V6 Camaro Performance Upgrades

[htron50]

YOU SAID: Milk 1027;367718] ""I want to get all the known performance products for V6 in one thread to keep organized and make them easier to find.""

MILK I just came on this thread......... VERY NICE. My timing is off since it is now January 2011 and the new models will have an improved 6 cyl, but hopefully this info will remain available for a long time to come.

I have not purchased my Camaro yet. I have been waiting for a Z/28, but have considered getting a 6 cyl as a daily driver! And, mods to it would be very nice. Especially the sound improvement and suspension departments!

Thanks for the time you take to do this.

[murf5]

I just recently put a cold air intake on my 2010 V6 Camaro. This being my first engine modification, I was very excited to throw it on. R2C uses a 14 inch cone that really looks bad ass when you pop the hood. It sounds really tight and requires zero lifetime maintenance. The first time I drove it I was shocked with the throttle response time and my gas mileage has actually gone up. Shocking due to the fact I get on it every chance I get. Their dyno tests report an average of 14+ HP and 17+ for the SS which would only increase if you had a cat-back system. I am very happy and impressed with the system.
http://www.r2cperformance.com
or
http://www.r2cperformance.com/2010-c...ke-system.aspx

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How much? The website does not say?

Originally Posted by murf5

I just recently put a cold air intake on my 2010 V6 Camaro. This being my first engine modification, I was very excited to throw it on. R2C uses a 14 inch cone that really looks bad ass when you pop the hood. It sounds really tight and requires zero lifetime maintenance. The first time I drove it I was shocked with the throttle response time and my gas mileage has actually gone up. Shocking due to the fact I get on it every chance I get. Their dyno tests report an average of 14+ HP and 17+ for the SS which would only increase if you had a cat-back system. I am very happy and impressed with the system.
http://www.r2cperformance.com
or
http://www.r2cperformance.com/2010-c...ke-system.aspx

[ckcamaro]

hi was thinking about getting a set of headers for my v6 I have mrt 2.0 and cai I was wondering if i bought shorty headers if i need to buy extensions or any thing . same question for long headers

[Omeister00]

Here's one for the BBK CAI. Very easy and simple to install.

[SIXJAK]

Originally Posted by ckcamaro

hi was thinking about getting a set of headers for my v6 I have mrt 2.0 and cai I was wondering if i bought shorty headers if i need to buy extensions or any thing . same question for long headers

Well you might. I swapped out my entire exhaust system with a set of Stainless Works LT/HF cats and SOLO Mach LLT exhaust and my tips were sticking way out the backend probably 4-5 inches. I think that system is designed to bolt up to stock exhaust manifolds and the stock catalitic converter downpipes as most prolly are. I had to take my car to a muffler shop and have them shorten the exhaust a bit.

[Frankd7]

Two Questions. First I was thinking about the Borla system, are you skeptical about it's true performance and which one is the best? Two Cold Air induction, I was reading about CAI. inc they say their the best for 2011 lt v6 what say you?

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by Frankd7

Two Questions. First I was thinking about the Borla system, are you skeptical about it's true performance and which one is the best? Two Cold Air induction, I was reading about CAI. inc they say their the best for 2011 lt v6 what say you?

INJEN. for many reasons.

Vararam, Roto-Fab, and CAI were not available at the time.

The testing that was done shows it is at the top for performance.

The V6 1/4 mile list shows INJEN's are on the top 5 list.

[Jonathan Patten]

Okay, so I'm VERY new to performance mods on my Camaro...

I'm interested in a decently priced performance enhancer for my V6 RS. I'm not very familiar with terminology or details about motors, as I'm more of a guy who drives it because he loves American muscle! Where should I start? What should I get? Does installing any of these void the GM warranty? Thx in advance!

[Catoptric]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Patten

Okay, so I'm VERY new to performance mods on my Camaro...

I'm interested in a decently priced performance enhancer for my V6 RS. I'm not very familiar with terminology or details about motors, as I'm more of a guy who drives it because he loves American muscle! Where should I start? What should I get? Does installing any of these void the GM warranty? Thx in advance!

