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notjustin666 · 02-16-2020, 09:33 PM

I have a 2013 rs, sadly a v6, and im debating if its worth modding or just sell it and save for something better like a SS. Please share opinion because ive been on the fence for a few months now. Thanks

Bigdumogre · 02-16-2020, 09:39 PM

The v6 are fun cars and some people have done some crazy stuff with them. Personally if you want yi hi fast get a SS. If you just want a nice sounding car that looks good keep the 6 and get exhaust and exterior mods.

chasmanian · 02-16-2020, 09:52 PM

I had the V6 and did some of the modifications. I enjoyed the hell out of that car. The only reason I ended up trading up was because they made the deal so good I couldn't say no. I would tell you if the only thing your car doesn't have is the v8, skip it. Keep your car and mod it. If you're missing other things you want, look around, but be extra picky. Don't settle for anything less than everything you want at the price you want.

redcoats1976 · 02-16-2020, 10:24 PM

i have a stock RS and love it for what it is.a nice looking car that can be driven somewhat hard on the street without going straight to jail or making enough noise to cal the cops.i drive mine every day and wouldnt trade it in for a V8.how often can you go WOT on the street with your 6 cylinder anyway?

ariZona28 · 02-17-2020, 03:26 AM

This is probably a bad time for me to throw my opinion in as I just completed a "therapy session" with my Z/28. As much as I love my LFX car it in no way compares to the power/sensation of a performance V8. There are so many good deals currently available on SS Gen 5 cars you may be selling yourself short by not taking advantage. Plenty of LEGAL venues to exercise your cars potential be it drag racing, autocross or road racing. I guess it boils down to the primary use of your vehicle. Is it a daily driver? Weekend hobby cruiser? Or do you want to get to the performance "next level"? RS V6 cars are cool/classy autos but if you really are serious about jumping up in HP you're miles and dollars ahead by going with an LS powered machine. Quoting my Father " The only substitution for cubic inches is MORE cubic inches".

chasmanian · 02-17-2020, 05:44 AM

Sure but the zl1 and z28 are as far from the v6 cars as my ss is from my wife's Accord. A whole different animal. He's not talking about jumping to the z, he's thinking about the ss. It's not as big a spread. I do agree about the purpose of the car helping to decide which way to go. If you want a track car, drag car, etc, jump into the v8. If it's more of a daily driver, stay with what you have. Like redcoat said, how often can you even use all the horses of the v6?

LCPLPunk · 02-17-2020, 08:32 AM

How about a newer V6?

LsxDoctor · 02-17-2020, 10:22 AM

Save the V6 for a daily driver and get an SS to go fast in on the weekends!

davidscamaro · 02-17-2020, 11:20 AM

Sell the rs and get SS

drew peacock · 02-17-2020, 11:30 AM

get an ss
pride of having the v8 far outweighs performance..

02-16-2020, 09:33 PM	#1
notjustin666 Drives: 2013 Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Califofrnia Posts: 12	modify RS or save n sell I have a 2013 rs, sadly a v6, and im debating if its worth modding or just sell it and save for something better like a SS. Please share opinion because ive been on the fence for a few months now. Thanks

02-17-2020, 03:26 AM	#5
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,808	This is probably a bad time for me to throw my opinion in as I just completed a "therapy session" with my Z/28. As much as I love my LFX car it in no way compares to the power/sensation of a performance V8. There are so many good deals currently available on SS Gen 5 cars you may be selling yourself short by not taking advantage. Plenty of LEGAL venues to exercise your cars potential be it drag racing, autocross or road racing. I guess it boils down to the primary use of your vehicle. Is it a daily driver? Weekend hobby cruiser? Or do you want to get to the performance "next level"? RS V6 cars are cool/classy autos but if you really are serious about jumping up in HP you're miles and dollars ahead by going with an LS powered machine. Quoting my Father " The only substitution for cubic inches is MORE cubic inches". Attached Images

02-17-2020, 08:32 AM	#7
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	How about a newer V6? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-17-2020, 10:22 AM	#8
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	Save the V6 for a daily driver and get an SS to go fast in on the weekends! __________________ GJDM

02-17-2020, 11:20 AM	#9
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 856	Sell the rs and get SS __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

02-16-2020, 09:39 PM	#2
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,452	The v6 are fun cars and some people have done some crazy stuff with them. Personally if you want yi hi fast get a SS. If you just want a nice sounding car that looks good keep the 6 and get exhaust and exterior mods.

02-16-2020, 09:52 PM	#3
chasmanian Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	I had the V6 and did some of the modifications. I enjoyed the hell out of that car. The only reason I ended up trading up was because they made the deal so good I couldn't say no. I would tell you if the only thing your car doesn't have is the v8, skip it. Keep your car and mod it. If you're missing other things you want, look around, but be extra picky. Don't settle for anything less than everything you want at the price you want.

02-16-2020, 10:24 PM	#4
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 5,032	i have a stock RS and love it for what it is.a nice looking car that can be driven somewhat hard on the street without going straight to jail or making enough noise to cal the cops.i drive mine every day and wouldnt trade it in for a V8.how often can you go WOT on the street with your 6 cylinder anyway?

02-17-2020, 05:44 AM	#6
chasmanian Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	Sure but the zl1 and z28 are as far from the v6 cars as my ss is from my wife's Accord. A whole different animal. He's not talking about jumping to the z, he's thinking about the ss. It's not as big a spread. I do agree about the purpose of the car helping to decide which way to go. If you want a track car, drag car, etc, jump into the v8. If it's more of a daily driver, stay with what you have. Like redcoat said, how often can you even use all the horses of the v6?

02-17-2020, 11:30 AM	#10
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,841	get an ss pride of having the v8 far outweighs performance..