LS3 (Manual) vs. L99 (Automatic): Which is better? | Review of the 5th Generation Camaro SS Engines

In this video, we compare the L99 (automatic transmission) and LS3 (manual transmission) engines in the 5th generation Camaro SS (2010-2015). We review their similarities, differences, and performance in daily use and in sport situations. We also discuss the pros and cons of each engine/transmission. Watch to learn more about these powerful engines and which one might be the best option for you. Be sure to subscribe and set notifications on so you don't miss any of my other exciting content!
VIDEO GUIDE:
1. Similarities & Differences - 0:50
2. L99 Daily & Performance Driving Experience - 3:36
3. LS3 Daily & Performance Driving Experience - 8:14
4. Conclusion & Final Thoughts - 17:14
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[@Fade2BlackSS]

For the L99, if you put it in M and just drive without touching the paddle shifters, it'll shift by itself but more aggressively. It's equivalent to sport mode on certain cars. Once you hit the paddles, you'll have to put it in D again to have it shift automatically again.

[@trentmurray1770]

I caught onto that too. But yeah for sure if you trynna win a race let the computer do its thing.

[@chrisschaffer1118]

Actually when your in sport mode(M) and you tap the paddles to use tap shift, you do not have to go back into D to use auto. Stay in M and just hold down the upshift paddle on the right hand side of the steering wheel.

[@WorksForMeBro]

It is in fact the sport mode for the car. When you shift into M, you can see the S for sport on the heads up display. Definitely shifts more aggressively without a doubt.

[@Fade2BlackSS]

@@chrisschaffer1118 Oh, thats awesome. I couldn't figure out how to other than just putting it in D. Good to know. 👍

[@chrisschaffer1118]

@@Fade2BlackSS Yeah it’s a great thing to know. I just randomly figured it out one day when I was driving down the highway, and I was like that’s awesome!

[@SaigaHTX]

L99 2011 2SS owner here. I love it not the fastest thing in the world but the experience is always 💯 enjoyable every time I drive!

[@gvaspirated]

Yeah man, totally a blast to drive. Especially when you start to modify the sound and the power ;)

[@itsraheem]

My friend had a l99 with the dod delete and LS3 camshaft and it was solid.

[@LeonardoMartinez-ze7rl]

I have exactly the same car bro ,with vram intake, Doug Turley short headers ,borla Atak exhaust and pedal commander, and it's a Monster I won a street racer vs Camaro SS 2019 stock

[@brandonturner7355]

If you drop the 45th in m it turns to sport mode bro just don't use the paddles

[@nismoaltima1326]

@@aaronspaulding3679 you do not gain that without a tune. Why do all that and no tune? Seems like a huge waste

[@betonblack3621]

5th Gen for life. LS3 6spd manual owner. Although I will be replacing her as a daily this year with a C7 Z06. She’ll be in my garage forever though.

[@derekgill9649]

6th gen 10 speed all day.

[@fc3.Qisking]

What an upgrade, congratulations when you get it brother

[@betonblack3621]

@@derekgill9649 def take a ZL1-LE. Love those

[@betonblack3621]

@@fc3.Qisking thanks I’m advance man. I’m getting her this year. I feel the release of the new C8s will free up a mint C7 Z somewhere. That’s how I got my 5th Gen.

[@fc3.Qisking]

@@betonblack3621 believe it or not, it has! Literally 2 days ago my boy got a c7 stingray for a steal, didn’t know they got that low. I’m most going to get one soon too. Not sure how the zo6 and the GS is doing in terms of price, but stingrays are getting cheap

[@Rackzify]

L99 Owner here ✋🏽

[@LeonardoMartinez-ze7rl]

Me too brow,but the LS3 for me it's better, just for the little horse more

[@santiagofernandez3948]

same here 😶‍🌫️🫡

[@Blatgotyahatty]

Adorable 😂

[@MStrange88]

Voodoo owner here 👋🏻

[@johntron1237]

@@MStrange88 nice 👍 good engine

[@robdittes5228]

I absolutely LOVE my 2010 2SS Camaro with the LS3! It's such a fun car to drive😜

[@Slipperypuffin]

Got a 10 2SS too, LS3 crew!

