I don't think either is better than the other. Person's preference on appearance. Both are amazing machines and great and budget friendly platforms. Different years will have better heads and intake...that maybe a consideration. I run an Ultra Z hood on my Z28.
SS Camaros were sent to SLP just like Firehawks were on the Pontiac side of the house. An SS was first a Z28, which was then converted by SLP. If the car is a "base" SS, it will have both the Z28 and WU8 (SS) RPOs on the SPID sticker on the driver's door. If the car has additional SLP options beyond the basic (standard) components of an SS, then you will see one more RPO in addition to Z28 and WU8, and that will be Y2Y. And if you have Y2Y options, you should also have a supplemental equpitment sticker on the driver's door stating that additional modifications have been performed by SLP. So, all in all, no matter how many options your SS has or doesn't have, it is in fact a Z28 that was converted by SLP; they all are.
I just purchased a 2000 Camero SS convertable. My first convertable. I fly to Indianapolis next Wed 4/10 to drive it 700 miles back home outside Syracuse NY, I can't a wait! It has 9,100 miles on it. Anything I should know about it before I make the trip?
It was an options pack. The ram air hood and exhaust on the ss were worth a few ponies, but put the slp lid and pipes on the z28 and they're the same. Not going to split hairs about some z28s and ss had different spring and sway bar packages, not all z28s got the same suspension, and not all ss got the same suspension.
I just got a 35000 original km 2002 red six speed Z28. Flat Hood/flat rear spoiler. Perfect showroom condition, was kept in a private chevy collection. Longtube headers /Borla exhaust and Intercooled procharger. 510 rwhp, Hotchkis sway bars, trailing arms &panhard rod. Total sleeper I purchased it a few weeks ago and just took it on a 1300mile road trip. Great car had a blast. One of the best drives I've had in a long time. My 91' Z28 1LE will outhandle this 02' on a track all day everyday but it drives like a go-cart making the 02' the one for freeway / autobahn cruising. Love the wheels on your Red SS.
Weird cause I thought the Z28s got a 2.73 ratio with the automatic transmission and the SS's got the 3.23 Cause I've seen plenty of guys on forums discuss between the two options
I have a ‘97 SS. It has the level 2 suspension, functional AAM diff cover, Torsen differential, 17”x9.5” wheels, oil cooler, body-color solid roof, and Ram Air. I just rebuilt the engine and rearend. I converted it to an LT4 by using an LT4 crank, ported LT4 heads, and ported LT4 intake. The brand-new fuel pump is defective, so I haven’t fired it up for the first time yet!
My 99 z28 came with some ugly aero trim kit for both bumpers and side skirts and a spoiler I took it all off but left the spoiler on and swapped the steering wheel for a 2002 wheel and a 2002 dashboard with no cracks
Nice I think that was the rs package it was gms auro kit back in the day. I believe some firebirds came with it two. I had a 02 z28 with it. The wing is cool but I’m not a big fan of the kit and I also removed it.
1 have a 96 I love it when a 2000 pulls up I don't think most see I got The 96 SS SLP 6 speed and it rips. I had a 2000 z28 and a 2002 SS my 96 seems quicker even Friends feel its faster just riding in the 2.
Your car was 3.23 gu5, they actually had all the way from gu2-gu6 depending on model. GU2 was a 2.73 which is what is in my z28 and many others. Probably why I can grab 28mpg highway mileage
I got a 2000 ss slp convertible with a Hurst six and man I have loved having this car. I upgraded to a 220 powermaster alternator and borla exhaust too and got a new ac too. These cars are addictive as hell. Props to you for both of these beauty's.
@@Abuildinprocess The 6 steps of 4th Gen 92 LT1 L98 Real HP 350 340 UNcorked 93 94 95 275 330 at back wheels 360 400 fly wheel Dyno 277 75 wind pipes 96 97 cheaper but better Higher flowing stock Heads and exaust with exaust ports 70 thousandths Taller and fatter than LT4 heads 289 330 380 400 10 for double cat 10 for flow once cold air intake Lt4 330 340 GM Had to murder Dyno Guy to make the Exaust plug named after him called the Silencer 400 350 Lt4 Box engine 185 intakes 75 exaust faster than original LT4 Because of mid Range power all Back wheel horse power numbers LS1 These guys were Smoking pot when they Designed and built this Engine Somebody put low compression 280 horse truck blocks under 500 horse Corvette top end and cam Seem like perfect build for Super Charger or youl save taxes decking own block 358 at wheels should be 420 at fly wheel Low to mid range is lacking if Lt1 has air foil 220 horse power LS1 will punish it With out LT1 Will punish it if lt1 lets out clutch then hits gas at 800 rpm its a 600 Rpm take off it has to at least hit 2700 and dump clutch or is out of cam range Ls1 be even worse with 118 lsa and 550 lift stock converters arent in running
97 and up have the same tail lights also have the same dashboards
Nice, I didn’t know that. It makes sense tho. 97 being the last year of the square front end.
