Automatic Transmission: A6 or A8? - Page 2

xgnxs · 10-26-2015, 10:25 AM

You should choose the A8 over the A6 because you can't choose an A6 on a 6th gen.

PalmerGA · 10-26-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by joemosfet

Disregarding the fact that 2016 Camaros only come with M6 or A8, why do you think an A6 would be more impressive than an A8 on the LT1?

I didn't say that. What I said was...

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

My current SS is an A6 and there appears to be plenty of get up and go, as is. I would imagine an A6 would be even more impressive with the 6th Gen LT1 engine.

I imagine the A6 would be even more impressive with an LT1, than with an L99. I was under the impression that the A8 was an "upgrade option", with the A6 being the "standard option" to a manual. My bad. (I would have sworn I read that somewhere).

Anyway, thanks for the input all.

mcsoul · 10-26-2015, 11:22 AM

It's possible that the A6 has more aftermarket high HP support.

fastball · 10-26-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I didn't say that. What I said was...

I imagine the A6 would be even more impressive with an LT1, than with an L99. I was under the impression that the A8 was an "upgrade option", with the A6 being the "standard option" to a manual. My bad. (I would have sworn I read that somewhere).

Anyway, thanks for the input all.

You could just always drive it in manual mode, and only upshift to 6th gear all the time, and pretend you have a 6 speed

Geno · 10-26-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fastball

The 2 speed powerglide is in development right now!

I ordered mine with Turboglide!

SuperSound · 10-26-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsoul

It's possible that the A6 has more aftermarket high HP support.

That will be a temporary situation. The ZO6 has paved the way for more power handling.

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myold88 · 10-26-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

Dude, get the Manual!!!

Did you ever notice that no one here ever once said:

I got the manual because I couldn't afford the auto.
I got the 6 because couldn't afford the SS.
I didn't get the sunroof because I couldn't afford it.

It's always: I like shifting, or the 6 is plenty fast for me
or I don't think sunroofs belong on a muscle car.....
So much BS here.

joemosfet · 10-26-2015, 02:16 PM

I think there is a difference between "couldn't afford" and "didn't want to spend that much money" though. I mean, we assign value (not just monetary), then make choices, and we go from there. (And, for the record, there are a few folks who have said they went with the V6 because of the price)

Consider all the folks who said "I don't go to the track so I didn't get the 6-pot brakes." This doesn't say they can't afford them, it simply says they assigned a value to it, and had they gone to the track, that usable value would have been more, and thus worth spending the money on.

90503 · 10-26-2015, 02:23 PM

I wonder what the response would have been if the manuals were the more expensive option....Certainly automatics are now more common in all makes. I don't think there is even a truck that offers a manual anymore....

If the manual is considered the more sporty option, so to speak, I wonder how many would have been willing to pay more for it....

lDejavul · 10-26-2015, 02:46 PM

honestly I thought the manual would be more and fully expected to pay for that. To each his own but my little civic is even fun in a manual. My wifes Caddy is auto and thats how its supposed to be but my camaro will be M6 all day.

PalmerGA · 10-27-2015, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

Did you ever notice that no one here ever once said:

I got the manual because I couldn't afford the auto.
I got the 6 because couldn't afford the SS.
I didn't get the sunroof because I couldn't afford it.

It's always: I like shifting, or the 6 is plenty fast for me
or I don't think sunroofs belong on a muscle car.....
So much BS here.

For the record...

I got an auto because I hate shifting (have owned many manuals)
I got a SS because my LT wasn't fast or powerful enough (missing 2 cyl)
I love my sunroof and wouldn't be without one (but wouldn't have a vert)

SpeedIsLife · 10-27-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 90503

I wonder what the response would have been if the manuals were the more expensive option....Certainly automatics are now more common in all makes. I don't think there is even a truck that offers a manual anymore....

If the manual is considered the more sporty option, so to speak, I wonder how many would have been willing to pay more for it....

When the Challenger came back, and up until the 2011 MY, the manual was the buy up. The base transmission was the 5 speed auto and the TR6060 was a $1,200 upgrade. With it you also got a stronger rear end (225mm vs 215mm), 3.92 vs 3.06 gears and a token 3 more rated HP (375 vs 372) and 10 ft lb more torque (410 vs 400). All these figures are for the R/T, the SRT8 was the same be it manual or automatic.

It wasn't until 2011, post bankruptcy and merger, that the normal way of things was restored.

As a result the majority of the roughly 6,000 MY 09 and 10 (combined) R/T Challengers are autos.

Ernest T · 10-27-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack46

I am going with a V6 and automatic tranny. And stand by my decision......

Since you are going with the 6, performance isn't your number 1 objective. The A8 is heads and shoulders a better performing transmission. Quicker shifts and better at keeping the car in the right gear. We had the A6 in our 2015 Camaro and have the A8 in our 2015 C7 and the difference in performance is night and day. That's disregarding the relative HP and weight difference of the two cars.

joemosfet · 10-27-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest T

Since you are going with the 6, performance isn't your number 1 objective.

Is there a comparable V6 muscle with the same performance? Both straight-line as well as track?

I'm just sayin, if you want a V6, and are looking for the best performance in a V6...

10-26-2015, 02:16 PM	#22
joemosfet Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,006	I think there is a difference between "couldn't afford" and "didn't want to spend that much money" though. I mean, we assign value (not just monetary), then make choices, and we go from there. (And, for the record, there are a few folks who have said they went with the V6 because of the price) Consider all the folks who said "I don't go to the track so I didn't get the 6-pot brakes." This doesn't say they can't afford them, it simply says they assigned a value to it, and had they gone to the track, that usable value would have been more, and thus worth spending the money on. __________________ SOLD: 2014 Camaro Coupe 2SS/RS M6 Blue Ray Metallic, NPP, Nav 2014 Stingray Premiere Edition Coupe #142/500 Z51 3LT M7 Laguna Blue, Magride, NPP, Exposed Carbon Fiber Roof, Carbon Fiber Dash, Suede Wrapped Interior Canceled: 2016 Camaro Coupe 1AK37 2SS Coupe, G7E Garnet Red, BRJ Adrenaline Red Trim, F55 Magnetic Ride, NPP Exhaust, CF5 Sunroof, 56R Gray Split spoke w/ machined face, RN2 LPO Illuminated Bowtie, VYW Premium Floor Mats, W2D LPO Cargo Net

10-26-2015, 02:46 PM	#24
lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 621 View My Garage	honestly I thought the manual would be more and fully expected to pay for that. To each his own but my little civic is even fun in a manual. My wifes Caddy is auto and thats how its supposed to be but my camaro will be M6 all day. __________________ Adrenaline Red 20" 5 Spoke Black Black Side Spear Dual Mode Exhaust MRC Splash Guards 1G1FG1R74G0124089

10-26-2015, 10:25 AM	#15
xgnxs Drives: 2005 Cobalt Base - 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 444	You should choose the A8 over the A6 because you can't choose an A6 on a 6th gen.

10-26-2015, 11:22 AM	#17
mcsoul Drives: Want a gen 6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 75089 Posts: 1,032	It's possible that the A6 has more aftermarket high HP support.

10-26-2015, 02:23 PM	#23
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,438	I wonder what the response would have been if the manuals were the more expensive option....Certainly automatics are now more common in all makes. I don't think there is even a truck that offers a manual anymore.... If the manual is considered the more sporty option, so to speak, I wonder how many would have been willing to pay more for it....

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