Why do you hate the V6?

[TransAm_Ownr]

See guys alot of you out there say that the V6 (3800) sucks. Well it may compared to the V8 but hey you know that V6s are just as fast if you want them to be. I mean cause if you look at the automakers now they have V6s that will do 200mph's thats CRAZY!

But still, the 1998-2002 firebirds (V6s) can beat any stock 80's and under IROC camaro or Firebird TransAm. Think about that for awhile. But the main reason they can is because thats when the V8s started to reach 200hp.

[99 Firebird Owner]

I love my v6......Cus thats what i got

[TransAm_Ownr]

same here but im lookin to see why people hate them

[99 Firebird Owner]

THIS IS NOTHIGNT O DO WITH THIS FOURM.. BUT.....can a stock v6 1999 firebird with RAM air. Beat a 1995 mustang gt? a lil thing with me and bro.

[Sticky]

It's good for economy and insurance rates; but the it won't compare to a V8 that easily. also, the IROCs and such had been detuned to make them more emissions and economy friendly. Now that they have FI though, it's easier to reach those two; even with a larger engine.

[violator6090]

Originally Posted by 99 Firebird Owner

THIS IS NOTHIGNT O DO WITH THIS FOURM.. BUT.....can a stock v6 1999 firebird with RAM air. Beat a 1995 mustang gt? a lil thing with me and bro.

No, the mustang would still be a good amount faster...RAM air doesnt do as much as ur thinkin, im assuming ur talking about the better airbox and hood and with both ur gonna increse 10-15 hp at most.

[TransAm_Ownr]

but has a real chance

[GirlInAHotRod]

I don't hate em..I think the motor in the V6 firebird will last longer than the V8..At least that's what I have been told by a couple different people.

Also if I am right the 1995 mustang gt (V8) has 215 HP...A 1999 firebird with ram air (V6) has 200 hP

[violator6090]

no it has 255hp in the mustang

[JoeJoe231455]

I believe that year Mustang had a 5.0 with 225hp and 305 lb ft. I raced a stock one in a 98 Grand Prix GT I had leased a while back (It was stock besides a K&N) and lost by a couple of cars. The problem is they get to put 300 lb ft to the ground on the launch and the V6 with 225 lb ft is playing catch up, but...lacking the horsepower to do it. An f-body with a V6 probably weighs 100 lbs less than a Grand Prix (3300 lbs?) but even that won't make up the stangs torque advantage.

As far as one thing that sucks about the V6 is...the fact that they don't sound like a V8 out an aftermarket exhaust. You can put systems on them that sound decent, but you never get that V8 sound. I'm a big fan of the L67 (Supercharged 3800) but I love the 8's more.

[GirlInAHotRod]

Hmm have to say that was nicely put JoeJoe.

[violator6090]

yes nicely put...but the 3800 v6 in the 1999 firebird does nto lack in torque at all it has 305 lb ft but only 200 hp which is what kills it.

[JoeJoe231455]

The following was taken from www.autosite.com

1999 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
Vehicle Summary
Basics
Standard Engine 3.8L V6
Standard Transmission Manual
Driveline Rear Wheel Drive
Body Style Coupe
Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5200
Torque @ RPM 225 @ 4000
Combined Fuel Economy 23
Driving
Anti-Lock Brakes Standard
Traction Control Optional
Inside
Head Room (Front/Rear) 37.2/35.3 In.
Leg Room (Front/Rear) 43/28.9 In.
Hip Room (Front/Rear) 52.8/44.4 In.
Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) 57.4/55.8 In.
Standard Seating 4
Front Side Airbag
Side Head Curtain Airbags
Outside
Wheelbase 101.1 In.
Length 193.3 In.
Width 74.4 In.
Height 52 In.
Towing Capacity (Std) 1000 lbs.


Even the supercharged version of that engine only has 280 lb ft from the factory.

[violator6090]

i have a owner's manual for a 99 firebird in front of me that says 305 lb ft torque?

[TransAm_Ownr]

probably the V8 but what is weird the LS1 has about 45 more than 305