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craccusSS · 09-03-2008, 05:57 PM

How do I determine what type of engine I have.

I just bought a Camaro SS and do not know much about the car.

It is a 1999 Camaro SS SLP package.

Before I modify it I want to know everything about it so I don't f it up. I bought it to destroy my friends Vortec Supercharged mustang GT. I am tired of have the slow car at school and want to show everyone whats what.

headpunter · 09-03-2008, 06:33 PM

a 99 ss has a ls1 in it for an engine. depending on your budget there are many things that could be done to it that would greatly increase its power.

boxmonkeyracing · 09-03-2008, 06:43 PM

go to LS1tech.com

Screw991le · 09-06-2008, 10:12 AM

What year is your friends GT? What is he putting down at the track for times?

You have a 13.3 @ 105mph car. With a few bolt ons and some practice you'll have a sub 13 second car.

fbird777 · 09-07-2008, 01:07 AM

I have a 2002 WS6 with the same engine as your car, the almighty LS1! Here is what you should do for starters, I will give you my results which will probably give you similar gains:

My car stock was around - 310rwhp(rear wheel horse power)

My car with just a Borla catback exhaust - 320rwhp

Added SLP air lid, Pacesetter longtube headers, TSP catted y-pipe, and a 3 inch exhaust cutout - 343rwhp

I went and got the car dyno tuned for $300 to maximize hp throughout the power band and get my air/fuel ratio set up - 360rwhp and 370rwtq

Ryan, the guy who did my dyno tuning said I had a torque monster, most people with these mods do not see near 370rwtq. The hp is probably close to what you will get with those mods. Since you have a 1999 you should upgrade your intake to a LS6 intake which is good for 10-15 hp, this intake came on the 2001 and 2002 LS1's but not 98-00 year models. After that you can add a bigger cam which will put you in the 400rwhp range. Depending on what year Mustang you may be able to beat it before your cam install, after the cam install you shouldn't have a problem beating him. Hope this helps.

fbird777 · 09-07-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

go to LS1tech.com

I have heard of people getting 20-25rwhp from a tune on a stock LS1. Ryan keeps going until he is is at the point where your car will perform at it's absolute best safely.

BowtieGuy · 09-08-2008, 01:02 AM

Is it just me or are you guys forgetting that he has the SLP package? That makes a bit more power than your stock LS1.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-08-2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxmonkeyracing

go to LS1tech.com

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Is it just me or are you guys forgetting that he has the SLP package? That makes a bit more power than your stock LS1.

Go here: http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm

click on install documents, knock out all the free mods and bolt-ons you can before you go any bigger on the mods.

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CamaroScotty · 09-19-2008, 05:24 PM

PM me your VIN.

carguy_z28 · 09-19-2008, 06:16 PM

if you remove or gut your cat, get headers, and a cam, and you should spant that rustang. If you really want to show him up, get a NOS kit for 400 bucks, dont tell him, and you'll embarres him. you have to remember too, the stang is heavier than your car, the weight distribution is not as good as yours, so even if he has you by 100 HP to 60 MPH or so you should take him no problem, espically to an inexperienced driver.

Moose · 09-20-2008, 07:41 PM

Congrats on getting an SS.

Regardless what Tag will tell you, '99 SS's are the best!

I own one as well.

Your SS has an LS1. As for the "SLP pkg.", from what I remember, the only performance upgrade was the 'Performance Exhaust' which increased HP from 320 to 327.

You can see my sig. for some of the mods I've performed, and when dynoed by SLP, my HP was 370.

09-03-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
craccusSS Drives: 1999 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1	Newbie Questions. How do I determine what type of engine I have. I just bought a Camaro SS and do not know much about the car. It is a 1999 Camaro SS SLP package. Before I modify it I want to know everything about it so I don't f it up. I bought it to destroy my friends Vortec Supercharged mustang GT. I am tired of have the slow car at school and want to show everyone whats what.

09-03-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	a 99 ss has a ls1 in it for an engine. depending on your budget there are many things that could be done to it that would greatly increase its power. __________________ Stop Whinging

09-06-2008, 10:12 AM	#4
Screw991le Drives: 2000 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 50	What year is your friends GT? What is he putting down at the track for times? You have a 13.3 @ 105mph car. With a few bolt ons and some practice you'll have a sub 13 second car. __________________ 2000 Corvette Coupe 2003 Trailblazer LT EXT 2007 G6

09-08-2008, 01:02 AM	#7
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	Is it just me or are you guys forgetting that he has the SLP package? That makes a bit more power than your stock LS1. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

09-19-2008, 06:16 PM	#11
carguy_z28 eating 1 ricer @ a time Drives: 1974 Z28, 2011 5.0 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 91	if you remove or gut your cat, get headers, and a cam, and you should spant that rustang. If you really want to show him up, get a NOS kit for 400 bucks, dont tell him, and you'll embarres him. you have to remember too, the stang is heavier than your car, the weight distribution is not as good as yours, so even if he has you by 100 HP to 60 MPH or so you should take him no problem, espically to an inexperienced driver. __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

09-07-2008, 01:07 AM	#5
fbird777 SOM WS6 Drives: 2002 SOM Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 266	I have a 2002 WS6 with the same engine as your car, the almighty LS1! Here is what you should do for starters, I will give you my results which will probably give you similar gains: My car stock was around - 310rwhp(rear wheel horse power) My car with just a Borla catback exhaust - 320rwhp Added SLP air lid, Pacesetter longtube headers, TSP catted y-pipe, and a 3 inch exhaust cutout - 343rwhp I went and got the car dyno tuned for $300 to maximize hp throughout the power band and get my air/fuel ratio set up - 360rwhp and 370rwtq Ryan, the guy who did my dyno tuning said I had a torque monster, most people with these mods do not see near 370rwtq. The hp is probably close to what you will get with those mods. Since you have a 1999 you should upgrade your intake to a LS6 intake which is good for 10-15 hp, this intake came on the 2001 and 2002 LS1's but not 98-00 year models. After that you can add a bigger cam which will put you in the 400rwhp range. Depending on what year Mustang you may be able to beat it before your cam install, after the cam install you shouldn't have a problem beating him. Hope this helps.

09-19-2008, 05:24 PM	#10
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	PM me your VIN.

09-20-2008, 07:41 PM	#12
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Congrats on getting an SS. Regardless what Tag will tell you, '99 SS's are the best! I own one as well. Your SS has an LS1. As for the "SLP pkg.", from what I remember, the only performance upgrade was the 'Performance Exhaust' which increased HP from 320 to 327. You can see my sig. for some of the mods I've performed, and when dynoed by SLP, my HP was 370.

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