Authentic SS
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Authentic SS I am looking to buy an SS. How do I tell if it's authentic or not? Besides calling SLP what are the hardest pieces to fake? Is there airbox any different? What about the facia, I have seen some with SS on them and some that just say Camaro.
If I am going to pay for an SS I want it to be authentic. Otherwise I could just get a Z and mod it with SLP parts.
Thanks
If I am going to pay for an SS I want it to be authentic. Otherwise I could just get a Z and mod it with SLP parts.
Thanks
Look on the driver side door. There are a bunch of codes on a sticker. An SS will have WU8 on it. Also look on the passenger side door, there may be an SLP Option list on there.
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Thanks. Now let me ask how can you tell from photos that do not show the doors? Just curious as to what things give away a car as a true SS.
i.e I know that Z28 with the single exhaust pipe that turns down is really a rebadged V6 3.8L.
Thoughts?
i.e I know that Z28 with the single exhaust pipe that turns down is really a rebadged V6 3.8L.
Thoughts?
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From: Stuck in traffic
Originally Posted by REVZ
Thanks. Now let me ask how can you tell from photos that do not show the doors? Just curious as to what things give away a car as a true SS.
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From: Stuck in traffic
Originally Posted by REVZ
Actually, I heard there was some guy on ebay selling them for a while. He now sells through PM for SS owners who have legitimately destroy their stickers.
As I mentioned, original factory build sheet and documentation are the best way to authenticate a car. Original window stickers are also helpful.
I called SLP with a VIN #, and they gave me every bit of info they could, including the build date, where the car was delivered, and the date. I don't know if they still do that, but it was just last spring, and they were very helpful.
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From: montgomery, al/laredo, tx
Originally Posted by REVZ
Thanks. Now let me ask how can you tell from photos that do not show the doors? Just curious as to what things give away a car as a true SS.
i.e I know that Z28 with the single exhaust pipe that turns down is really a rebadged V6 3.8L.
Thoughts?
i.e I know that Z28 with the single exhaust pipe that turns down is really a rebadged V6 3.8L.
Thoughts?
what exhaust tips did the 02 Z28's have, btw? were they still getting the rectangular tips?
the stock SS's had the two rather small single pipes out each side. or optioned with the dual/dual, or center mount dual, both of which could be added on
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