Have you gotten bored of your stock power?

Need4Camaro · 02-16-2018, 10:47 PM

I have a 3.6 V6 and even coming out of an LS1 I havent really had the urge to mod my V6, however; I had planned to building my 99 Z28 to a 700 HP beast.. ..but looking over the finances and practicality I'm really considering abandoning my project and selling my 99, along with my V6 tagging on a rebate and down payment for an SS putting my payments in the upper 300's or lower 400's for a fully loaded 2SS. I'm struggling with the temptation because I love my 99 Z28 but still have a long way to go with it and in the end I will still want an SS as a garage car. If I kept the 99 I would build it out and buy a 17 / 18 SS around 2019 / 2020 just as a garage toy as my third Camaro.

With the SS though, I realize I can't touch it. Just test driving one though I doubt I would really have a need to mod it as the thing is insanely OP for a DD.

Have any of you guys gotten bored with the stock power? Even after a year of owning my V6 its still more than enough to make me grin and I hardly ever have my foot to the floor.

Aboynamedsue · 02-16-2018, 11:04 PM

Yes. Don’t ever drive a car with an LT4. My SS hasn’t felt quite the same since.

WhyUMad1LE · 02-17-2018, 12:26 AM

Nope. I've never been a power junkie though.

JBones81 · 02-17-2018, 01:34 AM

No, not exactly bored with them, but the need to increase power is always there. I think it's like having money - you think you can eventually have "enough," but then you find that the more you get, the more you want.

In a way, I envy the old Corvette guys I see who think their bone stock cars are the best things on the road. However, I can't help but pity them for not realizing how fun modding can be! It's tricky

BlaqWhole · 02-17-2018, 03:48 AM

Every time I've gotten into a faster car I realized it would be difficult to go back. Or even to stay the same. Right now with the cars I have now I don't think I could ever go back. Just remember that if you ever do decide to upgrade. Because you adjust to the car. After driving a SS for a while your V6 would feel insufficient. And after throwing bolt-ons at a SS a stock SS would feel insufficient. And it only gets worse from there.

crosive · 02-17-2018, 06:13 AM

I'm strung between this being enough for what I "need", and it not being enough for what I "want".

I've owned higher hp cars, so there is definitely that gap where this one just doesn't seem to pull as hard, while on the other hand, when I find myself thinking that, I'm already on the freeway doing 25 mph faster than everyone else.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 02-17-2018, 06:41 AM

For me is about this:

"Driving a fun car fast is more fun than driving a fast car fast"

ddanj · 02-17-2018, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

For me is about this:

"Driving a fun car fast is more fun than driving a fast car fast"

This. After half a year with my v6 1LE I haven't found that I wanted more power. If I need more, I just downshift

the car makes some mouth-watering noises in the higher rpm range, too

laynlo15 · 02-17-2018, 07:27 AM

If you buy a V6 you'll probably get bored. If you buy an Lt1 maybe not.

freddyD · 02-17-2018, 08:13 AM

My v-6 is fine for me,power wise.If I had a v-8 I would want to stomp every car in the next lane at every stoplight.I'm well past doing that!

MR 45TH · 02-17-2018, 08:17 AM

Yup, which is why the ProCharger was added with only 1900 miles

rjacobs · 02-17-2018, 09:06 AM

My ZL1 is slower than my previous Vette so I was bored with the stock power from day 1.

JFM-jr · 02-17-2018, 09:29 AM

Its a sickness in a way but the word enough and power never exist in the same sentence for me. The process is always the same

- This car will have plenty of power stock for me im not modding it
- im gonna do a few mods but keep my warrenty (it still important at this point)
- im just gonna do an airbox
- im just gonna do a ported intake from Pray
- im gonna do the ported TB with it
- reality sets in denial ends and you say screw it warrenty is done
- longtubes E85 and tune
- right here this is the point in the process I sit at currently in this timeline
- I think im gonna go for a heads and cam setup from Pray as I really need it
- ?

this is my personal time frame of events and I know im not alone so the short answer YES you will get bored of stock power if your a speed junkie

torqueaddict · 02-17-2018, 09:57 AM

Not bored, but yes, there's always that thirst for more power. Though, over the years, I've learned to tame that temptation as I got my priorities in order.

I drove a 260 hp car for 11 years and it put a grin on my face every time I got in it. Needless to say, 455 puts an even bigger grin, and I expect that it will for several years to come.