I don't think either is better than the other. Person's preference on appearance. Both are amazing machines and great and budget friendly platforms. Different years will have better heads and intake...that maybe a consideration. I run an Ultra Z hood on my Z28.
Nice, one of my buddies use to have a z28 with a ultra Z hood. I always thought it looked clean.
SS Camaros were sent to SLP just like Firehawks were on the Pontiac side of the house. An SS was first a Z28, which was then converted by SLP. If the car is a "base" SS, it will have both the Z28 and WU8 (SS) RPOs on the SPID sticker on the driver's door. If the car has additional SLP options beyond the basic (standard) components of an SS, then you will see one more RPO in addition to Z28 and WU8, and that will be Y2Y. And if you have Y2Y options, you should also have a supplemental equpitment sticker on the driver's door stating that additional modifications have been performed by SLP.
So, all in all, no matter how many options your SS has or doesn't have, it is in fact a Z28 that was converted by SLP; they all are.
All facts
I just purchased a 2000 Camero SS convertable. My first convertable. I fly to Indianapolis next Wed 4/10 to drive it 700 miles back home outside Syracuse NY, I can't a wait! It has 9,100 miles on it. Anything I should know about it before I make the trip?
Check your fluids and tires lol hopefully the trip was a good one
It was an options pack. The ram air hood and exhaust on the ss were worth a few ponies, but put the slp lid and pipes on the z28 and they're the same. Not going to split hairs about some z28s and ss had different spring and sway bar packages, not all z28s got the same suspension, and not all ss got the same suspension.
I just got a 35000 original km 2002 red six speed Z28. Flat Hood/flat rear spoiler. Perfect showroom condition, was kept in a private chevy collection. Longtube headers /Borla exhaust and Intercooled procharger. 510 rwhp, Hotchkis sway bars, trailing arms &panhard rod. Total sleeper
I purchased it a few weeks ago and just took it on a 1300mile road trip. Great car had a blast. One of the best drives I've had in a long time.
My 91' Z28 1LE will outhandle this 02' on a track all day everyday but it drives like a go-cart making the 02' the one for freeway / autobahn cruising.
Love the wheels on your Red SS.
Nicee sounds like a sweet ride.
im jealous, sounds badass
All autos came with 323 and all manuals came with 342 gears
That’s right. I couldn’t remember of the top of my head
Weird cause I thought the Z28s got a 2.73 ratio with the automatic transmission and the SS's got the 3.23
Cause I've seen plenty of guys on forums discuss between the two options
@@highoctanegames no all Manuel got 342 and auto got 323 gears. I believe the V6s got 373 but not sure on that one.
@@highoctanegames I have a Z28 also Manuel it has 342 in it now.
Man Tran cars got 3.23 autos got 2.73’s unless it was an SS ws6 then man trans got 3.42’s and autos got 3.23
I like all of the fbodys but my z28 seems to get more races because people don't realize what they are messing with.
Nice. Big fbody fan here
Great video bro I gotta start working on my ss
Thanks man. Good luck on ur build
Nice video bro I had a 97 ss the only thing I changed on it was the spoiler..i ordered that spoiler and threw a 383 stroker and it was over lol
Nice 👍
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JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON BELIEVE AND REPENT SOON REMEMBER THAT
I have a ‘97 SS. It has the level 2 suspension, functional AAM diff cover, Torsen differential, 17”x9.5” wheels, oil cooler, body-color solid roof, and Ram Air. I just rebuilt the engine and rearend. I converted it to an LT4 by using an LT4 crank, ported LT4 heads, and ported LT4 intake. The brand-new fuel pump is defective, so I haven’t fired it up for the first time yet!
Nice! Sounds like a cool hot rod
There is a 6le bumper where they combine 97 square lights with the 99-2002 foglights & grill style, not many people have those
That sounds cool, personally I like the 98-02 front end better
thanks boss, the video is hella helpful and great it Fosho helped me decide between these two
Hey man that’s great, 👍🏼
The difference in a z28 and ss fbody camaros, they both look like catfish!
I do love me some catfish lol
If it matters to someone, some z28s were able to come with the RS body kit. The SS's sadly did not.
Facts
My 99 z28 came with some ugly aero trim kit for both bumpers and side skirts and a spoiler I took it all off but left the spoiler on and swapped the steering wheel for a 2002 wheel and a 2002 dashboard with no cracks
Nice I think that was the rs package it was gms auro kit back in the day. I believe some firebirds came with it two. I had a 02 z28 with it. The wing is cool but I’m not a big fan of the kit and I also removed it.
@@Abuildinprocess lol yeah front bumper and the rest of the car looks so ugly with the kit on it 😂
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man good video but the wind noise was getting to me lol
My Z28 came with HP heads (343) all Z28s had bigger sway bars as part of the package.
