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LS1owner · 07-20-2010, 12:15 PM

drove an M5 with the V10 but it is a big car...didnt feel any different than the V8s

ZED SLED · 07-20-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenixdragon

This "Connectivity package" is called the "RS package" and can be added to any of the cars.

Actually, the connectivity package, as well as leather, gauges, and BA Stereo is standard in the 2SS and 2LT and has nothing to do with the RS package

WadeWilson · 07-20-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclark10

Actually, the connectivity package, as well as leather, gauges, and BA Stereo is standard in the 2SS and 2LT and has nothing to do with the RS package

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GMRULZ · 07-20-2010, 12:59 PM

To answer your question can a v8 be too much car, the answer is no unless said v8 is on a motorcyle...

tronic · 07-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Well I was convinced and switched my order from a 1LT/RS to a 1SS/RS today. My dealer has to be quite sick of me at this point ^_^

The main thing that changed my mind was I called my insurance provider today and they said the insurance for the SS was $150 a month as compared to $200 a month for the 1LT. I thought this was pretty unusual so I asked them to triple check it and they said yes it was correct...so $600 a year will pretty much even out my elevated monthly payment with the SS upgrade

04Ram2500Hemi · 07-20-2010, 04:33 PM

I don't think the V-8 can be too much, but I do think a V-6 can be too little.

VR Baron · 07-20-2010, 11:26 PM

Hey LS1owner, I am one also. No the v6 isnt the same as the LS1. In reality the LS1's made 340-350 sae net hp and were way underrated. Mine is at about 390net hp and 400 net lbftin a 3450 lb car with the same gearing as the 2010 M6. You know how our cars make that great torque from 2000 thru 4500 rpm, well the V6 is good but doesn't have the bottom end kick do to way less torque and further up the band. It does a great job as the VVT gives a good flat torque curve from 2500 thru 5500 rpm, but doesnt really go till you hit 3500 rpm where it feels like another engine just turned on. I like it though as my driving priorities have changed and I can learn to live with the v6 for what it is and what I intend it to do. Do note that adding shorty headers,intake, exhaust, IAT mod and premium gas and you can get in the 350 net hp range and wake it up quite a bit and with a good roar to it.

LS1owner · 07-21-2010, 12:34 AM

Yeah I know about the underrated LS1...I read that the Z28 actually put out 330 or so HP in a dyno test from one major magazine years ago saw it on youtube...I think they were trying to tell people it was a "detuned" LS1 so vette owners would feel like they got more than us..when in reality it WAS the SAME engine output...crazy.

dmiller66 · 07-21-2010, 09:18 AM

Just remember.....the first question everyone is going to ask: "Is it a SS?" That's why I got the SS.

x626xBlack · 07-21-2010, 09:23 AM

In the wrong hands a 4 cyl can be too much motor.

vernal · 07-21-2010, 09:56 PM

Don't forget there are two sides to the "fun" factor. Taking a v6 to the limits is a lot easier than the 8 (unless you take the safety off completely I guess), and there is a certain something nice to pushing a slower car to the edge.

I got the 8 and don't regret it, but I LIKED the fact that my lightly modded 92 mustang could easily kill me if I'm not careful. I sort of miss having the rear end try to come around on me, and the fact that it acted like a damp road was like an ice sheet. Merging onto an on-ramp in third and having the rear-wheels spin and the car get squirrely at 60-plus creates a heck of an adrenaline rush. I was severely bummed the first time I prepared to compensate for the rear-end waggle in the Camaro and felt the torque-limiter kick in. Safe - yes. Possibly faster - I'm not sure. Fun - not so much. I think both cars are great, but if you love the invisible fist that punches you in the chest when you stomp on the gas the V8 is the only choice. If you love the twistys, the 6 might be more satisfying.

Also, non-"drivers" will only ask to drive my Mustang once, but for instance the same girl who drove my Stang once and refused to ever after is constantly asking to drive the Camaro.

VR Baron · 07-21-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmiller66

Just remember.....the first question everyone is going to ask: "Is it a SS?" That's why I got the SS.

You know, I think only three people asked what engine and I would say the v6 and they would say o.k., but if I said the caddy v6 they say oh? and give the raised eyebrow "cool" look. Most people, sometimes 4-5 on a weekend, which I still can't get over, just say how nice the car looks and never have I had one ask is it the ss or lt which shows most people either don't know or probably don't really care much. One I heard next to me in traffic say to his wife "thats a nice looking camaro!" Others take videos and camera shots going down the freeway!!

