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CTcamaro1 · 07-09-2013, 07:14 PM

i have a 2012 lfx.. i was wondering what the best headers are for it? i heard a lot of good things about the doug thorley headers, any information would be nice.... could they bolt on or do they have to be welded on? how hard of an install is it? and do they change sound and or a little bit of hp? any check engine light issues? thanks

Vroom_vroom · 07-09-2013, 07:29 PM

Lost count of how many of these threads I have come across on here. Still amazes me.

lscamaro · 07-09-2013, 07:36 PM

It doesn't matter. You can't put headers on your car. You have an LFX. Your exhaust manifold is integrated so you can't remove it to add headers. Best u can do is add high flow cats

KaBoom1701 · 07-09-2013, 08:25 PM

kenkartasasmita · 07-09-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lscamaro

It doesn't matter. You can't put headers on your car. You have an LFX. Your exhaust manifold is integrated so you can't remove it to add headers. Best u can do is add high flow cats

and cat back exhaust.

meissen · 07-10-2013, 09:31 AM

Really need a sticky in the V6 LFX section that's titled "Why you can't add headers to your 2012+ Camaro v6" That would solve a majority of these repeat threads.

menendez1293 · 07-10-2013, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lscamaro

It doesn't matter. You can't put headers on your car. You have an LFX. Your exhaust manifold is integrated so you can't remove it to add headers. Best u can do is add high flow cats

you can add solo high flow cats and a nice Cat back or axle back and call it a day with the exhaust.

911medic · 07-11-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meissen

Really need a sticky in the V6 LFX section that's titled "Why you can't add headers to your 2012+ Camaro v6" That would solve a majority of these repeat threads.

And this video should be a part of that sticky:

meissen · 07-11-2013, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 911medic

And this video should be a part of that sticky:

Thanks! I remembered there was a video but couldn't find it searching on here. I'll add it to the sticky now.

SeriouslySinning · 07-11-2013, 08:44 AM

WOW

kenkartasasmita · 07-11-2013, 11:25 PM

read this.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306766

rgrmoreira13 · 07-22-2013, 07:24 AM

Wow what a major letdown.
I was looking forward to changing the whole exhaust system in the car. Oh well for now what can we do.

KaBoom1701 · 07-22-2013, 10:30 AM

Why is it a let down?

The LFX comes from the factory with a header mod already done w/ HP gains....

At least that's how I look at it.

rgrmoreira13 · 07-23-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Why is it a let down?

The LFX comes from the factory with a header mod already done w/ HP gains....

At least that's how I look at it.

because well in my opinion it is a let down for the fact of the matter is that is one more thing that you can not change. Aren't aftermarket headers better for your engine ? the better the headers the less back pressure the engine has in thus adding more power to the car.

07-09-2013, 07:14 PM	#1
CTcamaro1 Drives: 2012 camaro ls/rs Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 77	best headers for a v6? i have a 2012 lfx.. i was wondering what the best headers are for it? i heard a lot of good things about the doug thorley headers, any information would be nice.... could they bolt on or do they have to be welded on? how hard of an install is it? and do they change sound and or a little bit of hp? any check engine light issues? thanks

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07-09-2013, 07:36 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	It doesn't matter. You can't put headers on your car. You have an LFX. Your exhaust manifold is integrated so you can't remove it to add headers. Best u can do is add high flow cats __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

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07-22-2013, 07:24 AM	#12
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	Wow what a major letdown. I was looking forward to changing the whole exhaust system in the car. Oh well for now what can we do.

07-22-2013, 10:30 AM	#13
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Why is it a let down? The LFX comes from the factory with a header mod already done w/ HP gains.... At least that's how I look at it. __________________ 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.