04-19-2005, 11:23 AM
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To All Camaro Owners
hey guys, im finally switching over to my all-time favorite car, camaro. just wanted to know a few things before i go out and buy my first. do the v-6 5-speed camaros have power under the hood or are they the economy camaro from the bunch?
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04-19-2005, 11:46 AM
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I wouldn't consider them to be econ cars, there are a couple of dudes on here who are working with sixers themselves. You can definitely get power under they're hoods, it's just cost money. Philly, 97, Xeno, Kaoitc these guys should be able to help you out.
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04-19-2005, 12:12 PM
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thanks a lot
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04-19-2005, 12:13 PM
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Re: To All Camaro Owners
welcome to the best forum on the board 
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04-19-2005, 12:38 PM
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Re: To All Camaro Owners
Welcome man. What years are you talking? If you want a v6 thats got some power your best bet is a 96-02, they come with the 3.8 liter rated at 200 HP/ 225 TQ, and (despite what some people on here say) there's a bit of a market for them in terms of aftermarket.
93-95 3.4 liter engines are ok, with about 160 hp/200 (?) tq. Earlier than 93 and youre lookin at basically no power under the hood.
Any questions, just ask us and good luck with your search
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later.
194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies
179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ
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87 Benz 190e - DD
01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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04-19-2005, 01:00 PM
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Re: To All Camaro Owners
Sixers pwn. the extra 2 cylinders are just dead weight on the LT1/LS1's no matter how much everyone else says otherwise.
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04-19-2005, 01:14 PM
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Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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Sixers pwn. the extra 2 cylinders are just dead weight on the LT1/LS1's no matter how much everyone else says otherwise. |
*holding myself back from the dead weight joke*
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04-19-2005, 01:32 PM
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What kind of power are you looking for? I will agree with 97CamaroRS on getting a 96+ (although I have a 94 with the 3.4L). The 3.8L (200 HP/ 225 TQ) runs high 15 sec. quatermiles while the 3.4L (160 HP/200 TQ) run low-mid 16's. There is an aftermarket for both engines although it is easier to get stuff for the 3.8's.
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04-19-2005, 01:36 PM
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Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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Originally Posted by Xenostalgia
Sixers pwn. the extra 2 cylinders are just dead weight on the LT1/LS1's no matter how much everyone else says otherwise. |
This coming from Xeno who is dead weight on this planet
Stop stealing my jokes... 
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later.
194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies
179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ
ON ITS WAY: MORE
R.I.P. Andy
87 Benz 190e - DD
01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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04-19-2005, 01:41 PM
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Re: Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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This coming from Xeno who is dead weight on this planet
Stop stealing my jokes... |
Oh sh**!!
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04-19-2005, 01:42 PM
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Re: To All Camaro Owners
Also in reply to the first post an economy camaro would be one of the 4 cyls that I was told they made for a year or two 
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later.
194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies
179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ
ON ITS WAY: MORE
R.I.P. Andy
87 Benz 190e - DD
01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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04-19-2005, 01:48 PM
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Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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Also in reply to the first post an economy camaro would be one of the 4 cyls that I was told they made for a year or two |
I read about that and that really broke my heart. I beleive they were in the beginning 3rd gens, so glad the junk those. Very depressing.
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04-19-2005, 04:04 PM
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Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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Originally Posted by Xenostalgia
Sixers pwn. the extra 2 cylinders are just dead weight on the LT1/LS1's no matter how much everyone else says otherwise. |
Last time i checked my "dead weight carrying" LT1 didn't get owned by a Ranger... 
Get a LT1 M6 car, get good mileage and they're cheap.
William
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04-19-2005, 04:19 PM
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Re: To All Camaro Owners
and insurance is a lot more
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later.
194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies
179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ
ON ITS WAY: MORE
R.I.P. Andy
87 Benz 190e - DD
01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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04-19-2005, 04:47 PM
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Re: Re: Re: To All Camaro Owners
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Last time i checked my "dead weight carrying" LT1 didn't get owned by a Ranger...
Get a LT1 M6 car, get good mileage and they're cheap.
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oh you suck =P
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You know he's cruisin in the GN above us - RIP, Andy
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Originally Posted by twospirits
what your name really means...
XENO...
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