Does the v6 have enough power?
 

I currently have ordered a v6 1lt automatic and will be upgrading in the future to get some more horses out of it. Ive thought about NOS but this seems like it would be bad for the pistons from what Ive heard. Anyways I recently rode in a v8 manual and the power in it was pretty amazing and my head jerked back everytime it shifted. So my question is for everyoen here that has a v6 or has driven one, does it have enough power to have fun with it? I know that it is very powerful compared to the other competing v6's but does it have that push back in your seat head jerk feeling? haha

It's more the driver son. But it will not compare to the v8. I on the other hand think its more than enough, especially out of a v6. You have to think about it a new mustang gt only packs about 315hp vs the 2010 Camaro which is packing a whoppin' 304hp!

Oh and when it comes to modding it, why go through the trouble brother. For not even a 5k difference in price you can get a similar SS model. I know you may spend more than you would modding your v6 but it will be impossible in that much money to jump your v6 to 426hp. Just get the 1SS.

YES with out a doubt.

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I drive around 130 miles and this is my daily driver so I needed to squeeze as much gas out of it as possible. It is almost all Interstate and with the cruise set to 70, it's just a fast idle. Now I would also like to get as much fun to drive out of it as well. Headers, CAI and a tune to get rid of the touque managment would make it drive as a small V8. We are still waiting for a tune but two companies have stated that they would work on it.

I have a black 2SS RS package, My budy at work as a 6 speed RS, both ours came off the truck 2 months ago. I finally got to drive his car I wanted to see what all the bad talk was on the V6.

Wow plenty of power, any one would be proud to drive and own it.

Just remember"Drive what you can afford" and do not keep up with the JONES.

Good luck, let me know when you get it.

I am happy with my V6 although a dealer nearby finally got in the same car in a V8. However, that would of costed me another $$175 a month as it would be about $10,000 more compared to the lucky price I got on the V6. I am just getting a little tired of the fixed up mustangs on the road growling at me when I turn off the road. They like reving their engines. Maybe they are scrared or jealous.

My 1Lt 6 spd is plenty. Did not want to spend more money or gas!! It can jerk your head as it comes down to how you want to drive.

Does the V6 have enough power, hmmm for me definitely not. if you can afford a V8 get it, if not get your V6 and love it everyday because its still a camaro. I hate nitrous thats not a MOD its a cheat(my opinion). Your not gonna be able to mod up a V6 to match a V8 without a turbo or SC and then you've spent enough to get a V8.

If your going to buy a v8 do it right....buy a vette

haha true! No matter what you have there is always something faster, just get what makes you happy. It's not like you can drive 100 mph on the streets anyways

Just get a 1SS if your talking about modding a V6 with NOS. Highway MPG aren't that bad with the SS, but stop and go MPG:thumbdown:

my v6 seems slower then my friends mazda 3, or at par. and mine has 2400km on it. The power seems unussually low so i am hoping to get a drive in someone elses v6 manual to see how it feels in comparison to mine

For the non-muscle car fans I am sure the v6 has enough..it's an excellent cross over vehicle in that aspect

It really depends on you - the driver, everyone is different. I recently rented a 1lt from Avis(you may want to do the same). The v6 is a quick and fun car, but it depends if you're stepping up from like a family sedan or SUV or if you already own a quick car it may not be as impressive to you. I would HIGHLY recommend a test drive prior to making your final decision.

For as young as the OP is... He will saves tons going with the V6 now, and upgrading when he is 25.

Good point, I imagine you are referring to the insurance rates?

Yes, and even the pennies with gas. Money saved will help him with a used/new SS with mods with a lower ins after the age of 25. I cant remember his age but remember reading his post awhile ago ( was it in the ibm thread) and the impression left was that he is still a young one.

The low end tq from V8s can be addicting ( some people hate it...noticably they where all women) and its definately missing from the LT/LS. Ontheotherhand, i've realized i drive more responsibly from take offs. The low end torque brings out the devil in many driver..including me. The LT/RS does need a little more tq for a proper fit ( 20's).