Nice
Hey man I love the wheels on the red SS, what brand of rim, size and tire size are you running on that???
275/40/17 tires and 200s American racing wheels
The stock SS hood does absolutely nothing for the car. I upgraded to a after market 4" cow hood and added a 5 inch spoiler. I want a t top SS NOW
Not much but they look cool.
My Z28 came with the bellstein shocks. So that part not correct
Yup
Cool tutorial man , question those Camaros for those years has the same hump on the passenger floor ?
Yes they do, it’s for the catalytic converters
My Z28 came with the bellstein shocks. So that part not correct
Really? Can’t say I’ve ever seen a stock z28 with them. Cudos to you lol
Those ss Camaros are fast!!!
I know pretty much anything on 4th gens if you ever have a question
Nice please feel free to share any info I forgot to share or got wrong.
I am all set with a ford. always been junk that 5.0 has bottom end issues.
So I’ve herd. I don’t have much experience with them.
Im a true chevy fan i would never buy a new 2024 5.0 over a 24 SS.
1 have a 96 I love it when a 2000 pulls up I don't think most see I got The 96 SS SLP 6 speed and it rips. I had a 2000 z28 and a 2002 SS my 96 seems quicker even Friends feel its faster just riding in the 2.
It could be. Allot of ppl underestimate the lt1 cars but they can move out with the right mods.
IF YOU GOT AIR FOIL TAKE IT OFF
SOUNDS LIKE YOU DONT HAVE IT
NOPE SLPS PUT THEM ON LOL
All Camaro ss with the a4 came with 3.23 / z28 was an option 6speed car all came with 3.42 gu6 if I remember correctly
That’s right.
Your car was 3.23 gu5, they actually had all the way from gu2-gu6 depending on model. GU2 was a 2.73 which is what is in my z28 and many others. Probably why I can grab 28mpg highway mileage
Ss comes with wheels and seats and ss badging
No seats, only the 35th comes with different seat covers.
"Witch one?" 😅 I think you mean "which one". Illegal alien language? You probably stole both of them.😅
Si 😂
Thanks for laughing, amigo. Much respect. Good luck with the builds.👍
More wind noises than everything else
Yeah it gets windy in TX 🤷🏻♂️
Is that a separate spoiler or is integrated into the trunk lid????
Is integrated in the trunk
Leaking t-tops anyone
And a whole bunch of freedom brother
I have a z28 spoiler to trade?
Nah I’m good
I wanna get one as my first V8 bruh do they have any aux or anything ik it sounds dumb but like cmon 😭
Yeah nahhh you want a newer model buddy lol
Thank you 👍👍👍👍
No problem 👍
Which strut tower do you like better?
Honestly the founders one. Easy to take off
I got a 2000 ss slp convertible with a Hurst six and man I have loved having this car. I upgraded to a 220 powermaster alternator and borla exhaust too and got a new ac too. These cars are addictive as hell. Props to you for both of these beauty's.
Nice man! Only ppl who have own fbodys know how good they are.
@@Abuildinprocess my last car was 02 firebird v6 so you can imagine how I felt when I got the ss.
And both made over 400hp. Chevrolet underrated bad
Maybe crank but not wheel hp. Supposedly the ss made more but from what I’ve seen and read they make about the same stock for stock
@@Abuildinprocess yes crank hp
@@Abuildinprocess my car dyno with headers only. Made 328hp to wheels. It's a manual car
@@Abuildinprocess The 6 steps of 4th Gen
92 LT1 L98 Real HP 350 340 UNcorked
93 94 95 275 330 at back wheels 360 400 fly wheel Dyno 277 75 wind pipes
96 97 cheaper but better Higher flowing stock Heads and exaust
with exaust ports 70 thousandths Taller and fatter than LT4 heads
289 330 380 400 10 for double cat 10 for flow once cold air intake
Lt4 330 340 GM Had to murder Dyno Guy to make the Exaust plug
named after him called the Silencer 400 350
Lt4 Box engine 185 intakes 75 exaust faster than original LT4
Because of mid Range power
all Back wheel horse power numbers
LS1 These guys were Smoking pot when they Designed and built this Engine
Somebody put low compression 280 horse truck blocks
under 500 horse Corvette top end and cam
Seem like perfect build for Super Charger
or youl save taxes decking own block
358 at wheels should be 420 at fly wheel
Low to mid range is lacking
if Lt1 has air foil 220 horse power LS1 will punish it
With out LT1 Will punish it
if lt1 lets out clutch then hits gas at 800 rpm its a 600 Rpm take off
it has to at least hit 2700 and dump clutch or is out of cam range
Ls1 be even worse with 118 lsa and 550 lift
stock converters arent in running
That red one 😍 can u buy that center exhaust?
I’m not sure any more. It was a factory option
Still available
All Fbody Camaros are based off Z28 platform..
Yup
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