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Nate Wagner · 08-19-2012, 10:44 PM

I have 2012 RS Camaro with a v6 and was wondering how else I could make it faster? I've already put on Flowmaster Axle Back exhaust and will be putting on a CAI Cold Air Intake soon as well as tuning it. What can I do after this since long tube headers don't fit the 2012 v6? Could I have a list of things that I can do other than these and turbo and super charging? Because I will be turbo charging eventually when I get the money. And please dont tell me that I should of got the v8 or that I should just enjoy the car, there is a reason I didn't get the v8 and I have a need for speed. Thank you!

CrzyGamr2 · 08-19-2012, 11:05 PM

Ported throttle body. Vmax iceolator. You're already getting the intake so that's done. I'd suggest getting a catch can to help your engine last too.

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Chevrole+ · 08-19-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyGamr2

Ported throttle body. Vmax iceolator. You're already getting the intake so that's done. I'd suggest getting a catch can to help your engine last too.

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i have an LLT though, so long tubes is on my parts list. also might want to think about handling too. people dont think much into this, but i find the twisties more fun than the straight aways. and to feel a turn at 1g is amazing!

jameslk350 · 08-19-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyGamr2

Vmax iceolator.

Only for LLT I believe.

butters · 08-19-2012, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate Wagner

I have 2012 RS Camaro with a v6 and was wondering how else I could make it faster?

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Apex Chase · 08-20-2012, 05:30 AM

From a bolt on stand point all that would really left is a ported throttle body and an intake scoop. After that suspension upgrades, gearing, and weight reduction (particularly unsprung weight) would be helpful.

Caswell239 · 08-20-2012, 06:05 AM

Sell it and buy a v8

GretchenGotGrowl · 08-20-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Caswell239

Sell it and buy a v8

OP, after you cover the bolt ons be sure to look at weight reduction and suspension upgrades like Chase said. Lighter wheels and tires will help a lot. Trailing arms and an upgraded rear sway bar will help it hook up nicely.

CrzyGamr2 · 08-20-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

Only for LLT I believe.

Thought that might be the case. Thanks.

At least there's still the throttle body. And I forgot about a scoop for your intake. I've been wanting to get one.

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Nate Wagner · 08-20-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Caswell239

Sell it and buy a v8

Like I said there is a reason why I can't buy a v8, I can afford it just fine but because of insurance purposes I can't, not going into it any further.

Nate Wagner · 08-20-2012, 12:39 PM

Thanks for all of the helpful responses guys, I've gotten some good ideas.

KMPrenger · 08-20-2012, 03:33 PM

The 2010 and 2011 V6s finally have a fairly decent list of mods available. Take it from someone who was in this from the beginning...we didn't have squat for a very long time. Exhaust, and intake was it for a long while. Then came headers, and then a tune...and then so on and so forth.

You really should have posted this in the LFX section, but hey we all make mistakes.

As for your car, you've got intake, exhaust, ported throttle body, and tune available for you. In the future, I'd expect to see a bolt on high flow cat set from SOLO performance for the LFX. I don't think it is yet available, but it might be. Otherwise, if your OK hacking up your stock cats/downpipe you could just cut them off and replace with a single set of highflow cats.

Sure, its not a ton of mods, but b/c of where the LFX starts from, all of this would pretty much be the equivalent of an LLT with exhaust, intake, tune, headers, ported TB, ported manifold, and manifold spacer. Figure around 340 to 350 HP for both above scenarios.

The only other (big) N/A mod left is cams and ported heads which is just now available for the LLT. If this works out as well as we all hope for the LLT, you can bet a set will eventually be made for the LFX.

MACE_ENG · 08-20-2012, 03:49 PM

I can't believe questions like this still get asked. Go on the dyno sticky and 1/4 mile thread and see what other guys have done. Now with cams out with full porting you don't have to spend a ton to play with the top rollers.

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BaylorCamaro · 08-20-2012, 03:49 PM

I once drove an SS, it made my man land a solid 3 inches larger, true story.

In all seriousness though, I second what KM said.

decepticon-vert · 08-20-2012, 04:08 PM

regardless of what you get, you really need to get the catch can on there as soon as possible. This engines gunk up and while this gadget wont help you beat the neighboors mustang it will help you keep your engine running clean. I hope by time you read this you order for a catch can has been placed. BTW you dont need to blow a ton of cash on one either but if youre going to turbo it get one that works for that.

BowtieBelle · 08-20-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

I once drove an SS, it made my man land a solid 3 inches larger, true story.

In all seriousness though, I second what KM said.

KMPrenger · 08-20-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by decepticon-vert

regardless of what you get, you really need to get the catch can on there as soon as possible. This engines gunk up and while this gadget wont help you beat the neighboors mustang it will help you keep your engine running clean. I hope by time you read this you order for a catch can has been placed. BTW you dont need to blow a ton of cash on one either but if youre going to turbo it get one that works for that.

2nd on the catch can.

its a syn · 08-20-2012, 06:17 PM

Try some meth........anol injection

kenredconvert · 08-22-2012, 07:44 AM

excuse my ignorance, but what is a catch can?

