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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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im about to buy a camaro, on autotrader it says its a z28. but in the pictures it has the ss badges and spoiler. is there a certain letter that prooves its a z28 or ss engine?
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Same engine either way.
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Both the same engine as stated above. There isn't a digit in the VIN that tells you if it's an SS or Z28, the RPO codes on the door do.
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just wonder because arent the heads better on the ss... i guess it doesnt really matter because i plan on doing ported l92 heads and a magic stick 4 cam.
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just wonder because arent the heads better on the ss... i guess it doesnt really matter because i plan on doing ported l92 heads and a magic stick 4 cam.
An lS1 is an LS1 and l92 heads don't fit an LS1.
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Open the driver's door and look on the Rpo code list it should say "WU8" or post the vin and ill tell you
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BTW L92 4" bore or bigger, heads are the same between the z28 and ss, and pick a cam based on your goals.
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i will grab the vin real quick.

as for the cam, i want to get into the 11s with cam/heads and bolt ons. i have a nitrous kit if i really want to spray it. i would like a cam that owns on highway pulls. and planning on taking it out to the mile races.
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vin is 2G1FP22G5X2109499
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Hey trav00ws6 i just ran your vin # it is an SS it has the WU8 option code in the Rpo list, 98 right?
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the dealership said it was a 99
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Sorry i meant 99, the 10th digit is an X which equals 99
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The 10th digit of the VIN is X so it's a 99.
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Beat me to it.
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sweet, thanks for the help guys!
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