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Colton5 · 03-29-2016, 10:27 AM

I have had my 2015 1LT RS for just about a year now and I really don't mind the fact it is a V6. I hear from people all the time about "You should have got a V8" but really, this V6 is still pretty quick and doesn't sound too bad.. What are your guys's thoughts on your V6 Camaro's? Build quality ect.?

derek1387 · 03-29-2016, 10:35 AM

Welcome Colton! I am in KC, MO....where are you?

That being said...very happy. Sometimes I wish, only when i hear the custom cam lope. But then realize I am extremely happy with my car, especially with it modified the way I want. And, when im done with it, it will beat up on most cars on the street.

All the while getting better gas mileage, lower insurance, and a lower car payment.

Colton5 · 03-29-2016, 10:48 AM

Hello! I am from Hutchinson. It's about 3 hours from you!

Also, nice mods! I want to start modding mine, but I don't want to ruin my warranty because I have had it in the shop multiple times for a number of things so far unfortunately. How well does the car handle all the performance upgrades?

Do you drive a manual or auto? Mine is a manual and I am curious if I should upgrade my transmission? Do you think the V6 trannys are good enough? Or maybe it is my clutch that needs upgraded. I can barely shift at high RPMs without really throwing it in hard. The clutch pedal seems to go weightless at times as well.

What would you recommend for me to upgrade first? CAI is probably the easiest to start with. Next, maybe a throttle control and new exhaust? I want it to pull faster if I can!

arkentect · 03-29-2016, 10:51 AM

Pretty Happy with mine. Once you start wishing for more cylinders go buy something new for your V6 and fall in love again. I'll admit I was getting tired of mine at the end of last car season. The winter mod season brought my love for her back to life. New wheels/hood/Paint job(soon)/ and VTC
End of Last Season

Beginning of this Season

derek1387 · 03-29-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton5

Hello! I am from Hutchinson. It's about 3 hours from you!

Also, nice mods! I want to start modding mine, but I don't want to ruin my warranty because I have had it in the shop multiple times for a number of things so far unfortunately. How well does the car handle all the performance upgrades?

Do you drive a manual or auto? Mine is a manual and I am curious if I should upgrade my transmission? Do you think the V6 trannys are good enough? Or maybe it is my clutch that needs upgraded. I can barely shift at high RPMs without really throwing it in hard. The clutch pedal seems to go weightless at times as well.

What would you recommend for me to upgrade first? CAI is probably the easiest to start with. Next, maybe a throttle control and new exhaust? I want it to pull faster if I can!

Yes, I have an M6. Yeah, the tranny is fine. The stock clutch howver, sucks.

I would do CAI, exhaust, and ported TB.

Awit92 · 03-29-2016, 11:02 AM

I'm with Derek. The only thing I really wish my car had was the loping cam. Definitely not going to destroy my investment with a stupid ghost cam just for that haha.

In regards to tackling the "should have gotten a V8" haters, I explain to them that I get 24 mpg, lower insurance, lower monthly pmt, AND I'm still throwing down an estimated 270-280 at the wheels. And my car looks freaking amazing. And if they drive a POS and hate on my car, then I politely say "Wanna trade rides? Oh wait. You don't like V6s. Sorry."

sixtyseven · 03-29-2016, 11:03 AM

No regrets here. I'm Loving my V6 Camaro. Just took mine out of winter storage last Friday and put a few hundred miles on it. Almost forgot how quick these V6 Camaros are. Yea the V8 has more down low power but it's the top end speed with these V6 DI engines that I like so much. Good gas mileage too. A CAI and modified or upgraded exhaust really improves that sound.

Colton5 · 03-29-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Awit92

I'm with Derek. The only thing I really wish my car had was the loping cam. Definitely not going to destroy my investment with a stupid ghost cam just for that haha.

In regards to tackling the "should have gotten a V8" haters, I explain to them that I get 24 mpg, lower insurance, lower monthly pmt, AND I'm still throwing down an estimated 270-280 at the wheels. And my car looks freaking amazing. And if they drive a POS and hate on my car, then I politely say "Wanna trade rides? Oh wait. You don't like V6s. Sorry."

Haha! That is true though. Most haters hate because they are jealous they aren't driving a cool looking car.

ritchet · 03-29-2016, 11:22 AM

I love my 2015 1LS. It's a lot of car for the money. No new car under 25K will touch the performance of this car.

I went through the extensive mods phase on my Mustang GT when I was a kid in the 80's and no matter how fast it got, I wanted more power.

camrytt · 03-29-2016, 01:43 PM

I wish I had gotten a v8, but I didn't make as much money 2 years ago as I do now, so it didn't make sense at the time. Still a great upgrade from my camry and echo

Shawno72 · 03-29-2016, 01:58 PM

I am very happy with mine so far but it has taken a while to get it where I want and there is still a lot I want to do.

KaBoom1701 · 03-29-2016, 02:11 PM

Loved my V6 LFX before I got the ZL1. .....search the LFX forums under my name....you'll see a track beast......

ChibiBlackSheep · 03-29-2016, 02:30 PM

I'm very happy with my v6. If I had a v8, my other toys probably would get less love, as I would modify my daily driver.

