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Originally Posted by stt816
Hi I have a gen 5 2SS/RS with full bolt ons with a manual transmission...For those who have upgraded to the gen 6 from a gen 5 was it worth the upgrade? I would have to put about 15k into it to trade
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Lots to consider here, mainly $$. I think it is a good upgrade from a driving enjoyment standpoint. But if you need a back seat forget it.
Since you are coming from a standard 5th gen SS I would say the CA6 SS is a big handling upgrade. CA6 SS = 5th gen 1LE = 5th Gen ZL1 in every way as far as handling goes. Although the CA6 does feel smaller and more tossable. It feels more like a sports car.
Also interestingly a 5th gen bolton 1LE = stock 5th gen M6 ZL1 = stock CA6 M6 SS in the 1/4 mile. I have raced all three and all ran 12.3s at Atco.
Going bolton CA6 is very expensive and here LTs will only give you 15 HP and a CAI 5 HP or less. Installing LTs on the 5th gen is a piece of cake. On the CA6 SS installing LTs is a PIA and you have to cut the exhaust unless you go full catback. LTs + CB can run you $3K.
A good plan here is to get a ported stock manifold, E85, and tires and you can be well into the 11s for cheap with a SS M6 and even deeper with the A8. And your car looks stock. A ported TB will help a little if you plan to go bigger later.
If you do drag race understand Chevy built in a launching bog in the M6 V8s that will limit your 60's. SS A8s are not limited so they are allowed to twist the driveshaft bolts off. LOL. All out bolton A8 SSes run in the 10s and embarrass my stock A10 ZL1 in the 1/4.
Also know that for some reason CA6 Camaros depreciate rapidly. So I would go for a lightly used 2SS. You will save thousands $$. If the Carfax is clean
you have a 99% chance of a reliable car as most modern Camaros are. All the years are the same, so a 2016 is the best deal. I recently sold my loaded 2016 2SS M6 12K miles privately for a little over $29K ($46K LIst). Use that price as a guide.
You for sure want to get the 2SS with side warning stuff. You can't see out of the CA6 Camaro any better than the 5th gen. It has saved my butt in both of my CA6 Camaros.
As for looks, while the CA6 is a very good looking car and has better overall proportions, but the 5th Gen looks and interior are something special. I always get a little rush when I see one. But I'd rather be driving the CA6.
I would say take a CA6 out for a long spin and decide. But if you buy, shop around and take your time. A word of notice, stay away from Red Hot if you don't want a lot of attention from girls. You don't always have the time to give them a ride.