[@jasonwalton290]

I’m with you boys I absolutely love mine too

[@bengarcia5102]

Same mines a red color

[@robdittes5228]

@@bengarcia5102 mine is black with 2 white hood and trunk stripes

[@lifeofj520]

Just bought a 2013 2ss today 🏃 drop a gear and disappear

[@Trading-Freedom11]

L99 owner here with a vvt cam (dod delete) ,circle d converter ,e85, and supercharger and love the auto after the converter . Makes a huge difference. I came from a 08 350z 6 speed and I hated driving that in the daily with traffic gets old very quick

[@LeonardoMartinez-ze7rl]

Your Camaro it's a Monster...

[@slendersyzygy]

Sounds like my plans, auto 350, just want something newer preferably a transformers edition

[@riverjimm2001]

It's never annoyed me driving my manual LS3 in traffic. Love it. And my 2013 1LE locks the brake on hills to prevent rollback and releases after clutch is engaged.

[@willlloyd7762]

Same here. 2013 1LE. Not a whole lot of the 13 1LE cars out there. However I do hate the hill assist that comes with it. Rather just do my thing

[@gvaspirated]

Love the 1le's man. Going to review one soon. I'm gonna make note of that feature!

[@randallboone9375]

I prefer the e brake method, makes u feel like a boss😂

[@kenm724]

Having multiple other cars, my ‘15 1LE is annoying as fuck to drive in traffic.

[@isnowyazn]

@@willlloyd7762 I said I hated it at first until I got into a 2014 Z28 and realized that I really like it. I now own a 2010 2SS RS manual, and I realize that the first 2 year release models barely came with anything, and that it wasn’t until the 2013 year model, that really solidified things with the 5.5 gen facelift models.

[@luisb7719]

Got an L99 and did an LS3 conversion with full bolt ons. Completely woke the car up once all the active fuel management stuff was tuned out

[@roddycreswell8613]

Who buys a V8 Camaro for fuel economy? Nobody.

[@isnowyazn]

⁠@@roddycreswell8613This. But I understand wanting fuel economy at the end of the day… I’ve owned newer Honda’s that had variable cylinder management (VCM), which deactivated 3 of 6 cylinders (V6) on the freeway, for economic fuel management. Most people had issues with the earlier models, so there were physical add-on harnesses to disable the control modules, or you could also disable it via software with a flash tuning platform. And yes, the manual models don’t come with economic fuel management systems. It would probably be way too complicated IMO. Most of the automatic models of the cars usually even utilize a different air intake manifold system setup (butterfly valves, etc.).

[@bgill999]

How much did this cost you

[@kirstencotney6221]

@@roddycreswell8613 My 02 z/28 got 28 mpg highway. Great balance of fuel efficiency and speed.

[@Lord.Crawford]

Great Video mate - really good content

[@danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105]

That's a GREAT review !

[@user-xk3ip6wd1z]

LS3 owner here and you're right about it being therapeutic. Even driven slowly it just feels good all the time.

[@georgeschnakenberg7808]

True. My buddy has 2011 l99. It's nice but I would definitely rather drive mine with the feel and control I have.

[@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz]

Ya pretty much pic or didnt happen comment here !

[@user-xk3ip6wd1z]

@@CelebznbodysuitNeckMaskz Meaning what?

[@aa-cool-j]

great video! after long contemplation, despite desperately wanting the LS3, i went with the L99 convertible mainly for the remote start which can be life saving where i live up north, the DoD does help save a little gas when city driving, and now that i'm a dad with a child seat installed in the car, it's always good to have the extra free hand when there's trouble in the back. no regrets at all, though there are days i dream of letting go of the clutch and taking off!

