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SpkCamaro12 · 08-15-2012, 03:56 AM

I have been debating on what to do, I am thinking of either upgrading to a TT V6 or with the same amount of money would cost me to do that upgrade to a SS (probably 2013).

What do you guys think?

06_warrior · 08-15-2012, 05:43 AM

If you ask me i'd say get the SS. I say this as i did this very same thing. Traded a LFX to a SS. I was going to do a TT or SC but my heart really wanted a V8. I was all done when i went to a local 5th Gen. Camaro meet and seen some wicked SC'd SS's and turbo'd SS's. Traded my car a week later. Never regretted it. You also get way more after market power options and company's making them when it comes to the V8's vs the V6's. Sure you can make as much hp as a stock SS going turbo or SC'd on the V6 but add some bolt on's for the SS and the V6 is trying to play catch up again. To me there's nothing like a cammed and exhausted V8 sound.

ShowSStopper · 08-15-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

If you ask me i'd say get the SS. I say this as i did this very same thing. Traded a LFX to a SS. I was going to do a TT or SC but my heart really wanted a V8. I was all done when i went to a local 5th Gen. Camaro meet and seen some wicket SC'd SS's and turbo'd SS's. Traded my car a week later. Never regretted it.

Traded from the LFX to an SS myself a week ago. Payments are more, but you get the power AND the warranty which is cool. Plus it has that nice V8 rumble to it.

Nvincent4708 · 08-15-2012, 07:33 AM

Do the SS

there is no huge benefit to the LFX over the LLT

Nvincent4708 · 08-15-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wicked 6

Traded from the LFX to an SS myself a week ago. Payments are more, but you get the power AND the warranty which is cool. Plus it has that nice V8 rumble to it.

Welcome to the dark side.

malave7567 · 08-15-2012, 07:33 AM

upgrading myself as well. I say go with the SS. Ordering mine at the end of the week

BowtieBelle · 08-15-2012, 09:32 AM

I'd do the TT for something different-- you can make more power than a stock (or even lightly modded) SS with TT, can't you? Also, a fully loaded 2SS/RS is gonna cost you a LOT more than an additional $6k; they're going for $39k-40k now.

I'm not a fan of the LFX... between the plastic intake manifold and the fact you can't put headers on it, I'm glad I have the LLT.

ShowSStopper · 08-15-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nvincent4708

Welcome to the dark side.

Thanks!

PsychoZL1 · 08-15-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

If you ask me i'd say get the SS. I say this as i did this very same thing. Traded a LFX to a SS. I was going to do a TT or SC but my heart really wanted a V8.

You also get way more after market power options and company's making them when it comes to the V8's vs the V6's. Sure you can make as much hp as a stock SS going turbo or SC'd on the V6 but add some bolt on's for the SS and the V6 is trying to play catch up again.

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Originally Posted by Wicked 6

Traded from the LFX to an SS myself a week ago. Payments are more, but you get the power AND the warranty which is cool. Plus it has that nice V8 rumble to it.

If you can afford trading to a SS, get the SS rather than doing F/I on the V6. Not that there's anything wrong with wanting to SC or TC a V6, but there are much more options with the V8 and you're going to make more power with the V8 as well.

But, in the end do what you want to do. Don't let us persuade you into anything.

ShowSStopper · 08-15-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychoRS

If you can afford trading to a SS, get the SS rather than doing F/I on the V6. Not that there's anything wrong with wanting to SC or TC a V6, but there are much more options with the V8 and you're going to make more power with the V8 as well.

But, do what you want to do. Don't let us persuade you into anything.

Lol OP has the whole :seesaw: going on now.

meissen · 08-15-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I'd do the TT for something different-- you can make more power than a stock (or even lightly modded) SS with TT, can't you? Also, a fully loaded 2SS/RS is gonna cost you a LOT more than an additional $6k; they're going for $39k-40k now.

I'm not a fan of the LFX... between the plastic intake manifold and the fact you can't put headers on it, I'm glad I have the LLT.

Normally I would agree 100% with your first paragraph, but I think the one thing that holds me back is the warranty. Do a TT v6 and throw that warranty out the door, not to mention reliability is now in question when you're making that drastic of a change to the car. Between the two, I'd rather get a used SS just so I'd have the power and the warranty... which can be a deciding factor for some.

