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AngryAmish · 09-22-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by squat

LOL I bet that helps

It depends on the situation I guess. I even kinda get a wide berth at MMA events, where people like me should definately fit in...lol. Just looking for a good time like everyone else dude. I'm a big cuddly teddy bear that likes cool cars and training for cage fighting. Great workout btw. If you can follow a training plan for mixed martial arts, you'll be in the best shape of your life.

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Dude.... Their afraid your gonna break off a wing and have a snackage ....

And I would too. I keep a bottle of Quaker Steak and Lube hot wing sauce on me at all times for just such an occasion.

Americankettler · 09-22-2009, 11:09 PM

I've gotten some grief for even ordering a V6...I just tell them the same thing you guys are:

I'm getting a V6 mainly for the Price, and the fact there is still 304HP under the hood, and the MPG is amazing for driving this type of car.
For me its not how fast I can get from Point A to Point B, but "How" I get from Point A to Point B.

I'm going to focus on the Suspension first...then maybe the Intake/Exhaust

But first...I need to get my Car...9/28 TPW

Dave

DTM · 09-23-2009, 12:26 AM

the V6 camaro is an insane deal end of story, you're doing 0-60 faster than any car on the market except the WRX, but geuss what, the wrx is a wrx, not a 5th gen camaro....

and you're still getting the same looks as the SS guys

All in all, the V6 is a badass car!

BumbleDs · 09-23-2009, 12:35 AM

I have the LS3, but I think the V6 is really the underdog. Almost 30mpg and 304 horse...The Mustang GT V8 has 315...put in a K&N and some octane booster itll have the 315 mark pretty easy. The V6 is also lighter and reportably funner to throw into a corner. Also the price per performance is unmatched. Hell, turbo or two and really beat a ricer at his own game. The American way of course. Actually a short chrome blower sticking out of a hood of a V6 Camaro would kinda make day lol

HeatherMarie2LT · 09-23-2009, 04:56 AM

I had a guy at a light just the other day say "woooooow!!! Is that an 8?"

"No, 6"

"Why no 8?"

"I couldn't justify 10k more. This has 304HP"

His eyes got big..."WOW! Are you serious!??!"

"Mmmhmm"

"Really no reason to put it down then, awesome looking car!"

It's funny when you talk to people about them that really have no idea what they're talking about. They hear 304 and shut up. It's quite amusing to say the least. I also like to tell them I left the V8 for the boys

faninc · 09-23-2009, 05:54 AM

Unless you are going more than 155MPH, alot, no need for a V8 and alot of tickets to pay...

scrming · 09-23-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleDs

I have the LS3, but I think the V6 is really the underdog. Almost 30mpg and 304 horse...The Mustang GT V8 has 315...put in a K&N and some octane booster itll have the 315 mark pretty easy. The V6 is also lighter and reportably funner to throw into a corner. Also the price per performance is unmatched. Hell, turbo or two and really beat a ricer at his own game. The American way of course. Actually a short chrome blower sticking out of a hood of a V6 Camaro would kinda make day lol

it's not about HP, it's about Torque... The Mustang GT have a lot more TORQUE and will wipe the track with a V6 Camaro... plain and simple... A K&N really doesn't make a difference (I have one) and octane booster? That stuff does absolutely NOTHING...

tbyrne · 09-23-2009, 08:25 AM

I was talking to a friend of mine the other night. She had a '97 Camaro SS years ago and really likes the new Camaro. I suggested the V6 version. One because of the price and two, great fuel economy. She said something about wanting something that is fast so I pointed out that the new V6 is almost as fast as her SS was plus it gets close to 30 MPG. She was very surprized!

CamaroHutch · 09-23-2009, 08:42 AM

I have driven both the V6 and V8. V6 is an outstanding engine. It all comes down to personal preference. I love my LS3 and use it as a daily driver (Still get an avg of 22MPG which is better than my previous vehicle), but I sure wouldn't be upset if I had the V6.

scrming · 09-23-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tbyrne

I was talking to a friend of mine the other night. She had a '97 Camaro SS years ago and really likes the new Camaro. I suggested the V6 version. One because of the price and two, great fuel economy. She said something about wanting something that is fast so I pointed out that the new V6 is almost as fast as her SS was plus it gets close to 30 MPG. She was very surprized!

not quite... Can't find the 97 listing but base on the 96 and 96 looks like the 1/4 mile times are between 13.6 and 13.8.... a fair amount faster than the V6...

GOLDDOG · 09-23-2009, 09:23 AM

When most people ask "Man why did you buy the V6?" I said, because I already have 436hp in my Vette and 304hp for my daily is just perfect for me.
So 740hp is all I can handle right now. They usually respond, that has 304hp in a V6, thats all you need.

scrming · 09-23-2009, 09:51 AM

I was surprised the other day... Guy asked me if it was the V6 or V8... I said it's the 6... he responded with "That's the Cadillac motor... very cool!"