[@gvaspirated]

So glad you liked it bro! Congrats on the L99 verty :)

[@reapersouls9269]

I hate convertibles had one never again got a hard top 2011 camaro ss

[@poppad1187]

Sounds similar to my situation north of the border. Enjoy that beast I am looking at the same thing currently.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

You did a great job on this video. I can see you doing well in the future with this channel. Subbed

[@gvaspirated]

Jace, thanks so much for saying this. I honestly care so much about this channel and my content. Thank you! Stay tuned for more ❤️🙏

[@losxlakers]

Needed this review!

[@12linares78]

Had an l99 did full bolt on e-85 only thing missing was the cam swap. Wanted more power so I went and picked up a 15 ZL1. won’t regret it trust me

[@FerRod2113]

Both cars are beautiful! But I agree, I live in Southern California and there’s traffic to get into traffic. Horrible for a manual car when I rarely go over 25-45 mph on the freeway coming home from work

[@builtoverbought8911]

This video coming in clutch, my 2012 2ss LS3 in the shop and I miss her😩😩😩

[@dalemr2]

I'm from the UK, I've a 2014 l99 convertible, but I've just put a btr stage 2 cam in it, deleted vvt and DOD. It has ls7 lifters, che trunnions. Long tube headers, no cats. It's been tuned with hp tuners including the transmission which is now super sharp.. The cars a totally different animal now.

[@berettagt88]

I drove a 5 speed for 13 years I'm now 47 and I'm so glad in 2013 I switched to A6 it's so much better in city driving and relaxing.

[@johnviney7919]

Thanks for this video! I really enjoy my '15 2SS 1LE as a second car very much, but agree that it is demanding with the close ratio tranny until you hit fifth and sixth gears for cruising. Lots of fun though. As you described very well, the L99 auto would be a terrific daily driver in traffic I think...absolutely. Both cars look fantastic and have all the handling goodies you want to option from Chevy or add on later. Your personal ride looks great by the way!

[@jimmycline4778]

1:20 The front of these Camaros look so much better than the new ones!

[@user-ss7gh5yy4r]

I would agree this is where GM failed the Camaro

[@SupersusSS606]

Common reason for people not liking the l99 much is the fact that they don’t know much about it. It runs best using paddle shifters with PRACTICE, same as standard. Timing has to be exact to avoid the delay from redlining and if you’re driving in any automatic mode, the “delay” is the kick down from a higher gear. Ex, if you’re cruising at 45 the car is in 6th gear. You mash the pedal, it’ll kick down to second gear then haul aah. Quick in drive, faster in sport with competitive mode engaged. (Double tap traction control) also for those who don’t know just hold the upshift to switch from manual back to sport

[@THE1MOOSEGaming]

Hey man I agree def need to practice with the manual mode it’s super fun I didn’t know you can switch back to auto by holding that’s tuff my car just blew up so now it’s getting a ls3 swap in it

[@SupersusSS606]

@@THE1MOOSEGaming hell yeah man, gonna lt1 swap mine when I blow my motor😂

[@THE1MOOSEGaming]

@@SupersusSS606 yessir there you go that will be 🔥

[@CJBuilt]

High Quality production!

[@ahmadfathi1037]

Awesome review 👍

[@gvaspirated]

Thank you brother! Cheers!

[@TheSTeWMaN29]

Love those 5th Gen, I love the gages in front of the shifter, both cars super boss, I hope to own a used one as a second vehicle, I only want to put cold air and exhaust, and prob just bolt on top engine manifold ported, thanks for this video

[@SGO_]

dude 50k views?! killing it!

[@gvaspirated]

Still at a lost for words man!

[@unite4peaceonearth]

I have a 5th gen refresh, a 2014 Camaro SS Blueray Metalic(Manual transmission). 2.9 Whipple Supercharger CA CARB Legal ! 569 to the wheels, 676 to the crank. Its very stout and fast! Main unpgrades: 2.9 Whipple Supercharger, 3.91 gears, Hooker Blackheart shorty headers 1-7/8, Borla Atack catback 2.75 inch exhaust, Weld Wheels - Ventura S105 20x10.5 rears and 20x9 fronts with Toyo R8888R tires 305/35/20 in the rear, Nitto T05 275/40/20's in front, KW V1 adjustable Coilovers, Vorshlag adjustable camber plates, MGW short throw shifter, A few other suspension bits upgraded. Great video 👍

[@gvaspirated]

Man, that's one awesome build! Would love to film it one day. Also, love that blueray metallic color!

[@Joey-ri3vs]

Still love driving my 2015 2ss Camaro have Kooks long tube headers with high flow cats and Roto Fab filter system and Corsa cat back system love every bit of it and still gets a lot of looks 💯👍🏾👍🏾

[@z06jakee]

What camera are you using? just a regular go pro or something more professional? Id like to get some exhaust shots of my c6z, and what mount would you recommend I wouldn't want the camera flying off at 130

[@mr.gunsglore7670]

Dude idk who you are but I LUV YOUR 6 SPEED Enthusiasm

[@kevinbussiere8307]

Hey brother just seen this video and your channel for the first time and great job definitely subscribing. But I'm a south Florida boy and can tell you are as well. If your ever doing a video in the Gables and you see a Nissan frontier landscape truck wrapped in sfm services. That's me. Keep the great vids coming brother.

[@gvaspirated]

Thanks for the sub, bro! I'm in the gables quite often! If you see me, give me a honk! Thanks again bro :)

[@acrocketsfan]

At start it was comparing engine differences then turned into transmission differences. The one to get is the one you like, that said I would choose the manual.

[@x1Panda84]

It’s pretty necessary to tune the auto trans in the L99. A good tuner will make the 6L80 shift twice as fast and hold 800whp. Night and day difference

[@John-yh7qv]

800Wheel hp?

[@Nigguhh-uq5kb]

@@John-yh7qvyrs

[@racecraft724]

Tr6060 is a god tier transmission. Can't beat it

[@gvaspirated]

100% agree!

[@MrRey007]

Tr6060 is manual?

[@guntherferguson2369]

@@MrRey007 Yes

[@TeamTrapEater510]

I have a 90 Foxbody 5.0 and a 13 s197 coyote. The 5th generation Camaro SS is by far my fav looking Camaro out of the bunch!

[@ls1-cammeroh]

I’ve had multiple fox bodies I have a 98 Ls1 Camaro. Was really thinking about buying 13-14 s197. Those are so much better looking than the new ones. Or I was looking at 14-15 ss 1le love the updated taillights on those ones

[@H8_on_jo3]

I have a 2012 SS convertible with the L99 engine and I love how it feels even know I did do the performance cam, long tube headers and high flow cats with exhaust but I got gapped by a tuned LS3

[@raglarod]

Fact the LS3 is just different

[@zaccleary8488]

I have a fifth generation Indy, 500 car and it is completely stock except for I put a Pedal Commander on it and if you put it in sport mode it is radical. I agree with the manual is more engaging. However, with that Pedal Commander it makes that car wake up. You cannot drive it in the city in sport plus mode. This was a great video and I really enjoyed watching it. Thank you so much.

[@theblackboxpodcastshow1791]

Hi dude , my 5th Gen is a 6 speed automatic and I love it 😍. Drove stick for years and I was just happy to leave the shifting to the computer 🎉

[@gvaspirated]

Right on bro! At the end of the day its all IMO. Other stick owners feel like it's not that noticeable to drive in traffic, but eh.

[@MrArtis314]

Just got a LS3 and l love it so far

[@CreasyEQ]

Killing it just getting in the LS3❗

[@6.2Slomaro]

That’s right I do have more confidence with High HP cars that are auto. But it takes the fun out of it. My current manual car is a CTSV2.

[@Hammernms]

I have a 2010 LS3. A great driving experience. I love shifting it. But I live in the country and a lot of open roads.

[@imrichbtch1995]

I got a pedal controller to cancel out the lag, which makes burnouts easier too

[@richardgurtner7955]

Great Job Nice cars*****where did you get the seats with the yellow inserts. I would like them for my yellow 2012 SS Automatic. Thank You******

[@nevertrumper7030]

Yeah you gotta put the L99 in track mode and let it shift by itself to really see how it rides.

[@gvaspirated]

this is true!

