2012+ V6 LFX Performance Modifications
 

Hey everyone the purpose of this thread is to make it easy for everyone with a LFX engine to come here and find everything they can buy for their LFX Camaro

I WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATING THIS THREAD AS MORE MODIFICATIONS COME ONTO THE MARKET AND WHEN I FIND OUT MORE ON THEM


WHEN I POST A MODIFICATION I WILL DO MY BEST TO FIND REVIEWS ON IT BUT IF THERE IS NOT A REVIEW AND SEE ONE ON SOMEWHERE ELSE ON THE FORUM PLEASE POST THE LINK AND I WILL UPDATE IT

******DISCLAIMER: All products and shipping prices are subject to change at any time, most prices are the "Sale Price". I am not responsible if the sale price, regular price, products, or anything changes******

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2012+ V6 LFX ENGINE

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CAI INC. Cold Air Inductions Intake System No tune Required

CAI INC. Cold Air Inductions Intake System (Black Powder Coated)

K&N High-Flow Replacement Filter

Phastek X5 By Roto-Fab

Injen Power-Flow Short Ram
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ke-pf7013p.htm
Price: $319.95

Injen Tuned MR Technology and Air Fusion
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ke-pf7012p.htm
Price: $349.95

SLP Blackwing Air Filter Cleaner Kit (Recharge)
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ercl-25017.htm
Price: $39.95

SLP Blackwing Drop in Air Filter (Reusable)
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...lter-21124.htm
Price: $65.95

SLP Package
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...cai-21125a.htm
Price: $199.95

Apex Motorsports Cold Air Intake Scoop
http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...op-051411.html
Price: $74.95

Green Filter
http://www.greenfilterusa.com/store/...p?_route_=7089
Price: $61.25

Green Cleaning and Recharge Kit
http://www.greenfilterusa.com/store/...p?_route_=7089
Price: $13.80

Roto-Fab Oil Cap
http://shop.roto-fab.com/product.sc?...3&categoryId=9
Price: $49.95

IPF Tuning

Turbochargers-

Squires Turbo System (STS) Turbo Kit (Coupe Only)
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...o-v6single.htm
Price: $5,195.00

Fabberge Twin Turbos
http://www.fabberge.com/chevrolet/ca...turbo-kit.html
Price: $6,700.00

Nitrous-

Phastek Quick Spool Nitrous Kit by ZEX
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...urbo-82218.htm
Price: $612.95


Trifecta Tune
http://www.phastekperformance.com/Tr...ro-tune-v6.htm
Price: $600.00


Air Lift Lifestyle Manual Combo Lowering Combo
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...maro-77775.htm
Price: $1,974.95

Pfadt Adjustable Coilovers
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/175
Price: $2,490.00

Pfadt Adjustable Drag Racing Coilovers
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/245
Price: $2,690.00

Pfadt Adjustable Rear Tie Rod
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/192
Price: $350.00

Pfadt Balance Rear Sway Bar
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/177
Price: $285.00

Pfadt Camber Kit 2.5" Springs
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/203
Price: $460.00

Pfadt Control Arm Bushing Kit
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/163
Price: $650.00

Pfadt Control Arm Stiffeners
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/182
Price: $50.00

Pfadt Front Lower Control Arm Bushing
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/195
Price: $95.00

Pfadt Front Trailing Arm Bushing
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/197
Price: $270.00

Pfadt Lowering Springs
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/i...hp/cPath/51_52
Price: $300.00

Pfadt Racing Sway Bars
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/i...hp/cPath/51_52
Price: $1,075.00

Pfadt Rear Arm Package
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/244
Price: $395.00

Pfadt Rear Drag Bar
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/257
Price: $675.00

Pfadt Rear Lower Control Arm Bushings
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/198
Price: $90.00

Pfadt Read Lower Control Arm Reinforcement
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/242
Price: $30.00

Pfadt Rear Tie Rod
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/243
Price: $210.00