WCoolBreeze · 08-22-2012, 08:13 AM

This thread should be moved to the LFX section, they yelled enough to get one and now they do not even use it.

Walt B.

BaylorCamaro · 08-22-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

Try some meth........anol injection

First glance def thought you said anal injection

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Originally Posted by kenredconvert

excuse my ignorance, but what is a catch can?

An oil catch can is used in (but not always) high-performance race applications where excessive blow-by (leakage past the piston rings) of air and fuel vapor occurs. This creates a positive pressure in the crankcase. Engine manufactures have placed a valve on the engine block which releases this pressure. This valve is known as a PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. During engine operation, blow-by gases, as well as oil mist from the rotating components of the engine, pass through the PCV valve and are routed back into the intake for the engine to burn off. However, some of the oil mist and other products settle along the engine intake and over time form a "gunk." The oil catch can collects the oil mist and condenses the fuel vapors while allowing "cleaner" gases to be passed back into the intake. Typically the blow-by gasses are passed through a wire mesh, which give the vapor droplets something to adhere to. Since the oil catch cans condense the vapor portion of the gasses, they will need to be drained periodically of all the oil, fuel and other contaminants.

In summary, get an oil catch can ASAP.

rangomr · 08-22-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

First glance def thought you said anal injection

An oil catch can is used in (but not always) high-performance race applications where excessive blow-by (leakage past the piston rings) of air and fuel vapor occurs. This creates a positive pressure in the crankcase. Engine manufactures have placed a valve on the engine block which releases this pressure. This valve is known as a PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve. During engine operation, blow-by gases, as well as oil mist from the rotating components of the engine, pass through the PCV valve and are routed back into the intake for the engine to burn off. However, some of the oil mist and other products settle along the engine intake and over time form a "gunk." The oil catch can collects the oil mist and condenses the fuel vapors while allowing "cleaner" gases to be passed back into the intake. Typically the blow-by gasses are passed through a wire mesh, which give the vapor droplets something to adhere to. Since the oil catch cans condense the vapor portion of the gasses, they will need to be drained periodically of all the oil, fuel and other contaminants.

In summary, get an oil catch can ASAP.

Thanks so much for telling some of us what a catch can is and how it works. Is this something that a average person (that does not work on engines) could I put this on or would I need a dealer? Plus assume it's a plus for the warranty. Where is the best place to buy one?

KMPrenger · 08-22-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rangomr

Thanks so much for telling some of us what a catch can is and how it works. Is this something that a average person (that does not work on engines) could I put this on or would I need a dealer? Plus assume it's a plus for the warranty. Where is the best place to buy one?

Not hard at all to install. There are lots of installation photos floating around here that you could take a look at. Look at purchasing the RX catch can or the Mike Norris Elite catch can. Not cheap, but they work well.

BaylorCamaro · 08-22-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Not hard at all to install. There are lots of installation photos floating around here that you could take a look at. Look at purchasing the RX catch can or the Mike Norris Elite catch can. Not cheap, but they work well.

Install is pretty simple. Get the Rx Catch Can. If there is one thing that Rx produces that is above the competitors in function and actual quality, it's their catch can. When I was at Tracy's shop he was showing me a lot of the catch cans he has bought and sliced open to see how they're designed. A few of those cans are completely empty, a Coke can would work just as good.. I'm sure the Mike Norris one works great too, but I personally have the Rx can and it's great.

Apex Chase · 08-22-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

I once drove an SS, it made my man land a solid 3 inches larger, true story.

In all seriousness though, I second what KM said.

I just read the write up on your car in CamaroNow. Very cool.

08-19-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
Nate Wagner Drives: '12 Camaro 2LT/RS & '13 Chevy Cruze Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 240	How to make 2012 V6 faster? I have 2012 RS Camaro with a v6 and was wondering how else I could make it faster? I've already put on Flowmaster Axle Back exhaust and will be putting on a CAI Cold Air Intake soon as well as tuning it. What can I do after this since long tube headers don't fit the 2012 v6? Could I have a list of things that I can do other than these and turbo and super charging? Because I will be turbo charging eventually when I get the money. And please dont tell me that I should of got the v8 or that I should just enjoy the car, there is a reason I didn't get the v8 and I have a need for speed. Thank you!

08-19-2012, 11:05 PM	#2
CrzyGamr2 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee/Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 2,040 View My Garage	Ported throttle body. Vmax iceolator. You're already getting the intake so that's done. I'd suggest getting a catch can to help your engine last too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. __________________ www.MidFloridaCamaroClub.com Current Mods: MRT V1 Axle back, K&N CAI, Ported Throttle Body, Ice-olator, RX Catch Can, PFADT 1.25" Drop Springs, Heritage Grill, Street Scene Lower Grill, Sequential Tail Lights, Lighted Rear Bowtie, Grill Lighting, Hood Spears, Rear Fasica/Light Blackout, Halo Fog Lights, GOBO Bumper Light, Onyx Camaro Emblems, Custom RS Emblem, & Painted Engine Cover & Fuse Box. Just Installed: Underhood Bowtie, Anvil Spoiler, & LED Halo Headlights.

