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Originally Posted by autocross
What you said really interests me. You said the 4 and 6 are kind of loose compared to the V8. Do you believe this is because the V8 gives it more heft? That would explain the more planted feel. Would you go to the extent of saying the lesser powered models are more playful while the V8 is more of a speed machine?
So, just to clarify, you’re running a I4? You chose this because of the weight distribution, and you’re able to make better numbers than the V6? How ‘bad’ does it sound. Is it like a japanese tuner car which is very high pitched? Or is it like a civic? Any turbo noise coming from that beefy turbo?
You can’t drive the 2SS in the cold? Is it related to the tires? I heard the V8 consumes a lot of oil too? How’s the V6 feel when driving. Is it a rough and sporty engine with some character, or smooth and kind of tame? Do you ever wish you had more power? Have you noticed any difference running premium vs regular in that engine? Sounds like they’re squeezing power out of the engine so I’d imagine it would respond better to a higher octane?
Sorry for the questions! Trying to really get my fill of information before I check out more biased information on the specific engine forums!!!
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It had performance tires that are not safe in cold temperatures. Believe me I ignored the warnings to not drive them in cold temps and the warnings were correct.
It didn't consume oil although I bought it at 5800 miles and sold it at 12400 miles and only one oil change while I owned it. I like the V6. Fun. Fast. Doesn't have the SS sound or torque though. That all was fun but I don't race or go to the track and admired the gen6 and decided to go with the V6 with the increased horsepower and all the creature comfort options. Anyway all the compliments about both Camaros came while they are parked.
I've only put regular gas in it. Runs great and last 50 mile average was 22 mpg and best was 29 mpg.