Very true. But what SS owner's cannot say is that their cars are significantly faster than the a Z28, or even faster at all. They are pretty much the same. But boy do they look better and add prestige


Out of curiousity though, does anyone have a link for all the SS options from SLP?

 

Thanks for the info.

 

When people say, you can save 3k dollars by getting the Z is not entirely true. Most people with the Z end up buying a different hood, spoiler, wheels and tires. All that would be very close if not 3K, so your better off getting the legendary SS and be done with it. You will not regret getting the SS, from my personal experience when I tell people I have a camaro they are like is it a z28 and I am like no it is an SS, then they are like wow that is sweet. That is the differance right thurrrrrr!!!!

 

The SS also comes w/the Hurst shifter. No, it isn't the best one, but is better than a Z's shifter. In automatics the SS also came w/ 3.23 gears where this was an option on the Z

I agree w/what Buff said. By the time the people who save $3k on their Z buys a hood and has it painted (painting is pretty expensive these days) and 17" wheels and tires and upgrading the suspension they spend well over $3k. Then an SS still has an edge over a Z on resale value. Not to mention they don't have the speed governor as low as a Z.

I was wanting a car w/a ram air hood (for looks) and I didn't care if it was a Z w/ aftermarket hood or SS or WS6 or Formula. It also had to have M6, T-tops, and 17" wheels. I knew the wife wouldn't go for me dumping that much cash into the car to get some decent wheels right off the bat. I personally don't care for the Z wheels at all. So I shopped around and found an SS that was cheaper than Zs of the same year w/the same milage.

 

I can't find one.

Heres the additional options I know of:
-SS key fobs and dash plaque
-SS car cover
-SS floor mats
-bilstein or 1LE suspension
-SS grill
-upgraded exhaust (dual dual)
-synthetic fluids
-Auburn high torque performance differential

 

IMO (maybe im biased ) the SS isnt worth it. When i bought my Z there was a red 99 SS with exact same options and same miles sitting next to my Z28 on the lot....i checked it out and liekd it but $18900 was abit steep i think!!!! (40k miles)....i walked around it, spotted this NBM 98 Z with leather, auto, t-tops, the works (45K miles) and signed on the dotted line for $13500..

the SS will always be an SS and that is just damn cool IMO, but at the same time i spent some of the extra 5K i saved and made my lowly Z into something NO stock SS would have a hope in hell of catching....

besides the SS look, while mean, is getting overdone a bit. personally in the spring im gonna pair a 2inch VFN cowl hood with an ultra-Z spoiler for something that wont be mistaken for a "lowly" SS....

BTW: to respond to a few comments made b4, 1) The Z28 speed limiter is the same as the SS limiter unless the car had the cheap, touring tires on it (fairly rare actually). also the "legendary" SS model took a back seat to the state of the art Z/28 package on first gen cars, so dont let anyone tell you a Z28 is just a "regular" camaro....

 

Not necessarilly true. How many Big Block Z28's were made??? Just depends on which SS options you got.

The most popular Z28 engine would be the LT-1 @ 360 hp. The SS could be had in a 396 w/375 hp and being a BB, all the torque at low RPM that a SB doesn't have.

 

Interested in trans-am at all or are you gonna stick to your guns and get an SS? You won't lose either way but I prefer the looks of the trans-am, especially the one in my sig. Good luck!

 

SS hood 1

SS hood 2

SS hood 3

Of couse different years

Guys another question

Read this and tell me what this guy talking about LS6 block? Arent they same based on LS1?

LS6 Block Camaro

 

Some Camaros in the later years got the LS6 engine block, I don't know what gains it has though.

 

so did the z28's...... all the v-8 01-02's had the same chance of getting one

 

Hey OMEGA, I found you a hard-top SS (and it's local, AND it's a 6-speed!).

If you like the looks of the SS, then don't settle for a Z28. I *personally* prefer the slightly more subtle look of the Z28, but I like the GFX on my car, which aren't an option on the SS, and I actually don't like the rear spoiler of the SS...........just my own preference that's all. Basically, I got exactly what I wanted when I bought my car...........black Z28, GFX, T-tops (I only passed up on the M6, but I think I'm 90% happy with the auto).

When it comes down to it, GET WHAT YOU WANT. Don't get the SS because you think it will be faster, and don't get a 6-speed just because you think it will be faster either. An automatic Z28 vs a 6-speed SS (all stock) will be a damn close race. So just get the look and the transmission YOU want........

.............that's my $.02 for ya!

 

i didnt really mean performance wise...i just meant back then, a Z/28 was a legitimate performance option...it wasn't just the "stripper SS" that chevy made it in the late models. it was a different kind of thing rather than just a plainer car with the same engine..that what i meant to say if anyone understands.

the first gen Z/28 had a BADASS 302 that was underrated ridiculously and little things like different suspension, cross ram induction, etc.

 

Agreed. They were much more than the base V8 model.

 

Hey Capn Pete Thanks
I already saw that one, the only problem with it is that its white. Another problem is I'm not ready to buy it yet, Wish I could though!!! My signature says it all. Saving up money for one Tell me guys how did it feel the first time u got your car and drove it? oh man,,, must be like super amazing