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45thCamaro · 06-14-2014, 09:07 PM

As much as I would love an SS or a ZL1, I can't afford it. I just pic my car off, took me 2 years and 2 months but my 2lt 45th is all mine. Not to mention that there are cameras and speed traps and police everywhere. I have never been to the track, and my car is a toy for me, barely gets driven. If I had the money back when I bought this one to get an SS, I would have. But this car still hits 70 in 3rd gear, with 3 gears to go. I'm content :-)

Rock It · 06-14-2014, 09:12 PM

Killa, if you can afford it, trade up.... you will still find yourself doing some mods but the base power from a chevy V-8 is (in my opinion) unmatched. this is the first V-6 I have had. had a '69,'76 and '82 Camaro with 350's and a turbo Trans Am. you said your bro has an 8. how does it make you feel when he "lights it up" ? its different , isnt it? as time goes on, you can get the 8 to 650 HP.. just my $.02....

KILLA BEE · 06-14-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock It

Killa, if you can afford it, trade up.... you will still find yourself doing some mods but the base power from a chevy V-8 is (in my opinion) unmatched. this is the first V-6 I have had. had a '69,'76 and '82 Camaro with 350's and a turbo Trans Am. you said your bro has an 8. how does it make you feel when he "lights it up" ? its different , isnt it? as time goes on, you can get the 8 to 650 HP.. just my $.02....

So what about dropping a V8 in the 6..possible ?

KILLA BEE · 06-14-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock It

Killa, if you can afford it, trade up.... you will still find yourself doing some mods but the base power from a chevy V-8 is (in my opinion) unmatched. this is the first V-6 I have had. had a '69,'76 and '82 Camaro with 350's and a turbo Trans Am. you said your bro has an 8. how does it make you feel when he "lights it up" ? its different , isnt it? as time goes on, you can get the 8 to 650 HP.. just my $.02....

I havent heard it..just mad jealous haha

Rock It · 06-14-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

So what about dropping a V8 in the 6..possible ?

sure its possible... you will be $ ahead to sell and get an 8. then... Brembo's and a list of things that would be an upgrade from a 6.... get your friend to take you for a spin... see what you think. better yet, go test drive.

DSX_Camaro · 06-14-2014, 11:57 PM

Bee, I got my V6 with the plan of going forced induction. If you aren't, I'd say go ahead and get the V8. Otherwise... man, twin turbos...

dmginc · 06-15-2014, 05:46 AM

i am waiting on the 6th gen to get here to possibly trade up to an 6th SS. if my wallet cant handle that there will be a flood of 5th gen SS's for sale used and ill pick one of those up. until then im enjoying what i have.

Blk-Ice · 06-15-2014, 06:39 AM

I say MOD up.....thats what i did instead of buying a ZL1 that i was really close to pulling the trigger on. I modded up because my car has a lot of sentimental value to me. My car to me is like having a really great girlfriend,

you keep her and treat her nice.....not trade her in for the first new chick that shows up on tha scene!

KILLA BEE · 06-15-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

I say MOD up.....thats what i did instead of buying a ZL1 that i was really close to pulling the trigger on. I modded up because my car has a lot of sentimental value to me. My car to me is like having a really great girlfriend,

you keep her and treat her nice.....not trade her in for the first new chick that shows up on tha scene!

the twin turbos sound gooodddd....yea 6th gen might be nice but I feel the 5th will still be favored I dont know..You know when gm tries to improve shit they screw up..then again all these damn RECALLS THEY MIGHT BE BANKRUPT BY THEN.HAHA

KILLA BEE · 06-15-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

I say MOD up.....thats what i did instead of buying a ZL1 that i was really close to pulling the trigger on. I modded up because my car has a lot of sentimental value to me. My car to me is like having a really great girlfriend,

you keep her and treat her nice.....not trade her in for the first new chick that shows up on tha scene!

Hahahahah my man

KILLA BEE · 06-15-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Bee, I got my V6 with the plan of going forced induction. If you aren't, I'd say go ahead and get the V8. Otherwise... man, twin turbos...

How much them twin turbos run homey? And will that get you there..as in V8 power..I fig that with an ss rear swap will be close as hell

KILLA BEE · 06-15-2014, 01:20 PM

[QUOTE..sure its possible... you will be $ ahead to sell and get an 8. then... Brembo's and a list of things that would be an upgrade from a 6.... get your friend to take you for a spin... see what you think. better yet, go test drive.[/QUOTE]
I did test drive and honestly I felt way more torque !!!! Love the sound Two but otherwise. ...ehh

DSX_Camaro · 06-15-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

How much them twin turbos run homey? And will that get you there..as in V8 power..I fig that with an ss rear swap will be close as hell

http://store.ipsmotorsports.net/cama...turbo-kit.html

Oh, and hell yes, just doing an SS rear end swap with your 2LS car will be a massive difference... those 3.45s are awesome. 3.45 gears are probably my next thing.

lscamaro · 06-15-2014, 03:01 PM

Honestly, it's better to trade up. Yes an FI v6 should be able to beat a v8 but then once the v8 is modded it's a different story. Just my opinion

06-14-2014, 11:57 PM	#20
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Bee, I got my V6 with the plan of going forced induction. If you aren't, I'd say go ahead and get the V8. Otherwise... man, twin turbos... __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

06-15-2014, 05:46 AM	#21
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	i am waiting on the 6th gen to get here to possibly trade up to an 6th SS. if my wallet cant handle that there will be a flood of 5th gen SS's for sale used and ill pick one of those up. until then im enjoying what i have. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

06-15-2014, 06:39 AM	#22
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	I say MOD up.....thats what i did instead of buying a ZL1 that i was really close to pulling the trigger on. I modded up because my car has a lot of sentimental value to me. My car to me is like having a really great girlfriend, you keep her and treat her nice.....not trade her in for the first new chick that shows up on tha scene! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

06-15-2014, 01:20 PM	#26
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	[QUOTE..sure its possible... you will be $ ahead to sell and get an 8. then... Brembo's and a list of things that would be an upgrade from a 6.... get your friend to take you for a spin... see what you think. better yet, go test drive.[/QUOTE] I did test drive and honestly I felt way more torque !!!! Love the sound Two but otherwise. ...ehh __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

06-15-2014, 03:01 PM	#28
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Honestly, it's better to trade up. Yes an FI v6 should be able to beat a v8 but then once the v8 is modded it's a different story. Just my opinion __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

06-14-2014, 09:07 PM	#15
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	As much as I would love an SS or a ZL1, I can't afford it. I just pic my car off, took me 2 years and 2 months but my 2lt 45th is all mine. Not to mention that there are cameras and speed traps and police everywhere. I have never been to the track, and my car is a toy for me, barely gets driven. If I had the money back when I bought this one to get an SS, I would have. But this car still hits 70 in 3rd gear, with 3 gears to go. I'm content :-)

06-14-2014, 09:12 PM	#16
Rock It Drives: '12 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: littleton colorado Posts: 66	Killa, if you can afford it, trade up.... you will still find yourself doing some mods but the base power from a chevy V-8 is (in my opinion) unmatched. this is the first V-6 I have had. had a '69,'76 and '82 Camaro with 350's and a turbo Trans Am. you said your bro has an 8. how does it make you feel when he "lights it up" ? its different , isnt it? as time goes on, you can get the 8 to 650 HP.. just my $.02....