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Blade · 08-23-2011, 06:01 AM

Speakin of the exhaust manifold, anyone else notice that there are extra holes around the existing manifold, almost like you can put a bigger manifold on or is that just an optical illusion?

Nightfall · 08-23-2011, 06:34 AM

ok i like the steering wheel in that video it looks good. Plus the FULL tap pedels is a plus better then the buttons would be easer to shift. BUT THAT BOW TIE KILLS IT. Should have at least left camaro on there IF so i would not complain

. The rest of the car looks fine i like it and the new dash but this is a 2LT and all else i seen was a 2SS what about the 1LT

The new 2SS/LT has a leather dash now

awsome improve the looks feel even more to a high end lux car awsome. But what about the 1LT or the LS does it have cloath all the way around more now to keep with the less plastic theme?

Nightfall · 08-23-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by R6P

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dude wtf first they had to ruin the steering wheel now THIS? omfg

. When i take my cover off i see that alloy intake manifold. and i drooooooooool

. I love showing that off NOW THEY GOT A PLASIC COVER ON IT

RUINS IT

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-23-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

seriously tho... a steady hand with a grinder will smooth out that fugly intake manifold... or... you could just keep the cover on...

I wouldn't grind it off, I'm sure it is there to ad rigidity. It is ugly, but I'm sure somebody will come up with something to make it look good. Then again, you can just keep the cover on.

nak3dsnake · 08-23-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Speakin of the exhaust manifold, anyone else notice that there are extra holes around the existing manifold, almost like you can put a bigger manifold on or is that just an optical illusion?

Turbo mount perhaps?

esperman · 08-23-2011, 12:18 PM

gotta give some props to Ford. Their engine compartments make 5Th Gens look bad by comparison.

Camaromann · 08-23-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Any LFX V6's out yet? Just wondering.

Yes - I took delivery of my 1LT a few days ago. The engine is GREAT. It pulls very strong, and other than the wimpy sound, you would be hard pressed to know there isn't a V8 under the hood.

FL1CK · 08-23-2011, 02:23 PM

2 things, the locks are in the middle and on the doors... weird, and that is still another cover on the intake plenum, it's not the plenum itself, they are aluminum NOT plastic, so now it has 2 covers. Nice try saying it has a plastic plenum though. In the better pic you can see the lip, and where the intake goes UNDER the plastic and not into it... and if it is plastic and I'm just not seeing how that's the actual plenum, I can't wait for one to melt!

squat · 08-23-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Rage

2 things, the locks are in the middle and on the doors... weird, and that is still another cover on the intake plenum, it's not the plenum itself, they are aluminum NOT plastic, so now it has 2 covers. Nice try saying it has a plastic plenum though. In the better pic you can see the lip, and where the intake goes UNDER the plastic and not into it... and if it is plastic and I'm just not seeing how that's the actual plenum, I can't wait for one to melt!

My Charger has a plastic manifold, it looks a lot better than the camaro's, but it's plastic. Maybe it's getting to be a common thing these days.

R6P · 08-23-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Rage

2 things, the locks are in the middle and on the doors... weird, and that is still another cover on the intake plenum, it's not the plenum itself, they are aluminum NOT plastic, so now it has 2 covers. Nice try saying it has a plastic plenum though. In the better pic you can see the lip, and where the intake goes UNDER the plastic and not into it... and if it is plastic and I'm just not seeing how that's the actual plenum, I can't wait for one to melt!

It IS a plastic plenum, they have been in use for some time now in other applications since the late 90's (GM 3800, LS V8's & Cadillac Northstar to name a few) without melting issues.

What you see under the lip in the 2nd picture is just a shadow effect that may look different in color, there is no aluminum there. It's plastic right down to where it meets the throttle body.

Papa T · 08-24-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by R6P

It IS a plastic plenum, they have been in use for some time now in other applications since the late 90's (GM 3800, LS V8's & Cadillac Northstar to name a few) without melting issues.

What you see under the lip in the 2nd picture is just a shadow effect that may look different in color, there is no aluminum there. It's plastic right down to where it meets the throttle body.

Ahem... Composite, Composite... not plastic!!!

http://www.torquenews.com/766/new-ch...-cylinder-head.
The new composite intake manifold saves approximately 5.5 pounds

BowtieBelle · 08-24-2011, 11:50 AM

That steering wheel is hideous.

R6P · 08-24-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa T

Ahem... Composite, Composite... not plastic!!!

http://www.torquenews.com/766/new-ch...-cylinder-head.
The new composite intake manifold saves approximately 5.5 pounds

Good find

spyderbuddy · 08-24-2011, 12:07 PM

Anyone notice the radiator cap, There goes trying to use the New Vararam Intake. So will the V8 Vararam intake work on this?

08-23-2011, 06:01 AM	#43
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Speakin of the exhaust manifold, anyone else notice that there are extra holes around the existing manifold, almost like you can put a bigger manifold on or is that just an optical illusion? __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

08-23-2011, 06:34 AM	#44
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	ok i like the steering wheel in that video it looks good. Plus the FULL tap pedels is a plus better then the buttons would be easer to shift. BUT THAT BOW TIE KILLS IT. Should have at least left camaro on there IF so i would not complain . The rest of the car looks fine i like it and the new dash but this is a 2LT and all else i seen was a 2SS what about the 1LT The new 2SS/LT has a leather dash now awsome improve the looks feel even more to a high end lux car awsome. But what about the 1LT or the LS does it have cloath all the way around more now to keep with the less plastic theme? __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

08-23-2011, 02:23 PM	#50
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	2 things, the locks are in the middle and on the doors... weird, and that is still another cover on the intake plenum, it's not the plenum itself, they are aluminum NOT plastic, so now it has 2 covers. Nice try saying it has a plastic plenum though. In the better pic you can see the lip, and where the intake goes UNDER the plastic and not into it... and if it is plastic and I'm just not seeing how that's the actual plenum, I can't wait for one to melt! __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

08-24-2011, 11:50 AM	#54
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	That steering wheel is hideous. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

08-24-2011, 12:07 PM	#56
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Anyone notice the radiator cap, There goes trying to use the New Vararam Intake. So will the V8 Vararam intake work on this? __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

08-23-2011, 12:18 PM	#48
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	gotta give some props to Ford. Their engine compartments make 5Th Gens look bad by comparison.