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SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 08:53 AM

Trying to figure out the difference...might be going to dealership soon to look at a 2010 2SS I might possible trade in for.

I am taking a shot and guessing the LS3 is Manual and the L99 is Auto?
What are the HP output differences?

IndeedSS1 · 09-07-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SpkCamaro12

Trying to figure out the difference...might be going to dealership soon to look at a 2010 2SS I might possible trade in for.

I am taking a shot and guessing the LS3 is Manual and the L99 is Auto?
What are the HP output differences?

You are correct

LS3 - manual - 426hp
L99 - automatic - 400hp

SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 09:08 AM

Nice..Didn't really think would be a 26hp difference in them.
I really want to do this trade.

justa25thTA · 09-07-2012, 09:09 AM

don't let the HP numbers seduce you, there are virtually neck and neck on the track and the auto will be more consistent, but you do have to live with AFM.

E.T. · 09-07-2012, 09:19 AM

There are several differences, but the L99 can be just as fast, if not faster than the LS3. If you get the L99, you're definitely going to want to tune it. It has AFM (active fuel management) which basically makes the engine run on 4 cylinders a lot of the time. Dumb, dumb thing to have on this type of car.

SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 09:38 AM

Yeah, if I do get this car I will see if I can get BNR to change my current to, to work for this car.

Here is what I am currently looking at.

http://www.gordontampa.com/VehicleDe...-FL/1821454603

daveagogo1 · 09-07-2012, 09:43 AM

It is a toss up. They are both equally good. PS. I am fairly certain i have seen that car before and believe it was owned by a girl in New Port Richey lol. I live right near there myself.

SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

It is a toss up. They are both equally good. PS. I am fairly certain i have seen that car before and believe it was owned by a girl in New Port Richey lol. I live right near there myself.

Haha, ya I am in Port Richey I've never seen u around tho you are in Trinity. On their site it says it was traded in for a 2012 Tahoe. Never seen that Camaro around either.

mikeSS · 09-07-2012, 10:15 AM

i have heard negative things about stock l99, some being really "de-tuned" from factory. but heard they are monsters when tuned. but i think overall the engine doesnt matter, comes down if you want a manual or auto.

SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 10:29 AM

Yeah, ill be getting a BNR Trifecta Tune within the first week of getting it.

daveagogo1 · 09-07-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SpkCamaro12

Yeah, ill be getting a BNR Trifecta Tune within the first week of getting it.

There are some great tuners here locally that can get you dialed in better than a mail order. Phil with Tampa Tuning could get you hooked up.

SpkCamaro12 · 09-07-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

There are some great tuners here locally that can get you dialed in better than a mail order. Phil with Tampa Tuning could get you hooked up.

Alright cool, ill keep it in mind!

IndeedSS1 · 09-07-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

There are some great tuners here locally that can get you dialed in better than a mail order. Phil with Tampa Tuning could get you hooked up.

That is where I'd go, if I were anywhere near Tampa.

JWoj3540 · 09-07-2012, 11:51 AM

just go with the manny, you won't regret it !

09-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#1
SpkCamaro12 Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS - Traded In Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 367	LS3 n L99 Trying to figure out the difference...might be going to dealership soon to look at a 2010 2SS I might possible trade in for. I am taking a shot and guessing the LS3 is Manual and the L99 is Auto? What are the HP output differences? __________________ TRADED IN - 2012 2LT RS - VMAX Throttle Body - MRT V1 - CAI - Trifecta Tune - Matching Interior Lightning (Footwells and Dome) - Sequential Taillights - Blacked out Front n Back Bowties - 228VX Train Horn Traded for 2011 Corvette

09-07-2012, 09:08 AM	#3
SpkCamaro12 Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS - Traded In Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 367	Nice..Didn't really think would be a 26hp difference in them. I really want to do this trade. __________________ TRADED IN - 2012 2LT RS - VMAX Throttle Body - MRT V1 - CAI - Trifecta Tune - Matching Interior Lightning (Footwells and Dome) - Sequential Taillights - Blacked out Front n Back Bowties - 228VX Train Horn Traded for 2011 Corvette

09-07-2012, 09:09 AM	#4
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	don't let the HP numbers seduce you, there are virtually neck and neck on the track and the auto will be more consistent, but you do have to live with AFM. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

09-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#5
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	There are several differences, but the L99 can be just as fast, if not faster than the LS3. If you get the L99, you're definitely going to want to tune it. It has AFM (active fuel management) which basically makes the engine run on 4 cylinders a lot of the time. Dumb, dumb thing to have on this type of car. __________________

09-07-2012, 09:38 AM	#6
SpkCamaro12 Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS - Traded In Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 367	Yeah, if I do get this car I will see if I can get BNR to change my current to, to work for this car. Here is what I am currently looking at. http://www.gordontampa.com/VehicleDe...-FL/1821454603 __________________ TRADED IN - 2012 2LT RS - VMAX Throttle Body - MRT V1 - CAI - Trifecta Tune - Matching Interior Lightning (Footwells and Dome) - Sequential Taillights - Blacked out Front n Back Bowties - 228VX Train Horn Traded for 2011 Corvette

09-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i have heard negative things about stock l99, some being really "de-tuned" from factory. but heard they are monsters when tuned. but i think overall the engine doesnt matter, comes down if you want a manual or auto.

09-07-2012, 10:29 AM	#10
SpkCamaro12 Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS - Traded In Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 367	Yeah, ill be getting a BNR Trifecta Tune within the first week of getting it. __________________ TRADED IN - 2012 2LT RS - VMAX Throttle Body - MRT V1 - CAI - Trifecta Tune - Matching Interior Lightning (Footwells and Dome) - Sequential Taillights - Blacked out Front n Back Bowties - 228VX Train Horn Traded for 2011 Corvette

09-07-2012, 11:51 AM	#14
JWoj3540 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 696	just go with the manny, you won't regret it !