Would it be the functional hood scoop? Are SS's made with a certain amount of horsepower? What would it take to make a third gen an SS?

SS Camaro's are converted by SLP.
There are various levels of performance/handling you can get on your SS.
I think the web site address is
www.slpeng.com
All SS's come with functional hood scoop.
I know there is much more that others more knowledgable than I can provide.


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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!

I am pretty sure "SS" is just badgeing, but on the new camaros i think SS option adds more horsepower. And as far as factory SS Third Gen, Chevrolet never made one.

Tim

Well I know they never made a third gen SS and that SLP adds options to the Z28 for the newer ones but why exactly are they SS's? Is it the increased power, the hood. Basically, was it the styling or the power or both?
What made first gen SS's an SS? Did they offer bigger motors, cowl hoods? I don't recall them having functional hood scoops.

Actually, I believe the new SS's are built in house. What's my proof?? In '96 and '97, I know for a fact that there is NO mention of the SS in dealer brochures...as a matter of fact, the SS option package is not even part of the window sticker...SLP added their own sticker to the window!

HOWEVER, the '01 SS is in the dealer brochure, and is part of the window sticker. SLP still adds their own window sticker now and then, but ONLY on cars that have SLP options like the low-restriction exhaust, or ZR-1 style chrome wheels, or custom grille. There is an SS at a dealer here that confirms this.

If SLP modifies it, they add their sticker. If they don't, then obviously all is done in house. To wit: I just ordered an '02 Firehawk for dealer stock. I just sent SLP a check (NOT GM) for $5,500 to cover their mods to make it a Firehawk.

Does this make sense????

As for the difference between a Z28 and an SS, SS adds 17" wheels, ram air, different style wheels and spoiler, and other minor pieces...

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Jason E

'89 Camaro RS
-Medium Grey Metallic
-2.8, A4, T-tops, 92k miles
-Hypertech chip, Accel wires/coil/K&Ns
-Alpine 60x4 and Bostons

'97 Z28
-30th Anniversary package (white with orange stripes)
-LT1, M6, t-tops, 44k miles
-Eclipse CD and 10" Aluminum sub in JL Audio Stealth box, Boston RM speakers, Xtant 403a amp

Speed Kills...Wanna live forever? Drive a Ford.
Long Live #3...

What mades an SS? An RPO code.

usually the first and second gen SS camaros got bigger motors, possibly different tranny and differential, then a styling upgrade, sometimes just badging, sometimes special coloring and a deluxe interior to boot.

must be nice to have that much cash.


"I just ordered an '02 Firehawk for dealer stock. I just sent SLP a check (NOT GM)for $5,500 to cover their mods to make it a Firehawk."

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1987 Trans AM GTA
305 5SPD
Hypertech airfoil
gutted maf
kn filter
High Flow Cat,
3"Walker pipe
Dynomax Super turbo Muffler
TB Coolant bypass
Lubricated by Mobil 1 Tri-Synthetic

4th Gen SS:

RPO R7T

LT1 (1996 and 1997) stock horsepower 305, and 310 with the optional SLP exhaust.

I *think* starting in 1998 the basic body SS was done by GM, and special options were still done by SLP.

The SS and for that matter the WS6, starting in 1996 had, basically, only the advantage in advertised horsepower (305 or 310 to 275), handling (it had 17" wheels stock compared to 16")over the Z28 or Trans Am.

I love the car and all, but for a purely performance stand point, it would be a lot cheaper to simply buy a Z28 and mod it.

You want to know more about the 4th gen SS? Go here:
http://www.camaro-ss.com/news.html

On first gen SS' they were the first Camaro available with the 350 (1967), but the killer car was the Z/28 with the 302. The first gen SS also got to big blocks, the 396 325 HP and the 396 375 HP. The second then the SS only lasted from 1970-1972. It was availble with 396's, but the killer was the LT-1 Z28.

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1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS # 379
1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula (just purchased 350 TPI!)
1973 Chevrolet Camaro RS/Z28
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

I miss seeing the sun shine down on the black #3 car.

I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care!--Wade Hayes

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An RPO (regular Production Order) of WU8 (at least the LS1 SSs) makes an SS an SS. All SSs are made by SLP, none are in house by GM. SLP receives the completed Z28s and converts them to SSs by adding the extra option WU8 (or adding the extra SLP options Y2Y). What makes an SS an SS is (of course) the required RPO codes, hood, low restriction exhaust (these two, hood and exhaust, account for the extra 15 hp, for a total of 325 hp), spoiler, suspension, badges, 17" wheels and a specific build #. The SLP invoice is only for the Y2Y options (SS grill, bilstien suspension, 1LE suspension, Dual/Dual exhaust, center mount exhaust (these two add an additional 10 hp for a total 335 hp), SLP lid (only with optional SLP center mount exhaust, add 10 hp for a total of 345 hp) key fobs, SS floor mats, Dash plaque, car cover) offered by SLP, GM authorizes SLP to make the standard SS. That is why the brochures now show the SS as an OEM option. One could make an imitation SS, but it would never be the same as the originals. The first and second gen SS were done in house and had the better engine (BBC optional), better trans and diff gearing, badges and the "hockey stick" stripe down the side.

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George P. Lara
1984 Z28
2001 SS #0391
SCCA, SCFB, SC3GFB

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Thanks for all the replys. I had an idea that's what it entailed. I was curious because I've also wondered what exactly you would have to do to a third gen to be able to put SS badges on it without being laughed at. I figure if you can back it up, why not? Sure it will never truly be an SS but if it were modded to similar standards as factory SS's it could carry the name, right?

Hey Stormshadow, yes, I sent them a check for $5,500. However, as I said, it was for DEALER STOCK...it isn't my car, and it isn't my money

Hey "Third", I am trying to make a 3rd gen SS without being laughed at. It is possible to make a 3rd gen. In fact Choo Choo Customs made some Chevy authorized SS but most of the mods were cosmetic like wood grain dashes, etc. I have installed improved Posi, wheels and tires, improved front suspension, new interior and of course badging. The motor work to improve my HP's comes this winter. It is fun to try even though I know I can never have a true 3rd gen SS since there was never a factory SS. This is more a tribute to my 1st gen '69 SS pace car that was stolen. It took me over 20 years to get another Camaro but I never forgot that feeling of power in my original SS. Dreams do come true.