can anyone tell me where the ss got its extra power in 96? was it just redesigned exhaust and the ram air? sorry if this has been discussed but couldnt seem to find an answer.

thanks,
adam

 

The SS really isn't faster than the z...

The Ram Air isn't even fully functional to higher speeds. I have seen a lot of stock z's and stock SS's race and it was very close.

 

Factory numbers, the Z28 rated at 285hp, the SS rated at 305hp. This coming from the addition of a CAT back exhaust and SS (cold air) hood.

 

You mean SS Ram Air hood

 

I think the SS has the RS suspension package, better exhaust, ram air, SS spolier, and hood. I would think you would notice the differences more on a road course and not so much on the drag strip. The path the ram air has don't really seem too much like ram air as it does just a top mounted CAI. For looks of the way the ram air is, i would rather have a CAI, but I bet the ram air filter stays cleaner longer than my CAI

 

alright thanks a lot. my car is a 94 six-speed. it has slp cold air induction and cat back exhaust with the cat removed. i could basically compete with the ss then? well actually i guess im starting at 275 rather than 285 but perhaps in the same ball park power wise. im adding bilstein hd shocks when i take the car out of storage.

thanks for the information

 

In retrospect, Z28=SS. The differences were already mentioned, but overall performance in each trim varies only slightly. You'll find some SS's perform better than some Z28's and vice versa.

 

To me it has always seemed that the reason the SS's were better performing was because their owners typically kept better care of the car.

 

I was listing only those items that changed the hp. The minimum that would be on the SS is the hood, spoiler, wheels, badges, and CAT back. There are many other option that could be, like car covers, mats, shifter, suspentions, 17" wheels, portfolio, etc. etc.

FYI: The SS convert's did not receive the suspension package.

 

Ok, the spoiler i could've left out but the suspension could make the ss faster. I know it was not the original question but it turned into "could i beat a ss" question.

 

Not necessarily, there has been a lot of speculation about the type of suspension the SS has compared to the Z.

 

same **** different pile

96-97 camaros had 10 more HP because of the dual cat system
SS's are much nicer looking..and a collectors item...but when it comes down to performance you might as well save your money and get a Z28...and put the extra money into mods and "decimate all" lol

 

Correcto

My car can beat any stock ss 97 down. It may keep up with a 98+ Z28 though