spy2520

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I just bought what seems to be a 1998 camaro SS recently. I have noticed that most car information sites like carpoint have the 1998 SS listed as a z28 with an SS package, but every year afterwards 99-02 they have the camaro SS as an actual model, not a package for the z28. My camaro has all (i guess) the SS normal badging, and the spoiler, but it has a cowl induction hood, and 16" chrome wheels instead of the 17" ones i always see. The RPO does not list WU8 or whatever the SS RPO code is, so is this supposed to be the same for all SS camaros or is mine a fake?

RPM WS6

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As far as I know, all true SS cars (of any LS1 year) have the WU8 RPO code.

jrp

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no WU8 = no SS

plain and simple

spy2520

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k, thanks.

jrp

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how much did you pay for it and was it advertised as an SS?

Cahill93Z28

where do u see the WU8 code? in the vin? where in the vin?

spy2520

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i paid around 10000. It wasn't advertised as an SS, but in the description it said "SS package." I went to carpoint.com and sure enough, it says SS package under z28 when all the other years had SS as a seperate model so i thought it could have been true. It doesn't matter as much to me since i didn't care whether it was or not before i bought it since the mileage is relatively low, i just thought it it'd be nice that it also was an SS. Is there a difference between my car and an SS besides the RPO code and advertised HP?

MyKeE

no, its on the sticker on the driver's side door

Cahill93Z28

yay mines real

RPM WS6

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Yep, there's a sticker on the driver's door jamb called the SPID (Service Parts Identification) sticker (it's white with the car's VIN printed across the top), it's comprised of a bunch of 3 character codes called RPO (Regular Production Order) codes; WU8 is the RPO for an SS.

jrp

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check the FAQ in my sig

spy2520

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so i'm missing the wheels, tires, suspension, and the code. I already have 3 inch exhaust, how do you think my HP compares to an SS? I don't want to have a fake that isn't comparable, might have to get rid of the badges.

RPM WS6

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HP would be the same.

Only thing that gives an SS any more power than a Z28 (stock for stock) is a slightly better flowing catback. If you already have an aftermarket exhaust, then this isn't even a concern.

spy2520

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well i don't feel that guilty about the badges then.

demonspeed

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I would just take the SS badges off and have none. Then people will be confused when they get beat by a V6

spy2520

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now there's a thought!!!!

KCamaro

I always liked the though of a debadged Z with slp's two out the left exhaust... The confusion caused by the setup could be well worth the conversion from what I have.

CaptUSA

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LOL I had an RS body package on my old Z28, I thought many times about badging it as an RS.