If I Like Manual Will I Like the Camaro Manual? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Patriot0290 · 05-03-2010, 01:58 PM

I prefer a manual transmission, but want to know if I'd like the Camaro's 6MT? Looking at a 2LT Silver Ice Metallic, no stripes, but with Sunroof and 6MT.

Thanks,

P

rmnc3r · 05-03-2010, 02:06 PM

It was the ONLY consideration for me. I haven't had a manual since my '83 Celica.
I love my, I love my, I love my M6 Tranny! (Dire Straits 'Money for nothing' overlay here!)

2SSRS/SS396 · 05-03-2010, 02:11 PM

I have a 69 SS with the M20 Muncie and Cuda with the A833 4 speed and the both shift like a dump truck compared to the M6. Very smooth shifting, nice.

PAUL SS · 05-03-2010, 02:11 PM

Simple, YES!

caverman · 05-03-2010, 02:12 PM

Ok....common on.....think about what you are asking.

No dude...you'll hate having a freakin Tremec 6 speed behind 426 hp.

Now....in all reality....I personally hated the factory shifter knob. Plan to budget money for a short throw shifter.

Brownhornitt · 05-03-2010, 02:12 PM

I don't understand the question... OF COURSE YOU'LL LOVE IT!

hahaha

wylde1 · 05-03-2010, 02:14 PM

it's a beauty. feels very solid. Has a good feel, nice solid gear engagement. almost "clicks" into gear so you never wonder if your there or not.

I love it, probably won't even bother with a short thrower. I'll do alot of the things to the car before I bother with the tranny.

caverman · 05-03-2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wylde1

it's a beauty. feels very solid. Has a good feel, nice solid gear engagement. almost "clicks" into gear so you never wonder if your there or not.

I love it, probably won't even bother with a short thrower. I'll do alot of the things to the car before I bother with the tranny.

Everyone has their own preference/style.....that's what makes customizing a beatiful thing.

Some people like the factory shifter....some don't.

I personally think you don't know what you're missing. Just don't tell us we didn't tell you so.

Silver1lt · 05-03-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Ok....common on.....think about what you are asking.

No dude...you'll hate having a freakin Tremec 6 speed behind 426 hp.

Now....in all reality....I personally hated the factory shifter knob. Plan to budget money for a short throw shifter.

he was asking about a 2LT which would have the aisin tranny mounted to a v6... i have the combo in a 1LT and i have no complaints at all smooth shifts everything is quiet... as i said before no complaints and its a definate yes... you will enjoy the manual in the camaro if you do enjoy driving a manual

caverman · 05-03-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1lt

he was asking about a 2LT which would have the aisin tranny mounted to a v6... i have the combo in a 1LT and i have no complaints at all smooth shifts everything is quiet... as i said before no complaints and its a definate yes... you will enjoy the manual in the camaro if you do enjoy driving a manual

DOH!!!

Missed the 2LT reference. Of course it still applies but let me re-word it.

"Come on.....like any muscle (or sports car for that fact) sucks by having a manual trans"

How many people walk up to a muscle car or sports car and say....."Now that's a nice car". Then walk up, look inside and say...."to bad it's an auto". I would be willing to bet alot more have said it that way than the opposite.

Partick · 05-03-2010, 02:27 PM

no you won't like it, get the 4 cylinder with the 2 spd powerglide you'll be much happier...........I kid i kid....

caverman · 05-03-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patriot0290

I prefer a manual transmission, but want to know if I'd like the Camaro's 6MT? Looking at a 2LT Silver Ice Metallic, no stripes, but with Sunroof and 6MT.

Thanks,

P

BTW: don't worry about the stripes. You can have them added afterwards with no problems.

wylde1 · 05-03-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Everyone has their own preference/style.....that's what makes customizing a beatiful thing.

Some people like the factory shifter....some don't.

I personally think you don't know what you're missing. Just don't tell us we didn't tell you so.

I actually know exactly what I'm missing. I had a hurst shorty on my t56 behind the 400 in my s10. I liked it.

I'm just saying that I don't think this NEEDS a shorty to be driveable. I actually like the factory shift knob too. So the two of us happen to be coming from entirely different tastes haha

I'll personally spend money on a CAI and exhaust before I bother with a shorty.

but like you say, that's the beauty of customizing. You're not building it for someone else.

at least we have similar tastes in that we bought awesome cars haha

caverman · 05-03-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wylde1

I actually know exactly what I'm missing. I had a hurst shorty on my t56 behind the 400 in my s10. I liked it.

I'm just saying that I don't think this NEEDS a shorty to be driveable. I actually like the factory shift knob too. So the two of us happen to be coming from entirely different tastes haha

I'll personally spend money on a CAI and exhaust before I bother with a shorty.

but like you say, that's the beauty of customizing. You're not building it for someone else.

at least we have similar tastes in that we bought awesome cars haha

Agreed!!!

05-03-2010, 01:58 PM	#1
Patriot0290 Drives: Mazda Miata MX-5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 7	If I Like Manual Will I Like the Camaro Manual? I prefer a manual transmission, but want to know if I'd like the Camaro's 6MT? Looking at a 2LT Silver Ice Metallic, no stripes, but with Sunroof and 6MT. Thanks, P Last edited by Patriot0290; 05-03-2010 at 02:16 PM.

05-03-2010, 02:11 PM	#3
2SSRS/SS396 Drives: 69 SS 396 Camaro 2010 VR 2SSRS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 164 View My Garage	M6 shifts real nice! I have a 69 SS with the M20 Muncie and Cuda with the A833 4 speed and the both shift like a dump truck compared to the M6. Very smooth shifting, nice. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red 6speed manual Built 9/3 SHIPPED 9/8 Arrived @ dealer 9/17 Picked up 9/18! VIN #43607! Other toys: 69 X22 Camaro SS 396 4 speed, 74 'Cuda 512 stroker 6pack 4 speed, 09 Harley Fatbob

05-03-2010, 02:11 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Simple, YES! __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

05-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Ok....common on.....think about what you are asking. No dude...you'll hate having a freakin Tremec 6 speed behind 426 hp. Now....in all reality....I personally hated the factory shifter knob. Plan to budget money for a short throw shifter. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

05-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#6
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	I don't understand the question... OF COURSE YOU'LL LOVE IT! hahaha __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

05-03-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
rmnc3r Drives: me up the wall. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 471	It was the ONLY consideration for me. I haven't had a manual since my '83 Celica. I love my, I love my, I love my M6 Tranny! (Dire Straits 'Money for nothing' overlay here!)

05-03-2010, 02:14 PM	#7
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	it's a beauty. feels very solid. Has a good feel, nice solid gear engagement. almost "clicks" into gear so you never wonder if your there or not. I love it, probably won't even bother with a short thrower. I'll do alot of the things to the car before I bother with the tranny. __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

05-03-2010, 02:27 PM	#11
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	no you won't like it, get the 4 cylinder with the 2 spd powerglide you'll be much happier...........I kid i kid....

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