LFX Mod Thread - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Henry G. · 03-26-2012, 11:17 PM

Its different enough for its own section, don't you guys think? Wading thru tons of header/tune/cam threads that don't apply is a waste. C'mon, I know there isn't tons of stuff yet but its time.

lscamaro · 03-27-2012, 12:08 AM

You could send a pm to a mod but I believe a few people have and it hasn't happened yet. It couldn't hurt to try though

austin · 03-27-2012, 05:46 PM

+110

sebi1990 · 03-27-2012, 05:59 PM

+1

meissen · 03-27-2012, 07:34 PM

Really? Are we going to have this thread every other week or what?

OOLIE · 03-27-2012, 08:24 PM

meissen · 03-28-2012, 07:28 AM

There definitely are enough people calling for it and enough interest in it's own separate forum that it seems like it'd make sense to at least try it out and create the LFX forum.

tjg · 03-28-2012, 10:23 AM

How about we just post about LFX mods here in this one thread? I will start it off - I have a 2012 1LT/RS. My first mod is to install a RX catch can. I am installing it on the passenger side. To get it to fit properly on the LFX be sure to request the short (unbent) bracket. this will allow it to clear both the computer and the sound resonator on the intake tube. RX is sending me out the correct bracket promptly. This is apparently not an issue if you have a CAI. I am waiting for a Vararam or other option before I purchase a CAI for it.

Hammer St. James · 03-28-2012, 11:16 AM

Once my ride is out of the body shop (500 miles on it and some @**hole throws a rock from the freeway overpass and damages the roof) I have a box in the garage with a new Corsa system ready to take to Berea. Then it's CAI; undecided on which system and if I want to carve it up for a scoop. And of course, the catch can. Not much else performance-wise yet for these motors (to my knowledge).

And later down the road perhaps a full bushing replacement. The suspension seems a little squirrely back there.

Now only if I can get that 1-2 shift down smoother....

meissen · 03-28-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjg

How about we just post about LFX mods here in this one thread? I will start it off - I have a 2012 1LT/RS. My first mod is to install a RX catch can. I am installing it on the passenger side. To get it to fit properly on the LFX be sure to request the short (unbent) bracket. this will allow it to clear both the computer and the sound resonator on the intake tube. RX is sending me out the correct bracket promptly. This is apparently not an issue if you have a CAI. I am waiting for a Vararam or other option before I purchase a CAI for it.

It fits perfectly fine with the regular bracket, it will just be at a slight angle...

tjg · 03-28-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meissen

It fits perfectly fine with the regular bracket, it will just be at a slight angle...

I am not sure if there was some difference with the computer location on some of the 2012s because it really didn't clear on mine with that bracket. Either way I really don't want it to sit at an angle. Let us know how it works over time.

toyboy1980 · 03-28-2012, 01:06 PM

2012 45th 2LT

Mods:
RX Catch Can
MRT Version 2.0 Exhaust
RotoFab CAI
Apex Motorsports Scoop
Windshield Washer Bottle Relocation
Hurst "HardDrive" Plate
Mud Guards
Heritage Grill
Street Scene Lower Valance
Metra Kit
Pioneer AVIC Z120BT
AAC "Ghosted" LED Side Markers
P13W Plasma LED Bulbs
DRL Harness

Dadof10 · 03-28-2012, 01:18 PM

Gonna get the CAI inc. cold air intake and Rx catch can in the next week or two. Seriously considering the NOWEEDS exhaust diverters in a few months.

BTW, anybody got the NOWEEDS on their ride and do you like it?

meissen · 03-28-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tjg

I am not sure if there was some difference with the computer location on some of the 2012s because it really didn't clear on mine with that bracket. Either way I really don't want it to sit at an angle. Let us know how it works over time.

I was using the cover post location and it fit. I found out afterwards that there was apparently a bit of rubbing, but it still worked OK.

