does the automatic SS trim really have 26HP less than the manual? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Stealthpanda · 02-22-2015, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

I may be wrong, but doesn't the L99 have a lower compression ratio due to AFM?

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- The L99 and LS3 engines are both built on the same platform, featuring 6.2L of displacement and eight cylinders. The camshaft of the L99 engine has slightly less duration than the one found in the LS3, giving the Camaro SS paired with this motor a smoother ride. The compression ratio of the L99 motor is 10.4:1, as the pistons have valve reliefs machined in the top halves of the pieces. The LS3's compression ratio is 10.7:1.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l99/

Compression ratio:10.4:1

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/ls3/

Compression ratio:10.7:1

The lower CR is due to reliefs in the piston to prevent piston to valve clearance problems when VVT is doing its thing.

i2disturbedSS · 02-22-2015, 03:02 AM

Yes.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...specifications

When I was first wanted a 5th gen Camaro in 2006 I thought that it was crazy and why would some one get the automatic if it came with less horsepower. Fast forward I have the L99 auto cuz of the VVT it has. Also I did plan on drag racing a lot.

anth331 · 02-22-2015, 03:54 AM

I see on this website people putting down other people for driving auto transmission camaro's. Saying "Lazy" "Stupid" etc. Did some of you guys that shoot your mouths off stop and think maybe they have to?
Some of "US" might have problems with our leg or legs and can't drive a manual transmission for long periods of time. YOU know due to serving our country and losing a leg or having some triple A in your legs from when your plane got hit huh? I learned how to drive a standard transmission in the late sixties when I was very young. For some of us having an auto transmission is the only way we can have a camaro. Sorry I get upset at norrow mindness

i2disturbedSS · 02-22-2015, 04:05 AM

^ Yes I agree some people do. I do not fully understand why. First car I learned was manual and it was easy, second nature matter a fact. I don't know why people always try to take shots.

Bizaro · 02-22-2015, 04:33 AM

its good natured teasing thats all, at the end of the day we all understand its all fun and games....

cpomike13@yahoo.com · 02-22-2015, 04:51 AM

I too have an A6/L99 for 2 reasons health issues and sometimes I h a ve to LA in crazy traffic that takes an hour to travel 6 miles. If I had to shift all the way, I'd kill myself just to end the misery, (joking)
I thought about getting the M6/LS3 bc I love the motor, and adding the auto trans, but didn't have the money for that.

CPO Mike13
Ashen Grey 2013 SS in SoCal.

i2disturbedSS · 02-22-2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizaro

its good natured teasing thats all, at the end of the day we all understand its all fun and games....

Got it. Like picking on Hondas

Red2014SS · 02-22-2015, 06:12 AM

Everyone knows automatics are for girls! .

..

Which is why I got one - so the wife could drive it.

...just teasing... don't shoot me.. I love all Camaros.

Fred 6528 · 02-22-2015, 06:21 AM

French fries in cup holder, sweet tea between legs, cheeseburger in mouth, shift gear and repeat.

wayne watson · 02-22-2015, 08:28 AM

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KaBoom1701 · 02-22-2015, 08:48 AM

Some manual Camaros have 3.73 gears!

oldfriend · 02-22-2015, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Good choices.....

How about drinks options
Coke
Pepsi

freddyD · 02-22-2015, 08:56 AM

I went to burger sling yesterday and got a chicken sandwitch 2 hours later I yacked BIG time,glad I WASN;T IN THE CAMARO! Think Im done with fast food forever

Rock-It Man · 02-22-2015, 09:06 AM

Because peak horsepower is less important than a flat torque curve, where the L99 has an advantage due to VVT.

02-22-2015, 03:02 AM	#16
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,923	Yes. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...specifications When I was first wanted a 5th gen Camaro in 2006 I thought that it was crazy and why would some one get the automatic if it came with less horsepower. Fast forward I have the L99 auto cuz of the VVT it has. Also I did plan on drag racing a lot. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

02-22-2015, 04:05 AM	#18
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,923	^ Yes I agree some people do. I do not fully understand why. First car I learned was manual and it was easy, second nature matter a fact. I don't know why people always try to take shots. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

02-22-2015, 06:12 AM	#22
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	Everyone knows automatics are for girls! . .. Which is why I got one - so the wife could drive it. ...just teasing... don't shoot me.. I love all Camaros. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

02-22-2015, 08:28 AM	#24
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02-22-2015, 08:48 AM	#25
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02-22-2015, 03:54 AM	#17
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	I see on this website people putting down other people for driving auto transmission camaro's. Saying "Lazy" "Stupid" etc. Did some of you guys that shoot your mouths off stop and think maybe they have to? Some of "US" might have problems with our leg or legs and can't drive a manual transmission for long periods of time. YOU know due to serving our country and losing a leg or having some triple A in your legs from when your plane got hit huh? I learned how to drive a standard transmission in the late sixties when I was very young. For some of us having an auto transmission is the only way we can have a camaro. Sorry I get upset at norrow mindness

02-22-2015, 04:33 AM	#19
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	its good natured teasing thats all, at the end of the day we all understand its all fun and games....

02-22-2015, 04:51 AM	#20
cpomike13@yahoo.com Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: La Habra California Posts: 68	I too have an A6/L99 for 2 reasons health issues and sometimes I h a ve to LA in crazy traffic that takes an hour to travel 6 miles. If I had to shift all the way, I'd kill myself just to end the misery, (joking) I thought about getting the M6/LS3 bc I love the motor, and adding the auto trans, but didn't have the money for that. CPO Mike13 Ashen Grey 2013 SS in SoCal.

02-22-2015, 06:21 AM	#23
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	French fries in cup holder, sweet tea between legs, cheeseburger in mouth, shift gear and repeat.

02-22-2015, 08:56 AM	#27
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	I went to burger sling yesterday and got a chicken sandwitch 2 hours later I yacked BIG time,glad I WASN;T IN THE CAMARO! Think Im done with fast food forever

02-22-2015, 09:06 AM	#28
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Because peak horsepower is less important than a flat torque curve, where the L99 has an advantage due to VVT.