Any LFX V6's out yet? (Updated with LFX pics) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Milk 1027* · 08-17-2011, 06:32 PM

Just wondering.

UPDATED WITH FIRST PICS BY MEMBER R6P

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Originally Posted by R6P

Our LFX V6 powered convertible got dropped off just as I was leaving the shop this afternoon. I hung around just long enough to snap a couple of pictures.

The new cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold...

The new E39 engine control module (not good news for us Bosch controled LLT guys hoping for tuning alternatives)

A new 8 wire MAF/Air temp sensor

And (sorry for the poor picture) of a new plastic intake plenum

For those not familiar, here's info on the new LFX V6:

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Camaro’s new 3.6L direct injection V-6 – the LFX engine – goes into production this summer. It delivers an SAE-certified 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 rpm – an increase of 11 horsepower (8 kW) over the 2011 engine, with no compromise in fuel economy.

The LFX delivers the most standard power in the regular sports car segment. It is also 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, which promotes a more balanced driving experience. EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for the ’12 Camaro is 30 mpg (2LS model).

Compared to the 3.6L V-6 in 2011 models, the new LFX engine features:

New cylinder head design with integrated exhaust manifold
Improved intake port design and larger intake valves within the cylinder heads
Longer-duration intake camshafts
Composite intake manifold
New fuel pump and isolated fuel rail
New, optimized-flow fuel injectors
Structural front cover and cylinder block enhancements
Stronger and lighter-weight connecting rods
Camshaft cap and throttle body design enhancements.

Direct injection is the key technology enabling the engine’s combination of power and efficiency. It optimizes fuel delivery to the combustion chamber by introducing fuel closer to the combustion chamber. The result is better efficiency in the combustion process leading to increased fuel efficiency at part and full throttle. It also uses a new fuel pump for the direct injection system, along with a new, isolated fuel rail. The new fuel pump is quieter, while the isolated fuel rail further reduces fuel system noise.

mike25 · 08-17-2011, 06:34 PM

now that you mention it...it seems like everyone in our tpw thread have ordered ss's..hhmmm

*Milk 1027* · 08-17-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mike25

now that you mention it...it seems like everyone in our tpw thread have ordered ss's..hhmmm

Exactly where I'm going with this thread...

R6P · 08-17-2011, 06:44 PM

My shop has a LFX V6 Convertible built & sitting at the railyard, due any day now.
I can post pictures when it arrives.

*Milk 1027* · 08-17-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by R6P

My shop has a LFX V6 Convertible built & sitting at the railyard, due any day now.
I can post pictures when it arrives.

Please do so.

I have yet to see any on this forum.

TJ91 · 08-17-2011, 07:28 PM

i want a review!

its a syn · 08-17-2011, 07:31 PM

stupid ?, but what is a LFX?

KMPrenger · 08-17-2011, 07:34 PM

LFX is the new engine in the 2012 V6 Camaros 323HP / 278 TQ

Yeah the only LFX review I've read so far is this...and it was about the new Cadillac SRX with the LFX engine http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=LFX

10spokess · 08-17-2011, 07:36 PM

I'm curious as well where the hell are they

KMPrenger · 08-17-2011, 07:36 PM

Can't be long now until the reviews start pouring in.

brAnd7onX · 08-17-2011, 07:38 PM

Didn't the one guy on this forum who had a test fleet camaro have the LFX V6 engine in it? That was a couple of months ago.

its a syn · 08-17-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

LFX is the new engine in the 2012 V6 Camaros 322HP / 278 TQ

Yeah the only LFX review I've read so far is this...and it was about the new Cadillac SRX with the LFX engine http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=LFX

thanx, can't always keep up on all the new things coming out on the 12's

Sawyer · 08-17-2011, 07:47 PM

Good question i was wondering the same thing.

b4z · 08-17-2011, 09:21 PM

So far I've only personally seen CTS Coupes and the SRX(driven) with it.
I would fully expect that we will see Camaros within the week with the LFX.
The Camaro is too important to GM to not have the Camaro get it ASAP.

08-17-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	now that you mention it...it seems like everyone in our tpw thread have ordered ss's..hhmmm __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

08-17-2011, 06:44 PM	#4
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,171	My shop has a LFX V6 Convertible built & sitting at the railyard, due any day now. I can post pictures when it arrives. __________________

08-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#6
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	i want a review! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

08-17-2011, 07:31 PM	#7
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	stupid ?, but what is a LFX? __________________

08-17-2011, 07:34 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	LFX is the new engine in the 2012 V6 Camaros 323HP / 278 TQ Yeah the only LFX review I've read so far is this...and it was about the new Cadillac SRX with the LFX engine http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=LFX __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!) Last edited by KMPrenger; 08-18-2011 at 12:42 PM.

08-17-2011, 07:36 PM	#9
10spokess Wild and Cammed Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 751	I'm curious as well where the hell are they __________________

08-17-2011, 07:38 PM	#11
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	Didn't the one guy on this forum who had a test fleet camaro have the LFX V6 engine in it? That was a couple of months ago. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS IOM "TigreSS" Borla "S" Catback C.A.I. Intake VMax Ported TB JRE Tune

08-17-2011, 07:47 PM	#13
Sawyer Drives: '13 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,345 View My Garage	Good question i was wondering the same thing.

08-17-2011, 09:21 PM	#14
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	So far I've only personally seen CTS Coupes and the SRX(driven) with it. I would fully expect that we will see Camaros within the week with the LFX. The Camaro is too important to GM to not have the Camaro get it ASAP.