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08-08-2012, 06:08 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I believe I ordered mine on 20120717; which likely put me in the last 5 of the first 20. Delivered yesterday, installed today. Instant gratification.
Factory TB Removed VMAX PTB Prior to install |
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08-08-2012, 07:54 PM
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Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012
Location: Coventry RI
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PapiMac are you saying it was worth the wait or what,when on the highway in 6th does it respond or do you still feel the need to down shift
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08-08-2012, 08:04 PM
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Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: New Haven, MI
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You can read my review comments here - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...29#post5412529
I'd definitely say it's worth it.
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08-08-2012, 08:07 PM
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Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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It is worth the wait/expense. I put mine in today and drove about 50 miles with it in so far. It doesn't transform the car into an LS3, but it does make the throttle more responsive. You'll feel more confident leaving the car in a higher gear (mine's an M6) and can expect better pick-up when you give it some gas.
My CAI brand intake/scoop/washer bottle relocation kit comes in Friday, so I'll be able to report how that makes a difference as well. My car was totally stock before today. John B.
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 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant |
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08-08-2012, 08:19 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I have to deal with a lot of local traffic (with a standard transmission), which means I need 2nd gear to feel a bit more like 1st when I'm going ~20-35. With my aftermarket combo I have more power, but still a bit sluggish on the 2nd gear from 20-35 (1700-2700 rpm) during city traffic slow-then-go. After installing the VMAX (in about 20 minutes after clockout) driving through about 20 minutes of rush-hour today I believe got what I was looking for out of the PTB.
P.S. I corrected the hose arrangement on my RX Catch Can shortly after taking the photos, so no need to point out my brief moment of idiocy. 
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08-08-2012, 08:19 PM
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 planning on doing this same set up
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08-08-2012, 08:49 PM
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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08-08-2012, 09:22 PM
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Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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The scoop is the only thing that may take a bit to install. There's some cutting (of plastic) that may slow it down, as you have to be able to access the area. Other than that, it's a quick change-out.
Just installed my catch can a minute ago, too. Ridiculously easy. John B.
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08-09-2012, 11:46 AM
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Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: East Coast Runner
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Did all the pre-orders ship out from Tracey? If so, I'm wondering why I haven't heard anything from Southwest Speed on the status of my pre-order. I'm all down for patience but I am not down for a lack of communication. I'm out of town and it would be nice to know if I need to send someone to pick up the package...some type of communication would help.
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08-09-2012, 01:29 PM
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Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
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Agreed that it woulda been nice to get more communication from Rx but I can assure you that there were slammed with work and doing their best to get orders out in the sequence they were taken. With the addition of more hands down there, I'm already seeing a vast improvement in communication and we're passing that right to the customer. I can tell ya that it will certainly get better and for those who have ordered through us, I'm always an email/PM/Text/call away. Thanks again for all the support guys and I hope that this helps those in question. Ivan 
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08-09-2012, 02:08 PM
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I know it isn't the reason for doing this mod, but will any improvement in MPGs perhaps be a side benefit of the new TB? Seems the engine will be more efficient. Just wondering.
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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08-09-2012, 05:05 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anv. v6 vert Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Houston, TX
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TB showed up today, installed. works as advertised
 I share the opinions of those that have spoken before. Core will be headed back tomorrow 
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Mods:CAI,RxCatchCan,Ported TB,Solo-CatBck,Razzi, Technostalgia tail lights,Prado wheels,Escort 9500ci w/ DashTronix HUD projector,AVIC -z140,Scosche,JL Audio Sub/Amp/Spkrs
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08-09-2012, 05:54 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bradenton, FL
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When driven the same (most dont with the improed performance) we see 1-3 mpg improvement.
Shipped the rest of the first 20 today so all that were in the first 20 (I think one got damaged so maybe 19) yours should be on the way, and cores are coming back in fast! (thank all who are sending them back asap) so expect more soon. 
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08-09-2012, 06:15 PM
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2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)
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