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bionick · 12-21-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

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

Yes, mace has them for LFx

fradaj · 01-02-2014, 09:30 PM

For me the ported TB and the Hypertech tune for premium gas where the two changes that made the most difference. I also have a drop in K&N air filter, didn't notice much. I installed a Jet air mass sensor at the same time I installed the TB, may have increased the effect of the TB, gets on the pipe noticeably quicker. The Hypertech tune does not add a whole lot of HP or torque but you get max TQ 1200 RPM sooner which I could really notice. I also installed the black isolator, I did not notice much difference but suspect I am getting more consistent power as the engine runs at temperature. The TB and the Hypertech tuner were the best bang for the buck.

nikos30 · 01-02-2014, 10:56 PM

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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.

yea this combo was the only thing I was real happy about, except for my exhaust setup

Glasstop2010RS · 01-03-2014, 08:27 AM

For me it was going from stock LLT to the following:

ARH LT. Headers w high flow cats.

Injen CAI.

Mace Ported Throttle Body

IDealG Clutch Master cylinder

Trifecta Tune

All installed By Jerry of IDealG in Fords NJ.

I mean it was like night to Day....like a small shot of Nitrous !....

solteroblues · 01-03-2014, 10:54 AM

I think I'm in the minority here, but I first put on the Mace isolator, then added the Vararam, then the Trifecta Tune, then the ported throttle body. The ONLY mod I EVER felt was the Trifecta tune. I never could tell any difference from any of the other mods, except for the sound. But the tune (with auto shift firmness increased) made me actually FEEL something different. ONLY after the tune was I able to grab 2nd and sometimes 3rd gear, and actually feel the difference. But most people on here have said they felt a ton of difference with the bolt ons and nothing from the tune, so I don't know anything but my experience.

Oh, and BTW, I did each mod separately, let the 100 miles go by at least, so I could tell between each mod individually. My 0-60 time decreased by about 1/2 a second after the tune, too.

Emig5m · 03-30-2014, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

I think I'm in the minority here, but I first put on the Mace isolator, then added the Vararam, then the Trifecta Tune, then the ported throttle body. The ONLY mod I EVER felt was the Trifecta tune. I never could tell any difference from any of the other mods, except for the sound. But the tune (with auto shift firmness increased) made me actually FEEL something different. ONLY after the tune was I able to grab 2nd and sometimes 3rd gear, and actually feel the difference. But most people on here have said they felt a ton of difference with the bolt ons and nothing from the tune, so I don't know anything but my experience.

Oh, and BTW, I did each mod separately, let the 100 miles go by at least, so I could tell between each mod individually. My 0-60 time decreased by about 1/2 a second after the tune, too.

Interesting...

J_Vibe92 · 03-30-2014, 07:53 PM

My 0-60 decreased from about 5.8 to 5.5 after my tune. I gained 13 hp and like 10 tq but the transmission tune may of helped

I heard from many that a simple gearing change is the best way to feel something like he states he wants.

TooCool5 · 03-31-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SNK

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

^^This^^ no contest best first mod.

Dizzy82 · 03-31-2014, 12:05 PM

Ported throttle body and sways.

GretchenGotGrowl · 03-31-2014, 12:30 PM

I felt the turbos, but might have been my imagiation

J/K -- My CAI on the LLT woke it up a bit, but the tranny tune was my favorite mod before going FI.

The_Grinch · 03-31-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

I felt the turbos, but might have been my imagiation

J/K -- My CAI on the LLT woke it up a bit, but the tranny tune was my favorite mod before going FI.

You felt it in the wallet too I bet.

For me it was the Ported TB and the Black Isolator, as I put them on together could not tell you which of the two were the source of the gains. as far as the Trifecta tune. I felt no difference. Please note I have a Manual transmission, so I can only comment on the pure engine gains.

Cyber Gray · 04-02-2014, 03:32 AM

MACE ported IM with Isolators is the best V6 LLT mod. Then comes Eibach lowering springs.

CAI didnt make a big difference. LTs power was on the high end so I wasnt very impressed.

Vmax TB hmmm does it do any thing?? to me a higher idle only

Sikoriko · 04-02-2014, 08:56 AM

Maybe opening up the intake ports up a bit. Some of us with the isolator, matched the intake ports with the gasket. not much in cost but time consuming. Just a thought

Cyber Gray · 04-02-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

Maybe opening up the intake ports up a bit. Some of us with the isolator, matched the intake ports with the gasket. not much in cost but time consuming. Just a thought

The torq gained is worth every minute

01-03-2014, 08:27 AM	#32
Glasstop2010RS Drives: Corvette C6 500 HP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 1,106	Bolt Ons For me it was going from stock LLT to the following: ARH LT. Headers w high flow cats. Injen CAI. Mace Ported Throttle Body IDealG Clutch Master cylinder Trifecta Tune All installed By Jerry of IDealG in Fords NJ. I mean it was like night to Day....like a small shot of Nitrous !.... __________________ 2011 Camaro RS Convertible M6 Last edited by Glasstop2010RS; 01-03-2014 at 08:42 AM. Reason: text

03-30-2014, 07:53 PM	#35
J_Vibe92 Drives: 2013 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,788	My 0-60 decreased from about 5.8 to 5.5 after my tune. I gained 13 hp and like 10 tq but the transmission tune may of helped I heard from many that a simple gearing change is the best way to feel something like he states he wants. __________________ Performance Mods: Vararam Intake, MRTv2.0 exhaust, Elite Engineering CC, Vmax Black Iceolator, Vmax Ported TB, OBX LT Headers w/ no CATS, LMR Tune Visual mods: Eagle Eyes w/5k hids, Custom Hood Spears, Heritage Grille, Stage 2 LED Dome lights,Transformer Emblems, PD Bezels, 19in Chevy rims with pirellis, Blue painted calipers, GM GFX Front Splitter, 35/20 % Tint, TailLight Tint(charcoal) 1/4 Mile: 13.65 sec @ 102.53 mph R.I.P.

03-31-2014, 12:05 PM	#37
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	Ported throttle body and sways. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

03-31-2014, 12:30 PM	#38
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	I felt the turbos, but might have been my imagiation J/K -- My CAI on the LLT woke it up a bit, but the tranny tune was my favorite mod before going FI. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

04-02-2014, 03:32 AM	#40
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	MACE ported IM with Isolators is the best V6 LLT mod. Then comes Eibach lowering springs. CAI didnt make a big difference. LTs power was on the high end so I wasnt very impressed. Vmax TB hmmm does it do any thing?? to me a higher idle only __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

01-02-2014, 09:30 PM	#30
fradaj Drives: RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,037	For me the ported TB and the Hypertech tune for premium gas where the two changes that made the most difference. I also have a drop in K&N air filter, didn't notice much. I installed a Jet air mass sensor at the same time I installed the TB, may have increased the effect of the TB, gets on the pipe noticeably quicker. The Hypertech tune does not add a whole lot of HP or torque but you get max TQ 1200 RPM sooner which I could really notice. I also installed the black isolator, I did not notice much difference but suspect I am getting more consistent power as the engine runs at temperature. The TB and the Hypertech tuner were the best bang for the buck.

01-03-2014, 10:54 AM	#33
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	I think I'm in the minority here, but I first put on the Mace isolator, then added the Vararam, then the Trifecta Tune, then the ported throttle body. The ONLY mod I EVER felt was the Trifecta tune. I never could tell any difference from any of the other mods, except for the sound. But the tune (with auto shift firmness increased) made me actually FEEL something different. ONLY after the tune was I able to grab 2nd and sometimes 3rd gear, and actually feel the difference. But most people on here have said they felt a ton of difference with the bolt ons and nothing from the tune, so I don't know anything but my experience. Oh, and BTW, I did each mod separately, let the 100 miles go by at least, so I could tell between each mod individually. My 0-60 time decreased by about 1/2 a second after the tune, too.

04-02-2014, 08:56 AM	#41
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Maybe opening up the intake ports up a bit. Some of us with the isolator, matched the intake ports with the gasket. not much in cost but time consuming. Just a thought