It most likely voids warranty. I installed Stainless BBK headers on my car (which I am actually trying to sell right now) and it will most likely require a tune unless spark plug non-foulers work for it. I wasn't able to chance it and test it out on short notice because I was required to solder an extension wiring onto the rear drivers side (attached to transmission), which caused it to short circuit not long into driving with it.

Injen CAI is the safest bet (Amsoil EaO filter which is great), and I've yet to go forward with installing Solo Mach X-LLT, though may once I get comfortable with how things are back at stock headers.

I can actually say that just the CAI and remaining exhaust system up to the headers is probably safe to do. Anything extreme (headers could cause serious problems if not done properly, and the stock ones have integrated heat shields that are designed for the cars engine bay.)

Though you can buy the headers I have for $600 if you want? . . . Phastek doesn't want used returns.

[Blackjacket86]

Here is a link for a Volant Air Intake. From what I am reading it's better than the gauze filters. http://www.volant.com/edetail.asp?ID=759

[cameroncrazies3x6]

wanting to add cai and axle back exhaust....which should i do first

[jpkgolfer1]

DOES NOT VOID WARRANTY IF SLP INSTALLS!!!

[Jaylin]

Thanks for the info! Very helpful. I've been thinking about doing some of these, but don't want to void my warranty & also can't decide if I'm willing to push myself out of class into another in Autocross.

[RickRay]

It will not Void the WHOLE Warranty....They will fix everything on the car as long it has nothing to do with your mods. I`m sure there are exceptions.....

[JewelSS1992]

So I have a question I ordered my LT headers and I need a tune now so I'm interested in the trifecta tune and can't seem to figure out how to order I'm a noob on this stuff and what would I need and what is recommended interested in the ghost cam tune

[mydreamcar]

just go to his website, and follow the online steps, if in doubt call him and he can walk you through it

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by Maro11Black

So I have a question I ordered my LT headers and I need a tune now so I'm interested in the trifecta tune and can't seem to figure out how to order I'm a noob on this stuff and what would I need and what is recommended interested in the ghost cam tune

http://trifectaperformance.com/

[just_cooling]

Is there a list like this for 2012 V6's?

[2010 4 DW]

Originally Posted by ckcamaro

hi was thinking about getting a set of headers for my v6 I have mrt 2.0 and cai I was wondering if i bought shorty headers if i need to buy extensions or any thing . same question for long headers

No extensions needed for shorty headers!

[SwitchBlade]

I bought my Camaro last November. I just want to say I have found this forum to provide good advice on upgrading my LLT. Kudos to everyone providing information. I have installed BBK CAI, Long Tube Headers, and X-pipe and DynoMax axle-back exhaust. I have VMAX ported TB and MACE insulator on order. Once those come in and installed, going to get a Trifecta tune and dyno it. I have not had this much fun with a project in years. Hoping one day to get to 300 rwhp! Thanks again.

[Suge3523]

Has anyone heard anything about the MRT Version 2.0 Axle-Back Exhaust for the V6? Watched a couple YouTube videos with them installed. Sounds pretty good.

Comments?

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by Suge3523

Has anyone heard anything about the MRT Version 2.0 Axle-Back Exhaust for the V6? Watched a couple YouTube videos with them installed. Sounds pretty good.

Comments?

Are you kidding me..........LOL..........it is the most popular exhaust system installed on the V6. At least for every poll I have seen.

Do a search for MRT and you will find hundreds of threads on the MRT's

By the way I LOVE MINE

[Suge3523]

Thanks for the info Cat.. Do you have the version 1 or 2? I'm not sure which one I want to get.

[icedaccord19]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Are you kidding me..........LOL..........it is the most popular exhaust system installed on the V6. At least for every poll I have seen.

Do a search for MRT and you will find hundreds of threads on the MRT's

By the way I LOVE MINE

this is exactly what I said to myself when I read the comment but its all good suge I have it and its awesome I think its really would be personally preference between the which one you choose, from my understanding V1 is more aggressive but maybe more rasp/drone and V2 is a tamer less rasp/drone version. I have v2 and love it but I wouldn't mind it being a tad bit more aggressive