GQ4Life · 07-21-2010, 10:52 PM

I would say V8. You get the sound the performance. People ask me all the time what engine you have. And I know with guys they always look at you funny when you say I got the v6. answer is always oh ok. not sweet
Granted I am into performance. The V8 wasnt fast enough for me I had to make it faster..
I would hate to have a Camaro and lose to a stock 4cylinder

I drove SS in snow. Day I picked car up it was snowing. Drove 55miles home in the snow. I live in upstate NY bought the car in NJ. Stock tires arent the best in the snow but you can make it through the snow fine

Silver Ice · 07-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Only thing better than a V-8 is a V-12 LOL

07-20-2010, 12:59 PM	#74
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07-21-2010, 09:23 AM	#80
x626xBlack ARMY of one. Drives: 2011 Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston Tx. from Lafayette La. Posts: 823	In the wrong hands a 4 cyl can be too much motor. __________________ Houston's very own H-Town Camaro Club

07-21-2010, 10:52 PM	#83
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,197 View My Garage	I would say V8. You get the sound the performance. People ask me all the time what engine you have. And I know with guys they always look at you funny when you say I got the v6. answer is always oh ok. not sweet Granted I am into performance. The V8 wasnt fast enough for me I had to make it faster.. I would hate to have a Camaro and lose to a stock 4cylinder I drove SS in snow. Day I picked car up it was snowing. Drove 55miles home in the snow. I live in upstate NY bought the car in NJ. Stock tires arent the best in the snow but you can make it through the snow fine __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

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07-20-2010, 12:15 PM	#71
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	drove an M5 with the V10 but it is a big car...didnt feel any different than the V8s

07-20-2010, 03:25 PM	#75
tronic Drives: 2011 camaro ss rs IBM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: detroit Posts: 37	Well I was convinced and switched my order from a 1LT/RS to a 1SS/RS today. My dealer has to be quite sick of me at this point ^_^ The main thing that changed my mind was I called my insurance provider today and they said the insurance for the SS was $150 a month as compared to $200 a month for the 1LT. I thought this was pretty unusual so I asked them to triple check it and they said yes it was correct...so $600 a year will pretty much even out my elevated monthly payment with the SS upgrade

07-20-2010, 04:33 PM	#76
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	I don't think the V-8 can be too much, but I do think a V-6 can be too little.

07-20-2010, 11:26 PM	#77
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	Hey LS1owner, I am one also. No the v6 isnt the same as the LS1. In reality the LS1's made 340-350 sae net hp and were way underrated. Mine is at about 390net hp and 400 net lbftin a 3450 lb car with the same gearing as the 2010 M6. You know how our cars make that great torque from 2000 thru 4500 rpm, well the V6 is good but doesn't have the bottom end kick do to way less torque and further up the band. It does a great job as the VVT gives a good flat torque curve from 2500 thru 5500 rpm, but doesnt really go till you hit 3500 rpm where it feels like another engine just turned on. I like it though as my driving priorities have changed and I can learn to live with the v6 for what it is and what I intend it to do. Do note that adding shorty headers,intake, exhaust, IAT mod and premium gas and you can get in the 350 net hp range and wake it up quite a bit and with a good roar to it.

07-21-2010, 12:34 AM	#78
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	Yeah I know about the underrated LS1...I read that the Z28 actually put out 330 or so HP in a dyno test from one major magazine years ago saw it on youtube...I think they were trying to tell people it was a "detuned" LS1 so vette owners would feel like they got more than us..when in reality it WAS the SAME engine output...crazy.

07-21-2010, 09:18 AM	#79
dmiller66 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: '13 2SS/RS, Blue Ray Metallic, Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 227	Just remember.....the first question everyone is going to ask: "Is it a SS?" That's why I got the SS.

07-21-2010, 09:56 PM	#81
vernal Drives: 2010 2SS ABM 6M;1992 5.0 LX Hatch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 247	Don't forget there are two sides to the "fun" factor. Taking a v6 to the limits is a lot easier than the 8 (unless you take the safety off completely I guess), and there is a certain something nice to pushing a slower car to the edge. I got the 8 and don't regret it, but I LIKED the fact that my lightly modded 92 mustang could easily kill me if I'm not careful. I sort of miss having the rear end try to come around on me, and the fact that it acted like a damp road was like an ice sheet. Merging onto an on-ramp in third and having the rear-wheels spin and the car get squirrely at 60-plus creates a heck of an adrenaline rush. I was severely bummed the first time I prepared to compensate for the rear-end waggle in the Camaro and felt the torque-limiter kick in. Safe - yes. Possibly faster - I'm not sure. Fun - not so much. I think both cars are great, but if you love the invisible fist that punches you in the chest when you stomp on the gas the V8 is the only choice. If you love the twistys, the 6 might be more satisfying. Also, non-"drivers" will only ask to drive my Mustang once, but for instance the same girl who drove my Stang once and refused to ever after is constantly asking to drive the Camaro.

07-21-2010, 10:59 PM	#84
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Only thing better than a V-8 is a V-12 LOL