I agree with you GM 6's are overlooked and not respected !
I had overlooked them myself when I had my Z28. Heck Ive had a few V6's blow my doors off at the track IE. Buick GN and Pontiac GTA Turbo
I would love to get a new SS but I just can not afford it, So I'm going with a 1LT. 304hp is all I need but aslong as its in warranty it will remain stock other than a CAI, Catback ,and headers if they produce them. Once the warranty is up shes getting a Turbo setup.