Carr2010SS · 09-23-2009, 10:54 AM

6 is a great engine. I have the first version of the 304 HP in my 08 CTS. That said, the Camaro is not my daily driver and I wanted the V8. My first Camaro was a brand new 1978 with the 305 V8. This Camaro gets better mileage (at least in the city) than my CTS which is AWD and heavier.

Guy at the gas station the other day asked me if it was the V8 or 6? I said it was the SS with the V8. He said "oh I thought it was the V6."

tbyrne · 09-23-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

not quite... Can't find the 97 listing but base on the 96 and 96 looks like the 1/4 mile times are between 13.6 and 13.8.... a fair amount faster than the V6...

Ok, it's close

The '10 V6 runs low 14s stock? I believe the older 3.8 Camaros were mid to high 15 second cars. That's the performance that alot of people think of when they hear V6.

09-22-2009, 11:09 PM	#30
Americankettler Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Manual Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 24	I've gotten some grief for even ordering a V6...I just tell them the same thing you guys are: I'm getting a V6 mainly for the Price, and the fact there is still 304HP under the hood, and the MPG is amazing for driving this type of car. For me its not how fast I can get from Point A to Point B, but "How" I get from Point A to Point B. I'm going to focus on the Suspension first...then maybe the Intake/Exhaust But first...I need to get my Car...9/28 TPW Dave __________________ SIM 1LT/RS Manual Last edited by Americankettler; 09-22-2009 at 11:17 PM. Reason: SP

09-23-2009, 12:26 AM	#31
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	the V6 camaro is an insane deal end of story, you're doing 0-60 faster than any car on the market except the WRX, but geuss what, the wrx is a wrx, not a 5th gen camaro.... and you're still getting the same looks as the SS guys All in all, the V6 is a badass car! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

09-23-2009, 04:56 AM	#33
HeatherMarie2LT baby #10,978 Drives: 2010 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 68	I had a guy at a light just the other day say "woooooow!!! Is that an 8?" "No, 6" "Why no 8?" "I couldn't justify 10k more. This has 304HP" His eyes got big..."WOW! Are you serious!??!" "Mmmhmm" "Really no reason to put it down then, awesome looking car!" It's funny when you talk to people about them that really have no idea what they're talking about. They hear 304 and shut up. It's quite amusing to say the least. I also like to tell them I left the V8 for the boys __________________

09-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#37
CamaroHutch Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana (Louisville Area) Posts: 357	I have driven both the V6 and V8. V6 is an outstanding engine. It all comes down to personal preference. I love my LS3 and use it as a daily driver (Still get an avg of 22MPG which is better than my previous vehicle), but I sure wouldn't be upset if I had the V6. __________________ Ordered Jan 09 2SS RS RJT Delivery?? 5/27/09 #10630 AFTERMARKET: Hurst STS Borla ATAK Catback

09-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#39
GOLDDOG Drives: 2010 2LT/RS & 08 JSB Corvette Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 275	When most people ask "Man why did you buy the V6?" I said, because I already have 436hp in my Vette and 304hp for my daily is just perfect for me. So 740hp is all I can handle right now. They usually respond, that has 304hp in a V6, thats all you need. __________________

09-23-2009, 12:35 AM	#32
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	I have the LS3, but I think the V6 is really the underdog. Almost 30mpg and 304 horse...The Mustang GT V8 has 315...put in a K&N and some octane booster itll have the 315 mark pretty easy. The V6 is also lighter and reportably funner to throw into a corner. Also the price per performance is unmatched. Hell, turbo or two and really beat a ricer at his own game. The American way of course. Actually a short chrome blower sticking out of a hood of a V6 Camaro would kinda make day lol

09-23-2009, 05:54 AM	#34
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	Unless you are going more than 155MPH, alot, no need for a V8 and alot of tickets to pay...

09-23-2009, 08:25 AM	#36
tbyrne Drives: 1993+1998 Z-28s - past cars Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 434	I was talking to a friend of mine the other night. She had a '97 Camaro SS years ago and really likes the new Camaro. I suggested the V6 version. One because of the price and two, great fuel economy. She said something about wanting something that is fast so I pointed out that the new V6 is almost as fast as her SS was plus it gets close to 30 MPG. She was very surprized!

09-23-2009, 09:51 AM	#40
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	I was surprised the other day... Guy asked me if it was the V6 or V8... I said it's the 6... he responded with "That's the Cadillac motor... very cool!" __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

09-23-2009, 10:54 AM	#41
Carr2010SS Drives: 2015 Red Hot SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 70 View My Garage	6 is a great engine. I have the first version of the 304 HP in my 08 CTS. That said, the Camaro is not my daily driver and I wanted the V8. My first Camaro was a brand new 1978 with the 305 V8. This Camaro gets better mileage (at least in the city) than my CTS which is AWD and heavier. Guy at the gas station the other day asked me if it was the V8 or 6? I said it was the SS with the V8. He said "oh I thought it was the V6." __________________ 2015 SS/RS Convertible Red Hot Auto Purchased 8-03-14

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