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[Dizzy82]

Has anyone even bothered to answer the OP, or is this just another thread ruined by a pissing match?

[KaBoom1701]

Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Has anyone even bothered to answer the OP, or is this just another thread ruined by a pissing match?

I tried....

[TXLS3]

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

because the truth is you'll spend a ton of money on the V6, your resale value will take a big hit, you still won't have enough HP, and you'll probably move to a V8 car later anyhow.

for the price of some of these kits, you can probably switch to a similar V8 car.

I think the V6 Camaro is an awesome deal for the money. I'd personally do a few appearance mods and just enjoy it.

Exactly. I had a v6 single cab truck for a few years in highschool. I lowered it, had roll pan bumper, put rims, and exhaust on it. It was a nice truck until I did the exhaust it sounded awful and I got made fun of by older v8 guys. I get it now and it was a waste of money to mod a v6. You put all thst money into something and it's still not what you want.

[Red2014SS]

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

because the truth is you'll spend a ton of money on the V6, your resale value will take a big hit, you still won't have enough HP, and you'll probably move to a V8 car later anyhow.

for the price of some of these kits, you can probably switch to a similar V8 car.

I think the V6 Camaro is an awesome deal for the money. I'd personally do a few appearance mods and just enjoy it.

Sort of the same thing that happens to SS models and owners, then the owner ends up moving up to a Corvette, right? No sense in upgrading anything cause you'll end up in a Z06 eventually? ...No one said anything about spending a ton of money. The guy just asked about speed shops that deal with the V6. He can add a CAI, an exhaust, VTC... same as everyone else and have a whole lot of fun. Why is it a waste of money on a V6, but not on a V8??

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by TXLS3

Exactly. I had a v6 single cab truck for a few years in highschool. I lowered it, had roll pan bumper, put rims, and exhaust on it. It was a nice truck until I did the exhaust it sounded awful and I got made fun of by older v8 guys. I get it now and it was a waste of money to mod a v6. You put all thst money into something and it's still not what you want.

What's not for one person may be fine for another. I don't think I wasted my time and money modding mine. I do agree it isn't for everyone though.

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by twill84

Whats up fellas, Im located in houston and I own a 2012 RS Camaro. Any speed shops in houston that deal with V6 motors. Thanks in advance

How much power are you looking for? Most of the boltons you can do yourself even if you don't have much experience. As for tuning, you can wait until Matt@FSP is in town again to get a dyno tune, or you can have him or Rhino79 at GPI do a remote tune. If you want to go bigger, then consider the IPF supercharger or IPS/Fabberge turbo kits already mentioned. Whatever route you decide, spend some time in the V6 sections and read up on what is available and the results to be had. Some things provide more bang for the buck than others.

[twill84]

THANKS everyone for the advice

[MonteSS]

Originally Posted by Red2014SS

I don't think it's your favorite line... I think it's a line you cannot deny. It doesn't matter how long ago 1968 actually was. The point is, have you heard anyone call a 1968 327 Camaro a pig? The comparison is valid. Current V6 performance is great. There is no reason to bash them or make fun of them. Nor is there any reason to discourage someone from modifying them.

The bottom line isn't how much power it makes compared to the same car 60 years ago. The bottom line is it's so inferior to all of it's V6 competition.


You think the 6th gens are being designed and tested with a V6 or a V8 under the hood? You think they're going to have a V6 camaro at the NY auto show? No, because outside of this forum V6 camaro's are a laugh compared to what they run against.

They get better mileage than their V8 counterparts, they do have decent pick-up and they look damn good too. But when people start talking about go-fast is where the line ends. No reason to sugar coat it and tell them that theyre car will outrun a late 60's camaro with a 327. I seriously doubt that would happen. Gotta look at torque and weight of those cars, they would absolutely wipe the floor with a 5th gen V6 camaro.

That being said, there's several guys around this forum that have neat, modded V6's. They're quick, and put down really respectable times at the strip. Most importantly they're different. If that's what you want, go for it. I'd look up a few of their builds and talk with them.
But the reason this V8 thing always pops up is because it is easier and it makes more sense to make more power with more cubes.

[Red2014SS]

Originally Posted by MonteSS

The bottom line isn't how much power it makes compared to the same car 60 years ago. The bottom line is it's so inferior to all of it's V6 competition.

Inferior compared to all of it's competition?? what? Sure, there are faster V6 cars out there, but they cost a lot more. For the money, it's tough to beat the Camaro. Name some cars in the same price range that are faster.. I'm no expert, but I think, for under $24k, there aren't many cars out there that can beat a 14.5 1/4 mile time.

Originally Posted by MonteSS

You think the 6th gens are being designed and tested with a V6 or a V8 under the hood? You think they're going to have a V6 camaro at the NY auto show? No, because outside of this forum V6 camaro's are a laugh compared to what they run against.

Yes, I do think Chevrolet is testing and designing Camaros with V6 engines. The V6 chassis and body has many different parts than the V8. With new fuel standards coming, the V8 will soon be a thing of the past. Will I see 6th gen v6 at an auto show? No. Probably won't see an SS either. They'll feature the ZL1 or whatever high end model they produce. Ford won't have the V6 Mustang there either. This means nothing. Manufacturers rarely feature the cheapest examples of any model.

