345 Hp Slp Ss??
02-21-2005, 09:35 AM
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345 Hp Slp Ss?? I just bought an SS this weekend, and gave it a good wash. while i was drying the passenger door jam off i was reading the SLP sticker on there and the first thing listed was 345HP Center Exhaust Performance Package. does this mean my hunch is correct and i have one of the 345HP SLP SS'es?
02-21-2005, 10:10 AM
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This option became available 1/2 way thru the '02 build year. I've been trying to find out how many are out there, but SLP has dropped the ball on the '02 SS cars... I do believe that there are not a whole lot of them out there, though.... WJ 
BTW, you could order the 345 with either the CME, or the D/D exhaust. The centermounts are a little more restrictive because of the extra 90 degree bends....
BTW, you could order the 345 with either the CME, or the D/D exhaust. The centermounts are a little more restrictive because of the extra 90 degree bends.... 
02-21-2005, 12:05 PM
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The answer to your question is yes.
Does it mean that your car is going to run any faster than a basic '02 Z28 with "305 HP"? The answer to that is probably not...
All '02 LS1 vehicles are making the same amount of power within certain tolerances and margins for error. If you have an M6 car, you'r probably dynoing between 305 and 320 rwhp; and if you have an A4 290 and 310 rwhp. A '02 Z28 would dyno in the same ranges. The "345 HP" was little more than a marketing ploy... they both have the same engines, and are very close in actual output.
Does it mean that your car is going to run any faster than a basic '02 Z28 with "305 HP"? The answer to that is probably not...
All '02 LS1 vehicles are making the same amount of power within certain tolerances and margins for error. If you have an M6 car, you'r probably dynoing between 305 and 320 rwhp; and if you have an A4 290 and 310 rwhp. A '02 Z28 would dyno in the same ranges. The "345 HP" was little more than a marketing ploy... they both have the same engines, and are very close in actual output.
02-21-2005, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocity
The answer to your question is yes.
Does it mean that your car is going to run any faster than a basic '02 Z28 with "305 HP"? The answer to that is probably not...
All '02 LS1 vehicles are making the same amount of power within certain tolerances and margins for error. If you have an M6 car, you'r probably dynoing between 305 and 320 rwhp; and if you have an A4 290 and 310 rwhp. A '02 Z28 would dyno in the same ranges. The "345 HP" was little more than a marketing ploy... they both have the same engines, and are very close in actual output.
Does it mean that your car is going to run any faster than a basic '02 Z28 with "305 HP"? The answer to that is probably not...
All '02 LS1 vehicles are making the same amount of power within certain tolerances and margins for error. If you have an M6 car, you'r probably dynoing between 305 and 320 rwhp; and if you have an A4 290 and 310 rwhp. A '02 Z28 would dyno in the same ranges. The "345 HP" was little more than a marketing ploy... they both have the same engines, and are very close in actual output.
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02-21-2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DMNSPD
But the 345hp package WILL make a difference because it has a much less restrictive exhaust and does have an aftermarket lid.
02-21-2005, 05:49 PM
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More importantly, SOMEDAY the 345 HP SS cars will be more desirable--just because of that option that was offered only on the '02 cars, and only offered 1/2 way thru the build year. The guys that paid the extra $ for the SS cars will get it back in re-sale value. I'm tired of people saying the Z-28 is the same as the SS--only more expensive. Most of these guys are Z-28 owners who wish they had a SS... My opinion, so sound off if you want to.... WJ 
02-21-2005, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WJ SOM SS
More importantly, SOMEDAY the 345 HP SS cars will be more desirable--just because of that option that was offered only on the '02 cars, and only offered 1/2 way thru the build year. The guys that paid the extra $ for the SS cars will get it back in re-sale value. I'm tired of people saying the Z-28 is the same as the SS--only more expensive. Most of these guys are Z-28 owners who wish they had a SS... My opinion, so sound off if you want to.... WJ
its not like back in the Gen 1 days when an SS was more then just an appearance package. the 345's have a lid and catback
, not a huge upgrade.
02-21-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jrp
LMFAO right
its not like back in the Gen 1 days when an SS was more then just an appearance package. the 345's have a lid and catback, not a huge upgrade.
its not like back in the Gen 1 days when an SS was more then just an appearance package. the 345's have a lid and catback
, not a huge upgrade.
02-21-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cahill93Z28
ya stock vs. stock a 345 hp SS will beat a Z28.
throw a lid and cut out on the z and it's a whole new ball game
throw a lid and cut out on the z and it's a whole new ball game
02-21-2005, 09:23 PM
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Ahhh, the *redardation* begins..... 
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WJyou guys are really amusing sometimes!
maby it hasnt been said enough, an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 is an ls1 (continue to repeat untill you realize it).
i guess by your reasoning the 350 horse vettes should absolutly DOMINATE our little 305 horse cars on the dyno then!
you can pull your "you z28 guys just WISH you had an SS" BS out all you want, cause its true, i do WISH i had an SS! they look awesome!
02-21-2005, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jalbert
I'd run a z-28 stocker any day of the week with my ss.
2001 ss a-4 with a 3000 stall torque and et streets 8.1 in the 1/8th try that with a Z
2001 ss a-4 with a 3000 stall torque and et streets 8.1 in the 1/8th try that with a Z
This coming from me, I went the whole extra mile to get a 35th SS LE. Do I think I am hot **** compared to a stock Z28? NO! All I have is a perty hood and spiffy spoiler.