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judkins75 · 08-23-2016, 09:37 AM

I know this has been kicked in the head alot, but I'm in the process of trading my 2014 1lt/rs for a 2014 SS/rs. My question is, how night and day are these rides comparable. Will it be a big difference! Any comments will be appreciated!!

mma · 08-23-2016, 09:41 AM

I own a 2014 1LT A6 and test drove a 13 2SS 6MT the other day.

Completely different monster.. the low end torque on that thing is ridiculous. Would have bought it, but the dealership and I couldn't come up with an agreement. Kinda glad I didn't buy it, probably would've been in jail right now.

motorhead · 08-23-2016, 09:46 AM

Big difference performance wise. I would say in normal everyday driving though, where you will see it most is merging in traffic or needing to pass someone quickly for whatever reason. The sound is also much better.

KaBoom1701 · 08-23-2016, 10:06 AM

Once you feel the Torq you'll never go back.

JerTM · 08-23-2016, 10:15 AM

I'll put it this way. I rented a v6 in Cali on vacation, my wife said it wasn't fast enough and when we got back I should buy a V8

CamaroFred · 08-23-2016, 10:17 AM

Test beat an SS and report back.

Lumix · 08-23-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by judkins75

I know this has been kicked in the head alot, but I'm in the process of trading my 2014 1lt/rs for a 2014 SS/rs. My question is, how night and day are these rides comparable. Will it be a big difference! Any comments will be appreciated!!

You have to be careful about soliciting opinions about V6/V8. Make sure those offering opinions have actually driven both...which is usually not the case...
Apparently there is a HUGE range of opinion for what qualifies as "completely different car" depending on who you ask.
And don't forget, there are two different V8's. You have to be specific. Then be prepared to make up your own mind because every opinion you get will be based on an individuals experience...or lack thereof...

Kenny Camaro · 08-23-2016, 03:47 PM

The six is an animal, the eight is a beast.

snarky · 08-23-2016, 04:09 PM

Existential Lad · 08-23-2016, 05:56 PM

Went straight to the 8 so Idk. All I know is that while it's not slow. The SS needs more power. I WANT MORE POWAHH!!! SUPERCHARGER INCOMING!!!!

JD555 · 08-23-2016, 06:03 PM

^^^
When I got my SS LS3 I though it was really fast and I would not want more speed. 9 months later and I dont want to wait for it to spool up and start pulling. I want more also. Might start with rear gears.

Blazer098 · 08-23-2016, 06:12 PM

I daily drove a 2013 1LS for about a year. While it's plenty of power, you truly don't know what you're missing out on. In my head I told myself 'this is plenty of power' however when I bought my SS I immediately regret not doing it earlier. I then owned both for about 6 months. While the v6 doesn't have to be fueled as frequently and uses cheaper grade gas, it's totally worth it to make the switch when you consider how much more fun the v8 is. Eventually I sold the v6 and now daily my SS. Just remember nothing is ever enough with these cars. You'll get the mod bug eventually.

Homeless Man · 08-23-2016, 07:08 PM

Never driven a V6 Camaro. I want to though so I can see the difference.

Kenny Camaro · 08-23-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Never driven a V6 Camaro. I want to though so I can see the difference.

Just go three quarters throttle, and then you'll know, approxmetly.

08-23-2016, 09:37 AM	#1
judkins75 Silver Shark Drives: 2014 2SS GM Npp 6 speed manual Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 131 View My Garage	V6 to V8 I know this has been kicked in the head alot, but I'm in the process of trading my 2014 1lt/rs for a 2014 SS/rs. My question is, how night and day are these rides comparable. Will it be a big difference! Any comments will be appreciated!!

08-23-2016, 10:06 AM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Once you feel the Torq you'll never go back. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

08-23-2016, 04:09 PM	#9
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	__________________

08-23-2016, 06:12 PM	#12
Blazer098 Drives: 2015 Summit White SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 357 View My Garage	I daily drove a 2013 1LS for about a year. While it's plenty of power, you truly don't know what you're missing out on. In my head I told myself 'this is plenty of power' however when I bought my SS I immediately regret not doing it earlier. I then owned both for about 6 months. While the v6 doesn't have to be fueled as frequently and uses cheaper grade gas, it's totally worth it to make the switch when you consider how much more fun the v8 is. Eventually I sold the v6 and now daily my SS. Just remember nothing is ever enough with these cars. You'll get the mod bug eventually. __________________ Full Bolt-Ons w/ Nightfury Cam (471rwhp)

08-23-2016, 07:08 PM	#13
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Never driven a V6 Camaro. I want to though so I can see the difference. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

08-23-2016, 09:41 AM	#2
mma Drives: 1LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: California Posts: 267	I own a 2014 1LT A6 and test drove a 13 2SS 6MT the other day. Completely different monster.. the low end torque on that thing is ridiculous. Would have bought it, but the dealership and I couldn't come up with an agreement. Kinda glad I didn't buy it, probably would've been in jail right now.

08-23-2016, 09:46 AM	#3
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Big difference performance wise. I would say in normal everyday driving though, where you will see it most is merging in traffic or needing to pass someone quickly for whatever reason. The sound is also much better.

08-23-2016, 10:15 AM	#5
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,941	I'll put it this way. I rented a v6 in Cali on vacation, my wife said it wasn't fast enough and when we got back I should buy a V8

08-23-2016, 10:17 AM	#6
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,999	Test beat an SS and report back.

08-23-2016, 03:47 PM	#8
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	The six is an animal, the eight is a beast.

08-23-2016, 05:56 PM	#10
Existential Lad Banned Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (BLACK/GRND FX) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 91	Went straight to the 8 so Idk. All I know is that while it's not slow. The SS needs more power. I WANT MORE POWAHH!!! SUPERCHARGER INCOMING!!!!

08-23-2016, 06:03 PM	#11
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	^^^ When I got my SS LS3 I though it was really fast and I would not want more speed. 9 months later and I dont want to wait for it to spool up and start pulling. I want more also. Might start with rear gears.