suggestions V6 Mod or SS - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NotchedSS · 07-09-2013, 05:37 PM

When i was first looking for a camaro, i was just looking for a V6. Then i found my SS for a steal at a toyota dealership. If you come across an SS for a good price, take advantage.

coreyspindlah11 · 07-09-2013, 05:39 PM

Im also going on an assumption and taking a risk that my pay will increase over that time, as it should but theres no guarantee. I hate the new 2014 look, so gotta act now!

Goober · 07-09-2013, 05:46 PM

Put a lot of stickers on it.

nyrfan · 07-09-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreyspindlah11

Yeah just been debating and going back and forth. I know my car now woould have around 350ish hp with the parts id be putting into it, but for the cost of all that and the tune, i could pay a bit more and have an ss.

You are nowhere near 350rwhp, and without FI it's not possible with a V6. With a CAI, headers, cats and tune you'll be lucky to hit 300rwhp, probably closer to 280rwhp.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

aggieguy13 · 07-09-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goober

Put a lot of stickers on it.

guarenteed 3,000 HP. just ask a honda

RA1987 · 07-09-2013, 05:56 PM

If you can afford it go for it. Be smart with your decisions my friend. In REAL WORLD people really don't care about having a V6 or V8. Don't worry about the people in this forum lol

RA1987 · 07-09-2013, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggieguy13

guarenteed 3,000 HP. just ask a honda

Hahahaha man they up to 3000 hp now? Wait for the VTEC to kick in! Mugen power bro!!

coreyspindlah11 · 07-09-2013, 09:25 PM

Yeah thats my bad, i was counting hp from the crank, yea id expect like 290 ish. Thinking of going the ss route if i find the right deal

2012-1822 · 07-09-2013, 09:41 PM

I'm not trying to say bad things about V6 Camaros, but frankly I've never seen the point in modding them like that and that is really just me. That being stated, I mean your goal should kind of be a paid off car, life is so much better getting out from under a monthly payment rather than making it bigger or extending it.

If it was a little different and I had an SS and was thinking of getting a ZL1, but the SS was nearly paid off, frankly I'd pay it off, then continue to make the payments into my own savings account until I had enough to do what I wanted at a later date. But, I'm not 21 anymore, and now I can see a little further down the road than I used to be able to.

LSXaddict · 07-09-2013, 09:52 PM

Call and get a quote and throw them some specific VIN's. I was a day or so from buying a 2LT/RS before I called for a quote on an SS for what I thought was going to be way too much and Geico's quote from a 2lt/RS to a 1SS was only 7$ more a month. I am 20 and live in San Diego so I was amazed with the quote.

Camero5 · 07-09-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreyspindlah11

Insurance isnt an issue for me at all. Its do I mod my V6 and get where i want it to be or put that money towards an SS. I mean i dont drive on tracks, my car gets taken off the road for the winter and i drive my 94 ford taurus. But thinking of the ss i think of the price of them staggered sized tires and bot being able to rotate and the expensive brembo brakes, although id do all the work myself.
That SS badge has history and meaning but the sound of a v8 theres nothing like it. But that would also cost me about 10k more adding onto my loan.

I'd say if you can afford the upgrade, go for it. You won't regret it. I personally had nothing but bad luck with my V6 so upgrading to the SS was no brainer for me. To me, it was well worth the extra money rather than investing into a V6.

Fiftydriver · 07-09-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coreyspindlah11

So heres my problem. I have a 2011 camaro 1LT, ive put on a cold air inductions CAI. Now im looking to buy American Racing Headers and an MRT axle back exhaust then have it tuned, however i want to be in Challenger territory with around 375 hp. what else could put me to that area?

Should I just get an SS? Im 21 years old, and still owe $12,500 on my car now after taking out a 6 year loan, same loan id be taking out on an ss with a way lower interest rate. your thoughts? thank you!
would like to hear a take on both thoughts!

I would say suck it up, pay off your car and then go in and trade it in on an SS model. By then, there will be ALOT of 1SS and 2SS cars on the used lot with relatively low miles and better prices. If you buy new and want to mod the car you just loose the warrantee, that did not stop me in any way, factory warrantee lasted for the first 3000 miles and then was pretty much gone.

