06-18-2009, 12:27 AM | #1 |
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SAE HP/Torque Curves for L99 & LS3
I just stumbled across the 2010 SAE certified horsepower and torque curves for the L99 and LS3 at media.gm.com. The L99 puts out more torque than the LS3 between 2000 and 4000 rpm. I imagine the VVT on the L99 has a lot to do with that. Combine that with the A6's lower first few gears and no wonder the L99 is rated quicker 0-60. Here are the links to the graphs:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en...amSS_SAE_n.pdf http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en...amSS_SAE_n.pdf Anyway, I have enjoyed my LS2 A4 GTO, but am looking forward to driving an L99 SS someday or year (my dealer says I might be able to test drive one by the end of the year- yeah, okay, at least I have my GTO for now). |
06-18-2009, 12:37 AM | #2 |
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wow. i'd've never expected that... nothing a nice cam can't fix
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06-18-2009, 03:06 AM | #3 |
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l99 is going to own the ls3 after mods start coming out for it.
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06-18-2009, 07:31 AM | #4 |
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But with same mod that you pull on the L99, the LS3 will always be faster.
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06-18-2009, 07:59 AM | #5 |
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Thats funny my L99 is MUCH slower then my 05 GTO! Took it to the dealer and they said everything is runing fine, but at the track it is atleast 3 10's slower if not more.
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06-18-2009, 09:08 AM | #6 | |
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My 06 A4 GTO ran 13.3 @ 105 mph on a perfect 68 degree, low humidity day during the winter. In hot humid air, it could only manage high 13s @ 102 mph. When the weather cools down and the humidity drops, I'm very confident I can equal or beat my best stock time in my GTO. Last edited by SGOS252382; 06-18-2009 at 03:25 PM. |
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06-18-2009, 10:43 AM | #7 |
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06-18-2009, 11:49 AM | #9 |
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How so? It may make more POWER- but won't necessarily be faster...
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the LS9 is the LS3 engine with VVT, i mean common that alone should sum it up.
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06-18-2009, 12:36 PM | #11 |
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I have been a fan of VVT ever since my 2005 CTS with an earlier 255 hp version of the 3.6 L V6 in the LT. That engine had tons of bottom end torque but still ran strong up to 6600 RPM.
The 0-60 times for my 05 A4 GTO and the L99 are both quoted at 4.6, but the Camaro is actually about 200 lbs heavier than the GTO. I also cannot help thinking the 20" wheels on the SS hurt it off the line some. |
06-18-2009, 12:40 PM | #12 | |
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Decisions, decisions...how long is our warranty? 5 years?
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06-18-2009, 03:28 PM | #13 |
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The LS3 will most likely make more HP (mod vs mod), but a higher stall converter on the automatic will easy equal the playing field.
Bolts ons + converter + sticky tires = very fast track times for the L99's. |
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