It looks great, it's comfortable, and I enjoy DD'ing this v6

Shawno72 · 03-29-2016, 03:18 PM

One thing I do notice is that when heavily rowing the gears in a hypothetical race situation the clutch pedal does start to feel completely weightless

03-29-2016, 10:27 AM	#1
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Satisfied V6 Owners I have had my 2015 1LT RS for just about a year now and I really don't mind the fact it is a V6. I hear from people all the time about "You should have got a V8" but really, this V6 is still pretty quick and doesn't sound too bad.. What are your guys's thoughts on your V6 Camaro's? Build quality ect.?

03-29-2016, 10:35 AM	#2
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	Welcome Colton! I am in KC, MO....where are you? That being said...very happy. Sometimes I wish, only when i hear the custom cam lope. But then realize I am extremely happy with my car, especially with it modified the way I want. And, when im done with it, it will beat up on most cars on the street. All the while getting better gas mileage, lower insurance, and a lower car payment. __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

03-29-2016, 10:51 AM	#4
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	Pretty Happy with mine. Once you start wishing for more cylinders go buy something new for your V6 and fall in love again. I'll admit I was getting tired of mine at the end of last car season. The winter mod season brought my love for her back to life. New wheels/hood/Paint job(soon)/ and VTC End of Last Season Beginning of this Season __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51

03-29-2016, 11:02 AM	#6
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	I'm with Derek. The only thing I really wish my car had was the loping cam. Definitely not going to destroy my investment with a stupid ghost cam just for that haha. In regards to tackling the "should have gotten a V8" haters, I explain to them that I get 24 mpg, lower insurance, lower monthly pmt, AND I'm still throwing down an estimated 270-280 at the wheels. And my car looks freaking amazing. And if they drive a POS and hate on my car, then I politely say "Wanna trade rides? Oh wait. You don't like V6s. Sorry." __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

03-29-2016, 11:03 AM	#7
sixtyseven Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LT/RS 2017 XL1200C Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: First State Posts: 275	No regrets here. I'm Loving my V6 Camaro. Just took mine out of winter storage last Friday and put a few hundred miles on it. Almost forgot how quick these V6 Camaros are. Yea the V8 has more down low power but it's the top end speed with these V6 DI engines that I like so much. Good gas mileage too. A CAI and modified or upgraded exhaust really improves that sound. __________________ 2015 2LT/RS Black -w- CGM Rally Stripes. CAI, Elite CC, Apex air scoop + w/b kit, JacFab ported IM/Extendolator, Solo HFC's, Corsa Sport Cat-Back #14953, GM strut brace, GM stealth splash guards, GM premium floor mats, Defenderworx two tone sills, Emblem Pro LFX hood emblems, FR41-20x9/20x10 gloss black wheels, OK91/93 - OKTCM Tune.

03-29-2016, 10:48 AM	#3
Colton5 Drives: 2015 Manual V6 1LT RS AGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 74	Hello! I am from Hutchinson. It's about 3 hours from you! Also, nice mods! I want to start modding mine, but I don't want to ruin my warranty because I have had it in the shop multiple times for a number of things so far unfortunately. How well does the car handle all the performance upgrades? Do you drive a manual or auto? Mine is a manual and I am curious if I should upgrade my transmission? Do you think the V6 trannys are good enough? Or maybe it is my clutch that needs upgraded. I can barely shift at high RPMs without really throwing it in hard. The clutch pedal seems to go weightless at times as well. What would you recommend for me to upgrade first? CAI is probably the easiest to start with. Next, maybe a throttle control and new exhaust? I want it to pull faster if I can!

03-29-2016, 11:22 AM	#9
ritchet Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Red Rock Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 121 View My Garage	I love my 2015 1LS. It's a lot of car for the money. No new car under 25K will touch the performance of this car. I went through the extensive mods phase on my Mustang GT when I was a kid in the 80's and no matter how fast it got, I wanted more power.

03-29-2016, 01:43 PM	#10
camrytt Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 592	I wish I had gotten a v8, but I didn't make as much money 2 years ago as I do now, so it didn't make sense at the time. Still a great upgrade from my camry and echo __________________ Current: 2017 ZL1 A10 previous: 2019 1SS A10 previous: '14 L99, CAI intake, vmax ported tb, e85 kit, stage 2 cnc heads, speed engineering long tubes, custom high flows, resonated x pipe, muffler delete, qtp cut outs, gpi ss3 vvt Cam, zl1 pump and injectors, fti triple disc, mayhem motorsports trans cooler and tune, ngk spark plugs +red msd wires, 3.91 gears. Past: '12 LFX, full bolt ons + E85, 302hp/267tq

03-29-2016, 01:58 PM	#11
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	I am very happy with mine so far but it has taken a while to get it where I want and there is still a lot I want to do. __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

03-29-2016, 02:11 PM	#12
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Loved my V6 LFX before I got the ZL1. .....search the LFX forums under my name....you'll see a track beast...... __________________ 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.

03-29-2016, 02:30 PM	#13
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,117	I'm very happy with my v6. If I had a v8, my other toys probably would get less love, as I would modify my daily driver. It looks great, it's comfortable, and I enjoy DD'ing this v6 __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

03-29-2016, 03:18 PM	#14
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	One thing I do notice is that when heavily rowing the gears in a hypothetical race situation the clutch pedal does start to feel completely weightless __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays