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ytown87 · 09-15-2014, 11:13 AM

and they were driving what again? forget them OP. even if THEY dont think it has "go" you still win with the "show" part. Meaning they somewhere in there wish they had a Camaro to drive.

xinfamousxi · 09-15-2014, 11:17 AM

My brother in law who has a V8 Trans Am would tell me every day while I was shopping please get a V8 if you get a V6 its like buying a gun with no bullets.

I ended up with the V6 because its my every day car even in the snow. If I ever get a SS I would store it in the winter. Anyways he drove my V6 and he was really surprised how well it took off and handled it self.

My brother came over and was teasing me that his 2003 V8 Lincoln can beat me in a race, but my brother in law thinks that that my car can take it with no problem.

Either way to each his own.

EmeryZ28 · 09-15-2014, 11:20 AM

I am all about the V8 and true muscle and would never be caught dead in a V6 camaro.

With that being said, I respect the V6 and totally understand why people buy them, I also think their power is impressive.

To that idiot who made that comment, he obviously doesnt know that your V6 Camaro has more "go" than say a 1996 Camaro SS and I doubt this person would call that car all show and no go.

NYYFan325 · 09-15-2014, 11:30 AM

Holy crap-load of misinformation in this thread. Makes me wonder if people know what they purchased.

The V6 does NOT have 330hp nor does it have 326. It has 323 with the LFX.

No, it is not faster then a LT1 era 4th gen as they ran around 13.7-13.9 stock, while most V6s are in the low/mid 14 range.

No it does not have more power then an LS1 either, those cars may have been rated at 320hp but they were actually 350-360.

People forget 2 very important things when talking about the V6s in these cars.

1) Weight
2) Torque

-Yes 323hp is "alot" but not when shoved in a 3800lb car.
-3.27 gearing (or in the 2LS case 2.92) hurts these cars as they need a better gear to get moving

I'm not trying to put down any V6 owner (I owned one over a year myself and really did enjoy it!) but facts are facts.

To the idiot that called your car all show and no go - obviously that's not the truth - however you do have the slowest of all V6 Camaros. Not that there is anything wrong with that but just keep that in mind.

191185 · 09-15-2014, 11:34 AM

I bought my V6 Camaro instead of buying a Malibu. .. ..

191185 · 09-15-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NYYFan325

Holy crap-load of misinformation in this thread. Makes me wonder if people know what they purchased.

The V6 does NOT have 330hp nor does it have 326. It has 323 with the LFX.

No, it is not faster then a LT1 era 4th gen as they ran around 13.7-13.9 stock, while most V6s are in the low/mid 14 range.

No it does not have more power then an LS1 either, those cars may have been rated at 320hp but they were actually 350-360.

People forget 2 very important things when talking about the V6s in these cars.

1) Weight
2) Torque

-Yes 323hp is "alot" but not when shoved in a 3800lb car.
-3.27 gearing (or in the 2LS case 2.92) hurts these cars as they need a better gear to get moving

I'm not trying to put down any V6 owner (I owned one over a year myself and really did enjoy it!) but facts are facts.

To the idiot that called your car all show and no go - obviously that's not the truth - however you do have the slowest of all V6 Camaros. Not that there is anything wrong with that but just keep that in mind.

Alright, but can I at least say my V6 is faster than the third gen V8's ?

I believe my 87 Camaro had a 83 or 82 corvette engine, and it was rated at 190HP !!!! but hey, I had the V8 so I was far supior than any mortal driving a v6 .

Manbearpig · 09-15-2014, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comrando

Tell him to bring it.

This. Them's racing words.

xinfamousxi · 09-15-2014, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 191185

I bought my V6 Camaro instead of buying a Malibu. .. ..

Mine was an Altima. Wife gave me a budget with the only requirement that the kids fit in the back. However, she loves it and is entertaining the idea of trading it in for a SS next year.

Demon War Horse · 09-15-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NJScorpio

I didn't want to debate the topic, as I suspect it was a combo of...

1) trying to be funny...

2) assumption based on it being the v6.

It's not like I did anything after market to make it flashier, or appear to be modified, it just is what it is.

Still, I wanted to be like, "Well, so and so has the same 0-60...or blah blah has the same power to weight ratio"...but I didn't want to come off like I'm trying to justify my car. :P

Just blow them off. They don't know, and won't get it.

mariojmoe · 09-15-2014, 11:53 AM

I think because all 5th gens look the same but it is a huge difference in performance and being a V6 it looks ok but the performance factor is lacking (compared to a V8). I do agree which is why i got a V8

homewrecker · 09-15-2014, 11:55 AM

It's like De Ja Vu, it's like I heard this before, I heard this before

pickwithaustin · 09-15-2014, 11:57 AM

In 1985, I purchased a brand new V-6 Camaro. I am a V-8 guy, but I test drove both. The V-8 had a carb (which I do like, since I can tear a carb down and rebuild it in 20 minutes, or slap on a new one in ten). BUT... the V-6 was fuel injected and it just had more get-up-and-go in it. My choice was not based on fuel savings, since I can remember filling up a tank for like $7.00. Today, I would not buy the V-6 Camaro because I want that big breathing power, and I don't have anywhere far to go. If I had needed it for as a daily driver though, and if I didn't work out of my home and had to drive a lot of commute miles, I would have had to get the V-6 on gas saving alone. There always is a reason for a choice, and the choice is always yours and yours alone.

