Pro's and Con's L99 vs LS3

[baby02]

Owned a mustang gt with modes, the sound was sweet, so sweet, i couldn't go pass the law with out being stopped. My 1ss (a6) has the same mods, have been stopped once, can't blame this on the sound. I love my auto. and by the way, it's fast.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

LS3 FTW.

Just for starters, it has more power. Plus, YOU drive the car...and not let the car drive you. It's a machine meant to be driven! Buy the stick!!!

(no offense to auto owners....)

OMG he didn't...

My L99 has never told me which way to turn... OnStar does that...

[J1549]

Originally Posted by Oldrocker

FYI, the automatic equipped Camaro comes with a steering wheel that allows the owner to drive their own car. Is there one that actually does the driving for you as you mentioned? I haven't seen one if so.

Ahh

[Jferrell88]

don't think i could find a con for the LS3. maybe the fact it isnt a LS9

[Ammo7]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

MTI, Vengeance and a bunch of other shops...do you have an L99 or LS3? I got a great deal that I can turn you onto with the guys at MTI...you cant beat it

it will be a L99 when i get it maybe late sep.

[ClaymoreZ28]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

The biggest advantage to the L99 A6 is your ability to smoke a Mustang GT while eating a Big Mac.
But seriously, I've done it.

Wow :-)
I was over in Scotland on vacation driving a stickshift car round some very challenging roads - and my son said "Dad - I've just realised why so many people drive automatics in the US - you cant eat and drive a stickshift at same time..."

I never thought of cupholders as essential standard equipment before getting to the US.

On the main topic - net is - buy what you want and what will make you happy. Really now wrong answr here - but it is interesting that modern autos have clearly improved a lot and they will, for sure, give you more consistency in behavior

[Ammo7]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

MTI, Vengeance and a bunch of other shops...do you have an L99 or LS3? I got a great deal that I can turn you onto with the guys at MTI...you cant beat it

do you know how much for a tune?

[69Bird]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

The biggest advantage to the L99 A6 is your ability to smoke a Mustang GT while eating a Big Mac.
But seriously, I've done it.

That is just pure effin funny!!!

[JohnInSoCal]

personal preference. I ordered an auto because I just never have the feeling of "man I miss shifting my GT mustang, or 74 nova SS". With an auto I won't have to shift down while on the freeway if I need to punch it, worry about the wife driving it even though she can drive stick, get tired in LA traffic of shifting, etc.

Some really enjoy shifting though so if you do get a stick. When I was younger I definitely preferred stick. Now I am 42 and going with the auto and a supercharger. That should be plenty of power/speed to deal with any punk in a mustang or ricer that comes along.

[hot ss]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

I would be happy with either one. I opted for the manual purely because I like to bleep the throttle between gears and I love the sound of that. The main disappointment for me regarding the auto is the cheap configuration of the entire shift console. My
Ford F150 has a better looking console.

the paddle downshift blips the throttle.

[LSX-80MM]

[Doc]

It's going to depend on what kind of driving experience you want out of the car. If it's your daily driver and you're mainly getting it for style and looks with the occasional mash-down of the gas pedal, get an automatic. If it's your commuter car and you spend a lot of time in stop and go traffic on the freeway, an automatic removes the annoyance of shifting. Nobody likes to row their way down the freeway having to shift back and forth between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd mile after mile.

If it's your fun car and you want to drive; i.e. spirited, performance drive for the sheer fun and enjoyment of the machine... get a manual trans. Straight line: there's nothing like the feel and sound of revving it up, the moment of pause while you shift and then wham...first gear all over again...and again...and again. Listen to the videos posted by companies showing the sound of their exhaust mods and hear the difference between automatics shifting; looks like beer, tastes like beer, less calories, less filling.... and then listen to the manuals shifting; a good, solid pint of stout. Sound and feel goes to the manuals.

Twisties: manual trans rules. Driver is in full-attention mode; no burgers, drinks or cell phones in hand; driver is driving. Your choice of gears when you want it as long as you want it; throttle control over cornering stance without the trans shifting on you at the worst possible moment; being able to use engine/trans/gearing as a braking assist for the really tight twisties.

Yes I know you can put the auto trans in a specific gear and hold it but it's not the same; gearing isn't the same in an automatic. It doesn't drive the same. It may be fine for F1 but they're not driving the same setup you are on the street. On a street car, a manual trans is going to rule in the twisties. However you'd probably want to get a better shifter like an MTI Racing six shooter or something along those lines if you plan on doing a lot of that kind of driving.

Auto trans is heavier if that matters to you.

So you see it depends on what you the driver want to experience. Don't worry about what other people think; match up your choice to your expectations and desires for the type of experience you're looking for...motoring (auto) or driving (manual). Both are valid, both are great.

[1320junkie]

Originally Posted by Ammo7

do you know how much for a tune?

Call Chris at MTI and tell him I sent ya..

[WeeZee]

LS3 offers more engine modifications in the long run
L99 is not a true 2008+ 6.2L C6 Corvette engine