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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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Hey Im new to the site here. It looks great though! I also post on a site called v6fbody.com because I used to own a 2001 V6 camaro. Well anyway the site looks great and I just wanted to say hi to everyone here.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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major difference from the V6 to the SS, eh?
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welcome.Isee you got one 2.the 35th.
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Not a bad choice in a car. I think there is a certain "admin" here that would give you a 's up on that ride!
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Welcome aboard newbie (feels good sayin that).
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Hey thanks for the warm reception! Yep there is a little bit of difference from the v6 to the SS . Love it and wouldn't trade it for the world!
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First thing I learned after the v6 to v8 switch (previous car was 94 3.4L Camaro) was to respect the car in the rain.
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welcome aboard man

my only advice to your billions of questions your going to have is use the search feature
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Welcome! As JRP said, every question has been asked a million times, so the search engine is your friend. I also came from the v6 world many years ago.... ahh, those were the days (when i got good gas milage...) Just respect the power and you'll be set. again, welcome to the board!

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A recommendation would be to read JRP's sticky post at the top of the External Section, it will probably help out some of your basic questions.
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Welcome from another previous V6 owner as well.

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