Can tell you that performance increases are ADDICTIVE!!! Its much easier to GROW with the SS then try to make the V6 into something it really is not.

I would say pay off your current ride, use it to turn it in on a new or used SS. Right off the lot your at 426 hp and not much worse milage.

Keep your record clean and your insurance will drop off fast, especially once you hit 25.

Vader2011v6 · 07-09-2013, 11:35 PM

Id say go for the SS.Its a lot easier to mod and theres endless ways to add horse power.

1sikss · 07-09-2013, 11:42 PM

just get an ss for the 10+ grands your gonna spend to make it fast u might as well use it as a down and den put like a few mods in the ss and you will be way faster than that challenger and most heavy modded v6s... plus u can't go wrong wit a v8 in a car thats suppose to have power and torque and that v8 sound... insurance can't be too much more

07-09-2013, 05:37 PM	#15
NotchedSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM L99 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 88	When i was first looking for a camaro, i was just looking for a V6. Then i found my SS for a steal at a toyota dealership. If you come across an SS for a good price, take advantage. __________________ -RotoFab CAI -Kooks LTH -Ported TB -SLP Loudmouth I Muffler Delete -V8 Only Range Device -Technostalgia Advanced Taillights -Elite Engineering Catch Can -Anvil Notch Spoiler

07-09-2013, 09:41 PM	#23
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	I'm not trying to say bad things about V6 Camaros, but frankly I've never seen the point in modding them like that and that is really just me. That being stated, I mean your goal should kind of be a paid off car, life is so much better getting out from under a monthly payment rather than making it bigger or extending it. If it was a little different and I had an SS and was thinking of getting a ZL1, but the SS was nearly paid off, frankly I'd pay it off, then continue to make the payments into my own savings account until I had enough to do what I wanted at a later date. But, I'm not 21 anymore, and now I can see a little further down the road than I used to be able to. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

07-09-2013, 09:52 PM	#24
LSXaddict Drives: 1ss in Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 384	Call and get a quote and throw them some specific VIN's. I was a day or so from buying a 2LT/RS before I called for a quote on an SS for what I thought was going to be way too much and Geico's quote from a 2lt/RS to a 1SS was only 7$ more a month. I am 20 and live in San Diego so I was amazed with the quote. __________________ 2013 1SS M6 with Flowmaster Pro 10 axle back and CAGS shift skip eliminator

07-09-2013, 11:35 PM	#27
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	Id say go for the SS.Its a lot easier to mod and theres endless ways to add horse power. __________________ Custom blue 2014 ZL1. Cold air intake,clear bra,apex springs,apex oil catchcan,18 percent pulley,stainless works long tubes wit high flow cats,ls3 throttle body, (595tq/607hp) to the wheels

07-09-2013, 05:39 PM	#16
coreyspindlah11 Drives: 2011 Camaro Lt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 36	Im also going on an assumption and taking a risk that my pay will increase over that time, as it should but theres no guarantee. I hate the new 2014 look, so gotta act now!

07-09-2013, 05:46 PM	#17
Goober Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 522	Put a lot of stickers on it.

07-09-2013, 05:56 PM	#20
RA1987 Drives: SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: 92129 Posts: 489 View My Garage	If you can afford it go for it. Be smart with your decisions my friend. In REAL WORLD people really don't care about having a V6 or V8. Don't worry about the people in this forum lol

07-09-2013, 09:25 PM	#22
coreyspindlah11 Drives: 2011 Camaro Lt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 36	Yeah thats my bad, i was counting hp from the crank, yea id expect like 290 ish. Thinking of going the ss route if i find the right deal

07-09-2013, 11:42 PM	#28
1sikss Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 464	just get an ss for the 10+ grands your gonna spend to make it fast u might as well use it as a down and den put like a few mods in the ss and you will be way faster than that challenger and most heavy modded v6s... plus u can't go wrong wit a v8 in a car thats suppose to have power and torque and that v8 sound... insurance can't be too much more