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03-09-2014, 09:48 AM

All right folks..would love some feedback and opinions...

I am waiting with baited breath to upgrade my 11 lt2 / rs to a 2ss/rs. Yes I want all the goodies I already have.

I am torn between the manual and auto. While at a dealership in Denver it was explained to me that they are two different engines. The automatic is a Cadillac engine with the active fuel management and 420 hp. The Manuel has the advertised 480hp. I want the power but haven't driven a Manuel since 2004 and that was a deisel...lol

Input...comments....ideas...thoughts...thanks in advance

millatime84 · 03-09-2014, 09:51 AM

Find a new dealership if this is what they told you.

AG1LE · 03-09-2014, 09:51 AM

Not sure where they got those hp numbers. For a 5th gen Camaro SS...the automatic has the L99 engine rated at 400 hp, and the manual has the LS3 motor rated at 426 hp.

03-09-2014, 09:53 AM

Those where the specs quoted for the 2014 camaro.. This is why I am asking here. Thanks

31B · 03-09-2014, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedruish

Those where the specs quoted for the 2014 camaro.. This is why I am asking here. Thanks

2014 is the same as the 10-13. 400 hp L99 auto, 426 hp LS3 manual

BaylorCamaro · 03-09-2014, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millatime84

Find a new dealership if this is what they told you.

^ agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMWNERW

Not sure where they got those hp numbers. For a 5th gen Camaro SS...the automatic has the L99 engine rated at 400 hp, and the manual has the LS3 motor rated at 426 hp.

Absolutely correct. Your dealership is an idiot. Not really surprised though.

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03-09-2014, 10:01 AM

So then that is clarified. ..is it worth it..The extra horsepower on the manual...and could a person relearn stick without killing that clutch?

steakmaker · 03-09-2014, 10:01 AM

Sounds like the salesperson was trying to impress you with their stupidity .Like Millatime84
stated ,find another dealer.Also tell us what dealer it was so our members can stay away.

Cat988h · 03-09-2014, 10:04 AM

If you are torn between and want to feel more connected to the car get the manual. If you are an auto guy, stick with the auto. I guess what I am saying is go with gut instinct. Better yet test drive both, the manuals feel tight and notchy when new, but the loosen up after some time.

The orange one · 03-09-2014, 10:05 AM

Do not buy the Camaro because of what v-8 engine it has,buy the car because you want an automatic or a stick.

03-09-2014, 10:05 AM

Will find another dealer...it was Medved denver..and the senior sales mgr. Probably will try to stay closer to home just wanted a dealer that dealt with average people credit instead of AA+ which is what the Durango Chevy has banks for.

In response to earlier post...I qualify..I'm a women and drive an auto. Would love the stick but honestly afraid I'll kill it while I relearn as I really want and use the power.

Thanks everyone for your responses

ChrisBlair · 03-09-2014, 10:13 AM

It's sad to think that even in 2014, after literally decades upon decades of Corporate GM engines, some sales manager still tries to tell a fib about the source of an engine.

Norm Peterson · 03-09-2014, 10:17 AM

Start at this page (80201 zip). Select 2SS and just keep hitting the 'Next Step' button until you get to the page with the "Mechanical" section. Don't worry about skipping past any choices.

Click on the engine options to see torque and HP details. Your browser may need to allow pop-ups.

Norm

Dfault · 03-09-2014, 10:18 AM

Buy what is more practical for you. Do you live in the city and have to deal with traffic often?
If yes, but you have a beast left leg that clutch for an average of 1.5 hours through stand still traffic; buy 6spd.
If yes, but have weak left leg; don't buy

03-09-2014, 09:48 AM	#1
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	V8 engine question All right folks..would love some feedback and opinions... I am waiting with baited breath to upgrade my 11 lt2 / rs to a 2ss/rs. Yes I want all the goodies I already have. I am torn between the manual and auto. While at a dealership in Denver it was explained to me that they are two different engines. The automatic is a Cadillac engine with the active fuel management and 420 hp. The Manuel has the advertised 480hp. I want the power but haven't driven a Manuel since 2004 and that was a deisel...lol Input...comments....ideas...thoughts...thanks in advance

03-09-2014, 10:04 AM	#9
Cat988h Drives: Rally yellow 2011 Camaro 1SSRS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parksville Bc Posts: 263 View My Garage	If you are torn between and want to feel more connected to the car get the manual. If you are an auto guy, stick with the auto. I guess what I am saying is go with gut instinct. Better yet test drive both, the manuals feel tight and notchy when new, but the loosen up after some time. __________________ ATI Super Damper, Katech C5R Chain, Jannetty 470 Comp Cam, Comp Valve Springs, Mellings Oil Pump, Manley Push Rods, Comp Tringion Upgrade, Cold Air Inductions Intake, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w Cats, MBRP 3 Inch Exhaust, RX Catch Can, Eaton Tru Trac, 3.91 OEM, DSS Drive And Half Shafts, LPW Diff Cover,3 Inch Noweeds, Amsoil Z-Rod, Tuned by Jannetty Racing

03-09-2014, 10:13 AM	#12
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	It's sad to think that even in 2014, after literally decades upon decades of Corporate GM engines, some sales manager still tries to tell a fib about the source of an engine. __________________

03-09-2014, 09:51 AM	#2
millatime84 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM/IOM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Normal,IL Posts: 100	Find a new dealership if this is what they told you.

03-09-2014, 09:51 AM	#3
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Not sure where they got those hp numbers. For a 5th gen Camaro SS...the automatic has the L99 engine rated at 400 hp, and the manual has the LS3 motor rated at 426 hp.

03-09-2014, 09:53 AM	#4
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Those where the specs quoted for the 2014 camaro.. This is why I am asking here. Thanks

03-09-2014, 10:01 AM	#7
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	So then that is clarified. ..is it worth it..The extra horsepower on the manual...and could a person relearn stick without killing that clutch?

03-09-2014, 10:01 AM	#8
steakmaker Drives: '10 Camaro SS,Jeep Commander Hemi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cicero,NY Posts: 567	Sounds like the salesperson was trying to impress you with their stupidity .Like Millatime84 stated ,find another dealer.Also tell us what dealer it was so our members can stay away.

03-09-2014, 10:05 AM	#10
The orange one Drives: 2010 ss camaro Iom ls3 m6 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Milton Delaware Posts: 101	Do not buy the Camaro because of what v-8 engine it has,buy the car because you want an automatic or a stick.

03-09-2014, 10:17 AM	#13
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Start at this page (80201 zip). Select 2SS and just keep hitting the 'Next Step' button until you get to the page with the "Mechanical" section. Don't worry about skipping past any choices. Click on the engine options to see torque and HP details. Your browser may need to allow pop-ups. Norm

03-09-2014, 10:18 AM	#14
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Buy what is more practical for you. Do you live in the city and have to deal with traffic often? If yes, but you have a beast left leg that clutch for an average of 1.5 hours through stand still traffic; buy 6spd. If yes, but have weak left leg; don't buy