Mods for LS

[sheila65]

Well i was always thinking how i' d like my Bruce to go faster you know? Like the air intake and stuff like that. But it's like venturing to the unknown. lol I know what air intake does and that's about it for my car knowledge
if people would kindly suggest/advise as to what I should do it would be awesome. TYVM

[Bluestreak 2010]

Hey man (Edit:or girl after checking your username), I'm in the same boat. The only difference I see between you and me is I have an automatic if that makes any difference in performance mods.

[sheila65]

Originally Posted by Bluestreak 2010

Hey man (Edit:or girl after checking your username), I'm in the same boat. The only difference I see between you and me is I have an automatic if that makes any difference in performance mods.

LOL! must've been the avatar. Had to change it O..O lol aywhoo, yeah idk either O..O Well, a friend told me to just change the air intake whatever [since idk the terms] to make it go faster. But i would also like to change how my Bruce looks. And the lights to Halo lights. and some fog lights. and clean a few scratches [i was so mad at my friend that time ] but yea..

[WHIPPLECHARGED]

There is not a lot of power to be gained out of the V6, because it is tuned so well from the factory. You will get on average about 5-10 HP out of an CAI and about the same out of axle back or cat back exhaust. The biggest gains in power have come from installing long tube headers and high flow cats, with around 20 HP.

[jagan323]

No worries if you are noobie =D Everyone has to start somewhere. Luckily, the LS and my LT share the same engine. So I can advise you somewhat, since I just recently learned about cars =p (reading the forum helps a lot)

Yes, you can start with a CAI. Injen has been proven to be the best all around gain. Exhausts, getting Xpipe will help with a bit of torque and horsepower. If you want sound, just go straight axleback. But yeah, I'm going full catback with xpipes. Also, getting Long Tube Headers will improve a lot of horsepower and torque. All of the mods will also increase airflow, which usually gives you 2-3 MPG. In the end of all the bolt ons, you can get your car tuned, this may not help with overall horsepower. But you can move shift points to give you a bit more low end torque.

General rule of thumb, Torque gets you faster acceleration, horsepower is more like top speed. The V6 Camaros lack some torque... so when im modding, Im always looking for products with the most torque gains. 312 HP is enough of a car for me.

Hope this helps =) Also, you can always read the threads on the V6 Bolton section. There are lots of regulars in those parts of the forums, who are WAY better than me at explaining things lol. Good luck!

[sheila65]

Originally Posted by OUR BEE

There is not a lot of power to be gained out of the V6, because it is tuned so well from the factory. You will get on average about 5-10 HP out of an CAI and about the same out of axle back or cat back exhaust. The biggest gains in power have come from installing long tube headers and high flow cats, with around 20 HP.

uhmm.. what are CAI? is that the catalytic converter? you lost me after CAI

[jagan323]

Cold Air Intake =p you'll be seeing that a lot

[sheila65]

Originally Posted by jagan323

No worries if you are noobie =D Everyone has to start somewhere. Luckily, the LS and my LT share the same engine. So I can advise you somewhat, since I just recently learned about cars =p (reading the forum helps a lot)

Yes, you can start with a CAI. Injen has been proven to be the best all around gain. Exhausts, getting Xpipe will help with a bit of torque and horsepower. If you want sound, just go straight axleback. But yeah, I'm going full catback with xpipes. Also, getting Long Tube Headers will improve a lot of horsepower and torque. All of the mods will also increase airflow, which usually gives you 2-3 MPG. In the end of all the bolt ons, you can get your car tuned, this may not help with overall horsepower. But you can move shift points to give you a bit more low end torque.

General rule of thumb, Torque gets you faster acceleration, horsepower is more like top speed. The V6 Camaros lack some torque... so when im modding, Im always looking for products with the most torque gains. 312 HP is enough of a car for me.

Hope this helps =) Also, you can always read the threads on the V6 Bolton section. There are lots of regulars in those parts of the forums, who are WAY better than me at explaining things lol. Good luck!

You also lost me after CAI.

[sheila65]

OHHHHHHHH!! cold air intake. got it. I googled the catalytic converter hehe *blushesl* i guess i got it wrong BWAHAHAHA

[jagan323]

Originally Posted by sheila65

You also lost me after CAI.

lol... Dont worry about it. Im impressed you are driving a manual car though... always super hot to see a female drive stick =D

I'll be installing my CAI this weekend... if you want, you can check out my blog for results.. I usually do some explaination and tutorials along with my posts. =)

[sheila65]

what are long tube headers? O..o AHH!! will do sir

[sheila65]

Originally Posted by jagan323

lol... Dont worry about it. Im impressed you are driving a manual car though... always super hot to see a female drive stick =D

I'll be installing my CAI this weekend... if you want, you can check out my blog for results.. I usually do some explaination and tutorials along with my posts. =)

Well since i thought of buying a mus-kel car i figured the only way to go is stick. besides it's cheaper bwahahaha been driving oldies [truenos;supras(COOLEST OLDIE EVER)] btw, what's your blogsite?

[sheila65]

never mind. i got the site bwahaha

[Berean]

Do a cat-back exhaust first. I have a Magnaflow and love it. Easily my favorite mod to date.