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toehead93 · 08-25-2009, 08:18 AM

Everyone seems to forget that the L99 has Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This, as seen by some work Comp Cams has already done, will net huge gains with a cam install without the loss of low end opower that the LS3 will have.

Brown5150 · 08-29-2009, 12:20 PM

New 2SS Owner.
How can you tell what motor you have?

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-29-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brown5150

New 2SS Owner.
How can you tell what motor you have?

automatic = L99
manual = LS3

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-29-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

Everyone seems to forget that the L99 has Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This, as seen by some work Comp Cams has already done, will net huge gains with a cam install without the loss of low end opower that the LS3 will have.

Dont forget about Mast Motorsports. these guys have been making incredible leaps of power with VVT motors.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-29-2009, 12:28 PM

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....

)

SGOS252382 · 08-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Once you start modding, automatics have an advantage at the track.
With basic mods the L99 has huge potential. It should run some real fast times with basic bolt ons, a higher stall converter, and some sticky tires.
I'm actually really curious to see some track times from guys that have done converter swaps on L99s.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-29-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

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....

)

do you want to open this can of worms doug?

ffrcobra_65 · 08-29-2009, 02:14 PM

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.

PQ · 08-29-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

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....

)

No offense taken.

Mod4SS · 08-29-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

At the end of all of this analysis, it comes down to miniscule differences, begging a question: which one would you rather drive? That's all the really matters.

SGOS252382 · 08-29-2009, 02:43 PM

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.

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 08-29-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

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.

ROFLMAO video please lmao

Michael_Js · 08-29-2009, 03:10 PM

It's all a personal preference...I love the 6 spd manual and have missed mine...Soon!!

Oldrocker · 08-29-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

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....

)

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.

08-25-2009, 08:18 AM	#15
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	Everyone seems to forget that the L99 has Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This, as seen by some work Comp Cams has already done, will net huge gains with a cam install without the loss of low end opower that the LS3 will have. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

08-29-2009, 12:28 PM	#19
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	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....)

08-29-2009, 03:10 PM	#27
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	It's all a personal preference...I love the 6 spd manual and have missed mine...Soon!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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Brown5150 #17,149 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oakdale, Calif Posts: 125 View My Garage	New 2SS Owner. How can you tell what motor you have?

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SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Once you start modding, automatics have an advantage at the track. With basic mods the L99 has huge potential. It should run some real fast times with basic bolt ons, a higher stall converter, and some sticky tires. I'm actually really curious to see some track times from guys that have done converter swaps on L99s.

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ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	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.

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SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	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.