Originally Posted by MonteSS

They get better mileage than their V8 counterparts, they do have decent pick-up and they look damn good too. But when people start talking about go-fast is where the line ends. No reason to sugar coat it and tell them that theyre car will outrun a late 60's camaro with a 327. I seriously doubt that would happen. Gotta look at torque and weight of those cars, they would absolutely wipe the floor with a 5th gen V6 camaro.

The V6 will do 14.5 in the quarter- STOCK. That's nothing to be ashamed of and it's certainly not "laughable" as you put it. Road and Track magazine tested a 1968 Z-28 (June issue) and recorded a 14.9 1/4 mile time. Car Life Magazine recorded a 14.85 with the same car (Sept issue). The current V6 will outrun ANY Z-28 from the 1990s. How is that sugar coating it? I seriously doubt that you are telling owners of those cars that they are a "joke" with performance that is a "laugh".

Originally Posted by MonteSS

That being said, there's several guys around this forum that have neat, modded V6's. They're quick, and put down really respectable times at the strip. Most importantly they're different. If that's what you want, go for it. I'd look up a few of their builds and talk with them.
But the reason this V8 thing always pops up is because it is easier and it makes more sense to make more power with more cubes.

Agreed. Of course, the V8 makes more sense if your goal is to head to the race track. There is also no reason to dump 8-10k into a V6 in order to make it into something it isn't meant to be. I'm not saying that the V6 is a race car. BUT... that doesn't mean a V6 can't be modded, or that it's a crappy car not worth owning. For the money, the Camaro V6 is a damned nice car it offers excellent performance.

This is a Camaro forum and like it or not, the V6 is a part of the Camaro family. Many guys own a V6 because the V8 is simply out of their price range. If they want to add some horsepower and mod their car, they should be able to ask questions and learn - without being constantly told to "get a V8". That answer is bull. Most guys knocking the V6 have never driven one. I have, and they are quick and are a lot of fun.

[JR 1]

Originally Posted by MonteSS

The bottom line isn't how much power it makes compared to the same car 60 years ago. The bottom line is it's so inferior to all of it's V6 competition.


You think the 6th gens are being designed and tested with a V6 or a V8 under the hood? You think they're going to have a V6 camaro at the NY auto show? No, because outside of this forum V6 camaro's are a laugh compared to what they run against.

They get better mileage than their V8 counterparts, they do have decent pick-up and they look damn good too. But when people start talking about go-fast is where the line ends. No reason to sugar coat it and tell them that theyre car will outrun a late 60's camaro with a 327. I seriously doubt that would happen. Gotta look at torque and weight of those cars, they would absolutely wipe the floor with a 5th gen V6 camaro.

That being said, there's several guys around this forum that have neat, modded V6's. They're quick, and put down really respectable times at the strip. Most importantly they're different. If that's what you want, go for it. I'd look up a few of their builds and talk with them.
But the reason this V8 thing always pops up is because it is easier and it makes more sense to make more power with more cubes.

I've tried to stay out of this V6 vs. V8 BS, but this is getting ridiculous. You are just throwing out your completely biased opinions and stating them as fact. You claim the Camaro V6 is inferior to ALL it's V6 competition. That statement is just moronic. It makes more power than the Mustang V6 or Ecoboost 4, and it makes more power than the Challenger V6 so how is that inferior? Are you comparing it to some boosted V6 in a car that costs several times as much? For that matter lets compare it to the Camaro's own V8. At only half the displacement it makes 80% of the power of the V8. The specific output is much greater and it is a more advanced engine. I'm saying this and I own the V8.

Then you claim you think these cars aren't even tested with V6 engines? The Camaro wouldn't exist without the V6. The sales numbers are posted on this forum all the time and the V6 outsells the V8 by a wide margin. The V6 is what pays the bills and makes the high performance variants possible.

This forum is supposed to be for people who love Camaros. People like you have no business here. Why don't you get a Ford, Honda, or whatever you think is so great and go grace their forums.

[Dizzy82]

Please for the love of ***, drop the V6 vs V8 already.

[kmarshall2121]

In the end, isnt this a 'Camaro' forum?!? all in it cuz we love Camaros? Why all the hatred between V6, V8... yada yada yada...... just give the OP an answer he can use.... jeez..

[arkentect]

As long as the OP drives the camaro like it was meant to be driven he'll have fun. Whether its a v6 or v8 each motor has its pros/cons. I see a lot of camaro/corvette drivers on the road that accelerate at a snails pace from every stop light which in my opinion, is not driving the car. I'm not saying you need to lay down rubber at every light but when the minivan next to you is pulling away faster something is wrong.

OP if you wanna have fun with the car mod it to your liking/budget. if you have a manual, keep the v6 in its powerband it'll def be fun. Mod list for me as a new V6 owner:

-VTC
-CAI Intake
-MRTV1 Exhaust
-Elite Catch Can
-ZL1 10 Spoke Rims
-RS Headlight Conversion

and when I finally save up enough Forced Induction. Definitely happening before I buy a v8... Sleepers are much cooler than something you know is fast stock.

[MBS]

Gretchen gave the guy advice as did Kaboom , 2 of the most respectable guys in the V6 forums , take it and run .,