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65535 · 04-21-2010, 09:59 PM

Hey boys, I have a 3.5L Charger. The next car will be a v8 for sure... Dodge, Chevy or Ford.

What is the 6.2L like in stock form?

How is it off idle? How does it behave part-throttle? What's the torque like? I need as much info as possible as I have no concept.....

I have a bike and it's only got 70hp... and when I crack open the throttle it takes off like a rocket and I gotta hang onto the bars. The thing makes insane torque and is geared to move. it is THAT feeling I want out of my cars. Does the 6.2 provide that feeling? I want a stump puller. A torque monster. I wanna get slammed backward, neck-snapped and all.

I drove a 2008 mustang GT and it just felt like a very powerful 4-cylinder. Absolutely no balls below 4000rpm, I hated it.

Test drive will happen but I need to know the opinions of you guys, who presumably have much more experience than me when it comes to 8cyls...

BigMatt · 04-21-2010, 10:00 PM

The only way to judge all of these things is to go test drive one and decide for yourself.

BlaSSt Off · 04-21-2010, 10:05 PM

Honestly, if you have to wait for a while, I would consider the new mustang also. It wont be as responsive to mods right off the bat but stock for stock it will probably be a little better performance wise then the camaro... I am fixing to get hammered... LoL But the camaro will always look the best and when they decide to upgrade the camaro the mustang will be back there with the challenger again. But yes, it does give you that pushed back in the seat feeling, as long as you get the 6M.

SpeedDemon21 · 04-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMatt

The only way to judge all of these things is to go test drive one and decide for yourself.

I think he is asking for an opinon from someone that driven the 6.2. Anyways the 6.2 will give you what you want. From a stand-still or on the move, you will get shoved in your seat when you get on it.

ron10 · 04-21-2010, 10:08 PM

i'll nail you to the seat in my A6.

65535 · 04-21-2010, 10:10 PM

that's what i wanna hear

i largely don't give a crap about horsepower. i'm all about low-rpm torque.

If I got it it would be with the manual.

I saw the mustang reviews, looks promising but look at this

less than 250 ft-lbs off idle.

spoone123 · 04-21-2010, 10:20 PM

Hahaha if you want torque. I saw a video some where, a BMW made a police car that has over 500torque. 250 somthing horse lol. That thing will get going. Of couse unless you drive a supercharged v8 heck even STS single turbo for v6

CloudXTC · 04-21-2010, 10:23 PM

i have a v6 camaro... and since i have been on my work project for 2 months now ive been beating on a 3.5L high output charger... theres a hugh difference... i dont mean to knock on your car or anything... but hands down.. driving my camaro is like a totally different car... the response, feel is much much better... cam v6 is way better than 3.5L high output charger imho...

note: my camaro is M6 and charger is auto.

firsttime Camaro owner · 04-21-2010, 10:25 PM

All these opinions are great, but I agree with BigMatt. You gotta just go out and test drive a SS and see for yourself. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

jsalzman123 · 04-21-2010, 10:29 PM

gets my D wett everytime!!

65535 · 04-21-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudXTC

i have a v6 camaro... and since i have been on my work project for 2 months now ive been beating on a 3.5L high output charger... theres a hugh difference... i dont mean to knock on your car or anything... but hands down.. driving my camaro is like a totally different car... the response, feel is much much better... cam v6 is way better than 3.5L high output charger imho...

note: my camaro is M6 and charger is auto.

Don't worry about it, i know my car and the 3.5 is definitely a slug.

Awfully good cruiser, though

stlrammer · 04-21-2010, 10:50 PM

I'm very impressed with the V6 Camaro from every angle except exhaust tone (sounds like a sewing machine).

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 04-21-2010, 11:16 PM

Camaro LS3 manual. YES SIR.

Bryan · 04-21-2010, 11:25 PM

I have noticed that I tense up a bit when I accelerate to keep me from flying back into my seat. Just idleing around in 1st gear and tapping the accelerator will knock you back a little. Gotta love it

04-21-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
65535 Mopar or No Car till 2010 Drives: Dodge Charger SE 3.5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 37	How's the V8? Help a V6 guy out. Hey boys, I have a 3.5L Charger. The next car will be a v8 for sure... Dodge, Chevy or Ford. What is the 6.2L like in stock form? How is it off idle? How does it behave part-throttle? What's the torque like? I need as much info as possible as I have no concept..... I have a bike and it's only got 70hp... and when I crack open the throttle it takes off like a rocket and I gotta hang onto the bars. The thing makes insane torque and is geared to move. it is THAT feeling I want out of my cars. Does the 6.2 provide that feeling? I want a stump puller. A torque monster. I wanna get slammed backward, neck-snapped and all. I drove a 2008 mustang GT and it just felt like a very powerful 4-cylinder. Absolutely no balls below 4000rpm, I hated it. Test drive will happen but I need to know the opinions of you guys, who presumably have much more experience than me when it comes to 8cyls...

04-21-2010, 10:00 PM	#2
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	The only way to judge all of these things is to go test drive one and decide for yourself. __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

04-21-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
spoone123 Next is SS camaro..... Drives: 2010 Camaro LS, Rally yellow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC, Goldsboro Posts: 620	Hahaha if you want torque. I saw a video some where, a BMW made a police car that has over 500torque. 250 somthing horse lol. That thing will get going. Of couse unless you drive a supercharged v8 heck even STS single turbo for v6 __________________ Airraid CAI, Havoc Rims, Perreli tires, Remote start

04-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#8
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	i have a v6 camaro... and since i have been on my work project for 2 months now ive been beating on a 3.5L high output charger... theres a hugh difference... i dont mean to knock on your car or anything... but hands down.. driving my camaro is like a totally different car... the response, feel is much much better... cam v6 is way better than 3.5L high output charger imho... note: my camaro is M6 and charger is auto. __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

04-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#12
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	I'm very impressed with the V6 Camaro from every angle except exhaust tone (sounds like a sewing machine). __________________

04-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#3
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	Honestly, if you have to wait for a while, I would consider the new mustang also. It wont be as responsive to mods right off the bat but stock for stock it will probably be a little better performance wise then the camaro... I am fixing to get hammered... LoL But the camaro will always look the best and when they decide to upgrade the camaro the mustang will be back there with the challenger again. But yes, it does give you that pushed back in the seat feeling, as long as you get the 6M.

04-21-2010, 10:08 PM	#5
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i'll nail you to the seat in my A6.

04-21-2010, 10:10 PM	#6
65535 Mopar or No Car till 2010 Drives: Dodge Charger SE 3.5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 37	that's what i wanna hear i largely don't give a crap about horsepower. i'm all about low-rpm torque. If I got it it would be with the manual. I saw the mustang reviews, looks promising but look at this less than 250 ft-lbs off idle.

04-21-2010, 10:25 PM	#9
firsttime Camaro owner Drives: 2010 2SS White w/blk rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 258	All these opinions are great, but I agree with BigMatt. You gotta just go out and test drive a SS and see for yourself. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

04-21-2010, 10:29 PM	#10
jsalzman123 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philaldephia Posts: 51 View My Garage	gets my D wett everytime!!

04-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#13
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	Camaro LS3 manual. YES SIR.

04-21-2010, 11:25 PM	#14
Bryan Drives: SIM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 279	I have noticed that I tense up a bit when I accelerate to keep me from flying back into my seat. Just idleing around in 1st gear and tapping the accelerator will knock you back a little. Gotta love it

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