Special Edition Vehicles - 30th anniversary cars come in!!!!

Answer me this, was there EVER any v6 anniversary cars made?

Answer me this, was there EVER any v6 anniversary cars made?

no cause they ALL were trans Am ram air cars.(if your talking about the birds) the camaro's they are all Z28's or a SS.

not 30ths they did make 20ths with the turbo v6s

good, keep 'em coming. I wasn't some more people to come in here and debate this. I got someone in my town that just swears she has a 30th car, and its a v6, rs model solid silver in color, no stripes Does anyone know if there is a rpo code on the door to tell if they are real? Kinda like the ws6's have

To be clearer . . . On the Firebirds, they ONLY celebrated the anniversary of the "TRANS AM" . . .

Firebirds started in 1967, just like the Camaro . . .

Trans Am began in 1969.

Thus why the anniversaries of the Camaro and the Trans Am are always 2 years apart.

makes sense. I am mainly interested in the camaros since this person tells everyone its a 30th car and I "think" I know better

makes sense. I am mainly interested in the camaros since this person tells everyone its a 30th car and I "think" I know better

ALL the ann. cars for the camaro in that year are artic white with hugger orange stripes. Could only get a Z28 or SS with this package now if its like the 2002 camaro's ALL of them will have a dash plaque that say 30 ann.

I saw a woman advertising a 99 as an anniversary car even though it wasn't a 30th. I believe people think they have an anniversary car if it was a 99..NOT..Maybe that's the case on the 97 camaro's? People just think in different ways. Just because you have a 97 Camaro doesn't make it a 30th Anniv.

alright thanks everyone. I was pretty sure there was something that stands out like the dash plaque etc. I got all the answers I need.

Alright guys just my input but it can go both ways. Yes they had the 30th anniversary camaro white with orange stripes but the regular camaros and rs were sorta 30th anniversary cars. I owned a 97 v6 rs camaro back in my day. They had 30th stitched into the top part of the seat atleast mine did and i know it was just a regular rs camaro. It was a bright purple metallic camaro. I have seen others with the stitches as well so both people are right on the 30th part. This is where she is probaly getting that she has a 30th car. Hope this helps everyone out. If you all need too know anything else just ask. thanks, ramair1999@hotmail.com

ALL the ann. cars for the camaro in that year are artic white with hugger orange stripes. Could only get a Z28 or SS with this package now if its like the 2002 camaro's ALL of them will have a dash plaque that say 30 ann.


35th ann. actually.

35th anniversary what? he wanted too talk about the 30th camaros. if your telling me they didnt have stitching in the seat i have too say your wrong i had one i know what im talking about.

I was refering to the quote that I, uh, quoted, in reference to 2002 Camaros. But reading his broken grammar I see what he was trying to say about 30th Anniversay editions.

Where the hell did you get the idea I was referencing you? Lighten up, Francis.

Back in '97 you could get the F1 package and it would be confusing enough to make some people think the 30th Anniversary package could be had with different colored stripes, but it couldn't. I had a neighbor with a white F1 with black stripes.

All 30th Anniversary Edition Camaros were white with orange stripes and were Z28s or SSes.

All '97 Camaros had the 30th logo in the headrest.

I have a 30th SS that was ordered with no stripes and it's a white hardtop. My dad has a teal V6 with the 30th logo on his seats and no other plaques or markings. Does anyone else have a 30th SS with no stripes?

And you have Z4C on your RPO code list and are the original owner?

Brangeta, are you asking me? I can find the codes on the car and I bought it from the original owner and have his paperwork from when he ordered the car. I bought it from him in Nov '05 for $9500.

Yeah, check and see if you have that code. Since you have the white grill and white wheels, you probably do. I'm not sure why the stripes wouldn't be on it though.

It's definitely a SS, the guy ordered the car without the stripes because he didn't like orange. It also has no traction control, it does have the remote mount oil cooler, 6spd, hardtop, white houndstooth seats. I contacted SLP and they said the build number is 0502. I don't know of any other 97 SS's that were ordered without the stripes and would be interested to know if she's the only one.

I was refering to the quote that I, uh, quoted, in reference to 2002 Camaros. But reading his broken grammar I see what he was trying to say about 30th Anniversay editions.

Where the hell did you get the idea I was referencing you? Lighten up, Francis.
Ok Grammar police...lol. j/k what I wrote was kinda confusing.
It's definitely a SS, the guy ordered the car without the stripes because he didn't like orange. It also has no traction control, it does have the remote mount oil cooler, 6spd, hardtop, white houndstooth seats. I contacted SLP and they said the build number is 0502. I don't know of any other 97 SS's that were ordered without the stripes and would be interested to know if she's the only one.

He isn't denying its a SS but that its a 30th anniversary car. Check the RPO codes and see if you have the code for that 30th ann. package.

