I can answer a few, as I've looked into these issues myself.
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Originally Posted by The_Blur
Can we put those V8 Brembos on the V6?
Sure! Technically, you can put any aftermarket brakes on any car so long as they fit inside the tire. If I go V6 -- this is midway up the list of modifications I'm going to do later on. Check these folks out:
http://www.baer.com/products/complete/pro-plus.php
Scroll down to the bottom portion of the page. Hit "Pontiac", and then "G8"...oooohhhhh yeaahhhh. Pricey -- but they should shoot you through the windshield. 
How hard can we push the transmission?
It's an Aisin unit. They aren't especially robust. According to GM, it's good to 273lb/ft in the Direct Injected CTS. But GM also says the Tremec unit's only good to 470, and we know some Vette people are putting out 500+...
Does the V8 transmission fit?
In the SS, it's called the TR6060. It fits in the SS, which is still a Camaro, so it should fit here. The real question you should be asking is will it bolt up to the V6 engine block? That, I don't know -- someone would need to investigate the bolt patterns for the engine and the transmission....
How hard can we push the 3.6L DI VVT V6?
I do believe this is a undiscovered frontier. It's a relatively new engine...would be interesting if someone could get in contact with GM powertrain....
Can the V6 suspension be replaced with the V8 suspension?
Sure. They're really the same thing: it's Zeta. It's far more complicate, but the SS is simply a little more stiff and "tuned in". If you're looking to improve the suspension at a later date -- just leapfrog over the SS and call up Pedders. Their systems will work on the V6 just as well as the SS.
Can I plug in my iPod? (visibility)
This was already answered above -- but I'll reiterate, the USB connector is in the center console. shove your ipod down in there, and you're good. Nobody ever needs to know it's there.
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I'm not sure if any of that will help...but
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