When someone says what they said to you, just smile and say, "You're absolutely correct." People hate it when their comment's back fire on them. In fact, I might even add a few comments, like... "Exactly. It's friggen slow like a turtle, man." Then give them an evil little grin.

Evergreen6 · 09-15-2014, 12:03 PM

OP, the fact that you posted about it means you are probably offended in some way. I suggest you get over it, immediately, and trust your own reasons why you bought the car and like it in the first place.

31B · 09-15-2014, 12:13 PM

Don't let it bother you. I owned a 2LS and there is nothing wrong with the car. Racergirl ran a 13.9 in hers stock and I definitely would not call that slow.

09-15-2014, 11:13 AM	#15
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	and they were driving what again? forget them OP. even if THEY dont think it has "go" you still win with the "show" part. Meaning they somewhere in there wish they had a Camaro to drive. __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

09-15-2014, 11:20 AM	#17
EmeryZ28 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 812	I am all about the V8 and true muscle and would never be caught dead in a V6 camaro. With that being said, I respect the V6 and totally understand why people buy them, I also think their power is impressive. To that idiot who made that comment, he obviously doesnt know that your V6 Camaro has more "go" than say a 1996 Camaro SS and I doubt this person would call that car all show and no go. __________________ 2015 Silverado Z71 6.2/2011 Camaro 2SSRS LS3/2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T

09-15-2014, 11:30 AM	#18
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	Holy crap-load of misinformation in this thread. Makes me wonder if people know what they purchased. The V6 does NOT have 330hp nor does it have 326. It has 323 with the LFX. No, it is not faster then a LT1 era 4th gen as they ran around 13.7-13.9 stock, while most V6s are in the low/mid 14 range. No it does not have more power then an LS1 either, those cars may have been rated at 320hp but they were actually 350-360. People forget 2 very important things when talking about the V6s in these cars. 1) Weight 2) Torque -Yes 323hp is "alot" but not when shoved in a 3800lb car. -3.27 gearing (or in the 2LS case 2.92) hurts these cars as they need a better gear to get moving I'm not trying to put down any V6 owner (I owned one over a year myself and really did enjoy it!) but facts are facts. To the idiot that called your car all show and no go - obviously that's not the truth - however you do have the slowest of all V6 Camaros. Not that there is anything wrong with that but just keep that in mind. __________________

09-15-2014, 11:57 AM	#26
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	In 1985, I purchased a brand new V-6 Camaro. I am a V-8 guy, but I test drove both. The V-8 had a carb (which I do like, since I can tear a carb down and rebuild it in 20 minutes, or slap on a new one in ten). BUT... the V-6 was fuel injected and it just had more get-up-and-go in it. My choice was not based on fuel savings, since I can remember filling up a tank for like $7.00. Today, I would not buy the V-6 Camaro because I want that big breathing power, and I don't have anywhere far to go. If I had needed it for as a daily driver though, and if I didn't work out of my home and had to drive a lot of commute miles, I would have had to get the V-6 on gas saving alone. There always is a reason for a choice, and the choice is always yours and yours alone. When someone says what they said to you, just smile and say, "You're absolutely correct." People hate it when their comment's back fire on them. In fact, I might even add a few comments, like... "Exactly. It's friggen slow like a turtle, man." Then give them an evil little grin. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

09-15-2014, 11:17 AM	#16
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	My brother in law who has a V8 Trans Am would tell me every day while I was shopping please get a V8 if you get a V6 its like buying a gun with no bullets. I ended up with the V6 because its my every day car even in the snow. If I ever get a SS I would store it in the winter. Anyways he drove my V6 and he was really surprised how well it took off and handled it self. My brother came over and was teasing me that his 2003 V8 Lincoln can beat me in a race, but my brother in law thinks that that my car can take it with no problem. Either way to each his own.

09-15-2014, 11:34 AM	#19
191185 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS 6A Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	I bought my V6 Camaro instead of buying a Malibu. .. ..

09-15-2014, 11:53 AM	#24
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	I think because all 5th gens look the same but it is a huge difference in performance and being a V6 it looks ok but the performance factor is lacking (compared to a V8). I do agree which is why i got a V8

09-15-2014, 11:55 AM	#25
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	It's like De Ja Vu, it's like I heard this before, I heard this before

09-15-2014, 12:03 PM	#27
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,435	OP, the fact that you posted about it means you are probably offended in some way. I suggest you get over it, immediately, and trust your own reasons why you bought the car and like it in the first place.

09-15-2014, 12:13 PM	#28
31B Drives: 2014 Black 1SS A6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cameron, NC Posts: 659	Don't let it bother you. I owned a 2LS and there is nothing wrong with the car. Racergirl ran a 13.9 in hers stock and I definitely would not call that slow.