Pdaft Rear Tie Rod Bushings
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/194
Price: $90.00

Pdaft Rear Trailing Arm
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/185
Price: $235.00

Pdaft Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Kit
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/193
Price: $90.00

Pdaft Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Tool
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/253
Price: $30.00

Pdaft Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing Kit
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/196
Price: $90.00

Pdaft Solid Subframe Bushings
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/188
Price: $690.00

Pdaft Spherical Control Arm Bushings
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/164
Price: $2,250.00

Pdaft Sport Sway Bars
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/176
Price: $425.00

Pdaft Sway Bar OEM-Quiet End Links
http://www.pfadtracing.com/catalog/p...roducts_id/183
Price: $300.00

Pedders Front Lowering Coils
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=220032
Price: $100.30

Pedders Front Radius Rod Bush
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP6577
Price: $222.28

Pedders Front Radius Rod Bush Ins
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP6578
Price: $85.05

Pedders Front Radius Rod HD Ins
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP6579
Price: $110.44

Zeta Steering Rack / Pinion Mount
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP2112
Price: $29.38

Pedders Rear Sub Frame Replacement
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP1201
Price: $502.58

Pedders Rear Sub Frame Insert
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP1200
Price: $278.06

Pedders HD Rear Sub Frame Replacement
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...dCode=EP1201HD
Price: $614.51

Zeta Differential Mounts
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=EP1167
Price: $121.28

Zeta Rear HD Differential Mounts
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...dCode=EP1167HD
Price: $154.86

Pedders Rear Lowering Springs
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=220033
Price: $100.30

Pedders Coil Set
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...AMARO+COIL+SET
Price: $401.20

Pedders Ext Xa Adjust Coilover
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=160086
Price: $1,711.46

Pedders Xa Supercar Coilover
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...rodCode=164086
Price: $4,020.59

Pedders 9KG Coil For XaCoilover
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...?ProdCode=5628
Price: $87.29

Pedders Xa 12KG Rear Coil
https://secure.merlinsoftware.com.au...?ProdCode=5629
Price: $55.96


Brakes

Baer Claw Extreme-Plus Big Brake Kit - Front
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...nt-4301392.htm
Price: $3,340.00

Baer Claw Extreme-Plus Big Brake Kit - Rear
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ar-4302246.htm
Price: $3,340.00

Brembo Sport Rotors Front and Read, Slotted or Drilled
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...ort-rotors.htm
$399.95


RevXtreme Catch Can with Double Check Valve
http://www.revxtreme.com/performance...al-check-valve
Price: $159.00

RevXtreme Catch Can with Single Check Valve
http://www.revxtreme.com/performance...le-check-valve
Price: $139.00

RevXtreme Oil Breather Cap
http://www.revxtreme.com/performance...r-oil-fill-cap
Price: $39.00

Elite Catch Can
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C...ch_Can_V6.html
Price: $180.00

Elite Chrome Catch Can
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C...ch_Can_V6.html
Price: $224.00

Elite Electroless Nickel Fittings
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C...ch_Can_V6.html
Price: $12.50

Elite Chrome Fittings
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C...ch_Can_V6.html
Price: $19.75


MGW Short Throw Shifter
http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro2010_sho..._shifter.shtml
Price: $350.00

Hurst Billet Plus Two Short Throw Shifter
http://www.classicindustries.com/cam...s/3916030.html
Price: $249.99


TIRERACK.COM

Throttle Bodies

VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body
http://www.apex-speed.com/vmax-cnc-s...fx-camaro.html
Price: $350.00 ($200.00 Refundable Core Charge if you decide to send your OEM Throttle Body back to VMAX)

so far from what i read, available performance upgrades are limited but we're able to get a Cold Air Inductions CAI, Hurst STS, headers are unavailable, a V-MAX Black Ice-olator (not sure), supposedly a ported throttle body is in the works, and MACE is working on cam's for the LLT and once they have that on lock they said they'll start working on cam for the LFX, with the LFX motor being so new and different the market has yet to be touched

i predict it'll be closer to 2013 till we start getting good mods

I am curious to know what is available as well. My 2012 should be in this weekend barring any further delays. I would like to see what I can start doing on this.