Which sticker has the codes?

Which sticker has the codes?

the RPO codes are three digit codes. they should be in your glovebox I believe.

It's definitely a SS, the guy ordered the car without the stripes because he didn't like orange. It also has no traction control, it does have the remote mount oil cooler, 6spd, hardtop, white houndstooth seats. I contacted SLP and they said the build number is 0502. I don't know of any other 97 SS's that were ordered without the stripes and would be interested to know if she's the only one.

If it is a true 30th Anniversary SS, you will not only have a SS build number from SLP but also a 30th Anniversary build number. Here is a scan of my SLP window sticker. I have removed my VIN # & Order # for posting here in this website. You will note that my SS build # was 2091 and my 30th Anniversary build # is 0742. If your car doesn't have the 30th Anniversary build number, it isn't a 30th Anniversary Camaro. I haven't heard of any EVER that came without the Hugger Orange stripes but as we all know, nothing is ever impossible............just inprobable.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/02zl1_97ss/1997%2030th%20Anniversary%20Camaro%20SS/30thAnniversaryCamaroSSSLPWindowSti.jpg

Here is my 30th Anniversary Camaro SS convertible:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/02zl1_97ss/1997%2030th%20Anniversary%20Camaro%20SS/MICCPicnicPhotoShoot2005044.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/02zl1_97ss/1997%2030th%20Anniversary%20Camaro%20SS/HawkeyeCamaro-Fest2005118.jpg

The RPO tag sticker is on the driverside door jamb. Looks like this:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/1997%20LT4%20Camaro%20SS/IMG_2436.jpg

Z4C = 30th Anniversary Camaro Package
WU9 = 30th Anniversary SS Pacakage

I've got the 2 codes on my sticker and tried to upload a pic of the door jamb but the site isn't letting me upload my photos. I'll try again later...

I like that all 97s came with 30th in the headrests, back seats and floor mats because its the ONLY year they had the 93-96 exterior with 98-02 interior (and tail lights)

its a mut, and i love mine

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/97SS502/DSC_0061.jpg Here's the door sticker finally.

Here's the door sticker finally.


Yep, with the R7A, R7T and the WU9 it is a 30th Anniversary SS, just missing the orange stripes. :)

Can we see some pictures of the full car? Like your avatar? I haven't seen one without stripes before.

Let me clean her up and I'll take some new pics. It's been a while since I've shot her anyways. In my avatar you can see the Wings West bodykit that was temporarily installed so I could ship her here to Hawaii without damaging it in my household goods shipment. I've since taken it off and in the process of painting it right now. Kind of mixed about putting it on. Is there a break down on all the codes that are on the door sticker?

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/97SS502/DSC_0596.jpgWashed her up today and go figure it rained and wasn't able to get her out to take some pics in the sunshine.

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/97SS502/DSC_0577-1.jpg

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/97SS502/DSC_0593.jpg My amp rack and cover, getting ready to do some 30th logos by airbrush on it.

http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo295/97SS502/DSC_0588.jpg Unda da hood...

Here is an odd one, I have a 97 Z28 and a guy that I work with has a 97 Z28. Mine is a 30th and his is not. I have the newer dash in mine and his has the older dash. Like I said, both are 97's. Anybody hear of this?

Like all aniversary cars they make only so many 97 anniversary cars and still produce the normal year car. Hope this makes sense! :cheers:

Here is an odd one, I have a 97 Z28 and a guy that I work with has a 97 Z28. Mine is a 30th and his is not. I have the newer dash in mine and his has the older dash. Like I said, both are 97's. Anybody hear of this?

Sounds like your friend needs to check his VIN on carfax and discover he owns a '96. :lol:

I contacted SLP about 2 years ago and they said my build # for my car was 0502. How do I found out the Anniversary build # like the convertibles one above? Are the numbers assigned by SLP or GM?

The moderator on the forums on 35thle.com can tell you it.

paperwork states that it is a 97 and so does the build date on the car

Have your buddy send you some pics to post along with the RPO code sticker, which depending on year, is either on the door, in the glovebox, or somewhere else. I'll take a look at it, and see what's up.

. . . Is there a break down on all the codes that are on the door sticker?

