programing problem? __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

09-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#6
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	It's called the fuse mod, and cooler weather, that's all.

09-08-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
DrumDawg Drives: BumbleBee, 67 Firebird,79 Porsche Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merritt Island, FL Posts: 394	Fuse mod.... Are you suggesting that GM wouldn't have jumped on and fixed the problem as soon as possible? This would have also been the perfect time to tweek the programing a little. I just think that it is just to much of a coeincidence. Maybe they gave the Transformer Editions a "HOT" set-up! __________________ Ordered 9July09-2SS,RS,Transformer 1100 = Preliminary Order:7/13/09-NMGCZB 3000 = Accepted By Production Control-09/14/2009 3400 = Broadcast:09/14/2009 3800 = Produced:09/17/2009 2G1FK1EJ5A9147250 4000 = Available to ship 28Sept 4200 = Shipped-Rail-Detroit at 3AM on 5Oct, Departed for Miami, Ohio @ 3AM, arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 Oct 0749 arrived in Louisville Kentucky,at Kane Ave Tenn.@ 8:30PM,left for Wauhatchie, Tennesee 10Oct,Waycross GA10Oct,Jacksonville FL 11 Oct. 5000 = Delivered to the dealer 14Oct09 6000 = Delivered to the customer 17Oct09

09-08-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	I turned a 13.25 on one pass before I sent it to get performance shop..i had less than 50 miles on the car. I think what is happening is that some folks are breaking them in hard and some people who know how to go down the 1320 are finally making it to the track

09-09-2009, 01:24 AM	#11
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 804	Anything is possible but like I've said before, some engines are just stronger out of the crate than others. If we are only talking a small percentage breaking into the 12's it may be nothing more than a few odd balls. [ In a good way]

09-09-2009, 01:28 AM	#12
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	Saw a new Chevy magazine (cant remember the name) but they ran a brand new auto SS 13.2@106MPH. Gave it a tune and ran 12.9@108MPH. Then they installed headers, exhaust and a few other things I dont recall and ran 12.2@112MPH. This was with the stock tires too, probably good for another few tenths just by swapping those out. Looks like the LS99 is doing a pretty good job.

09-09-2009, 01:31 AM	#13
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	13.23 is my fastest time. Before the 'Fuse pull' my best was 14.47 and I expect to get 12s around November. If you use regular 87 or 89 then you'll be as slow as the V6. __________________

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