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meissen · 08-23-2012, 09:16 AM

It's not worth the argument, I just ignore them. 270rwhp from an almost bone stock v6, I'll take it. That's more rwhp than the early 4th gen v8s had.

joey0480 · 08-23-2012, 09:20 AM

I was at a car show 3 weeks ago with my cousin and his new 5.0. Guy row back had a v6 camaro....looked nice. I sorta felt bad because some teenagers started busting his chops about why he didn't get the V8. Guy was in his late 40's/early 50's.

My cousin felt bad too and turned on his car...revving it up....brought the attention over to his car and left the guy alone.

Some people are just plain out rude and ignorant.

fsusmithc2 · 08-23-2012, 09:40 AM

I've never had any negative comments on my 6 and doubt it would bother me much anyway. I drive a Camaro and that's all that matters.

You know, aside from nearly 14-flat 1/4 runs, over 270hp to the rear, and the ability to even smoke the occasional V8. It's not how many cylinders you have, it's how you use them.

All Star · 08-23-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ExCrystal

This I agree with completely. My father owns a 2008 Impala SS and is 303 HP stock. Of course the camaro is faster, but the Impala pulls a tad faster I think...maybe it has something to do with being a 4 speed vs a 6 speed tranny?

On what planet is a 5.3 Impala faster than a V6 Camaro? The LS4 cars have a two-hundred pound weight advantage and about 50 lb-ft more torque. That said...the LS4's are fast...but that's about all they have going for them, besides torque steer and transmissions grenading.

ShowSStopper · 08-23-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I usually say yeah a V6 with 323HP and is capable of a top speed of 150mph... That usually shuts them up.

OP, don't worry about trying to make others happy. It's impossible. When I had my V6, I heard it all the time. People will always find fault with others because most people believe they are perfect. The 45th editions are nice cars, V8, V6, whatever.

I would drive it and enjoy it....I really liked my LFX and I like my SS as well. I dont think you can go wrong either way, and its probably much nicer than what the naysayers are driving anyway.

ShowSStopper · 08-23-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Why pointless? It seems to work for most people. Because most people still think that a V6 is like they were 20 years ago. They hear V6 and automatically think low HP and Slow.

crateish · 08-23-2012, 10:12 AM

99.99% of people have no idea what kind of engine we have.

They just see a 'muscle car.'

Period.

BowtieBelle · 08-23-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I usually say yeah a V6 with 323HP and is capable of a top speed of 150mph... That usually shuts them up.

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Originally Posted by Brettzel

Any true car guy knows where v6s are today btw.

I'll agree with this. I know plenty of gearheads who are very impressed with the speed and power of my six. Plus it looks fantastic

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Originally Posted by mntgome1

Ask him what his girl thinks about your Camaro....

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Originally Posted by meissen

It's not worth the argument, I just ignore them. 270rwhp from an almost bone stock v6, I'll take it. That's more rwhp than the early 4th gen v8s had.

This. I've beaten plenty of early 4th gen V8's.

JustCraig · 08-23-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

Top speed of the 1LT non-R/S is more like 118mph....not that it matters...because who really goes that fast???

ummmm no. It depends what tire/wheel package came on it. If they got 19 or 20's, it is limited at 155, not 118.

meissen · 08-23-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

This. I've beaten plenty of early 4th gen V8's.

I believe it.

My cammed and stalled, 325hp/320tq 357ci LT1 lost to a v6 5th gen on the freeway doing 50mph to 90-100mph rolls. I knew my 2012 v6 felt fast, but damn I didn't realize how hard they pull in the top end compared to other vehicles. Heavier and less horsepower, but up top the v6s hold their own.

BowtieBelle · 08-23-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by meissen

I believe it.

My cammed and stalled, 325hp/320tq 357ci LT1 lost to a v6 5th gen on the freeway doing 50mph to 90-100mph rolls. I knew my 2012 v6 felt fast, but damn I didn't realize how hard they pull in the top end compared to other vehicles. Heavier and less horsepower, but up top the v6s hold their own.

The funny thing is, the guy who owned the '94 I beat at the drag strip last summer was absolutely LIVID when he found out my car was a V6. At first he assumed it was a V8 and congratulated me, then asked what I was running. I popped the hood for him and he came unglued.

meissen · 08-23-2012, 11:16 AM

I believe it - I felt like I got kicked in the balls afterwards. Dyno power for dyno power, I should easily have 50hp on the v6 Camaros, and the 5th gens weigh so much more... to this day I'm still feeling like something is wrong with the top end power band because of that 5th gen v6. :(

Although I did feel better when I was in my '94 Camaro and playing around with a early 90's Cobra and he couldn't keep up...

soloknight6 · 08-23-2012, 11:19 AM

my friends give me smack all the time. "LOL ITS A V6, AND AN AUTOMATIC HURHURHAHURHUR!" Then I rev it up. They all stop laughing and ask to go for a ride.

Fiveg56 · 08-23-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JustCraig

ummmm no. It depends what tire/wheel package came on it. If they got 19 or 20's, it is limited at 155, not 118.

Ummmmm....except AngryBird, who posted about a 150 mph top speed has the 18 inch wheels.

08-23-2012, 09:16 AM	#29
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	It's not worth the argument, I just ignore them. 270rwhp from an almost bone stock v6, I'll take it. That's more rwhp than the early 4th gen v8s had. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

08-23-2012, 09:20 AM	#30
joey0480 Drives: 2013 Evo X Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 562	I was at a car show 3 weeks ago with my cousin and his new 5.0. Guy row back had a v6 camaro....looked nice. I sorta felt bad because some teenagers started busting his chops about why he didn't get the V8. Guy was in his late 40's/early 50's. My cousin felt bad too and turned on his car...revving it up....brought the attention over to his car and left the guy alone. Some people are just plain out rude and ignorant. __________________ 2013 Evo X GSR (SSS, leather, exterior package)....stage 2 bro SOLD:Team L99 ADM Race Intake and Scoop Vmax Ported TB Borla-S axlebacks ARH 1 7/8 Long Tubes and Hi Flo Cats 160 Thermostat Pfdat front and rear sways and endlinks Gold Pearl Powdercoated calipers Gloss black CFD strut covers GM gill stripes ******** 12" Stealth Kicker Package

08-23-2012, 09:40 AM	#31
fsusmithc2 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2017 2SS A8 50th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 1,261	I've never had any negative comments on my 6 and doubt it would bother me much anyway. I drive a Camaro and that's all that matters. You know, aside from nearly 14-flat 1/4 runs, over 270hp to the rear, and the ability to even smoke the occasional V8. It's not how many cylinders you have, it's how you use them. __________________ Current: 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary (#350)- 12.22 @ 115mph - MX0 8-speed automatic, CF5 power sunroof Former: 2012 1LT/RS A6 - 14.11 @ 99.75mph Order: TMFF65 1100 - 5/19/16 \| 2000 - 5/26/16 \| 3000 - 6/1/16 3100 - 6/6/16 (TPW 6/20) \| 3300 - 6/9/16 3400 - 6/10/16 \| 4200 - 6/23/16 \| 4300 - 6/28/16 5000 - 6/30/16 \| 6000 - 7/1/16 Club F1FTY

08-23-2012, 10:12 AM	#35
crateish Drives: 45th Anniversary 2LT/RS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 534	99.99% of people have no idea what kind of engine we have. They just see a 'muscle car.' Period. __________________

08-23-2012, 11:16 AM	#40
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,598	I believe it - I felt like I got kicked in the balls afterwards. Dyno power for dyno power, I should easily have 50hp on the v6 Camaros, and the 5th gens weigh so much more... to this day I'm still feeling like something is wrong with the top end power band because of that 5th gen v6. :( Although I did feel better when I was in my '94 Camaro and playing around with a early 90's Cobra and he couldn't keep up... __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

08-23-2012, 11:19 AM	#41
soloknight6 SoCal HT5! SD Drives: 2016 red hot 2ss M6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA, Posts: 1,929	my friends give me smack all the time. "LOL ITS A V6, AND AN AUTOMATIC HURHURHAHURHUR!" Then I rev it up. They all stop laughing and ask to go for a ride. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...37#post5437037 By my deeds, I honor him. V8!!!