I broke down my list:

1997 LT4 RPO Codes

AG1 Power Driver's Seat
AK5 Inflatable Driver and Passenger Air Bag
AR9 Deluxe Front Bucket
AU0 Remote Keyless Entry
AU3 Electric Door Locks
A31 Power Windows
A90 Power Deck Lid Release
B35 Carpeted Floor Mats
B84 Exterior Moldings
CAE Handling Charge From St. Therese to SLP
C49 Rear Window Defogger
C60 Air Conditioner w/ Manual Controls
DG7 Body Colored Electric Remote Controlled Mirrors
DL5 Roadside Assistance Decal
FE2 Ride Handling Suspension
FE9 Federal Emissions
GU6 3:42 Rear Axle Gear Ratio
G80 Limited Slip Rear Axle
IPC PC Interior Trim Design
J65 Power Front and Rear Disc Brakes
KG9 140 Amp Alternator
K34 Electronic Cruise Control
LT1 MFI HO 5.7 Liter V8 Engine
MM6 Tremec Manual 6 Speed Trans 85 mm, 2.66 1st and 0.50 O/D
MN6 Manual 6 Speed Provisions
NF2 Tier 1 Federal Emissions
NP5 Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
PE0 Wheel Related??
QLC Tire P245/50R16 N BL R/PE ST TL HW4
R7A Sales Item #26
STE Plant Code St. Therese
T82 Automatic On/Off Head Lamps
T96 Front Fog Lamps
UA6 Theft Deterrent System
UB3 Instrument Cluster, Oil, Volts, Tach
UL0 AM/FM Cassette
UZ7 8 Speaker, Quad Front Dr. Mounted, Sail Panel, Dual RR Hatch & Amplifier
U1S Multiple Compact Disc Player
U73 Fixed Mast Antenna
V73 USA/Canada Vehicle Statement
WU9 30th Anniversary Camaro SS Appearance and Performance Sales Package
Z28 Special Performance Sales Package
Z4C 30th Anniversary Package
1AY Stock Order Modification
1SJ Option 9 Package
1SZ Option Package Discount
10C Arctic White Cloth Trim Combination
10I Arctic White Interior Trim
10Q Arctic White Molding Color
10U Arctic White Exterior Color
6HD Computer Select Suspension Component Front LH
7HD Computer Select Suspension Component Front RH
8TH Computer Select Suspension Component Rear LH
9TH Computer Select Suspension Component Rear RH

What are those last 4 pertaining to? What suspension did your car come with? O_o

here is mine :(



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What are those last 4 pertaining to? What suspension did your car come with? O_o

Have no idea what they are but those are the codes and the GM descriptions . . .

Has the Level III SLP Suspension on it . . .

To help clear some things up

1. As mentioned all 97 Camaros even V6 cars had "30th" embroidered into their seats.

2. Your friend's silver 97 RS is NOT a 30th anniv Camaro. It is a 97 which celebrates the 30th anniv year but in order to be an "official" 30th car it has to have RPO Z4C which is white with orange stripes that only came on Z28 and SS.

3. No anniversary dash plaques on 97s unless its a Z4C SS only 92s ans 02s got different dash plaques on all models produced.

4. The white Z4C SS with Hawaii plates mentioned as not having stripes, yes your car did have stripes when it left SLP. They all did however........ a LOT of dealers had trouble selling these cars with the orange stripes on them as the regular buying public didn't "get it" meaning the throw back to the 69 Z11 pace car. So in order to increase their chances of selling them they took the stripes off. I've seen this on at least 5 Z28s over the past 12 years. The owners have no idea they have a Z4C car but you can easily tell by the white grille and white wheels. So contact Dave Hamburger at SLP and get yourself a set of stripes before they are gone (might already be gone).

Thanks for the info. When I bought my car from the original owner he didn't like the stripes. I guess he had to have them taken off at the dealer before he rolled away with it. He said he checked the car out that was at the dealer and then decided to order his without the stripes. I've been unable to find out if it left SLP with them on or if they were never even put on the car. Oh well, I like the car with or without them and my wife hates the stripes. I was thinking of painting on the same stripes but do it in a pearl white, kind like ghost style graphics.

Do any of you guys happen to own a 100% stock 30th Anni that has the SLP Dual-Dual exhaust? (AKA quad tips)

I have been searching like crazy for a sound clip of one at startup, idle, and short rev, and I simply can't find one! Can someone please help me out? The sooner the better, because I have an opportunity to get this exhaust very cheap.

Just get it and throw it on! I have my TOTL sitting in my garage and still looks good. If you don't like it someone else probably will and get it from you...

Xsta appears to have this, but his car has what look like extra resonators after the muffler.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/shudbdrwg/1997%20LT4%20Camaro%20SS/IMG_2449.jpg

The only usable part IS the muffler in what I have the opportunity to buy. How is not having these resonators going to affect the sound?

Our 35th LE has SLP CME (which uses the '98-'02 SLP Dual-Dual muffler) and it sounds great and lacks extra resonators. The difference is, the '98+ has a 3" pipe over the axle and into the inlet of the muffler, and the '97 type SLP Dual-Dual has a 2.5" inlet. Well, another major difference is that the 35thLE has an LS1, and this is for an LT1 and would be going on a '97, so the sound isn't very comparable.

What is the purpose of the extra resonators? Do they tone down the combustion cycle burble into a hum, or what?

I'd like to have a good idea of how this is going to make the car sound if I put just the muffler on a stock '97 Z28.