It goes zero to 60 in 6 seconds and runs a mid-14 quarter mile. What did you guys think you were buying? If you wanted the torque of the SS, you needed to buy the SS.

oh really?? so i must not be a muscle car fan since i drive a v6?

come on.:rolleyes:

Yep, you definitely can't compare it to a V8... Yes, while the V6 Camaro make a 304 HP it only makes 273 ft/lbs of torque compared to the Mustang GT's 325 ftlbs!!!

Think with a littler rear gear change, it would definitely make for a little more fun... with the 6 speed, i wonder how much fun 4.10s would be! LOL!

Where we going?

If guys have plans of tuning the snot out of this motor so they can race it with the big dogs stop torturing yourself get the V8 and be done with it. If u just want a cool looking car with a bit of kick that use's cheap gas and lower costs over-all then you have the right car for you. Just have realistic goals about the V6. Its an amazing motor for a V6 but there are a ton of cars more faster and powerful then it.

Have you considered the manual transmission?

IMHO - if you're starting with a car that is only a few ticks slower than LT1 cars were from the days of yore, I don't feel that's a bad thing one bit. It should be all about what you want, and not what others think. Obviously, that plays a little role (otherwise - why do many people spend so much time and money going faster and looking better ;) ) but if you like how the car felt, and it fits your needs, then go for it, IMHO. If you have no intention on having a little safe fun at the occational stoplight, and don't plan on going to a track, and just want a great car that runs really good, then get the V6. It's less expensive and you can equip it, trim-wise, with everything the SS has.

IMHO - get what's going to fit you, and no one else. It's your $$$.

and there are a ton of cars that are a lot faster and powerful than the SS...... so what's your point?

And... for the money, what's much quicker than the V6 at it's price, and also for the V8, at it's? Pound for pound for nearly the last 20 years the Camaro has offered some of, if not THE most, hp per dollar than anything on earth. In fact that was definitely the truth of the 4th gen V8 cars. Now it can certainly be said for any trim of the Camaro today.

In the end it comes down to each driver. If I didn't have my 405 rwhp 00 Z28 in my garage I doubt the 2LT/RS I have would have enough power. Since this is a daily driver for me, the 304HP is great. Enough power to safely pass and still have fun with the car.

I'll likely only do minor mods on this one and may even leave it stock.

Thanks for all of your help. Im sorry I wasnt able to reply sooner but my internet has been messing up. Anyways alot of you have convinced me that it has enough power but im still a little iffy. I know that with a couple mods ill be able to beat the genesis coupe which i was disappointed that it beat the camaro in some things. The only thing more I want in the v6 is more lower end torque.

you know I've noticed that too , why do so many Mustangs out there just seem like all muffler growl and add on plastic parts they look a little toyish to me sometimes

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My V-6 (304HP) Camaro is more than enough. :thumbup: I actually had a V-8 1997 Camaro Z-28 but my new 2010 V-6 seems to have more power than the V-8!

Yes, I've also noticed this about the Mustangs too or as I call the Pootangs. They all pull up next to me and have to make their mufflers growl.:thumbdown: I just give them a like whatever look! I think their intimidated by my Camaro. :bow:

There are so many mustangs on the road that sometimes I feel like we are in some type of communist country that issues these rides out to everyone. I do love the growl of the Gts though (runs and hides!).

The ammount of mustangs are ridiculous... but anyways will the cobalt ss beat the v6 camaro 0-60?

I have to tell you, this 1LT V6 M6 DI VVT engine is quicker than the '91 L98 ZF6 Vette I had several years ago...

Pulls like mad once the revs build.

Just crossed 500 break-in miles and so I let her eat a bit.

This is gonna be a fun daily driver.

