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SemperFi · 07-28-2009, 10:00 PM

Is it just me or has the aftermarket work on the V6 been a total joke so far? Its been around for months now. Where are the turbo and superchargers? Wheres the headers? And there aren't even many exhaust options available. Its terrible. Any thoughts on why? Anyone share my extreme annoyance?

pinkcamaro10 · 07-28-2009, 10:11 PM

garagelogic · 07-28-2009, 10:15 PM

Well, the fact of the matter is, most people buying V6 cars are not doing so for the performance. Vendors recognize this and tailor their offerings more toward the vehicles that are more likely to be modded for increased performance. Like it or not, especially when it comes to pony/musclecars, that means the V8 versions.

No doubt there will be people bringing products to market for the V6 crowd, but it is going to take more time.

PolishMike · 07-28-2009, 10:15 PM

The aftermarket performance vendors/manufactures cater to those who want performance, by buying the SS you indicate that you are interested in performance. The 6 indicates you bought it for looks/cool factor, not necessarily the same people looking to do performance mods Sorry to say this, and I dont mean to offend anyone but the best "mod" you could have done was bought an SS.

EDIT, dammit...beat by seconds with the same exact thing.

rodimus prime · 07-28-2009, 10:16 PM

^^^ what he said.

SicSix6 · 07-28-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Is it just me or has the aftermarket work on the V6 been a total joke so far? Its been around for months now. Where are the turbo and superchargers? Wheres the headers? And there aren't even many exhaust options available. Its terrible. Any thoughts on why? Anyone share my extreme annoyance?

HOw long have you been into Performance sports cars? Even on the 4th gen F-bodies, after 10 years, they finally came out with headers and exhaust. The main reason people buy a V6 isn't to modify them, so the aftermarket makers done focus on it.

It would be like going to vegitarian country or a place where the cow is a sacred animal and building a Mcdonald's. The market doesn't call for it, so it is not a money making venture.

tjbusa · 07-28-2009, 10:35 PM

Just got to be patient, aftermarket goodies will catch up eventually

Muscle Master · 07-28-2009, 10:36 PM

I agree, I expected more .... that's reminds me, whats going on with the D3 tuners

Edit- Just checked their site, no sign of the SC for the LLT

PieNsky · 07-28-2009, 10:53 PM

Stainless Works has my Camaro.

trudawg660 · 07-28-2009, 11:17 PM

stainless said they are doing headers

SSOOCH · 07-28-2009, 11:30 PM

I agree with others above. Performance accessories are more profitable for the SS. Therefore to make money....

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 07-29-2009, 12:08 AM

Umm, to make money, the "offerings" that are available need to be purchased by someone. If the items that are available don't sell, it is likely that fewer vendors will recognize an opportunity to make more. Support the aftermarket.

I have been four wheeling the Mitsubishi Montero, both the Gen 1 and Gen 2 for a number of years and this same complaint appears there as well. "There's a lack of aftermarket support." Truth is, there is just about everything you could ask for, but there aren't enough people willing to put up their cash to support the vendor's outlay. It's a never-ending story.

Be patient, as this car is very new. And when a vendor makes something you have expressed an interest for, you might actually have to spend the money to get it. And you mght also need to talk it up as well...generate some more interest, as it were.

Just my thoughts.

John B.

acehole · 07-29-2009, 12:22 AM

well its 2009 ...Wake up all you v8 hungry monkeys...its a new age the v6ers want their mods and we want them now...we want more top speed more hp and we want better gas milage than you guys...its time for a new age where the v6 gets more respect...We demand our respect and we want it now...Viva le v6 !!! wow that felt good to get that out of my sytem..Gonna go kick the dog and see how that makes me feel next.

camaro guy · 07-29-2009, 04:18 AM

nothing is different here. every new car ever to come out took awhile for aftermarket parts to show up. have to be patient. hurry up and wait.

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PolishMike Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tracy/San Diego CA Posts: 224	The aftermarket performance vendors/manufactures cater to those who want performance, by buying the SS you indicate that you are interested in performance. The 6 indicates you bought it for looks/cool factor, not necessarily the same people looking to do performance mods Sorry to say this, and I dont mean to offend anyone but the best "mod" you could have done was bought an SS. EDIT, dammit...beat by seconds with the same exact thing. __________________ IOM w/ White Stripes 2SS RS M6 #17772 Now - Stainless Works 2" Headers, Intake, Cam, tune, ect And shepherds we shall be, For thee my lord for thee. Power has descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be.In nomine Patri, Et Fili, Spiritus Sancti

07-28-2009, 10:35 PM	#7
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	Just got to be patient, aftermarket goodies will catch up eventually __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

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SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I agree with others above. Performance accessories are more profitable for the SS. Therefore to make money.... __________________

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garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Well, the fact of the matter is, most people buying V6 cars are not doing so for the performance. Vendors recognize this and tailor their offerings more toward the vehicles that are more likely to be modded for increased performance. Like it or not, especially when it comes to pony/musclecars, that means the V8 versions. No doubt there will be people bringing products to market for the V6 crowd, but it is going to take more time.

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rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	^^^ what he said.

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PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	Stainless Works has my Camaro.

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trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	stainless said they are doing headers

07-29-2009, 12:08 AM	#12
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Umm, to make money, the "offerings" that are available need to be purchased by someone. If the items that are available don't sell, it is likely that fewer vendors will recognize an opportunity to make more. Support the aftermarket. I have been four wheeling the Mitsubishi Montero, both the Gen 1 and Gen 2 for a number of years and this same complaint appears there as well. "There's a lack of aftermarket support." Truth is, there is just about everything you could ask for, but there aren't enough people willing to put up their cash to support the vendor's outlay. It's a never-ending story. Be patient, as this car is very new. And when a vendor makes something you have expressed an interest for, you might actually have to spend the money to get it. And you mght also need to talk it up as well...generate some more interest, as it were. Just my thoughts. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

07-29-2009, 12:22 AM	#13
acehole Drives: mits lancer oz Join Date: May 2009 Location: shawnee Posts: 196	well its 2009 ...Wake up all you v8 hungry monkeys...its a new age the v6ers want their mods and we want them now...we want more top speed more hp and we want better gas milage than you guys...its time for a new age where the v6 gets more respect...We demand our respect and we want it now...Viva le v6 !!! wow that felt good to get that out of my sytem..Gonna go kick the dog and see how that makes me feel next.

07-29-2009, 04:18 AM	#14
camaro guy Drives: 2010 camaro LS Join Date: May 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 540 View My Garage	nothing is different here. every new car ever to come out took awhile for aftermarket parts to show up. have to be patient. hurry up and wait.