Now onto the second part...

Plastic intake manifold means lower temps and more power. Don't need headers, pop the heads off, port the castings, increase the exhaust pipe tube if need be but it's really all unnecessary - the restricting point is the cats and mufflers.

BowtieBelle · 08-15-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by meissen

Normally I would agree 100% with your first paragraph, but I think the one thing that holds me back is the warranty. Do a TT v6 and throw that warranty out the door, not to mention reliability is now in question when you're making that drastic of a change to the car. Between the two, I'd rather get a used SS just so I'd have the power and the warranty... which can be a deciding factor for some.

Now onto the second part...

Plastic intake manifold means lower temps and more power. Don't need headers, pop the heads off, port the castings, increase the exhaust pipe tube if need be but it's really all unnecessary - the restricting point is the cats and mufflers.

On the TT install, my dealer offered to do it and warranty it. Of course I lack the $$

And that's true on the LFX.

meissen · 08-15-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

On the TT install, my dealer offered to do it and warranty it. Of course I lack the $$

And that's true on the LFX.

Wow - now that's a dealer to hang on to!

ShowSStopper · 08-15-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I'd do the TT for something different-- you can make more power than a stock (or even lightly modded) SS with TT, can't you? Also, a fully loaded 2SS/RS is gonna cost you a LOT more than an additional $6k; they're going for $39k-40k now.

I'm not a fan of the LFX... between the plastic intake manifold and the fact you can't put headers on it, I'm glad I have the LLT.

OR he could cheat and go 1SS non-RS to save a ton.

If the OP wants to stand out, I'm going to agree with you on the F/I V6 as you don't see many of them and the V6 does/can make great power.

It all depends on what you want really, and of course what you want to spend. I really dislike the common misconception that every V6 owner is just someone who can't afford an SS. That's simply not true at all. There are many positives to the V6. So if i were you, I would decide exactly how much extra power means to you. Do you go to the track or are you looking for a street application? (Not endorsing street racing for all the

out there

)

Figure out the answers to those kinds of questions and then you will be in a better position to decide what is right for you.

Whatever you choose, have fun, be safe, and good luck!

08-15-2012, 03:56 AM	#1
SpkCamaro12 Drives: 2012 IOM 2LT RS - Traded In Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port Richey, Florida Posts: 367	Upgrade my V6 LFX? I have been debating on what to do, I am thinking of either upgrading to a TT V6 or with the same amount of money would cost me to do that upgrade to a SS (probably 2013). What do you guys think? __________________ TRADED IN - 2012 2LT RS - VMAX Throttle Body - MRT V1 - CAI - Trifecta Tune - Matching Interior Lightning (Footwells and Dome) - Sequential Taillights - Blacked out Front n Back Bowties - 228VX Train Horn Traded for 2011 Corvette

08-15-2012, 05:43 AM	#2
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	If you ask me i'd say get the SS. I say this as i did this very same thing. Traded a LFX to a SS. I was going to do a TT or SC but my heart really wanted a V8. I was all done when i went to a local 5th Gen. Camaro meet and seen some wicked SC'd SS's and turbo'd SS's. Traded my car a week later. Never regretted it. You also get way more after market power options and company's making them when it comes to the V8's vs the V6's. Sure you can make as much hp as a stock SS going turbo or SC'd on the V6 but add some bolt on's for the SS and the V6 is trying to play catch up again. To me there's nothing like a cammed and exhausted V8 sound. Last edited by 06_warrior; 08-15-2012 at 08:54 AM.

08-15-2012, 09:32 AM	#7
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I'd do the TT for something different-- you can make more power than a stock (or even lightly modded) SS with TT, can't you? Also, a fully loaded 2SS/RS is gonna cost you a LOT more than an additional $6k; they're going for $39k-40k now. I'm not a fan of the LFX... between the plastic intake manifold and the fact you can't put headers on it, I'm glad I have the LLT. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

08-15-2012, 07:33 AM	#4
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,855 View My Garage	Do the SS there is no huge benefit to the LFX over the LLT

08-15-2012, 07:33 AM	#6
malave7567 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 835	upgrading myself as well. I say go with the SS. Ordering mine at the end of the week