O.K. puttin this question to bed :clap::

1967 Camaro – 230 CI S6 – 140 HP
1967 Camaro – 250 CI V6 – 155 HP
1967 Camaro RS – 350 CI V8 – 295 HP
1966 Z/28 - introduced high-compression 302 CI V8 - 350 HP:bow:
1969 Camaro - 307 V8 – 225 HP
1969 Camaro – 350 V8 – 255 HP
1969 Camaro – 350 V8 – 250 HP
1969 Camaro – 350 V8 – 295 HP
1969 Camaro – 327 V8 - 210 HP
1969 Camaro – 327 V8 - 275 HP
1969 Camaro – 396 V8 - 375 HP:bow:
1969 Camaro – 396 V8 - 325 HP
1969 Camaro – 396 V8 - 350 HP
1969 COPO Camaro – 427 V8 – 425 HP:bow:
1969 COPO Camaro – 427 V8 – 430 HP:drool:
1970 Camaro - 250 CI V6 – 155 HP
1970 Camaro – 350 V8 – 300 HP
1970 ½ Z28 Camaro – 350 LT1 – 360 HP:bow:
1971 Camaro - 250 CI V6 – 155 HP
1971 Camaro – 350 LT1 – 255 HP
1973 Camaro – 350 V8 – 245 HP
1974 Camaro – 250 V6 – 105 HP:facepalm:
1974 Camaro – 350 V8 – 155 HP
1976 Camaro – 305 V8 – 140 HP
1976 Camaro – 350 V8 – 165 HP
1977 Camaro - 350 V8 – 170 HP
1978 Camaro Z28 – 350 V8 – 185 HP
1980 Camaro – 229 V6 – 115 HP
1980 Camaro – 231 V6 – 110 HP:facepalm:
1980 Camaro - 267 V8 – 120 HP
1980 Camaro Z28 – 350 V8 – 190 HP
1980 Camaro – 305 V8 – 155 HP
1981 Camaro Z28 – 350 V8 – 175 HP
1982 Camaro – 2.5 Liter 4 Cyl – 90 HP:thumbdown:
1982 Camaro – 2.8 Liter V6 – 112 HP:(
1982 Camaro – 5.0 Liter (305 CI) V8 – 145 HP
1982 Camaro Z28 Crossfire Injection – 5.0 Liter V8 – 165 HP
1983 Camaro Z28 L69 – 5.0 Liter – 190 HP
1985 IROC-Z Z28 Camaro – 5.0 V8 – 215 HP
1987 IROC–Z Z28 Camaro – 5.0 V8 – 225 HP
1987 Camaro Z28 – 5.0 V8 – 165 HP
1989 Camaro – 5.7 V8 – 240 HP
1990 Camaro – 3.1 V6 – 140 HP
1991 Camaro Z28 – 5.7 V8 – 245 HP
1993 Camaro – 3.4 V6 – 160 HP
1993 Camaro Z28 – 5.7 V8 – 275 HP
1995 Camaro – 3.8 V6 – 200 HP
1996 Camaro Z28 – 5.7 V8 – 285 HP
1996 Camaro SS – 5.7 V8 – 305 HP
1997 Camaro Z28 SS – 5.7 V8 – 330 HP:w00t:
1998 Camaro – 5.7 V8 – 305 HP
1998 Camaro SS – 5.7 V8 – 320 HP :popcorn:
2001 Camaro Z28 – 5.7 V8 – 310 HP:clap:


Of the 15ea. Z28's offered over the past 34 years of Camaro history, only 4 have had more power than the 2010 V6. ;)

Of all the 53 engines offered, only 11 have had more Horsepower than the 2010 V6. :thumbsup:

Comparatively, the 2010 weighs best against the 2nd gen models; 1970 – 1981. Of the 2nd gen models, only 1 engine has offered more Horsepower than the 2010; the 1970 ½ Z28. :chevy:

The 1st gen models weighed in at approx. 3040 lbs.
The 2nd gen models weighed in at approx. 3700 lbs.
The 3rd gen models weighed in at approx. 2940 lbs.
The 4th gen models weighed in at approx. 3440 lbs.
The 5th gen cars weigh in at approx. 3700 lbs.

If you’ve been a fan of the Camaro and it’s heritage, the 2010 V6 is amongst the top 25% of the most powerful Camaro’s produced in all 5 generations of this model car. :headbang:

The SS, at 426 HP, is amongst the top 3%. :drinking:

You really need torque numbers though. I'm not sure HP has much meaning compared to torque.

The V6 definitely needs a turbo on it ;)

good job!:thumbup: