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_Onyx_Wolf_ · 03-23-2015, 07:38 PM

Are there any companies out there that are currently researching and developing new performance parts for our LFXs? i remember seeing MACE making cams for our cars but that died awhile ago. just wondering because the performance mod bug is biting haha

IneedAZ · 03-24-2015, 08:14 AM

I would like to see what kind of power they could get out of the heads. I have 64k miles on my 2012 already and am thinking if i do a rebuild down the road what could i get out of the heads. I certainly wouldn't spend $500-$1000 for 15hp, but if they got 40-50hp i might do it.

KaBoom1701 · 03-24-2015, 10:10 AM

The LFX engine is almost maxed out from the factory. At 323 hp theirs just not much left on the table to be had unless you go FI.

You can pick up maybe 20-40hp with some simple bolt on mods, TB, CAI, HF cats, ect.

Opening the motor is just not cost effective for the LFX for what little hp gain you might get.

And I also think most V6 owners will not pay the $$$$ to have this done so most aftermarket companies focus on the V8 crowd.

Not the V8 crowd can pick up some big hp gains on the LS platform.

JantzenOKC · 03-24-2015, 10:45 AM

Brian from Fabberge told me they were working on lfx go fast parts, like larger valves/springs for the lfx heads, not sure if it will ever turn into anything but there is R&D happening. But like Kaboom said, there just wont be very many V6 guys willing to open their motors or spend the big bucks for internal engine work. There are just a few crazies out there that want to build lfx monsters. I might fall into that category, I want my motor to last through the summer, then I would like to tear it down next winter and do 10:1 forged pistons and forged rods, and the LF3 hpfp and ZL1 in-tank pump. Would be a perfect time to do something to the heads if there are any options by then. I think these motors have proved themselves to be VERY strong and capable.

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 03-24-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

I would like to see what kind of power they could get out of the heads. I have 64k miles on my 2012 already and am thinking if i do a rebuild down the road what could i get out of the heads. I certainly wouldn't spend $500-$1000 for 15hp, but if they got 40-50hp i might do it.

yeah same here

inferno2ls · 03-24-2015, 11:39 AM

I wish I had the money to make mine an lfx monster :(

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 03-24-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Brian from Fabberge told me they were working on lfx go fast parts, like larger valves/springs for the lfx heads, not sure if it will ever turn into anything but there is R&D happening. But like Kaboom said, there just wont be very many V6 guys willing to open their motors or spend the big bucks for internal engine work. There are just a few crazies out there that want to build lfx monsters. I might fall into that category, I want my motor to last through the summer, then I would like to tear it down next winter and do 10:1 forged pistons and forged rods, and the LF3 hpfp and ZL1 in-tank pump. Would be a perfect time to do something to the heads if there are any options by then. I think these motors have proved themselves to be VERY strong and capable.

really?? thats sweet, and yeah if i end up keeping this car i want to turn into an absolute monster

_Onyx_Wolf_ · 03-24-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The LFX engine is almost maxed out from the factory. At 323 hp theirs just not much left on the table to be had unless you go FI.

You can pick up maybe 20-40hp with some simple bolt on mods, TB, CAI, HF cats, ect.

Opening the motor is just not cost effective for the LFX for what little hp gain you might get.

And I also think most V6 owners will not pay the $$$$ to have this done so most aftermarket companies focus on the V8 crowd.

Not the V8 crowd can pick up some big hp gains on the LS platform.

you have a point, but you never know whats obtainable

IneedAZ · 03-24-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The LFX engine is almost maxed out from the factory. At 323 hp theirs just not much left on the table to be had unless you go FI.

You can pick up maybe 20-40hp with some simple bolt on mods, TB, CAI, HF cats, ect.

Well, i already have all that including the Nitrous. I plan to keep the car and if i like the 50th anniversary model i plan to buy one of those but only as an occasional driver and continue driving this one. I avg 80+ miles a day on my car round trip for work so the mileage is getting up there rapidly. Thats why i am thinking of head work down the road.

djcolopi · 12-13-2016, 04:48 PM

JE Import Performance, BCS Automotive and Will over at Overkill currently doing R&D on the LFX platform.

derek1387 · 12-17-2016, 10:17 PM

There are a few of us who are doing some underground work on parts as we speak....the ones posted above are good ones to talk to for sure. What exactly are you looking into?