I can't imagine it being any louder that the TOTL. I bet those resonators gave it that rapsitty sound though, like those Honda's with headers and big can mufflers.

I've never heard TOTL exhaust to my knowledge in person, so I have no idea what it sounds like. I've heard it's raspy, and that's about all I've bothered to research.

I guess I'll give this Dual-Dual muffler a shot. Worse comes to worse... I'll resell it. :judge:

I would still like to hear a car with it, one without mods to the headers, cats, etc. It's ridiculous how difficult it is to find videos of stock exhaust and SLP exhaust THAT ISN'T LOUDMOUTH. :judge:

The TOTL isn't rapsy at all. It's a nice thunder exhaust under throttle and when people see it they think the car has a V6 if they don't know what it is. It's mellow at idle till you get on it and even then it's no where near as loud as the Loudmouth under WOT. Kinda stealthy if that's what your looking for...

Nah, looking for something just slightly louder than stock, but still noise pollution or whatever legal, and definitely with the dual-look like stock Z28. This SLP Dual-Dual muffler should work for that. It sucks that I can't find a car that actually has it though so I can hear it.

I'll worry about needing outlet pipes and exhaust tips if I get it, when I get it.

It's really no wonder most people just stick to awful Flowmaster, Magnaflow, etc. It's too freakin' hard to find the more exotic stuff. Kind of funny calling a factory original sort of piece "exotic" but that's how it's ending up when it comes to videos and sound clips. :lol:

No shit huh! I think there's another guy here (Hawaii) that might have this set-up on his car. I'll have to do some research. BTW the TOTL is way better sounding than the stock Z28 exhaust in my opinion. Have you tried to call SLP to see if they have the pipes or the specs for them?

No, I'm going to call them tomorrow though. :cool:

For anyone wondering what Two on The Left sounds like, this stock SS has it. You'll need to jump past 3:50 to hear it. Sounds good. I assume the Dual-Dual sound very similar.
http://www.lt1engine.com/videos/video/4rKAcZsozqQ

The 1997, "Dual-Dual" is VERY quiet . . . the resonators pull out ALOT of sound, plus if rumors are correct they also came with a "Cone of Silence" in the drivers side tail pipe . . .

The "Dual-Dual" of the LS1 cars I like still quietm but in a rag top that is what I wanted. :) . . .

Sorry no sound clips, plus with my 30th being an LT4 it will sound different.

For anyone wondering what Two on The Left sounds like, this stock SS has it. You'll need to jump past 3:50 to hear it. Sounds good. I assume the Dual-Dual sound very similar.
http://www.lt1engine.com/videos/video/4rKAcZsozqQ

The TOTL was one of the BEST sounding stock exhausts ever put on the SS ( IMHO )

Thanks for replying so quickly Xsta. Since I will only be getting (or using) the muffler, I think it should likely be a nice sound similar perhaps to TOTL.

TOTL in that video, sounds very similar to our 35th Anni SS with SLP Dual-Dual (3" inlet, 2.5" outlets) even considering the much different engines (LT1 vs. LS1). The TOTL seemed to calm down the combustion cycle burble into a hum at idle to an extent, which I like.

I think '97 SLP Dual-Dual (2.5" inlet, 2.5" outlets) will be a good choice. I will not have the resonators nor the possible cone of silence. If I could make the car sound remotely similar to our SS while retaining the much better sound quality an LT1 has over LS1... I would be very happy!

Any exhaust on a LT1 is going to sound COMPLETELY different than on an LS1 because of their different firing order.

For LT1s, there is no comparison for sound and performance to the Two on the left (TOTL) that was optional on all 91-97 Firehawks and all 96-97 SS.

It has a deep muscular rumble and has been dyno proven time and time again to offer up more power even over a direct cut out.

The late 97 resonators was a stop gap fix if I remember right because GM was catching flak over the TOTL being "too loud" for a factory exhaust. I think SLP tried this cross flow muffler with resonators. But SLP also started installing the cone of silence noise reducer in the 97 TOTL as well. The resonator style was so short term that nobody really knows anything about it. My advise would be to go to firehawk.com and ask Dave Hamburger for the story on it.


For a LS1, every exhaust is going to have some level of rasp. The GMMG sounds awesome, so does the B&B Tri-flow. But.... both of those are over $700, reason why you don't seem them often. You see everybody running the cheaper Loud Mouth, Magnaflow, or Corsa, or the trash pile flowmaster.

Very good information.

In the end, what I am after is a video clip of a '97 SS with LT1, cats, stock manifolds, and SLP Dual-Dual exhaust starting up and idling with the camera video taping near the exhaust tips.

Ideally the car wouldn't have the resonators, but I'm not going to be that picky! A video of such doesn't exist online and I want to hear it before I decide to buy the muffler. :judge: