LS1DER

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I got a carfax on a 98 ss convertible and on the carfax it doesn't say ss. It says z28. So my question is how can you tell if the car is a true ss and not just a hood and spoiler thrown on with zr1's? Is there an rpo code or anything? Thanks

ls1charged

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the codes on the drivers side door jamb, look for the code "WU8"

LS1DER

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Thanks for the fast response.

95 Z28

iTrader: (21)

Look for the WU8 on the door and I would also call SLP with the VIN# just to make sure. That way, you'll be positive.

benSStopleSS

most states title them as z-28's, not as SS's because that is what the factory paperwork says. Car fax's usually show up that way too.

waldershrek

iTrader: (1)

so was it a true ss or no?

RPM WS6

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Funny thing is even a "true" SS, for the most part, is really nothing more than a Z28 that SLP tossed a hood, spoiler, and wheels on.

But yes, I understand what you mean. And code WU8 is correct.

SSsuperdave

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I've heard the SS's had different ratio steering racks and stiffer springs/shocks.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

You heard wrong.

As for the springs/shocks, they were the same as a Z28 in later years unless the car was optioned with the SLP/Bilstein suspension. Eariler years used 1LE springs even on a non-SLP option SS.

Only other suspension difference on the later years was the front sway bar diameter and bushings.

LS1DER

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yes it was and we are now the happy owners of a NBM 98 SS convertible M6

LS1 Freak

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Mine has the WU8 code on the door and the SLP stickers and no matter what, my carfax says Z28 as well, even when the dealer pulls my VIN it comes up as a Z28 SS, thats the way it is, dont worry!

greysteel_M6

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slp tag on the passenger side door

The Black Mamba

GRATZ

boofthese

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z28 is the model, and SS is a lil diff performance package i think

01LS6

Just like a WS6 isnt much more than a T/A with a hood, spoiler and wheels

LLLosingit

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This post is from 2007

RPM WS6

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Actually, the WS6 didn't even get a spoiler change.

But let's leave this in 2007, where it belongs.