SS A6 or M6 faster?????? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MY2010SS · 02-09-2010, 04:31 PM

I have an m6 ordered but I am curious as to which one is faster?????? Anybody know?

acceleration of course!

Darth_Emma · 02-09-2010, 04:32 PM

The tests seem to show the automatic is faster. That's what I've read. I'm no expert.

Note: I didn't say "better" in any way. I firmly believe that is a matter of personal preference. This has been a hot topic of discussion before so beware.

SSOOCH · 02-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Here we go again

TommyTSquared · 02-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Faster at what? And there have been some lengthy discussions, might want to try a search on it.

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Here we go again

New forum members are like our cars... they have to be broken in sooner or later

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clg_98ta · 02-09-2010, 04:50 PM

The M6 has 26 more hp at the crank, in addition to lower drivetrain losses. Automatics have up to 5% more losses that manuals, so the difference is even greater at the rear wheels. But, lacking a professional driver, the automatic is often faster in the quarter (as the previous poster stated).

axis · 02-09-2010, 04:53 PM

Instead of saying the A6 is faster, why not say the A6 is more CONSISTENT. A very good driver can make a M6 shift very fast and precise, but even they mess up from time to time. An automatic will shift at what it determines the best spot EVERYTIME. You have to decide if the computer does indeed shift at the perfect time for YOU. If you like to shift gears, the M6 will be considerably more fun to drive. Oh, you do get that extra 26hp with the M6 as well.

With a good driver, the M6 should have the advantage. Over several races, (bracket racing) the A6 should dominate. For everyday driving, it's purely choice.

austinmike · 02-09-2010, 04:55 PM

m6 is what i got and love it

nhra stocker · 02-09-2010, 04:56 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013 The official Quarter mile list .

IConnection · 02-09-2010, 04:57 PM

Add the right torque converter to the A6 and its over for the poor 6SP guys

Just kidding guys, the camaro has to be a hoot to row threw the gears...

Roger Ramjet · 02-09-2010, 04:59 PM

In daily driving the M6 feels stronger........ and I drive them both.

Chief Bob · 02-09-2010, 05:05 PM

I have a 3200 stall converter in my 02 and I will be faster in a 1/4 than most stick shift cars, but the manual is more fun to drive. My 5th Gen will be a M6

EMB135Driver · 02-09-2010, 06:03 PM

The 6 Speed Manual has 26 more HP, and also gets a 3.45 rear end instead of the 3.27 in the automatic. As far as which one is faster I think I'd say they are probably pretty evenly matched, but the Automatic would produce more consistant results during timed acceleration. I bought the 6SP manual to avoid getting the active fuel management....I'll leave fuel management to my right foot instead.

SShift · 02-09-2010, 08:56 PM

I cant comment on what is faster but how can you get a Camaro with out a stick? i like driving my car. Not my car driving me

no offense to you A6 guys.

axis · 02-09-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SShift

I cant comment on what is faster but how can you get a Camaro with out a stick? i like driving my car. Not my car driving me

no offense to you A6 guys.

What does shifting your own gears have to do with DRIVING? If anything, the autos allow you to drive your car more since you're not interupted with HAVING to shift gears.

Nice try though. If you like shifting gears, it's totally fine, but don't say it's blasphemy to get one without a manual. I've had my time shifting through gears and now I don't want to anymore. That's my choice and that's what I wanted. I'm glad you like options you chose on your car.

02-09-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
MY2010SS Drives: 2013 ZL! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duson La Posts: 56	SS A6 or M6 faster?????? I have an m6 ordered but I am curious as to which one is faster?????? Anybody know? acceleration of course!

02-09-2010, 04:36 PM	#3
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Here we go again __________________

02-09-2010, 04:50 PM	#5
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	The M6 has 26 more hp at the crank, in addition to lower drivetrain losses. Automatics have up to 5% more losses that manuals, so the difference is even greater at the rear wheels. But, lacking a professional driver, the automatic is often faster in the quarter (as the previous poster stated). __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

02-09-2010, 04:53 PM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Instead of saying the A6 is faster, why not say the A6 is more CONSISTENT. A very good driver can make a M6 shift very fast and precise, but even they mess up from time to time. An automatic will shift at what it determines the best spot EVERYTIME. You have to decide if the computer does indeed shift at the perfect time for YOU. If you like to shift gears, the M6 will be considerably more fun to drive. Oh, you do get that extra 26hp with the M6 as well. With a good driver, the M6 should have the advantage. Over several races, (bracket racing) the A6 should dominate. For everyday driving, it's purely choice. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

02-09-2010, 04:55 PM	#7
austinmike Drives: 2010 2ss 6m Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: austin tx Posts: 62	m6 is what i got and love it __________________ 2010 2ss rs m6 Inferno Orange Metallic Inferno Orange & black inside black strips fatory Polished rims muffler delete

02-09-2010, 04:32 PM	#2
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	The tests seem to show the automatic is faster. That's what I've read. I'm no expert. Note: I didn't say "better" in any way. I firmly believe that is a matter of personal preference. This has been a hot topic of discussion before so beware.

02-09-2010, 04:56 PM	#8
nhra stocker Drives: 69,10 camaro 71 chevelle Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shelbyville, IL Posts: 722 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21013 The official Quarter mile list . __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS M6 Bone stock 12.58 at 110mph http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=263 1971 Chevelle SS 454 365hp NHRA C/SA 10.73 at 122 1969 Camaro (427 ZL-1 clone) M-22 being built 1982 Siverado 4x4 454 Mud truck stock class 3.66 sec in 150' of mud

02-09-2010, 04:57 PM	#9
IConnection Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Horsham,Pa. Posts: 221	Add the right torque converter to the A6 and its over for the poor 6SP guys Just kidding guys, the camaro has to be a hoot to row threw the gears...

02-09-2010, 04:59 PM	#10
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	In daily driving the M6 feels stronger........ and I drive them both. __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

02-09-2010, 05:05 PM	#11
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	I have a 3200 stall converter in my 02 and I will be faster in a 1/4 than most stick shift cars, but the manual is more fun to drive. My 5th Gen will be a M6 __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

02-09-2010, 06:03 PM	#12
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	The 6 Speed Manual has 26 more HP, and also gets a 3.45 rear end instead of the 3.27 in the automatic. As far as which one is faster I think I'd say they are probably pretty evenly matched, but the Automatic would produce more consistant results during timed acceleration. I bought the 6SP manual to avoid getting the active fuel management....I'll leave fuel management to my right foot instead. __________________

02-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#13
SShift Drives: Only Bowties! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Depths of Hell Posts: 154	I cant comment on what is faster but how can you get a Camaro with out a stick? i like driving my car. Not my car driving me no offense to you A6 guys.

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