Has your perception changed of the V6 Camaro?? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

logance · 07-22-2008, 09:38 AM

i think a V-6 is perfect for a camaro not to much power but still smokes almost everything else

i3litzkrieg · 07-22-2008, 06:16 PM

lol i know is not the right topic ..................... i bet 90 percent of you have never been in a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside , anyway as long as you help keeping the camaro alive thanks, go buy that v6

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 07:27 PM

I had a highly modified 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with just over 300 horses. I think that counts as "a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside."
- Xanthos

P.S. - I also feel that the V6 camaro has a lot of mod potential that the V8 couldn't match. With the 5000 dollars saved from getting the V6, you could bolt on twin turbos and push 450-500 horses. Especially since the block for the LLT is designed to hold 4.0L, and its cylinders are lined - I have a feeling it will be able to push high amounts of boost.

P.P.S. - I also see that you drive a V6 camaro anyway, so maybe you're in that "90" percent?

greysteel_M6 · 07-22-2008, 07:45 PM

The V6 is actually starting to look pretty attractive, especially given the fact that it's going to have more hp than the mustang's GT.

greysteel_M6 · 07-22-2008, 07:50 PM

/\/\ You've got to be kidding me, that DI V6 is already at 11.3 CR, there's no way in hell you're gonna be able to push any appreciable amounts of boost on pump gas. The LS3 has tons of potential left in it, those heads match or outflow the best the aftermarket units available. Cam only C6 guys are putting down some ridiculous numbers with LS3's.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 08:30 PM

Well, you have to consider that its DI - its an entirely different ball game. DI engines seem to hold higher CR's on lower octane ratings. Similarly to how fuel injection can hold higher CR's on lower octanes than carbed can. So, I have a feeling it will be able to hold more boost than you think. Especially with VVT. I may be wrong. I just think it has the potential.
- Xanthos

P.S. - And I wasn't trying to say potential meaning more power than the V8 period, I mean more % improvement. Example - you mod the V8 to 600 hp. You mod the V6 to 600 hp. Which one has more improvement? The 50% gain on the v8, or the 100% gain on the V6? And as far as high boost, I was referring to the block in that sentence. Maybe you should reread it. You can drop the CR without buying a new block.

greysteel_M6 · 07-22-2008, 09:03 PM

Yeah, I think we can agree the V6 is going to be a great buy and it's going show up GT owners, just wish some DI technology would have made it over into some LS variant.

Shadowsong · 07-22-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i3litzkrieg

lol i know is not the right topic ..................... i bet 90 percent of you have never been in a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside , anyway as long as you help keeping the camaro alive thanks, go buy that v6

My dad had a 96 vette that I learned to drive in...when I wasn't learning in the Avalanche.

Ok, so the vette was only a 'special occasion' car.... meaning I only drove it twice but it was still an LS1. Making me one of the 10% I suppose.

*DGthe3* · 07-22-2008, 11:28 PM

I think that more will be buying the V6 now, not many though. I'm still set on an SS though

Scotsman · 07-22-2008, 11:29 PM

I think once gas gets higher in price in the future I may start to care less about the fuel economy of an 8 cylinder. For now I'm sticking with the 6, personally.

AZCamaroFan · 07-22-2008, 11:40 PM

It's sounds like a great V6, one that may sway me away from the V8. The mustang's V6 isn't even in the same ballpark.

Scotsman · 07-22-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azfan

It's sounds like a great V6, one that may sway me away from the V8. The mustang's V6 isn't even in the same ballpark.

Someone finally seems to share my angle on this!

MerF · 07-23-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i3litzkrieg

lol i know is not the right topic ..................... i bet 90 percent of you have never been in a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside , anyway as long as you help keeping the camaro alive thanks, go buy that v6

I lol bet lol you lol....ok I can't speak "lol" very well. Thanks for trolling though, you're keeping the site alive.

Casull · 07-23-2008, 09:27 AM

I was all about a V8 when i joined these forums and gas prices were still in the low $2.00 range. By the time this thing hits the streets it is not unlikely that we will be paying $4.50/gal and by the time I would actually buy one $5.00/gal. Add on the fact that the LS3 takes premium and the V-6 is looking like a sure thing.

