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Pro Stock John · 10-23-2012, 04:56 PM

Do all the SS models come stock with it? Anyone looked at whether it's (a) swappable to earlier years and (b) have an idea on whether it might be worth doing?

S3XPanther · 10-23-2012, 04:58 PM

Already started a thread on this down below. Yes, all '13 SS's have this.

S3XPanther · 10-23-2012, 04:59 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256946

Pro Stock John · 10-24-2012, 09:47 AM

Just read that thread, I'm talking about whether the electric system would be a good performance modification nothing to how it handles.

Happy to follow both threads.

S3XPanther · 10-24-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Just read that thread, I'm talking about whether the electric system would be a good performance modification nothing to how it handles.

Happy to follow both threads.

It would free up very little hp, not enough to make the whole thing worth it.

S3XPanther · 10-24-2012, 01:11 PM

Man, it looks like people just want to bicker about oil and thermostats lol.

Rhino79 · 10-24-2012, 01:15 PM

I saw where a stock 13 l99 put down 355ish and ran a 12.7 bone stock. Id say the power steering and dual mode exhaust would be worth doing if it were do-able. BUT, the electronics would be a nightmare to say the least. So many modules onboard that the steering communicates with.

trw427ss · 10-24-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhino79

I saw where a stock 13 l99 put down 355ish and ran a 12.7 bone stock. Id say the power steering and dual mode exhaust would be worth doing if it were do-able. BUT, the electronics would be a nightmare to say the least. So many modules onboard that the steering communicates with.

L99 A-6s Don't come with dual mode exhaust. Only 1LEs or special ordered on M-6 cars.

Pro Stock John · 10-24-2012, 03:37 PM

Yeah I saw where FMS posted that too, that's what got me to post this. Back in the old 4th gen days we'd sometimes run the short belt mod, run a shorter serpentine to free up some HP. I don't recall the exact gain but folks I think thought at least half a tenth.

gow-92 · 10-24-2012, 04:48 PM

My new '13 2SS / RS has this. Coming from a '10 1LT / RS I can say that the steering feels noticeably easier which for me makes it feel like it handles better. I prefer this to the other system, but I could see where others would not.

Rhino79 · 10-24-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trw427ss

L99 A-6s Don't come with dual mode exhaust. Only 1LEs or special ordered on M-6 cars.

Interesting! Even more validity that the power steering made a signifigant power difference.

tramtwo · 10-24-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by trw427ss

L99 A-6s Don't come with dual mode exhaust. Only 1LEs or special ordered on M-6 cars.

Special order on the 1LE too.

gow-92 · 10-25-2012, 09:14 AM

You really wouldn't want active mode exhaust on an L99. When it goes into 4 cylinder mode, I'm sure it would sound horrible.

trw427ss · 10-25-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gow-92

You really wouldn't want active mode exhaust on an L99. When it goes into 4 cylinder mode, I'm sure it would sound horrible.

It only goes into active mode at wide open throttle.

10-23-2012, 04:56 PM	#1
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	2013 electric power steering? Do all the SS models come stock with it? Anyone looked at whether it's (a) swappable to earlier years and (b) have an idea on whether it might be worth doing? __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

10-23-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Already started a thread on this down below. Yes, all '13 SS's have this. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

10-23-2012, 04:59 PM	#3
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256946 __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

10-24-2012, 09:47 AM	#4
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Just read that thread, I'm talking about whether the electric system would be a good performance modification nothing to how it handles. Happy to follow both threads. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

10-24-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Man, it looks like people just want to bicker about oil and thermostats lol. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

10-24-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	I saw where a stock 13 l99 put down 355ish and ran a 12.7 bone stock. Id say the power steering and dual mode exhaust would be worth doing if it were do-able. BUT, the electronics would be a nightmare to say the least. So many modules onboard that the steering communicates with.

10-24-2012, 03:37 PM	#9
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Yeah I saw where FMS posted that too, that's what got me to post this. Back in the old 4th gen days we'd sometimes run the short belt mod, run a shorter serpentine to free up some HP. I don't recall the exact gain but folks I think thought at least half a tenth. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

10-24-2012, 04:48 PM	#10
gow-92 Drives: 2013 2SS / RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: StL Posts: 24 View My Garage	My new '13 2SS / RS has this. Coming from a '10 1LT / RS I can say that the steering feels noticeably easier which for me makes it feel like it handles better. I prefer this to the other system, but I could see where others would not.

10-25-2012, 09:14 AM	#13
gow-92 Drives: 2013 2SS / RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: StL Posts: 24 View My Garage	You really wouldn't want active mode exhaust on an L99. When it goes into 4 cylinder mode, I'm sure it would sound horrible.