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mc_acoustic · 06-08-2013, 01:31 PM

How much of a difference in timing is the v6 to a v8?

I am trying to do some quick research before I officially trade my 6 for an 8 so try to bare with me here guys/gals

Track times would be nice... But more for "street" racing is what I am curious about (I am not talking about dragging on the street, my buddy has a airplane runway in his back yard that is about 1/4 mile. It is very much like a street in the sense that its not sticky like a track)

1) How much of a difference is it going from a pretty full bolted on v6 (Long tube headers/hi flow cats/ported intake manifold/manifold insulator/plenum spacer/CAI intake/Tune/MRT 1 Catback) to a STOCK v8. Is it "close" in a race?

2) How much of a difference is it going from full bolted V6 to a bolted V8 (V8 should consist of cold air intake/new headers/tune if possible)

I dont have any friends with a 8 so I can't actually compare....

Biscuitpie · 06-08-2013, 01:43 PM

They aren't even comparable, especially on the street where you usually don't launch so skill isn't really a factor.

mc_acoustic · 06-08-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Biscuitpie

They aren't even comparable, especially on the street where you usually don't launch so skill isn't really a factor.

I mean, there has to be some kind of difference.... are you saying the v8 is THAT much better? Or that they are so close the same?

(If I wasnt confused to begin with then I wouldnt have posted this thread right?)

I mean, I am aware that a stock v8 would prob be like 50-70 hp more to the rear wheel, but I am not too sure HOW much different that is...

E.T. · 06-08-2013, 01:51 PM

The V8 is a different animal. Even the L99 has 400 HP and 410 TQ stock. The V6 has like 278 TQ or something, right? This TQ difference is what you feel, and it was really noticeable to me. Once you start modding, it's hard to make a fair comparison, but the only way a V6 is gonna come close to the V8 is with a turbo or supercharger. Put the same mods on the V8, and the V8 will be an absolute monster.

Test drive some and see what you think. I liked my V6 when I had it, but trading it in for the V8 was 100% the right decision for me. I never looked back.

nyrfan · 06-08-2013, 01:54 PM

This will run its usual route so ill just say IBTL. Lol

Sent from my 2SS/RS

StangKiller-SS · 06-08-2013, 01:55 PM

Compression, Torque, etc hold the V6 down below the V8. You can get some nice performance out of the V6, but it's not comparable to an LS3 or L99 at all.

joey0480 · 06-08-2013, 01:56 PM

One word....substantial

KMPrenger · 06-08-2013, 02:00 PM

mc_accoustic, you wanting a manual or auto? Go test drive one and find out for yourself b/c on here when it comes to the auto V8 some say it doesn't really feel all that much better....while some will have you believe the difference is like going to a Bugatti.

Really, just go find out for yourself. Of course its faster...but is it what you are expecting? Nobody here can tell you that.

Side note: You are posting new threads all the time asking about adding mods, how they will affect your car, and other random questions about your V6, and then suddenly your thinking V8? That's fine I guess but just amazes me sometimes. When I bought my V6 I knew what I was getting into, and I knew I wouldn't be upgrading. If you know from the beginning you want big power, just go V8 unless you are like very few here and want to put lots of work into a forced induction V6.

GMTool · 06-08-2013, 02:04 PM

Don't know, never driven a 6er. I kind of think I would like to, just to see what it's like.

ChrisBlair · 06-08-2013, 02:14 PM

I used my calculator and found the difference between 8 and 6 is 2

FaytalsCamaro · 06-08-2013, 02:18 PM

I have had both and the best way to describe it...When I first got the V6 getting on it from a standstill for the first time was great. Was fun and put a smile on my face. When i got the v8 stomping on it from a stand still scared the shit outta me. No joke. It took me some getting used to it but seriously sometimes if im not careful it will get out from under me

ChrisBlair · 06-08-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FaytalsCamaro

I have had both and the best way to describe it...When I first got the V6 getting on it from a standstill for the first time was great. Was fun and put a smile on my face. When i got the v8 stomping on it from a stand still scared the shit outta me. No joke. It took me some getting used to it but seriously sometimes if im not careful it will get out from under me

It's a good thing that the new Camaros don't actually have a lot of torque, then. You'd have been petrified!

Toms2010 · 06-08-2013, 02:24 PM

Test drove both. Big difference in the 8 versus the 6. If your whole aim is to go faster, then get the 8. You will not be happy otherwise.

FaytalsCamaro · 06-08-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

It's a good thing that the new Camaros don't actually have a lot of torque, then. You'd have been petrified!

sure as shit enough torque for me. but as soon as im used to it time to upgrade gears and a cam!

06-08-2013, 01:31 PM	#1
mc_acoustic Drives: 2010 1LT Limited Edition Camaro A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 887	How much a difference is the 6 to an 8 How much of a difference in timing is the v6 to a v8? I am trying to do some quick research before I officially trade my 6 for an 8 so try to bare with me here guys/gals Track times would be nice... But more for "street" racing is what I am curious about (I am not talking about dragging on the street, my buddy has a airplane runway in his back yard that is about 1/4 mile. It is very much like a street in the sense that its not sticky like a track) 1) How much of a difference is it going from a pretty full bolted on v6 (Long tube headers/hi flow cats/ported intake manifold/manifold insulator/plenum spacer/CAI intake/Tune/MRT 1 Catback) to a STOCK v8. Is it "close" in a race? 2) How much of a difference is it going from full bolted V6 to a bolted V8 (V8 should consist of cold air intake/new headers/tune if possible) I dont have any friends with a 8 so I can't actually compare.... Last edited by mc_acoustic; 06-08-2013 at 01:56 PM.

06-08-2013, 01:43 PM	#2
Biscuitpie Drives: '11 Cammed LS3, '14 Scion FRS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 758	They aren't even comparable, especially on the street where you usually don't launch so skill isn't really a factor. __________________ SOLD with a Z06 in the not too distant future: Cammed, boltons, axles, lowered, and more. \| 476 WHP

06-08-2013, 01:51 PM	#4
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,264	The V8 is a different animal. Even the L99 has 400 HP and 410 TQ stock. The V6 has like 278 TQ or something, right? This TQ difference is what you feel, and it was really noticeable to me. Once you start modding, it's hard to make a fair comparison, but the only way a V6 is gonna come close to the V8 is with a turbo or supercharger. Put the same mods on the V8, and the V8 will be an absolute monster. Test drive some and see what you think. I liked my V6 when I had it, but trading it in for the V8 was 100% the right decision for me. I never looked back. __________________

06-08-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	This will run its usual route so ill just say IBTL. Lol Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

06-08-2013, 01:56 PM	#7
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06-08-2013, 01:55 PM	#6
StangKiller-SS Drives: GM products Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,621	Compression, Torque, etc hold the V6 down below the V8. You can get some nice performance out of the V6, but it's not comparable to an LS3 or L99 at all.

06-08-2013, 02:00 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	mc_accoustic, you wanting a manual or auto? Go test drive one and find out for yourself b/c on here when it comes to the auto V8 some say it doesn't really feel all that much better....while some will have you believe the difference is like going to a Bugatti. Really, just go find out for yourself. Of course its faster...but is it what you are expecting? Nobody here can tell you that. Side note: You are posting new threads all the time asking about adding mods, how they will affect your car, and other random questions about your V6, and then suddenly your thinking V8? That's fine I guess but just amazes me sometimes. When I bought my V6 I knew what I was getting into, and I knew I wouldn't be upgrading. If you know from the beginning you want big power, just go V8 unless you are like very few here and want to put lots of work into a forced induction V6. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-08-2013, 02:04 PM	#9
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Don't know, never driven a 6er. I kind of think I would like to, just to see what it's like. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

06-08-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I used my calculator and found the difference between 8 and 6 is 2 __________________

06-08-2013, 02:18 PM	#11
FaytalsCamaro Distributor of Liquor Drives: My Wife Crazy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,698	I have had both and the best way to describe it...When I first got the V6 getting on it from a standstill for the first time was great. Was fun and put a smile on my face. When i got the v8 stomping on it from a stand still scared the shit outta me. No joke. It took me some getting used to it but seriously sometimes if im not careful it will get out from under me

06-08-2013, 02:24 PM	#13
Toms2010 Drives: 2010 2LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 215 View My Garage	Test drove both. Big difference in the 8 versus the 6. If your whole aim is to go faster, then get the 8. You will not be happy otherwise. __________________ 2010 2LT CGM Auto Vararam CAI - Modern Muscle Ported Throttle Body - Vmax Black Iceolator - Custom Exhaust - Magnaflow Res X 11386 - 2.5" Pipe from X on Back - Magnaflow Round Mufflers 10416 - Lime Green Hood Spears - Lime Green Gill Stripes - SJM AutoProd Sequential Turn Signals - SJM AutoProd Always On DRL Fog Lights