Will the 5th gen aftermarket prices fall? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SkunkJunk420 · 06-19-2015, 09:58 AM

The 6th gen is right around the corner and I was wondering if the prices in the aftermarket world are going to drop for our 5th gens? Example would be a set of headers might be $100 to $200 cheaper now that these companies are focusing on the LT motor or maybe suspension pieces going for cheaper prices than normal.

Demon War Horse · 06-19-2015, 12:23 PM

I hope so, but don't bet on it.

KaBoom1701 · 06-19-2015, 12:28 PM

I doubt it. The prices have stabilized at this point. We may see a few fire sales or while supplies last on a few items but the 5th Gen platform + LS engines are extremely popular and I'm sure the aftermarket will be here to start for some time.

Avenging Orange · 06-19-2015, 03:45 PM

Not as long as they can still get away with gouging us.I have always wonderwd how long the "R&D"......excuse me, how long it takes the machine that does all rhe R&D on headers, takes to pay off. Its a game.....and as long as we are willing to pay, the price will stay.

MBaseman · 06-19-2015, 03:51 PM

Simple example of Supply and Demand. As long as we demand the products, then we'll have to pay the premium price. And once Supply starts dropping, i.e. shops load up on LT related products, in theory the price point would actually rise. Not saying that theory always holds true in reality, but I wouldn't expect the prices to drop just because their is a new game in town.

JLSuperfly · 06-19-2015, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Go look up parts for older Camaros and see what they cost.

What he said.

Apex Motorsports · 06-19-2015, 05:42 PM

In time they will come down but I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.

L&M CAMARO 6 · 06-19-2015, 05:52 PM

As long as the parts are popular, the prices will stay what they are now.
Why would there be a price drop?

JLSuperfly · 06-19-2015, 05:59 PM

It could very well go up. I am reluctant to get some mods, especially those that requires a tune due to warranty. When warranty is no longer an issue, which will be in a few years time, many might go mod crazy.

Synyster · 06-19-2015, 07:31 PM

Give it ten years. 5th gen aftermarket might come down by then.

Maybe.

jshaf · 06-20-2015, 01:33 PM

seriously doubt they will fall that much if at all, exception would be a small company making the transition to carrying items for the 6th gen and needing to thin out stock to make room for new products, those will be very limited and short in duration.

CamaroCracka · 06-21-2015, 10:13 AM

Historically, parts for the most common engines, trans, etc. are the cheapest. Mopars, Buicks, Olds, all were more expensive to build than SBC and SBF. Since the Gen V ran only six years, items specific to it may be clearanced soon and then start climbing in price as they get harder to find (Year One actually created a business buying truckloads of OEM muscle car parts manufacturers were getting rid of). Parts that can be used on other platforms won't be affected much by the halt of Gen Vs, e.g. engine internals, superchargers, etc. Used parts will get cheaper as more cars head for the bone yard, but the best pieces quickly become known and go for a premium. There are millions of LS based engines out there so there will always be strong aftermarket support, but parts will never get as cheap as SBC and SBF as those engines were built for decades.

VADER SS L99 · 06-21-2015, 01:05 PM

There is only a $50 difference between 4th Gen Kooks headers and 5th Gen. In other words no don't count on it.

06-19-2015, 09:58 AM	#1
SkunkJunk420 Drives: camaros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 851 View My Garage	Will the 5th gen aftermarket prices fall? The 6th gen is right around the corner and I was wondering if the prices in the aftermarket world are going to drop for our 5th gens? Example would be a set of headers might be $100 to $200 cheaper now that these companies are focusing on the LT motor or maybe suspension pieces going for cheaper prices than normal. Last edited by SkunkJunk420; 06-19-2015 at 10:09 AM.

06-19-2015, 12:23 PM	#2
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06-19-2015, 12:28 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I doubt it. The prices have stabilized at this point. We may see a few fire sales or while supplies last on a few items but the 5th Gen platform + LS engines are extremely popular and I'm sure the aftermarket will be here to start for some time. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-19-2015, 03:45 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Not as long as they can still get away with gouging us.I have always wonderwd how long the "R&D"......excuse me, how long it takes the machine that does all rhe R&D on headers, takes to pay off. Its a game.....and as long as we are willing to pay, the price will stay. __________________ 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!!

06-20-2015, 01:33 PM	#11
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	seriously doubt they will fall that much if at all, exception would be a small company making the transition to carrying items for the 6th gen and needing to thin out stock to make room for new products, those will be very limited and short in duration. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

06-19-2015, 03:51 PM	#5
MBaseman Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South FL Posts: 213	Simple example of Supply and Demand. As long as we demand the products, then we'll have to pay the premium price. And once Supply starts dropping, i.e. shops load up on LT related products, in theory the price point would actually rise. Not saying that theory always holds true in reality, but I wouldn't expect the prices to drop just because their is a new game in town.

06-19-2015, 05:42 PM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	In time they will come down but I wouldn't expect it anytime soon.

06-19-2015, 05:52 PM	#8
L&M CAMARO 6 Drives: Just a fan for now Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: ROCKPILE, Illinois Posts: 361	As long as the parts are popular, the prices will stay what they are now. Why would there be a price drop?

06-19-2015, 05:59 PM	#9
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	It could very well go up. I am reluctant to get some mods, especially those that requires a tune due to warranty. When warranty is no longer an issue, which will be in a few years time, many might go mod crazy.

06-19-2015, 07:31 PM	#10
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Give it ten years. 5th gen aftermarket might come down by then. Maybe.

06-21-2015, 10:13 AM	#12
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	Historically, parts for the most common engines, trans, etc. are the cheapest. Mopars, Buicks, Olds, all were more expensive to build than SBC and SBF. Since the Gen V ran only six years, items specific to it may be clearanced soon and then start climbing in price as they get harder to find (Year One actually created a business buying truckloads of OEM muscle car parts manufacturers were getting rid of). Parts that can be used on other platforms won't be affected much by the halt of Gen Vs, e.g. engine internals, superchargers, etc. Used parts will get cheaper as more cars head for the bone yard, but the best pieces quickly become known and go for a premium. There are millions of LS based engines out there so there will always be strong aftermarket support, but parts will never get as cheap as SBC and SBF as those engines were built for decades. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

06-21-2015, 01:05 PM	#13
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	There is only a $50 difference between 4th Gen Kooks headers and 5th Gen. In other words no don't count on it. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.