Mods on a V6 worth it?
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In the Staging Lanes
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Mods on a V6 worth it?
So i have a 2001 v6 camaro, and im wondering is it really worth modifying it? Like putting a Cam, headers, air intake, etc.. i would like some advice before i start getting involved in it...
or should i just buy a v8?
Advice please.
or should i just buy a v8?
Advice please.
3rd Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Phoenix, AZ
People who want a Camaro for performance, buy the V8 model. Those who just want the styling, buy the V6. I would do bolt-ons on the V6, but I personally wouldn't dip into the engine.
Last edited by Buffalo02Z28; Jan 31, 2011 at 06:14 PM.
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In the Staging Lanes
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Honestly, Ill probably have a v8 in the future, but im thinking about just trying to make my v6 the best it can be, as it is my first car, i just want to make sure i get some good results(for a v6 of course)and not blow a bunch of money for nothing, you know?
Start off with removing the baffles in your intake and pick up some headers from pacesetters and a nice borla cat back exhaust system. Letting that engine breath with increase power. After that get a hand held tuner.
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Joined: May 2009
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It all depends what makes you happy. Are you going to be happy with a fast and nice-sounding V6, or do you want the performance of a V8 out of a V6?
Speaking for myself only, I've done alot of mods to my V6, and I am happy with the fact it is a fast V6, but it's not as fast as a V8.
So, once you decide what will make you happy and what you really want you'll get the engine you want!
Speaking for myself only, I've done alot of mods to my V6, and I am happy with the fact it is a fast V6, but it's not as fast as a V8.
So, once you decide what will make you happy and what you really want you'll get the engine you want!
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: IL
Since your car is likely a daily driver, you will appreciate every mod you do -- every day.
I would start out with handling (shocks, sways, STB) and then easy performance -- air intake improvements and then cat-back. After that's out of the way, do the things that make sense, but when you start getting real expensive ideas in your head -- that's the time to look into a better car, IMHO. Good luck.
I would start out with handling (shocks, sways, STB) and then easy performance -- air intake improvements and then cat-back. After that's out of the way, do the things that make sense, but when you start getting real expensive ideas in your head -- that's the time to look into a better car, IMHO. Good luck.
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but when you start getting real expensive ideas in your head -- that's the time to look into a better car, IMHO. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
Lol. Maybe that's my problem. But I love my car too much to replace it. Almost sold it a few times but just can't let go and now I'm saving cash for next winter to supercharge it.
but when you start getting real expensive ideas in your head -- that's the time to look into a better car, IMHO. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
Lol. Maybe that's my problem. But I love my car too much to replace it. Almost sold it a few times but just can't let go and now I'm saving cash for next winter to supercharge it.