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Moto-Mojo · 12-18-2013, 07:11 PM

I've been around the block in a few cars in my life. And I'm not a full blown gear head by any stretch, but I have never really and truly noticed a difference with 99% of these products. Things such as, 'bolt-on's', (unless we're talking cams, pistons or superchargers and the like) chips, tunes, "Split Fire" (and other snake oil) spark plugs, fuel additives, CAI's, Flowmaster-type mufflers, etc, etc. I wanted badly to feel it but was generally let down.

I'm not talking tear-down and build threads that encompass 6 months and 16 pages. Has anyone found that magic power generator for under $500.00? $1,000.00?

PoorMansCamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:16 PM

nitrous

lscamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:16 PM

For a 2012 you'd be better off asking in the LFX section. But the LFX can only get intakes, exhausts and throttle bodies modded for now

RubyCamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:18 PM

I did my ported throttle body & black Iceolator at the same time & it was truly an OMG difference. Especially after I drove it around a while & my car "learned" it.

SNK · 12-18-2013, 07:52 PM

Cold Air Intake from CAI Inc made an immediate difference in immediately feeling more torque and the sound of the exhaust. This might be the first thing everyone should do

lscamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I did my ported throttle body & black Iceolator at the same time & it was truly an OMG difference. Especially after I drove it around a while & my car "learned" it.

He has an LFX, there is no iceolator for them.

RubyCamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:56 PM

Yep the CAI inc was pretty good too. Much more responsive. I would for sure want it before the ported throttle body & Black Iceolator but the butt dyno for the latter two was MUCH more impressive. IMHO

RubyCamaro · 12-18-2013, 07:57 PM

Yeah, but he asked us, so those were it for me.

rtcat600man · 12-18-2013, 08:47 PM

LT headers.

KaBoom1701 · 12-18-2013, 08:53 PM

Aftermarket cold air intake Cold Air Inductions CAI Intake, + VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body= best bag for the buck for the LFX around.

Moto-Mojo · 12-18-2013, 09:35 PM

Sorry, posted in the wrong section. But my question would have worked for the LFX-ers too. I'll admit, I'll not up on the very latest gadgetry but just didn't get much bang for my buck in the past. So little in fact that I was/am reluctant to mod again.

I wasn't aware that the LLT engine was not a 323HP version too. Did I read that somewhere here? Seems like GM did some nice modding themselves. In my old 'wisdom', I think I prefer them making all the mistakes first!

Anyone see the YouTube of the two Brits dyno-ing different CAI's? Seemed legit...and pretty convincing.

rtcat600man · 12-18-2013, 09:42 PM

LLT is 312 HP
LFX is 323 HP.

The new LFX engine from GM has some nice changes. The heads have a built in exhaust manifold. There are threads that discuss all the improvements with this engine.

Apex Motorsports · 12-19-2013, 06:19 AM

Both of the V6s respond very well to induction upgrades. Do an intake, scoop, and ported throttle body package on your LFX and you will notice it.

its a syn · 12-19-2013, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Both of the V6s respond very well to induction upgrades. Do an intake, scoop, and ported throttle body package on your LFX and you will notice it.

X1000, these 2 alone for around $500 will be the biggest and most noticeable! With these 2 you should pickup a honest 20 to 25 HP!

12-18-2013, 07:11 PM	#1
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Honestly, What V6 Mod did you FEEL a REAL Difference With? I've been around the block in a few cars in my life. And I'm not a full blown gear head by any stretch, but I have never really and truly noticed a difference with 99% of these products. Things such as, 'bolt-on's', (unless we're talking cams, pistons or superchargers and the like) chips, tunes, "Split Fire" (and other snake oil) spark plugs, fuel additives, CAI's, Flowmaster-type mufflers, etc, etc. I wanted badly to feel it but was generally let down. I'm not talking tear-down and build threads that encompass 6 months and 16 pages. Has anyone found that magic power generator for under $500.00? $1,000.00?

12-18-2013, 07:16 PM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,958	nitrous __________________

12-18-2013, 07:16 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	For a 2012 you'd be better off asking in the LFX section. But the LFX can only get intakes, exhausts and throttle bodies modded for now __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

12-18-2013, 07:18 PM	#4
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I did my ported throttle body & black Iceolator at the same time & it was truly an OMG difference. Especially after I drove it around a while & my car "learned" it. __________________

12-18-2013, 07:52 PM	#5
SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	Cold Air Intake from CAI Inc made an immediate difference in immediately feeling more torque and the sound of the exhaust. This might be the first thing everyone should do __________________

12-18-2013, 07:56 PM	#7
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Yep the CAI inc was pretty good too. Much more responsive. I would for sure want it before the ported throttle body & Black Iceolator but the butt dyno for the latter two was MUCH more impressive. IMHO __________________

12-18-2013, 07:57 PM	#8
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Yeah, but he asked us, so those were it for me. __________________

12-18-2013, 08:47 PM	#9
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	LT headers. __________________ MY BUILD

12-18-2013, 08:53 PM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Aftermarket cold air intake Cold Air Inductions CAI Intake, + VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body= best bag for the buck for the LFX around. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-18-2013, 09:35 PM	#11
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Sorry, posted in the wrong section. But my question would have worked for the LFX-ers too. I'll admit, I'll not up on the very latest gadgetry but just didn't get much bang for my buck in the past. So little in fact that I was/am reluctant to mod again. I wasn't aware that the LLT engine was not a 323HP version too. Did I read that somewhere here? Seems like GM did some nice modding themselves. In my old 'wisdom', I think I prefer them making all the mistakes first! Anyone see the YouTube of the two Brits dyno-ing different CAI's? Seemed legit...and pretty convincing.

12-18-2013, 09:42 PM	#12
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	LLT is 312 HP LFX is 323 HP. The new LFX engine from GM has some nice changes. The heads have a built in exhaust manifold. There are threads that discuss all the improvements with this engine. __________________ MY BUILD

12-19-2013, 06:19 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Both of the V6s respond very well to induction upgrades. Do an intake, scoop, and ported throttle body package on your LFX and you will notice it.