I do like low-end torque and chose an engine and trim that will satisfy that hunger without having to mod. If down the line, something comes along that's within my budget, I'll trade and jump, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

02-16-2018, 10:47 PM	#1
Need4Camaro Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,836	Have you gotten bored of your stock power? I have a 3.6 V6 and even coming out of an LS1 I havent really had the urge to mod my V6, however; I had planned to building my 99 Z28 to a 700 HP beast.. ..but looking over the finances and practicality I'm really considering abandoning my project and selling my 99, along with my V6 tagging on a rebate and down payment for an SS putting my payments in the upper 300's or lower 400's for a fully loaded 2SS. I'm struggling with the temptation because I love my 99 Z28 but still have a long way to go with it and in the end I will still want an SS as a garage car. If I kept the 99 I would build it out and buy a 17 / 18 SS around 2019 / 2020 just as a garage toy as my third Camaro. With the SS though, I realize I can't touch it. Just test driving one though I doubt I would really have a need to mod it as the thing is insanely OP for a DD. Have any of you guys gotten bored with the stock power? Even after a year of owning my V6 its still more than enough to make me grin and I hardly ever have my foot to the floor.

02-16-2018, 11:04 PM	#2
Aboynamedsue Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 346	Yes. Don’t ever drive a car with an LT4. My SS hasn’t felt quite the same since. __________________ 2017 SS manual ordered through the one and only Becky! For sale: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612154

02-17-2018, 01:34 AM	#4
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 936 View My Garage	No, not exactly bored with them, but the need to increase power is always there. I think it's like having money - you think you can eventually have "enough," but then you find that the more you get, the more you want. In a way, I envy the old Corvette guys I see who think their bone stock cars are the best things on the road. However, I can't help but pity them for not realizing how fun modding can be! It's tricky __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

02-17-2018, 07:27 AM	#9
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	If you buy a V6 you'll probably get bored. If you buy an Lt1 maybe not. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-17-2018, 08:17 AM	#11
MR 45TH Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingtown, MD Posts: 1,138	Yup, which is why the ProCharger was added with only 1900 miles __________________ 2018 ZL1…Many mods to come

02-17-2018, 12:26 AM	#3
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Nope. I've never been a power junkie though.

02-17-2018, 03:48 AM	#5
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Every time I've gotten into a faster car I realized it would be difficult to go back. Or even to stay the same. Right now with the cars I have now I don't think I could ever go back. Just remember that if you ever do decide to upgrade. Because you adjust to the car. After driving a SS for a while your V6 would feel insufficient. And after throwing bolt-ons at a SS a stock SS would feel insufficient. And it only gets worse from there.

02-17-2018, 06:13 AM	#6
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I'm strung between this being enough for what I "need", and it not being enough for what I "want". I've owned higher hp cars, so there is definitely that gap where this one just doesn't seem to pull as hard, while on the other hand, when I find myself thinking that, I'm already on the freeway doing 25 mph faster than everyone else.

02-17-2018, 06:41 AM	#7
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	For me is about this: "Driving a fun car fast is more fun than driving a fast car fast"

02-17-2018, 08:13 AM	#10
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	My v-6 is fine for me,power wise.If I had a v-8 I would want to stomp every car in the next lane at every stoplight.I'm well past doing that!

02-17-2018, 09:06 AM	#12
rjacobs Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dallas, tX Posts: 248	My ZL1 is slower than my previous Vette so I was bored with the stock power from day 1.

02-17-2018, 09:29 AM	#13
JFM-jr Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Suffolk Long Island Posts: 954	Its a sickness in a way but the word enough and power never exist in the same sentence for me. The process is always the same - This car will have plenty of power stock for me im not modding it - im gonna do a few mods but keep my warrenty (it still important at this point) - im just gonna do an airbox - im just gonna do a ported intake from Pray - im gonna do the ported TB with it - reality sets in denial ends and you say screw it warrenty is done - longtubes E85 and tune - right here this is the point in the process I sit at currently in this timeline - I think im gonna go for a heads and cam setup from Pray as I really need it - ? this is my personal time frame of events and I know im not alone so the short answer YES you will get bored of stock power if your a speed junkie __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS A8,NPP,Moonroof Pray ported factory intake manifold Ported TB Rotofab ARH 1 7/8 longtubes hi flow cats AFM deleted E85 11.0@124.9 11.65@118.8 pump gas,stock tune/exhaust New combo: Pray Performance Heads/cam MSD intake manifold and Circle D 3C 554/491 on E85 all work & tuning done by Pray

02-17-2018, 09:57 AM	#14
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	Not bored, but yes, there's always that thirst for more power. Though, over the years, I've learned to tame that temptation as I got my priorities in order. I drove a 260 hp car for 11 years and it put a grin on my face every time I got in it. Needless to say, 455 puts an even bigger grin, and I expect that it will for several years to come. I do like low-end torque and chose an engine and trim that will satisfy that hunger without having to mod. If down the line, something comes along that's within my budget, I'll trade and jump, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

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