SS versus Z28

[CRAGER]

Originally posted by Don Cuthbertson
How do I upgrade my 98 Z28 to SS specifications. I know the hood, rear spoiler and badges are different. What else was changed? Are these parts generally available and from whom?

Hood, wing, power steering cooler, bigger sway bars, 17's, exhaust, and badges. There was options too. The lid was an option in 2002, in the other years there was centermount and dual-daul exhaust option. And there was a Bilstein and 1LE suspension option, and wheel options like ZR1's and G-Force tires.



Peace,
Craig.

[GoodLookin]

Is there a place online that sells some or all of the peices needed to make a Z28 into a SS???

[CRAGER]

www.SLPonline.com or a GM parts supplier. In the past SLP would ask for SS vin numbers but I don't know if they still do.

The only thing I would get if I was you would be the hood and wing from SLP or GM, all of the others fit like crap. The wheels don't really matter unless you are on stock 16's. Nobody really keeps all the other stuff. I changed out almost everything on mine (suspension, exhaust, wheels).



Peace,
Craig.

[Ryatt-Motion]

I agree with CRAGER to a certain extent and that is, you don't have to go to GM to get the hood and spoiler. We do conversions for customers all thetime using hoods and spoilers from RK Sport, and they fit perfectly. The only thing that kind of bugs me is the rear spoiler, it sits about a 1/16" higher towrds the back of the deck lid and has slightly rounded edges, whereas the OEM sits flush with the deck lid and has sharp edges. The hoods are a spot on match and require about the same work as the GM hood to install. As far as the suspension, look to Hotchkis and or Global West if you want all out performance. The SS suspension is marvelous, don't get me wrong, you can definetly tell the difference between the stock Z and an SS's suspension.

[zippenz81]

The base package for the SS was the hood, deck lid, wheels, and stripes. All the other parts that could come on it were available options ( bilstein shocks, Auburn rear, etc. ) For 02 it did come with a 409 stainless steel muffler standard. The original hood and trunk are available only through gmrestorationparts.com

[1LE HAWK]

Also if you want to distinguish yourself from other SS clones....get the SLP Ultra Z hood. You can check out some photos of mine in the gallery....IMHO they are the best looking hoods for Camaros.
See ya on the road,
Matt