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Originally Posted by 14Black1LESS
V6 vs. V8 threads always end up being a pissing contest.
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V6 vs. V8, SS vs ZL1, 5th gen vs 6th gen, 1st gen vs all gens, Camaro vs. Mustang vs. Challenger, Religion, Sports, Politics, etc etc etc.
Any time any topic forces or lures another party into defense of something they're passionate about, it will end in a pissing match.
Here's a better way for EVERYONE to look at this nonsensical debate.
We're in an AMAZING period. Why do I say amazing? Typically, you had to fork out a lot of coin for a top tier car to get any reasonable performance. LS3, LS1, LT1, L98 (and skip anything from the mid-late 70's because, ick.). The V6's from those eras & generations didn't inspire much of anything. They were clearly for the sake of offering a more cost effective, efficient power plant. Let's not even bring up the joke of the Iron Duke.
Fast foward to the 5th gen. The LLT had it's shortcomings but the LFX was solid. Both brought an influx of aftermarket support and suddenly we had an entirely new subsection of the enthusiast group. This helps propel the entire Camaro line forward via increased sales and interest. We have surprising standouts doing some very inspiring things to the platform. Even better. More options, more choices, more sales, more volume. Good good good good good.
Fast forward some more to the 6. The LGX is even more potent and aftermarket support is incoming. Add to this, GM recognizing the demand and bringing a legitimate competition trim to the V6 line instead of just offering suspension and brake upgrade kits after the fact.
Expand even further and now we have a legitimately viable turbo 4. Is it reviewed as lackluster and simply inserted in the market as a shitbox alternative afterthought for the eco/budget conscious crowd? No. It's being touted as impressive.
I don't need to speak on the SS or ZL1. They speak for themselves as the top tier and are geared specifically to do what they do best, and they certainly trump all standards for performance that were set before them.
Seriously... when have we as Camaro owners and enthusiasts ever been in a time like this with so much diversity and options for all levels of buyers and budgets? It's absolutely f'ing brilliant.
We're all brothers and sisters at one giant dysfunctional Thanksgiving. Drive what you want, throw as much money as you can stand to lose at it (because none of us will ever see any monetary return on those investments regardless of trim), and enjoy the hell out of it. These times won't last forever.