Kenny Camaro · 12-19-2016, 04:31 PM

I heard Procharger is working on a supercharger
kit for the 3.6 Chevy engine, LFX and LGX. Sometime in early 2017 for release.

mr02Z/28 · 12-19-2016, 06:28 PM

I was getting the Horsepower urge so I started buy purchasing a IRS by HammerHead Housings, went with a 3.90 gear, I know that itself doesn't produce any added HP but I want to start by going in steps ...

I was going to buy a 6th Gen but every time I drive my '13 2LT I like it and I love my year style ...

03-23-2015, 07:38 PM	#1
_Onyx_Wolf_ Onyx_Z7 <— Instagram Drives: 2013 2ss 1le Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 634	R&D for LFX Performance parts? Are there any companies out there that are currently researching and developing new performance parts for our LFXs? i remember seeing MACE making cams for our cars but that died awhile ago. just wondering because the performance mod bug is biting haha

03-24-2015, 08:14 AM	#2
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	I would like to see what kind of power they could get out of the heads. I have 64k miles on my 2012 already and am thinking if i do a rebuild down the road what could i get out of the heads. I certainly wouldn't spend $500-$1000 for 15hp, but if they got 40-50hp i might do it. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

03-24-2015, 10:10 AM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	The LFX engine is almost maxed out from the factory. At 323 hp theirs just not much left on the table to be had unless you go FI. You can pick up maybe 20-40hp with some simple bolt on mods, TB, CAI, HF cats, ect. Opening the motor is just not cost effective for the LFX for what little hp gain you might get. And I also think most V6 owners will not pay the $$$$ to have this done so most aftermarket companies focus on the V8 crowd. Not the V8 crowd can pick up some big hp gains on the LS platform. __________________ 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.

03-24-2015, 11:39 AM	#6
inferno2ls Drives: 2013 camaro 2ls Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: SEPA PA Posts: 151	I wish I had the money to make mine an lfx monster :( __________________ Injen col air intake, vmax ptb, solo high flow cats, bbk aluminized xpipe, mrtv2, Rx catch can, BMR strut tower brace.

12-13-2016, 04:48 PM	#10
djcolopi Drives: @orange_maro Join Date: May 2014 Location: MD Posts: 1,036 View My Garage	JE Import Performance, BCS Automotive and Will over at Overkill currently doing R&D on the LFX platform. __________________ Instagram @orange_maro_

03-24-2015, 10:45 AM	#4
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Brian from Fabberge told me they were working on lfx go fast parts, like larger valves/springs for the lfx heads, not sure if it will ever turn into anything but there is R&D happening. But like Kaboom said, there just wont be very many V6 guys willing to open their motors or spend the big bucks for internal engine work. There are just a few crazies out there that want to build lfx monsters. I might fall into that category, I want my motor to last through the summer, then I would like to tear it down next winter and do 10:1 forged pistons and forged rods, and the LF3 hpfp and ZL1 in-tank pump. Would be a perfect time to do something to the heads if there are any options by then. I think these motors have proved themselves to be VERY strong and capable.

12-17-2016, 10:17 PM	#11
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	There are a few of us who are doing some underground work on parts as we speak....the ones posted above are good ones to talk to for sure. What exactly are you looking into? __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

12-19-2016, 04:31 PM	#12
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	I heard Procharger is working on a supercharger kit for the 3.6 Chevy engine, LFX and LGX. Sometime in early 2017 for release.

12-19-2016, 06:28 PM	#13
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	I was getting the Horsepower urge so I started buy purchasing a IRS by HammerHead Housings, went with a 3.90 gear, I know that itself doesn't produce any added HP but I want to start by going in steps ... I was going to buy a 6th Gen but every time I drive my '13 2LT I like it and I love my year style ...