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DwRed1LTV6 · 07-31-2013, 12:56 PM

Cool write up 911Medic

i knew bout the difference's in
rear end gear ratio's via chevy.com.
i didnt know the difference's in the way
the transmissions work between the 2LS
And Auto LT's.! Learn some thing every day
bout these cars !

911medic · 07-31-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver85IrocZ

Cool write up 911Medic

i knew bout the difference's in
rear end gear ratio's via chevy.com.
i didnt know the difference's in the way
the transmissions work between the 2LS
And Auto LT's.! Learn some thing every day
bout these cars !

Yeah, they don't advertise other changes or make it clear.

Glad you found the thread informative, that's what it's for!

Hulkamaniac · 08-01-2013, 05:22 AM

You forgot to mention that the lower grill is different to give it a slightly more aerodynamic advantage over other V6 Camaros.

If you don't believe me, go check them out and compare.

911medic · 08-01-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySportRand

You forgot to mention that the lower grill is different to give it a slightly more aerodynamic advantage over other V6 Camaros.

If you don't believe me, go check them out and compare.

This is the first I've heard of that. Has there been discussion about it here?

Angrybird 12 · 08-01-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySportRand

You forgot to mention that the lower grill is different to give it a slightly more aerodynamic advantage over other V6 Camaros.

If you don't believe me, go check them out and compare.

Could you post pictures to support this?

911medic · 08-01-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySportRand

You forgot to mention that the lower grill is different to give it a slightly more aerodynamic advantage over other V6 Camaros.

If you don't believe me, go check them out and compare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911medic

This is the first I've heard of that. Has there been discussion about it here?

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Could you post pictures to support this?

I just happened to have an appointment this morning to get my bubbling leather dash panel replaced at a local dealer, and while there checked this out.

There is indeed a difference in the lower grille on the 2LS. In the pictures that follow, there is a gray 2LS parked next to a black LT. The lower grille on the 2LS has plastic that narrows to much smaller slits/openings instead of the gaping holes on the LT.

Learn something new every day! Thanks, RallySportRand! This info will be added to the OP, even though it's only a minor difference.

911medic · 08-01-2013, 10:40 AM

RallySportRand, do you know for certain if the 1LS has the LT style grille? The dealer didn't have a 1LS to look at today.

2fullgarage · 08-01-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

Interesting. Another poster (in post 13 above) stated that his 2013 2LS sets the max gear to 4th when he shifts into M, but it sounds like your LLT 2LS does not? I wonder if that was another change going from LLT to LFX, like being able to use TapShift in D. Hopefully some other 2LS owners with various model years will chime in with their experiences.

Also interesting that you find reduced performance in M with TC engaged. Wonder why.

My post said "ON THE HIGHWAY" shifting to M goes to 4th and perfect for passing.....The highways speed limits are 60-70 MPH which the automatic slates as 6th gear. downshift to M and its 4th gear

LStick · 08-01-2013, 10:59 AM

Lot of good info here- My salesman pointed out the tapshift on the test drive as a selling point,and never metioned it was a different setup from the rest of the automatics. I never noticed the difference in the front grill.
I discovered the rear gear ratio going through some info on my own.
Best on highway so far- 32 MPG. So the little differences DO work.

You guys are awesome.

911medic · 08-01-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fullgarage

My post said "ON THE HIGHWAY" shifting to M goes to 4th and perfect for passing.....The highways speed limits are 60-70 MPH which the automatic slates as 6th gear. downshift to M and its 4th gear

Understood. What I find curious is this: You and RacnJsn95 both have LFX 2LS's and both state that shifting to M defaults your max gear to 4th (if you're going fast enough). However, Evil-Bee-NH has an LLT 2LS and stated that his will go to 6th when he shifts into M:

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Originally Posted by Evil-Bee-NH

...M in the 2LS starts in 6th same as Drive...

Was there a change in this behavior going from LLT to LFX, like the ability to use the paddles when in Drive? Or am I misunderstanding what Evil-Bee-NH was saying?

911medic · 08-01-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LStick

Lot of good info here- My salesman pointed out the tapshift on the test drive as a selling point,and never metioned it was a different setup from the rest of the automatics.

You are not alone in this type of experience. Hence the existence of this thread.

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Originally Posted by LStick

I never noticed the difference in the front grill.

Neither did I, until today!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LStick

I discovered the rear gear ratio going through some info on my own.
Best on highway so far- 32 MPG. So the little differences DO work.

You guys are awesome.

32MPG in a 323HP car kicks ass. Nice!

Angrybird 12 · 08-01-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911medic

I just happened to have an appointment this morning to get my bubbling leather dash panel replaced at a local dealer, and while there checked this out.

There is indeed a difference in the lower grille on the 2LS. In the pictures that follow, there is a gray 2LS parked next to a black LT. The lower grille on the 2LS has plastic that narrows to much smaller slits/openings instead of the gaping holes on the LT.

Learn something new every day! Thanks, RallySportRand! This info will be added to the OP, even though it's only a minor difference.

Cool, thanks, now I wonder why don't they put them in all the V6 models?

911medic · 08-01-2013, 12:25 PM

I wonder if there's some amount of tradeoff with cooling capacity, or if it's just for cosmetic reasons that they don't.

FLGator75 · 08-05-2013, 08:20 PM

What is the 1\4 time of a 2013 2LT/RS?

07-31-2013, 12:56 PM	#29
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Cool write up 911Medic i knew bout the difference's in rear end gear ratio's via chevy.com. i didnt know the difference's in the way the transmissions work between the 2LS And Auto LT's.! Learn some thing every day bout these cars ! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

08-01-2013, 10:40 AM	#35
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	RallySportRand, do you know for certain if the 1LS has the LT style grille? The dealer didn't have a 1LS to look at today. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

08-01-2013, 12:25 PM	#41
911medic Drives: 2012 SIM 2LT/1970 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Near Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,578	I wonder if there's some amount of tradeoff with cooling capacity, or if it's just for cosmetic reasons that they don't. __________________ All bleeding stops eventually -- 2012 2LT Auto w/sunroof -- My journal thread Roto-Fab Intake & W/W Relocate Kit -- ADM Race Scoop -- Dynomax VT Axle-Back Exhaust -- Vitesse Throttle Controller RX Catch Can -- Drake Bowtie Delete -- JacFab Radio Face Cover -- LED Fog Lights -- LED Dome/Trunk/Plate Lights -- Gen5DIY Dash ABL -- Diode Dynamics Cupholder Lighting Wishlist: ACS T5 Splitter -- Hood Vent Mod -- Footwell/Door Pull/Homelink Button Lighting

08-01-2013, 05:22 AM	#31
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 785 View My Garage	You forgot to mention that the lower grill is different to give it a slightly more aerodynamic advantage over other V6 Camaros. If you don't believe me, go check them out and compare.

08-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#37
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	Lot of good info here- My salesman pointed out the tapshift on the test drive as a selling point,and never metioned it was a different setup from the rest of the automatics. I never noticed the difference in the front grill. I discovered the rear gear ratio going through some info on my own. Best on highway so far- 32 MPG. So the little differences DO work. You guys are awesome.

08-05-2013, 08:20 PM	#42
FLGator75 Don't Tread on me! Drives: 2017 Yellow Camaro RS/V-6. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Yulee, FL Posts: 226 View My Garage	What is the 1\4 time of a 2013 2LT/RS?