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Originally Posted by laborsmith
Um, as to if the T4 or V6 were priced the same, would I elect the V6? No, nothing against the V6 but if not for the T4 I would have no interest in another Camaro, and I have owned three.
Of course the T4 will not sound like the V8, but neither will the V6. I know from experience a well designed exhaust can allow a turbo four to deliver good low rumble sound. Not as deep as a V8 but definitely pleasing to the ear. In other words I contest your no matter what statement based on personal experience not on some posts on another forum.
As I have posted in other threads, I am oriented toward forced induction equipped engines therefore I admit I am prejudiced. But hearing in person is needed for believing so if you are within a days drive of Metro Detroit I am quite willing to meet you and let you listen for yourself.
Laborsmith
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I never said the V6 would sound like the V8 either. I never implied that ever. At a low to mid rpm it can certainly be mistaken for a V8 if done right, but we all know overall there is a big difference. But to my ears, its V6 over T4, or I4, or whatever Number3 wants us to call them. The V6 can sound like ass, or it can sound really good (similar to what you are saying about the turbo4). I've heard lots of V6 setups in person, and I also created the V6 exhaust thread on Camaro5 that has like 200 hundred thousand page hits, so I have a good idea of what sounds good and what doesn't.
I have also heard some nice sounding 4 bangers, but it seems to be even more difficult (again to my ears) to make an inline 4 sound really good, and that can be hard enough on the V6 (the V8s have it easy!). NPP on the V6 seems to put that problem to bed for those that don't want to mess with the sound like I did on my 5th gen.
As for preferences...you prefer the 2.0. I prefer the V6 (even though I bought the SS lol). There is no argument in that, so I'm not going to argue it. What I will argue are those that think the V6 is some kind of red-headed step child.