07-22-2008, 06:16 PM	#16
i3litzkrieg Drives: custom camaro 95 3.4 v6 300hp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mexico Posts: 59	lol i know is not the right topic ..................... i bet 90 percent of you have never been in a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside , anyway as long as you help keeping the camaro alive thanks, go buy that v6 __________________ ''When I walk into the garage and see my Camaro, I don't see a piece of machinery.....I see a friend.'' someone at camaro5.com

07-22-2008, 07:27 PM	#17
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I had a highly modified 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with just over 300 horses. I think that counts as "a v8 smal block chevy lol real camaro got a v8inside." - Xanthos P.S. - I also feel that the V6 camaro has a lot of mod potential that the V8 couldn't match. With the 5000 dollars saved from getting the V6, you could bolt on twin turbos and push 450-500 horses. Especially since the block for the LLT is designed to hold 4.0L, and its cylinders are lined - I have a feeling it will be able to push high amounts of boost. P.P.S. - I also see that you drive a V6 camaro anyway, so maybe you're in that "90" percent? __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 08:30 PM	#20
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Well, you have to consider that its DI - its an entirely different ball game. DI engines seem to hold higher CR's on lower octane ratings. Similarly to how fuel injection can hold higher CR's on lower octanes than carbed can. So, I have a feeling it will be able to hold more boost than you think. Especially with VVT. I may be wrong. I just think it has the potential. - Xanthos P.S. - And I wasn't trying to say potential meaning more power than the V8 period, I mean more % improvement. Example - you mod the V8 to 600 hp. You mod the V6 to 600 hp. Which one has more improvement? The 50% gain on the v8, or the 100% gain on the V6? And as far as high boost, I was referring to the block in that sentence. Maybe you should reread it. You can drop the CR without buying a new block. __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#23
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I think that more will be buying the V6 now, not many though. I'm still set on an SS though __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

07-22-2008, 11:29 PM	#24
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	I think once gas gets higher in price in the future I may start to care less about the fuel economy of an 8 cylinder. For now I'm sticking with the 6, personally. __________________ "Let the rest of the world dream of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and dinky little British two-seaters. In this country speed doesn't look like that." Got SS? Last edited by Scotsman; 07-22-2008 at 11:49 PM.

07-22-2008, 09:38 AM	#15
logance first car = 2010 camaro Drives: 1972 ford ranger F-100 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bellingham Posts: 22	i think a V-6 is perfect for a camaro not to much power but still smokes almost everything else

07-22-2008, 07:45 PM	#18
greysteel_M6 Drives: 00' SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 29	The V6 is actually starting to look pretty attractive, especially given the fact that it's going to have more hp than the mustang's GT.

07-22-2008, 07:50 PM	#19
greysteel_M6 Drives: 00' SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 29	/\/\ You've got to be kidding me, that DI V6 is already at 11.3 CR, there's no way in hell you're gonna be able to push any appreciable amounts of boost on pump gas. The LS3 has tons of potential left in it, those heads match or outflow the best the aftermarket units available. Cam only C6 guys are putting down some ridiculous numbers with LS3's.

07-22-2008, 09:03 PM	#21
greysteel_M6 Drives: 00' SS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 29	Yeah, I think we can agree the V6 is going to be a great buy and it's going show up GT owners, just wish some DI technology would have made it over into some LS variant.

07-22-2008, 11:40 PM	#25
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	It's sounds like a great V6, one that may sway me away from the V8. The mustang's V6 isn't even in the same ballpark.

07-23-2008, 09:27 AM	#28
Casull Drives: Chevy Silverado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 754	I was all about a V8 when i joined these forums and gas prices were still in the low $2.00 range. By the time this thing hits the streets it is not unlikely that we will be paying $4.50/gal and by the time I would actually buy one $5.00/gal. Add on the fact that the LS3 takes premium and the V-6 is looking like a sure thing.

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