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firedrop · 12-21-2013, 04:35 PM

two reasons

1) they put 87 octane fuel in it at dealerships (0-60 time of about 6 seconds with 87.. around 4.6-4.7 seconds with 93)

2) my car felt pretty slow the first 3,000 miles or so. after it broke in it became a different beast.. if i floor it in first it'll do a burnout all the way down the block on brand new pirellis.

John E · 12-21-2013, 04:37 PM

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steel insane · 12-21-2013, 04:47 PM

Whatever blows your dress up, Shirley... My V6 is just fine. Very fine indeed...

cal45 · 12-21-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

Maybe your right, maybe not. All I have to say is go drive a ZL1 and get back to us on what's a beast and what's not.

Yep, I tried to make the numbers work for me as I wanted the ZL1 but couldn't find the extra $25 grand without a Divorce lawyer.......so I had to compromise to a 2SS L99. Right now, have the AFM disable device (Range) and planning both a CAI and Borla exhaust. Once the warranty expires, a supercharger and long tube headers will be the only other additions. It's my daily driver and has to be for a while, so I still need dependability to be my 1st priority.

CFD · 12-21-2013, 05:12 PM

When I first bought mine I also felt like it was a little lacking in engine performance but where as I was planning on doing engine work it didn't matter much. After a few tanks of good gas, a fuse pull and some beak in miles it wakes up and is like a whole different car.

ABMLS3 · 12-21-2013, 05:14 PM

Well maybe you should learn how to drive because 5th and 6th gear are over drive gears they're not ment for acceleration

angie7 · 12-21-2013, 05:21 PM

Ive owned both a v6 and a v8 both autos. Sorry I disagree with you. The v6 is fast for a 6 banger but compared to the v8, not even close. Do a fuse pull on that v8, and it'll change everything you mentioned. My SS has performance mods including a tune and its not even the same car. No worries here. Love my L99

big papa · 12-21-2013, 05:22 PM

Its worth it to get the eight, just so you don't have to explain why you didn't. Kinda like the OP here...
Same as not getting a Hemi or buying a metric cruiser instead of a Harley. All require explanations or excuses...

Manbearpig · 12-21-2013, 05:33 PM

cd3neil19 · 12-21-2013, 05:38 PM

Probably had 87 octane fuel in it from the dealer, a fuse pull would completely change your mind. No way a V6 is in the same league as a 400HP V8.

Mwalterhouse · 12-21-2013, 05:51 PM

When looking to purchase my Gen5, a V6 was not even considered. The DD is the V6!

Shift_Rejected · 12-21-2013, 05:51 PM

Having owned a LT before I upgraded to the SS, I have to disagree. Before I would consistently red line the V6. Now I barely crack 3,000 RPMS and I'm not sure I ever have had the peddle to the metal.

Now the V6 is a great car and gets around but I think there a fairly noticeable difference.

#NoReplacementForDisplacement

HollyVenus · 12-21-2013, 05:52 PM

I'm not sure what the LS3, L99 and what not mean but...
I rented a 2014 camaro while traveling in upstate New York for business and it was an LS? I fell in love with that car. Got another free upgrade during my trip to Louisiana sealed the deal. I begin to hunt one down and found a 13' 1SS because I hated the 14 body style... While at the lot checking out the very specific car I hunted down they showed me the 14' 2SS I liked the body on this one.... Drive it and quickly cheated my mind and signed the dotted line for the 2SS Never looked back!

Different strikes for different folks...

jd10013 · 12-21-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redslayer15821

I also have had the pleasure of driving my team mates 2010 manual SS... different beast.

damn, your trying to piss everyone off

12-21-2013, 04:35 PM	#15
firedrop Drives: 2012 2ss/l99 a6, victory red Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 387	two reasons 1) they put 87 octane fuel in it at dealerships (0-60 time of about 6 seconds with 87.. around 4.6-4.7 seconds with 93) 2) my car felt pretty slow the first 3,000 miles or so. after it broke in it became a different beast.. if i floor it in first it'll do a burnout all the way down the block on brand new pirellis. __________________ 2012 2ss l99/a6 CAI, custom catback with flowmaster series 10s Last edited by firedrop; 12-21-2013 at 04:47 PM.

12-21-2013, 04:37 PM	#16
John E Drives: 2014 2SS rs 6M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 168	Subscribed Attached Images

12-21-2013, 05:14 PM	#20
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	Well maybe you should learn how to drive because 5th and 6th gear are over drive gears they're not ment for acceleration __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

12-21-2013, 05:21 PM	#21
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Ive owned both a v6 and a v8 both autos. Sorry I disagree with you. The v6 is fast for a 6 banger but compared to the v8, not even close. Do a fuse pull on that v8, and it'll change everything you mentioned. My SS has performance mods including a tune and its not even the same car. No worries here. Love my L99 __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

12-21-2013, 05:22 PM	#22
big papa Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 190	Its worth it to get the eight, just so you don't have to explain why you didn't. Kinda like the OP here... Same as not getting a Hemi or buying a metric cruiser instead of a Harley. All require explanations or excuses... __________________ 19 GMC CC 4x4 2019 Harley RGS

12-21-2013, 04:47 PM	#17
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	Whatever blows your dress up, Shirley... My V6 is just fine. Very fine indeed...

12-21-2013, 05:12 PM	#19
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	When I first bought mine I also felt like it was a little lacking in engine performance but where as I was planning on doing engine work it didn't matter much. After a few tanks of good gas, a fuse pull and some beak in miles it wakes up and is like a whole different car.

12-21-2013, 05:33 PM	#23
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741

12-21-2013, 05:38 PM	#24
cd3neil19 Drives: '10 2SS/RS & '14 Range Rover Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, Missouri/Chicago, IL Posts: 195	Probably had 87 octane fuel in it from the dealer, a fuse pull would completely change your mind. No way a V6 is in the same league as a 400HP V8. __________________ Silver 2010 L99 SS/RS Mods: Magnaflow Competition Series Exhaust, 20% Window Tint, Blacked out LED tail lights, OEM Color matched mudflaps.

12-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#25
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	When looking to purchase my Gen5, a V6 was not even considered. The DD is the V6!

12-21-2013, 05:51 PM	#26
Shift_Rejected 2010 2SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS RS (L99) Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wilmington, DelaWHERE Posts: 749	Having owned a LT before I upgraded to the SS, I have to disagree. Before I would consistently red line the V6. Now I barely crack 3,000 RPMS and I'm not sure I ever have had the peddle to the metal. Now the V6 is a great car and gets around but I think there a fairly noticeable difference. #NoReplacementForDisplacement

12-21-2013, 05:52 PM	#27
HollyVenus The girl with the 2 Danes Drives: 2014 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pearland Posts: 648	I'm not sure what the LS3, L99 and what not mean but... I rented a 2014 camaro while traveling in upstate New York for business and it was an LS? I fell in love with that car. Got another free upgrade during my trip to Louisiana sealed the deal. I begin to hunt one down and found a 13' 1SS because I hated the 14 body style... While at the lot checking out the very specific car I hunted down they showed me the 14' 2SS I liked the body on this one.... Drive it and quickly cheated my mind and signed the dotted line for the 2SS Never looked back! Different strikes for different folks... __________________