08-20-2012, 05:30 AM	#6
Apex Chase Drives: it like I stole it. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 17,559	From a bolt on stand point all that would really left is a ported throttle body and an intake scoop. After that suspension upgrades, gearing, and weight reduction (particularly unsprung weight) would be helpful. __________________ 502.930.2739 \| Contact By Email \|Facebook\|Twitter

08-20-2012, 03:33 PM	#12
KMPrenger Drives: '10 ABM LT/RS, 01 Ford Ranger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 6,928	The 2010 and 2011 V6s finally have a fairly decent list of mods available. Take it from someone who was in this from the beginning...we didn't have squat for a very long time. Exhaust, and intake was it for a long while. Then came headers, and then a tune...and then so on and so forth. You really should have posted this in the LFX section, but hey we all make mistakes. As for your car, you've got intake, exhaust, ported throttle body, and tune available for you. In the future, I'd expect to see a bolt on high flow cat set from SOLO performance for the LFX. I don't think it is yet available, but it might be. Otherwise, if your OK hacking up your stock cats/downpipe you could just cut them off and replace with a single set of highflow cats. Sure, its not a ton of mods, but b/c of where the LFX starts from, all of this would pretty much be the equivalent of an LLT with exhaust, intake, tune, headers, ported TB, ported manifold, and manifold spacer. Figure around 340 to 350 HP for both above scenarios. The only other (big) N/A mod left is cams and ported heads which is just now available for the LLT. If this works out as well as we all hope for the LLT, you can bet a set will eventually be made for the LFX. __________________ Shes ALL MINE! - 8/24/2009 2G1FB1EV2A9133373 Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Vararam intake, MACE Ported Intake Manifold, RX Ported TB, RX "Black Ice" manifold insulator, Trifecta Tune, Mike Norris Catch Can, DRL Harness, Heritage grill, Street Scene lower grill, NLP Spoiler, ZL1 rockers, Switchblade silver interior, Defenderworx sills, and more!

08-20-2012, 03:49 PM	#13
MACE_ENG --WORLDWIDE DEALER-- Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BMORE/USA/VIC/AUS Posts: 529	I can't believe questions like this still get asked. Go on the dyno sticky and 1/4 mile thread and see what other guys have done. Now with cams out with full porting you don't have to spend a ton to play with the top rollers. ------------------------------------ Jay@Mace Engineering USA Direct Email//Google Talk: Velocityport410@gmail.com Home of the 31hp/33tq 25mm insulator/stg-3 ported manifold. Drives: 2013 5.0 GT MT82 DIBM. Premium package//Track App//Navigation with back up camera//JLT oil seperator//Ford Racing GT500 AB//Ford Racing Strut//Ford Racing Procal. 12.4@114! With 2.0 60ft on all season street tires only at 500 miles easy 11's with drag and CAI! With full warranty intact. Gotta love it! __________________ *Empowering Enthusiasts* *www.maceengineering.com.au*

08-20-2012, 06:05 AM	#7
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 814	Sell it and buy a v8

08-20-2012, 12:39 PM	#11
Nate Wagner Drives: '12 Camaro 2LT/RS & '13 Chevy Cruze Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 240	Thanks for all of the helpful responses guys, I've gotten some good ideas.

08-20-2012, 03:49 PM	#14
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08-20-2012, 04:08 PM	#15
decepticon-vert Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California, (IE) Posts: 161 View My Garage	regardless of what you get, you really need to get the catch can on there as soon as possible. This engines gunk up and while this gadget wont help you beat the neighboors mustang it will help you keep your engine running clean. I hope by time you read this you order for a catch can has been placed. BTW you dont need to blow a ton of cash on one either but if youre going to turbo it get one that works for that. __________________ There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom..

08-20-2012, 06:17 PM	#18
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 Synergy Green SE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 2,408 View My Garage	Try some meth........anol injection __________________

08-22-2012, 07:44 AM	#19
kenredconvert Drives: 2011 Camaro 1Lt RS red convertable Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Mifflin, PA Posts: 53 View My Garage	excuse my ignorance, but what is a catch can?

08-22-2012, 08:13 AM	#20
WCoolBreeze 2LT/RS RJT Drives: 2010 2LT/RS RJT W/CGM Rally Stripes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Imperial, CA Posts: 1,093	This thread should be moved to the LFX section, they yelled enough to get one and now they do not even use it. Walt B. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS (Vin - 7757) 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T (Yes it has a Hemi) 1987 Camaro RS (California Special) Mods Done CGM Gills, "RS" in both headrests, GMPP Exhaust w/ Tips, RJT XM Antenna, RS Foglight/DRL Plug/Play Harness, Stow & Go Front Plate, Leather E-Brake Boot & Auto Boot, HUD Installed, Full ABL doors & Dash, RJT Heritage Grill, T-Rex Lower Grill, Roto-Fab CAI (RJT), W/W Reservoir, V-6 Radiator Cover (RJT), ADM Race Air Scoop, GM Cupholder & Footwell LEDs, Retrofit GM Rearview Mirror (w/video) & Backup Camera, and Conv Spoiler.