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Jscotch9 · 10-14-2016, 07:47 PM

Alright, listen...I have to set the record straight here. For anyone who comes through wondering if they should buy a camaro. We are all camaro owners.

i get it, V8 is the older brother - the beast. The Camaro V6 (5th gen and over) have, or will have fantastic horsepower, and put plenty of power to the wheels. If you want to spend the money for the V8, thats your call. I have the 6 right now and you can bet your ass my next one will be 8, but thats not to say you can't have a hell of a time in the 6. Im seeing people complain that you can't have fun in the 6... honestly i think you just don't know how to drive. Take off STB TRK, TC, ect. and drop the thing into standard (if auto), and you can have some fun. Learn how to drive it correctly, and it is aggressive, and fun. Don't even come at me with the "have you ever driven the 8" bs, because Ive been ripping around in my cousin's ZL1 of late, and its a hell of a time, undeniably (raced the ZL1 with his GTR). This isn't to take away from the 8s, but rather, to say that they are the best of the best. The 6 is a top of the line engine for its class, the awesome track ability, and the unmatched looks of the camaro body style make the V6 option a fantastic car, and a great camaro. Make no mistake, the v6 if a beast in its own playground, just as its big brother is in its class. As a 20 year old who bought his first camaro on his own in the V6, i can honestly tell you, Buy with confidence; and any real car guy will respect your car regardless of engine. Camaro V6- beast of the 6's Camaro V8- Beast of the 8's.

jrhagen · 10-14-2016, 07:58 PM

You can have fun in a 4 banger Toyota. But it ain't a v8.

rontammy0 · 10-14-2016, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

You can have fun in a 4 banger Toyota. But it ain't a v8.

Hey don't even come at me with that comment.

Currey · 10-14-2016, 09:10 PM

Why is this in the suspension/brakes/chassis Forum?

URBAN LEGEND · 10-14-2016, 09:51 PM

Duly noted.

jrhagen · 10-14-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Hey don't even come at me with that comment.

Too late.

rontammy0 · 10-14-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Too late.

In that case I agree.......thanks for the breakdown op some real good info that's never been posted.

Jscotch9 · 10-15-2016, 01:06 AM

hahah i guess you can have fun in any car.. my point is that even the v6 is pushing 315 horses without any bolt ons which makes having fun a lot easier than most vehicles. My supercharger is is putting me in the seat pretty well, maybe that alters my experience, but i hold my case. A 6 will never be an 8, but that doesn't mean it can't be aggressive.

On a side note, i put an SS in a body bag last night with my 6 supercharged.

Jscotch9 · 10-15-2016, 01:12 AM

ill also say i have no idea how this got into this forum. Not where i posted it, or at least as far as i noticed.

rontammy0 · 10-15-2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jscotch9

hahah i guess you can have fun in any car.. my point is that even the v6 is pushing 315 horses without any bolt ons which makes having fun a lot easier than most vehicles. My supercharger is is putting me in the seat pretty well, maybe that alters my experience, but i hold my case. A 6 will never be an 8, but that doesn't mean it can't be aggressive.

On a side note, i put an SS in a body bag last night with my 6 supercharged.

haha body bag...im using that one.

Ventmaster · 10-16-2016, 12:34 PM

You know this is a V6 Mr. Gordon is driving-
https://youtu.be/_aAWXdYTK0c

nuff said?

JCunningham · 10-16-2016, 09:57 PM

notice you dont really see the car doing anything unless it's on wet pavement. the whole thing was faked.

Avenging Orange · 10-19-2016, 10:58 AM

I drive a 2015 Ford Interceptor for a living. Its 305 hp V6 AWD......and its a freaking blast to drive! I'm an old fart....raised on V8's. But as technology improves, V6 and 4 bangers are much more impressive than their predecessors. Its just hard to break old habits.

sherob · 10-19-2016, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jscotch9

hahah i guess you can have fun in any car.. my point is that even the v6 is pushing 315 horses without any bolt ons which makes having fun a lot easier than most vehicles. My supercharger is is putting me in the seat pretty well, maybe that alters my experience, but i hold my case. A 6 will never be an 8, but that doesn't mean it can't be aggressive.

On a side note, i put an SS in a body bag last night with my 6 supercharged.

... and supercharging that V6 to "body bag" that SS cost you how much?

10-14-2016, 07:47 PM	#1
Jscotch9 Drives: Red RS 5th Gen: v6 supercharged Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 9 View My Garage	Anyone who says you can't have fun with the V6 camaro is an idiot Alright, listen...I have to set the record straight here. For anyone who comes through wondering if they should buy a camaro. We are all camaro owners. i get it, V8 is the older brother - the beast. The Camaro V6 (5th gen and over) have, or will have fantastic horsepower, and put plenty of power to the wheels. If you want to spend the money for the V8, thats your call. I have the 6 right now and you can bet your ass my next one will be 8, but thats not to say you can't have a hell of a time in the 6. Im seeing people complain that you can't have fun in the 6... honestly i think you just don't know how to drive. Take off STB TRK, TC, ect. and drop the thing into standard (if auto), and you can have some fun. Learn how to drive it correctly, and it is aggressive, and fun. Don't even come at me with the "have you ever driven the 8" bs, because Ive been ripping around in my cousin's ZL1 of late, and its a hell of a time, undeniably (raced the ZL1 with his GTR). This isn't to take away from the 8s, but rather, to say that they are the best of the best. The 6 is a top of the line engine for its class, the awesome track ability, and the unmatched looks of the camaro body style make the V6 option a fantastic car, and a great camaro. Make no mistake, the v6 if a beast in its own playground, just as its big brother is in its class. As a 20 year old who bought his first camaro on his own in the V6, i can honestly tell you, Buy with confidence; and any real car guy will respect your car regardless of engine. Camaro V6- beast of the 6's Camaro V8- Beast of the 8's. __________________ - Joe

10-14-2016, 09:51 PM	#5
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Duly noted. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

10-15-2016, 01:06 AM	#8
Jscotch9 Drives: Red RS 5th Gen: v6 supercharged Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 9 View My Garage	hahah i guess you can have fun in any car.. my point is that even the v6 is pushing 315 horses without any bolt ons which makes having fun a lot easier than most vehicles. My supercharger is is putting me in the seat pretty well, maybe that alters my experience, but i hold my case. A 6 will never be an 8, but that doesn't mean it can't be aggressive. On a side note, i put an SS in a body bag last night with my 6 supercharged. __________________ - Joe

10-15-2016, 01:12 AM	#9
Jscotch9 Drives: Red RS 5th Gen: v6 supercharged Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 9 View My Garage	ill also say i have no idea how this got into this forum. Not where i posted it, or at least as far as i noticed. __________________ - Joe

10-16-2016, 12:34 PM	#11
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	You know this is a V6 Mr. Gordon is driving- https://youtu.be/_aAWXdYTK0c nuff said? Last edited by Ventmaster; 10-16-2016 at 12:50 PM.

10-14-2016, 07:58 PM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	You can have fun in a 4 banger Toyota. But it ain't a v8.

10-14-2016, 09:10 PM	#4
Currey Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 57	Why is this in the suspension/brakes/chassis Forum?

10-16-2016, 09:57 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	notice you dont really see the car doing anything unless it's on wet pavement. the whole thing was faked. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-19-2016, 10:58 AM	#13
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I drive a 2015 Ford Interceptor for a living. Its 305 hp V6 AWD......and its a freaking blast to drive! I'm an old fart....raised on V8's. But as technology improves, V6 and 4 bangers are much more impressive than their predecessors. Its just hard to break old habits. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!