[@madarfacar3113]

I’ve been driving a ‘14 ZL1 with a manual transmission for 8 years. It’s my daily driver and I love it. It takes a different kind of driver and is so much more fun than driving an automatic.

[@jasonwest792]

2015 SS LS3 owner here! You didn't mention the no lift throttle feature! Game changer.

[@gvaspirated]

Truuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeee I think it was introduced in 2014? I know for sure my gen year doesn't have it

[@jthomp366]

@@gvaspirated it actually got introduced to the Camaro in 2012 with the ZL1 and was carried over to the 1LE package.

[@JoeSparro]

1st to 4 has been around since 1993 with the T56 in the 4th Generation Camaro and Firebirds.

[@realnikonlover6207]

I love my LS3. From the factory, day one, the weak part of this car is the clutch disk. The hydraulic clutch disk is not nearly as responsive as the 4 speed manual linkage M22 trans that was in my '66 Chevelle SS with a 427 BB. When time comes to replace the clutch disk assembly I am leaning towards the McLeod setup. Interested in hearing success stories on what brand/styte clutch replacement viewers have opted for? Thanks for a great video.

[@zellin92]

I had the rxt 1000 hp twin disc setup and after a couple of months it failed on me. I then went with a triple disc from monster clutches and i never looked back. I daily my 840 procharged 2012 camaro ss and I also race it. The clutches from Monster are so good you cant even tell there is a triple disc clutch on the car haha. Over a year now with lots of hard miles and the clutch is still performing like when I first installed it. From them I chose their 1300hp/1300 ft lbs of torque clutch forgot the model. But it is amazing.

[@98ws6m6cvert]

Monster street twin good for 700hp. Monster slave. The stock slave is actually what's weak along with the clutch. Then get the tick speed bleeder. It is a life saver when you need to do a fluid change for the brakes. Also icing on the cake is the mgw short throw it makes the car perfect with this clutch. It doesn't chatter or have any bad characteristics like other twin disc. The rest isn't bad either, but when it came to a clutch that was like stock, pedal feel, better engagement etc. The monster wins hands down.

[@zellin92]

@@98ws6m6cvert i agree with the mgw, for slave cylinder my kit came with it however i upgraded the collar on it to the billet one from tick, and i also got the speed bleeder and separated the clutch reservoir with the gto one. I also got the stainless braided line as well. Doing this with synchromesh from royal purple in my tr6060 I never grind second anymore.

[@adamsmith4002]

The fact that I've known about the LS3 for years and didn't even know the L99 existed beforel I started shopping for this car recently speaks enough for the LS3 itself

[@gvaspirated]

Lmfao forreal! But there's merit to the L99. I just can't compromise the driving experience like that. I'd love to daily one for a few days and document how it drives and do a detailed comparison.

[@sparioch9841]

@GV Aspirated First. love your clips. I follow and sub :P.. just 2 things, #1which exhaust (not mentioning tips) do you have at the moment.,.I am torn between borla S-Type vs Corsa extreme, but yours sounds bad ass.. and 2nd....not sure if you know as your have an earlier year.. but my new baby (2015 ss) has.. Hill Detection.. so with an m6.. it does not roll back. Btw. this was a HUGE shock to me as well :) just curious if you know when it was added.

[@gvaspirated]

Thanks for the sub and the support man :) I'm fully straight piped on my blue camaro. YES, I found out it has hill assist.

[@sparioch9841]

@@gvaspirated hah nice.. cant quite pull that off where I live :P local pd would not have it but thanks.. explains a lot about that sound!!! .. so sick!

[@CreasyEQ]

Also for me driving a stick now is improving down/up shifting without rev match. Rev match has perks. But I Iike learning the process manually 🤝

[@markjmarkjack]

I have a 2015 2SS/RS M6 and love it, planning to upgrade to a 5th gen ZL1 though.

[@fbonino9500]

Go 6th

[@camarogirl1369]

I LOVE my 2013 Camaro with an LS3. We are restoring my Husband’s 1969 Camaro with an L99. We will have the best of both worlds!!! 🤘🏼😝🤘🏼

[@gvaspirated]

That's going to be a sick build. Would love to hear how it turns out!

[@camarogirl1369]

@@gvaspirated thought about posting on KZbin or TikTok. I’m stuck trying to talk him into mounting his 4 speed Muncie 21 to the engine and upgrading the internals with a better cam/crank. He can have my cam and I’ll go bigger 😉

[@mikesmanstuff]

❤I got a bumblebee 2013 LS3 Camaro and a love it.also a 69 in my garage,but a Corvette c3 hardtop whit a 327 sbc

[@CJBuilt]

Another great upload! Did not know they had different motors

[@Akwardturtle]

Currently in an L99 from a M6. I miss my M6 LS3, but you're right. It sucks in traffic or hilly areas.

[@gvaspirated]

Yeah man it's a burden 70% of most peoples commute hahaha

[@kenm724]

The manual is my ‘15 1LE and the auto in my C5 are both so fun and satisfying, but in very different ways. Neither car is stock, and I really could not choose one over the other.

[@CreasyEQ]

Going upward is fun for me. Maneuver the break and accelerator, @ the same time takes a practice.

[@joshuastimmel]

I also have the 45th anniversary loving the car

[@userokg751]

I own a 2011 Camaro SS the LS3 Inferno Orange damn thing got some power

[@K1L02]

what radio was in the automatic ive been looking for A RADIO SWAP FOR MY 2010 CAMARO

[@Travisisaac55]

I love my l99 as a daily driver I thought about trading it in for a manual ls3 but I think ill keep it and just buy another 5th gen with the manual I love these cars💪

[@tylerthompson8137]

Did you sell it and get a mustang

[@Travisisaac55]

@Tyler Thompson yup brand new 22 gt, always wanted a mustang but I will get another camaro one day along with the mustang hopefully a manual zl1 or ss 1le💪

[@NoypiTexan]

I learn to like uphill take offs enjoyable I rarely stall my car nowadays

[@markjordan9357]

Ls3 guy here...2010... Love it😃😃

[@AndresTorres-sr1sb]

Hey I got a question, it’s normal that the clutch in my Camaro ls3 it’s long like all the way to shift gears ?

[@TheIndoGod]

I Had No Idea They Were Different Engines. Wild

[@gvaspirated]

Yeah man I mean they are like 90% similar hahah

[@LSDdreams808]

I would gladly take any one of those cars both are amazing .

[@gvaspirated]

Agreed brother!

[@BumbleBee-kg5ig]

Did you put it in performance mode? Because it shifts differently in that mode. Mine with a trans tune and in performances mode shifts fast a barks the tires in second and third.

[@gvaspirated]

Yeah competitive track the second tapped!

[@RickENelson]

The manual vs auto debate has been going on forever,...or at least since the 70's when I got my first car. Lately I've had a 2005 Corvette with an automatic, then a 2002 Camaro SS with a 6 speed, then a 2005 CTS-V with a 6 speed of course as they were all 6 speeds, now a 2002 Formula with LS1 and automatic. I can take either one as I don't spend a lot of time in heavy traffic and 6 speeds are "more fun" but automatics also have their attraction.

[@Snippyjk13]

I love those seats bro where did you get them???

[@Amos_Lee]

Dude I had a 2ss 45th LS3 fun to drive on open roads but after a couple years and being a truck driver exhausting but fun

[@mkstewet2]

I have owned both, actually several of these. The manual is a problem because it never really lets you drive the car. You can turn off all the assist controls, but it still inhibits the car. You can look up other channels and see if you go in to the programming (HP Tuner) and turn things off the car is a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL! as it should be given the horsepower and torque. The automatic with the same assist off is allows a bit more to happen. I really enjoyed the automatic much more, which is a shame. I also had the newer 5.0 Mustang GT in manual and it also has it problems, mainly the shifter will not allow you to have much fun when you are really getting in to it, also lots of videos about this topic. It is a complete shame, these cars could be so much more with just a little work.

[@gvaspirated]

How interesting, so most people truly never experience the raw, unfiltered driving experience? Maybe because auto is easier to control, less likely of accidents? Thanks for this man!

[@carygrubbs5033]

Love my l99 but wish I would have gotten the standard

[@gvaspirated]

Both are amazing cars to drive bro :) 😎

[@richardgoodwin3087]

So out of high school I started with motorcycles before cars. Im finally getting to the point I want an everyday reliable and fun to drive manual car. I currently drive a single cab gmc 4.8 v8. Would everyone here recommend from their experience, a 5th or 6th gen Camaro? Are there any real cons in your opinions? Is the windshield visibility THAT bad?

[@vincentdecarlo7279]

I know that we're comparing the L99 to the LS3. I owned a 2013 Camaro ZL1 in an auto, and I'll never buy another manual transmission car. My car was a disappointment at first, but after tuning, it definitely changed my mind on an automatic sportscar. 👍

[@White_Fox_5.0]

Im a mustang guy and i said fuck the 10 speed.

[@user-sh4md9hz5q]

THE ZL1 HAS DCT. It's an entirely different transmission.

[@jthomp366]

@@user-sh4md9hz5q um....what!?!? You couldn't be more wrong....

[@MAD_BST]

Both still suffer from the trunnion needle bearing issue if left stock so they both technically can blow up, costing you 11k. I have a 16 SS that basically ate itself. Heres the diagnoses. Engine experienced a lifter and trunnion failure Removed engine from vehicle. Disassembled to evaluate failure and damage. Engine has major damage. See notes below Disassemble notes: -#6 intake rocker is broken and pushrod is stuck in valve cover -#7 intake lifter roller severely worn down and damaged cam lobe -Both rocker stands are shimmed with snap rings -Spark plugs show vehicle was very rich -#6 exhaust rocker has one broken snap ring on trunnion -Most valve tips are mushroomed -#4, 5 and 7 cylinder walls are badly scored. #7 has the deepest and may need sleeved -Found broken rocker and snap ring pieces in oil pan -#6 exhaust lifter roller is ground down to the pin, mushroomed lifter body and severely gouged lifter bore - will need bushed -#1 main bearing is worn past the copper, crankshaft main journal is badly gouged and damaged Engine has the following upgrades: -Rocker arms have BTR trunnion upgrade -Camshaft is BTR Stage 2 NA -Dual aftermarket valve springs -Aftermarket rear seal cover -Johnson lifters -7.600" pushrods -ARP balancer bolt -Melling oil pump -Mahle pistons, standard bore Gl Gb. Pray for me.

[@XMIKEY242]

Did not know there was a difference until I purchased a 2012 Automatic. I purchased a afm disabler from amazon i hope works. Wanted to own a camaro from since watching transformers movie just in love with that car.

[@esco819]

It'll work and the throttle response increases

[@XMIKEY242]

@@esco819 thanks

[@MrWicked98]

The LS3 sounds amazing. I would think aftermarket support would be better for it over the L99.

[@shittywheelies7403]

A ton of the parts interchange. They really aren’t as different as this dude is saying

[@Fatal_Inertia]

Manual LS3 will always be the best automotive combination

[@dodgehellcat1875]

I have a quick question i wonder can i put V8 engine on a chevy camaro LT coupe?

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

2014 L99 Texas speed shop cam long tube headers with cat delet. Dyno tuned. Daily driver n FAST.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Exactly what I want for my 2SS

[@carygrubbs5033]

Love that blue beast

[@gvaspirated]

Thanks Cary :)

[@cski12894]

2018 LS3 owner here. I love ❤️ manual because I can hold my gears and have that REAL stick shift drive. My car will hold its value big time!!!!

[@jthomp366]

No such thing as a 2018 LS3.....