Here's how it looked/fit when I installed it with the stock intake:
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After my CAI Inc. cold air arrived, I did move it to be straight up and down. I had to modify a fin on the radiator around the bolt location so the bracket would fit:
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This is how much it caught after about 3,000 miles. I confirmed the "clean" side of the hose was infact dry and didn't have any oil when I moved the catch can.
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03-26-2012, 11:17 PM	#1
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	LFX Mod Thread Its different enough for its own section, don't you guys think? Wading thru tons of header/tune/cam threads that don't apply is a waste. C'mon, I know there isn't tons of stuff yet but its time.

03-27-2012, 12:08 AM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	You could send a pm to a mod but I believe a few people have and it hasn't happened yet. It couldn't hurt to try though __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-27-2012, 05:46 PM	#3
austin Team LFX - 45TH RS Drives: 2012 2LT/RS 45th Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE PA Posts: 400	+110 __________________

03-27-2012, 07:34 PM	#5
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Really? Are we going to have this thread every other week or what? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

03-27-2012, 08:24 PM	#6
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	__________________

03-27-2012, 05:59 PM	#4
sebi1990 Drives: 2012 v6 LFX M6 Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 115	+1

03-28-2012, 07:28 AM	#7
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	There definitely are enough people calling for it and enough interest in it's own separate forum that it seems like it'd make sense to at least try it out and create the LFX forum. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

03-28-2012, 10:23 AM	#8
tjg Drives: 2014 1LT/RS NPP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 50	How about we just post about LFX mods here in this one thread? I will start it off - I have a 2012 1LT/RS. My first mod is to install a RX catch can. I am installing it on the passenger side. To get it to fit properly on the LFX be sure to request the short (unbent) bracket. this will allow it to clear both the computer and the sound resonator on the intake tube. RX is sending me out the correct bracket promptly. This is apparently not an issue if you have a CAI. I am waiting for a Vararam or other option before I purchase a CAI for it.

03-28-2012, 11:16 AM	#9
Hammer St. James Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 174	Once my ride is out of the body shop (500 miles on it and some @**hole throws a rock from the freeway overpass and damages the roof) I have a box in the garage with a new Corsa system ready to take to Berea. Then it's CAI; undecided on which system and if I want to carve it up for a scoop. And of course, the catch can. Not much else performance-wise yet for these motors (to my knowledge). And later down the road perhaps a full bushing replacement. The suspension seems a little squirrely back there. Now only if I can get that 1-2 shift down smoother....

03-28-2012, 01:06 PM	#12
toyboy1980 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashville, TN (Antioch/La Vergne) Posts: 359	2012 45th 2LT Mods: RX Catch Can MRT Version 2.0 Exhaust RotoFab CAI Apex Motorsports Scoop Windshield Washer Bottle Relocation Hurst "HardDrive" Plate Mud Guards Heritage Grill Street Scene Lower Valance Metra Kit Pioneer AVIC Z120BT AAC "Ghosted" LED Side Markers P13W Plasma LED Bulbs DRL Harness __________________ Mods: RX Catch Can / MRT Version 2.0 Exhaust / RotoFab CAI / Apex Motorsports Scoop + Windshield Washer Bottle Relocation / Hurst "HardDrive" Plate / Mud Guards / Heritage Grill + Street Scene Lower Valance / Metra Kit + Pioneer AVIC Z120BT / AAC "Ghosted" LED Concept Side Markers / P13W Plasma LED Bulbs + DRL Harness

03-28-2012, 01:18 PM	#13
Dadof10 Drives: 2012 Blk/Beige 2LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sulphur, LA Posts: 142	Gonna get the CAI inc. cold air intake and Rx catch can in the next week or two. Seriously considering the NOWEEDS exhaust diverters in a few months. BTW, anybody got the NOWEEDS on their ride and do you like it? __________________ Mods: Heritage Grille,CAI cold air intake,painted engine cover, RX catch can

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