http://home.earthlink.net/~cetera/pics/99_SS.pdf

Those were the extra options for 99. If you just got the base SS like me, it was just hood, wheels, spoiler, and exhaust. The hood and the exhaust made some extra power over the stock Z28, but not much. The hood is not really a ram air setup...but, more of a factory cold air setup.

PS - Maybe we could get some kinda top 10 FAQ list going...because it seems this topic comes up at least once a month, if not more.

 

Flowmaster has decent sound, but in not the highest flowing exhaust. may only gain 5-10 from changing exhaust. SS package, is more than just appearance, its status and performance as well. While it is true, that they are not much faster than some Z28s, they are faster. The SLP Lid and Y-pipe are great mods. K+N filters have their benefits/negatives. Some people say they don't flow as well as paper, but I don't have any experience with them so I can't say. I will say that when you go to recharge the filter with K+N's kit make sure you heavily spray the pink coating as it is what catches dirt. But also be sure to let it completely dry, because if you don't the oil will get sucked in to your engine. Congrats on the purchase, I think you will be happier. The 98 SS is a great car. Keep reading what people have to say on this site, and you will find that .

 

Nope. entry level Bilstiens as compared to DeCarbons, different springs, larger front swaybar.

 

They aren't necessarily faster. Some are some aren't.

 

The gearing is the same 3.42s for a M6 and 3.23s for an A4. These gears are available in any V8 f-body.

 

A4's either got 2.73's or 3.23's

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2002Z28SSConv
[B]That's about it. And the SS stickers give at least 3 hp too.

The SS package was an APPEARANCE PACKAGE.
17" Wheels.
Air induction hood. (not forced air - The hood doesn't seal to the lid)
Rear spoiler.
Different (slightly better) cat back.
...AND SS emblems.

So the Bilstien shocks, larger front sway bar, and low profile tires are for looks. These are standard on a 98 SS and I thought that they were for handling

 

True, I should have worded it differently. 2.73s are not a option on the SS is my point.

 

True

 

here we go again. i will write the list as it is written in the camaro ss owners manual that comes with the car if you have an ss.

Standard ss content

325 horsepower v8 engine (optional 335 hp available,requires slp performance exhaust.)

composite hood with functional hood scoop.

ss specific rear deck spoiler

forced air induction system.

duel outlet exhaust system

upgraded suspension components

17"x9" 10 spoke aluminum painted wheels

275/40/zr17 goodyear eagle f1 tires

camaro ss exterior graphics

optional equiptment
auburn high torque differential with aam cast aluminum cooling cover.

Blisten ultra performace suspension system

chrome 5 or ten spoke wheel

1le suspension

335 hp exhaust

ss front grill

BFG g-force tires

slp high flow lid and filter

There is the complete list broken down as options and standard. look on you passenger side door panel and it will tell you which options yours came with.

 

Actually, All SS Camaro's came with DeCarbon shocks teamed with a 32mm front swaybar and Z28 rear bar.

The Bilstein stuff was optional from SLP.

 

The base Camaro has:
16x8 wheels with bolt-on wheel covers
P215/60R-16 touring tires
front springs: 292 lb/in (49 N/mm)
front sway bar: 30mm (tube)
rear springs: 114 lb/in (20 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 15mm
16.9:1 steering ratio (2.67 turns lock-to-lock)

Z28 adds/changes:
16x8 cast aluminum painted wheels
P235/55R-16 touring tires
front sway bar: 30mm (tube)
14.4:1 steering ratio (2.28 turns lock-to-lock)

1LE (not available with CC1 removable roof panels) adds/changes:
Z-rated tires
front shocks: Koni double adjustable
front springs: 360 lb/in (63 N/mm)
front sway bar: 32mm (tube)
stiffer front upper and lower control arm bushings
rear shocks: Koni double adjustable
rear springs: 130-180 lb/in (23-32 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 19mm
stiffer rear lower control arm bushings
stiffer panhard bar bushings
stiffer transmission mount (manual only)

SS adds/changes:
17x9 cast aluminum painted wheels
275/40ZR-17 Goodyear F1 tires
front shocks: deCarbon 46mm
front springs: 360 lb/in (63 N/mm)
front sway bar: 32mm (tube)
rear shocks: deCarbon 36mm
rear springs: 130-180 lb/in (23-32 N/mm)
rear sway bar: 19mm

SLP Y2Y Bilstein option (not available on the SS convertible) adds/changes:
front shocks: Bilstein B46-2071 46mm (with special SLP valving)
front springs: Eibach 300-450 lb/in (53-79 N/mm)
rear shocks: Bilstein B46-1914 46mm
rear springs: Eibach 115-185 lb/in (20-32 N/mm)
stiffer rear lower control arm bushings

 

Sorry for the newbie question. It would be really great if this site did have an FAQ section. They have it on MCSS.COM and it helped me out alot when i first got my monte. Some thing for the mods to think about





Ok, so if the SS hood is just kinda like a cold air induction hood, then how come the WS6 hood says ram air on it?

 

if you look at the hood on an ss the intake on the air is centered on the hood so it has to make a circle to enter the intake on the WS6 hood it is on the front part of the hood so it has no circle to make it is stright in hope that helped

 

99blackSS
Nice list but what year is it for? There were changes made over the life of the program.
Our base non Y2Y 98 SS came with Bilstiens not DeCarbons.