[@cski12894]

@@jthomp366 Sorry. Correction. The engine in my car is an an LT1. The articles are confusing on the two as sn LS3 IS a 6.2 liter V8 with aluminum block and heads but without the variable valve timing and direct injection. So either way MY CAR HAS A 6.2 LITER V8 WITH ALUMINUM BLOCK AND HEADS. Jesus. Here is why it gets confusing: "The LS3 is a 6.2 liter V8 engine that was produced by Chevrolet Performance between 2007 and 2017. It was used in high-performance vehicles such as the Camaro and Corvette. The LS3 is a reliable engine that responds well to modifications." This is from wiki. Either way I have my corvette engine dream car in my garage with the 1LE package that I will cherish for many, many years. Thank you but you could be nicer.

[@DRWP10]

what exhaust are on these two camaro? They sound fantastic!

[@tylercouture216]

can you elaborate on those buckets you have in your ls3 neveer saw those before with yellow inserts

[@gvaspirated]

Hey bro, I have an entire video on those seats actually! Review and details of it. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH_LZZWihLObiNU

[@saddseb7328]

L99 owner with DOD delete and vvt delete with a stage 2 cam I have no complaints

[@jasonsteves6604]

The 2013 2ss zl1 model has hill assist where it will engage the brake for you until you let off the clutch

[@gvaspirated]

Goals 🙏😂

[@Ghost.2G]

can you drop a link for the ss seats? I can't find those anyone and I know they're hard to find :(

[@gvaspirated]

check em out on ebay bro, you gotta snag em while you can!

[@Retail_Rob757]

What kind of exhaust do you have on the automatic ?

[@cleme007]

I own a 6speed. And just love shifting all the time. Even om trafic.

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

2014 L99. Love my car.

[@b2goated918]

I got a 2013 LS automatic, where can I find these front bumpers please somebody tell me??😭😭😭

[@joshoetken5846]

How much would it cost to do the LS3 conversion kit and get all the tuning done??? I'd love to see someone make a video about the full cost of converting to an LS3 and I'm sure there are videos, I haven't looked much yet

[@gvaspirated]

No idea, but it's probably in the 5-12k range accounting for parts, labor or potentially just parts. I'd be interested to see a detailed video too!

[@captaindaddy8645]

love those seats...ya just need the 1le steering wheel

[@max9739]

Ive got a 14 manual ls3, sounds and drives amazing only thing i dont like is the stupid skip shift where it tries to lock me out of second

[@Srna2024]

2010 427 Camaro with a TR6060 here 😎

[@koprcord5338]

Automatics are ok and laid back but love the engagement of manuals and just the experience. Do believe everyone should learn how to drive in a manual so they have to pay attention. Absolutely appreciate that my dad taught me how to drive a manual with no power anything.

[@gvaspirated]

Yeah man, but I see how majority of people may never even touch a manual car in their lifetimes. That's really for enthusiasts like us!

[@MyAb111]

I might opt for the manual since my GTO is automatic.

[@mikesmanstuff]

Tack!

[@gvaspirated]

Mike, thank you so much man! I'm glad you liked my review. :) I appreciate your view, comment and ofc the super!

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

i just checked the specs here (have just drived the car once yet) its L99 in the spring i will add K&N open air filter and Borla S-Type Cat back after that i will tune the car. should i tell them to Remove that AMF? what will i gain without it?

[@chrisschaffer1118]

Youll gain the extra 26 hp or whatever it is. The afm is the reason why there is a hp difference. Youll also gain some throttle response but take a loss in the mpg

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

@@chrisschaffer1118 thanks man..i hope they can disable it. low mpg is not why i bought this car for ;)

[@chrisschaffer1118]

@@thebossnocompetition8757 Agreed!👍

[@thebossnocompetition8757]

@@chrisschaffer1118 just one more question. where are those AFM valves located on the exhaust? i mean if i replace the exhaust for the Borla catback will i remove those valves? i also wonder what happends then to the AFM system if it is in use without the valves?

[@chrisschaffer1118]

@@thebossnocompetition8757 So the AFM has nothing to do with the exhaust. You can get whatever exhaust you’d like and not affect the AFM. The AFM is a computer program that needs to be tuned out. You can either buy an AFM disabler or take it to a performance shop and get it tuned out on a dyno. Edit: It does have valves but once you tune them out they shouldn’t cause a check engine light. As for location, you can just zip tie them away.