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KarFan · 08-19-2009, 01:04 AM

It's still baffling to me why any dealer would knowingly put 87 octane into a car that they should well know demands 91+ And what's worse it that this seems to be more than just a fluke occurrence.

rpepka · 08-19-2009, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

My current vehicle has 150hp and 185lb/ft torque. Anything will feel fast compared to my lead boat. you guys are lucky to even have something that does 0-60 in under 10 seconds

U crazy man! The car is advertised at 4.7 0 to 60, that is what we are paying for and that is what we should get.

maxdmax · 08-19-2009, 06:25 AM

I have 5,500 miles on my Camaro now and I can tell you there is a huge difference in how it ran for the first 3,500 miles and how it runs now. I have always ran 93 octane gas and bought it primarily at the same location since I got it. I am not sure why, but it is like it was running in some sort of a conservative mode until somewhere around 3,500 miles and it is even better now. It even sounds better than before. My LS3 M6 feels 20% faster now than when it was new I am very happy with it at this point; I hope you see the same results after you get some miles on your cars.

monza66mo · 08-19-2009, 10:55 AM

Weird... I've read several posts here from guys that complain about the LS3 performance. My L99 was explosive from day one. Makes me wonder why the LS3 owners are saying this...

monza66mo · 08-19-2009, 04:07 PM

Try down-shifting when you are getting on it.

CyberDude · 08-19-2009, 07:21 PM

I'm not sure Sunoco gas is doing this everywhere in the country but in PA Sunoco is using 10% ethanol in their gas. Is anyone using this mixture and if so, how is it affecting the performance of your Camaro?

FirstLSK · 08-19-2009, 10:28 PM

I absolutely love the power of my LS3.

Per the manual, I haven't taken it above 4000 RPM yet but if you are riding with me and I give it a little gas, you will have an "SS" on the back of your skull for a day or two. Mine seems to have monster power and 1500 miles can't get here soon enough.

2cnd chance · 08-19-2009, 10:48 PM

it's the big heavy wheels.
has anyone tried a comparison back to back with smaller lighter wheels?
my guess is it would not only feel faster, but maybe gain 3-5/10ths.

69er · 08-19-2009, 11:08 PM

What's your elevation?

I'm at 4000' elevation. After getting used to the power, which is more than I have ever had, I went down to sea level and was blown away by the increase in power.

camaro67 · 08-19-2009, 11:17 PM

to you guys and gals thats got these so called rocket ships go to your local dragstrip and come back and post those blazing times.ive raced this so called rocket ship lost all three times. and no its not thedriver been doing this a long time .

08-19-2009, 01:04 AM	#43
KarFan Drives: 2023 SGM Camaro 2SS 1LE 6M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 583	It's still baffling to me why any dealer would knowingly put 87 octane into a car that they should well know demands 91+ And what's worse it that this seems to be more than just a fluke occurrence. __________________ Past Camaro rides 1997 Black Camaro Z28 A4 1999 Silver Camaro SS 6M 2002 White Camaro Z28 A4

08-19-2009, 06:25 AM	#45
maxdmax Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East KY Posts: 755 View My Garage	I have 5,500 miles on my Camaro now and I can tell you there is a huge difference in how it ran for the first 3,500 miles and how it runs now. I have always ran 93 octane gas and bought it primarily at the same location since I got it. I am not sure why, but it is like it was running in some sort of a conservative mode until somewhere around 3,500 miles and it is even better now. It even sounds better than before. My LS3 M6 feels 20% faster now than when it was new I am very happy with it at this point; I hope you see the same results after you get some miles on your cars. __________________ LPE 417 - TVS2300 787 RWHP 759 Torque - Built by WWW.KYSPEED.COM

08-19-2009, 10:55 AM	#46
monza66mo Driving daily Drives: '17 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 79 View My Garage	Weird... I've read several posts here from guys that complain about the LS3 performance. My L99 was explosive from day one. Makes me wonder why the LS3 owners are saying this... __________________ Art in Missouri Last edited by monza66mo; 08-19-2009 at 04:06 PM.

08-19-2009, 04:07 PM	#47
monza66mo Driving daily Drives: '17 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 79 View My Garage	Try down-shifting when you are getting on it. __________________ Art in Missouri

08-19-2009, 10:28 PM	#49
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	I absolutely love the power of my LS3. Per the manual, I haven't taken it above 4000 RPM yet but if you are riding with me and I give it a little gas, you will have an "SS" on the back of your skull for a day or two. Mine seems to have monster power and 1500 miles can't get here soon enough. __________________ -------------------------------------------------

08-19-2009, 07:21 PM	#48
CyberDude Drives: 2015 Lexus NX 200t F Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Shavertown, PA Posts: 152 View My Garage	I'm not sure Sunoco gas is doing this everywhere in the country but in PA Sunoco is using 10% ethanol in their gas. Is anyone using this mixture and if so, how is it affecting the performance of your Camaro?

08-19-2009, 10:48 PM	#50
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	it's the big heavy wheels. has anyone tried a comparison back to back with smaller lighter wheels? my guess is it would not only feel faster, but maybe gain 3-5/10ths.

08-19-2009, 11:08 PM	#51
69er Drives: 69 Z/28 , 83 Z/28 (L69), 10 2SS CGM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Posts: 281	What's your elevation? I'm at 4000' elevation. After getting used to the power, which is more than I have ever had, I went down to sea level and was blown away by the increase in power.

08-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#52
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	to you guys and gals thats got these so called rocket ships go to your local dragstrip and come back and post those blazing times.ive raced this so called rocket ship lost all three times. and no its not thedriver been doing this a long time .

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