Manual SS is in fact faster than the Auto SS (Also FbodFather confirmed MPG's!) - Page 5 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mstrfdsstr · 03-16-2009, 08:04 PM

these cars dont use chips but hp tuners will make the speed limiter go away.

*KILLER74Z28* · 03-16-2009, 08:34 PM

I am so happy right now... :party0048:

Supermans · 03-16-2009, 09:44 PM

So is it official that the manual is faster than the auto??

RallyFever · 03-16-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

So is it official that the manual is faster than the auto??

Definitely depends on driver with "perfect" shifting and only in 1/4 mile
One mistake on the manual and the auto blows them away.

TheCaptain · 03-16-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mstrfdsstr

these cars dont use chips but hp tuners will make the speed limiter go away.

But, when you go above 155 mph, OnStar is called, and your warranty is voided. Can HPTuners block that?!

truth411 · 03-16-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

But, when you go above 155 mph, OnStar is called, and your warranty is voided. Can HPTuners block that?!

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!! LAME IF TRUE!!!

truth411 · 03-16-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

slap on some Y-rated tires, tune out the limiter & there ya go!

the reason for the 155mph limit (not like you're gonna go faster than that on the roads anyway) is because of the speed rating on the factory tires

Hmmm I wounder if there are Michellin Pilot Sport PS2 tires sizes for the camaro??

One Mean Chevy · 03-16-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Old numbers -- announced to press today are higher.......

On V8 --

Manual 16/24
Auto 16/25

On V6

Manual 17-29
Auto 18-29

Really good Question.

With the Auto, if you put it in M all 8 cylinders run all time, Right.

So what would the MPG be when running the Auto in Manual Mode all the time?

CoolestCamaro873 · 03-16-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

slap on some Y-rated tires, tune out the limiter & there ya go!

the reason for the 155mph limit (not like you're gonna go faster than that on the roads anyway) is because of the speed rating on the factory tires

I'm well aware of why it is limited, but I justthink from the factory they could've done better! But, thank you for explaining anyways good looks! I will be tapping into this computer adn bringing it up and I'll be modding this baby out with ecu programmers, exhaust, headers, intake, and maybe one day a sweet whistling S/C

*DGthe3* · 03-16-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

Kind of dissapointed that it will be limited to only 155 mph. I was thinking upwards of 165 mph, the Chally SRT-8 tops out at like 175 mph! So it should've been more in my opinion! But, 155 will have to do! :(

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Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

I'm well aware of why it is limited, but I justthink from the factory they could've done better! But, thank you for explaining anyways good looks! I will be tapping into this computer adn bringing it up and I'll be modding this baby out with ecu programmers, exhaust, headers, intake, and maybe one day a sweet whistling S/C

Where do you plan on running it past 155 mph on the stock tires anyway?

gunslinger · 03-17-2009, 12:01 AM

I am very disappointed at the 155 MPH limiter.

Its not that I will be able to run faster than 155, but the fact that the car is limited. I always laughed at all the BMW's, Mercedes that were limited to 155 because my 1998 Z28 could technically go faster.

If the 1998 Z28's could go 162 with the stock Z tires, why can't this car go faster with Z tires? (Oh, wait it weighs more than the older cars)...

I feel like GM gave in to regulatory pressures rather than build a car that was built to perform!

Andro · 03-17-2009, 12:04 AM

Kyle2k · 03-17-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gunslinger

I am very disappointed at the 155 MPH limiter.

Its not that I will be able to run faster than 155, but the fact that the car is limited. I always laughed at all the BMW's, Mercedes that were limited to 155 because my 1998 Z28 could technically go faster.

If the 1998 Z28's could go 162 with the stock Z tires, why can't this car go faster with Z tires? (Oh, wait it weighs more than the older cars)...

I feel like GM gave in to regulatory pressures rather than build a car that was built to perform!

Drive the car before you judge.

*DGthe3* · 03-17-2009, 12:12 AM

But again, if you're never going that fast, does it actually change anything? I would understand being upset if it were limited to 100 because it can top that in the 1/4 mile. Plus, stability becomes an issue at those speeds. But, remove the limiter and they should pass 180 mph given enough open road.

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gunslinger Drives: 1998 Z28 M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 254	I am very disappointed at the 155 MPH limiter. Its not that I will be able to run faster than 155, but the fact that the car is limited. I always laughed at all the BMW's, Mercedes that were limited to 155 because my 1998 Z28 could technically go faster. If the 1998 Z28's could go 162 with the stock Z tires, why can't this car go faster with Z tires? (Oh, wait it weighs more than the older cars)... I feel like GM gave in to regulatory pressures rather than build a car that was built to perform! __________________ GTR: Get Transmission Replaced

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	But again, if you're never going that fast, does it actually change anything? I would understand being upset if it were limited to 100 because it can top that in the 1/4 mile. Plus, stability becomes an issue at those speeds. But, remove the limiter and they should pass 180 mph given enough open road. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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