04-13-2018, 11:57 PM | #1135 |
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It seems most people on these forums don't understand that the A10 Transmission in the new SS IS NOT the same A10 from the ZL1. The SS is getting the A10 transmission from the Silverado NOT the ZL1.
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04-14-2018, 12:01 AM | #1136 |
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Thx for pointing it out. Do you know why that is and how they differ? What does it really mean perf wise etc?
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04-14-2018, 12:25 AM | #1137 | |
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Here is a link to the transmission that will be in the new SS, maybe someone else can deduce a little more than I can: http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-tr...s/10lxx/10l80/
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04-14-2018, 12:28 AM | #1138 | |
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As an engineer I don't see why I'd use a part that costs more when I can use a part that costs less and does the job just as well. Cost is cheaper to the customer and profit is potentially higher with the same amount of reliability. If it works correctly for the job I wouldn't consider it inferior. I'd consider the ZL1 version in the SS overkill. However, to your point which I believe is that this transmission isn't as tested in the performance area as the L90. And that is probably an accurate statement. Time will tell how it works out. But the 10 speed can't be worse than the current 8 speed with all it's issues. *knocks on wooden desk*
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04-14-2018, 12:31 AM | #1139 | |
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Just the way I see it, not trying to downplay the new trans at all as I am yet to see actual performance numbers from it. Just trying to portray the facts that I am aware of atm for everyone.
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04-14-2018, 12:41 AM | #1140 | |
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However, I know GM isn't worried about modding when they build these cars, even though a lot of us definitely are. I wonder what the cost difference is between the two?
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04-14-2018, 12:49 AM | #1141 | |
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http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/transmissions
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04-14-2018, 01:08 AM | #1142 |
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How has the A10 held up in the Silverado? Or is it too soon to tell? As a layman, I would think if A10 is good/strong enough for a huge truck, it's good enough for a camaro.....
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04-14-2018, 03:16 AM | #1143 |
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Yesterday I found out why I think the new DRLs look strange. I drove behind a current Renault Megane, and their rear lights is 100% identical to the new Camaro DRLs, even down to the point where you have the little black spot in the middle where the trunk opening is at the Megane and the headlight in the Camaro
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04-14-2018, 03:27 AM | #1144 | |
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04-14-2018, 03:33 AM | #1145 | |
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The thing to keep in mind, is that there is factor of cost, as well as the factor of availability. GM knows they will sell many more SS's than ZL1's. Using the 10L80, being used in another vehicle reduces the cost per unit, as volume purchasing dictates. Given that the SS is more likely to be purchased as a daily driver, it may be the superior choice for that application. This brings us to the question of performance. Is it able to shift as quickly and smoothly as the 10L90? So long as the reliability is there, this is what will decide whether this is an inferior transmission to the 10L90, given the application. If it performs on par behind the LT1, all is good, just don't put an LT4 n front of it. Now, if modification is the thing. I would guess that the 10L90 would share the same architecture, so it may not be too difficult of a swap. |
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04-14-2018, 05:25 AM | #1146 | |
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https://www.caranddriver.com/flipboo...transmission#1
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04-14-2018, 05:37 AM | #1147 |
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It looks like GM reserves the best front fascia design (the current one IMO) for their top model, the ZL1, as that front fascia stays unchanged. So I'm not convinced the current LT's and SS's will look dated, as we still have the closest ressamblence to the ZL1 in our 6thgen.
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