I would really appreciate if you would just post what you see around the forums here and ill update it into a list and I will try to get as much info on it as possible. I will start updating it tommrow, and I know that it will be a little bit longer until there are a lot of modifications for the LFX engine. I might even put non performance modifications I know its not in the right section but it would be so easy to have all types of modifications in one spot like exterior, interior modifications, performance mods, exhaust, and what not. It dosent hurt to be organized

Thanks for all your help in advance I greatly appreciate it! :thumbup:

throttle body can now be pre-ordered

Roto- Fab CAI's are also available. also, most exhaust is

Cold air intakes available:
Cold Air Induction's cold air intake
Rotofab's cold air intake
Injen short ram cold air intake

Short Throw Shifters available:
Hurst
MGW
Barton

Headers are obviously not "available" because there's no such thin on a 2012 LFX engine. :headbang:

The VMAX Ice-olator is NOT compatible with the LFX because the LFX runners do not match with the LLT runners.

Seems from what I've heard the Black ICE-olater would probably have no affect being that the IM is already plastic on the LFX motor vs metal on the LLT. Headers are not an option on the LFX and I do know Tracy is or has been working on the TB which I've been hearing is coming soon.
As already said, aftermarket exhaust, and CAI are available and Vararam is doing R&D on a intake for the LFX being that there is a design difference between the two motors. If I were want to get a CAI I would personally wait for the VR but that's me. If its anything like what is available to the LLT, its a killer CAI! I know I spent a lot of money in the early stages having a 'I want or have to have it now' mentality. Had I waited just a little longer in mods in certain areas I feel I could have had the best and not been in a position of trying to sell to get some of my money back on previous mods.
I think if I had a LFX I'd be looking exhaust first, then the TB, if you have a manual shift, a short throw shifter and almost forgot the Trifecta tune. I'd look to BNR Bad News Racing to see if its available for your car. It'll be the best money spent for a performance adder.

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I read in another thread that the an engine tune on a stock manual v6, or even one with an aftermarket exhaust and cai, is not that noticeable. Is this really the case?

I'm confused what are you asking?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137350

I was referring to the above thread, where a couple people seemed to be saying that the power gains from a tune on a v6 with relatively few mods are fairly minimal, so I was wondering if people thought the same thing for the new LFX models or not.

ohhh I gotcha ummm I am not to experinced and not very knowledgeable but I think its relatively the same but still better but wait for someone who has more knowledge on the subject to respond

For a manual transmissioned car, I wouldn't put a tune very high on my list.

John B.

What stuff are you guys thinking of doing then? We can't do headers obviously, I've heard that cat back exhaust doesn't add too much power if any, and tune for a manual seems low on the list as you said. So I'm thinking CAI for sure, but performance wise I'm not sure what else to do except be patient I guess lol. What are other LFX owners thinking?

CAI brand cai, perhaps a cat-back, ported throttle body. That's about it for the engine until more comes out (possible TB spacer).

Far higher on my list should be sub-frame inserts and goodies to tighten up the suspension. Later maybe move to lower it slightly/coil-overs/sway bars. Wheels and tires.

For me, I'd want to get as much mileage out of my dollars as possible, and at around $400 for the CAI that adds 15+ rwhp, that's a gimme. Ported throttle body may/may not add much peak, but should make it more responsive. That's less than $200 after core charge.

John B.

Alright I understand what your saying now! haha my opinion get a cat back or axle back exhaust with Solo High Flow Cats and a CAI INC CAI Intake

or just drop a lsx454 in there

I was on the SOLO website, and I saw high flow cats for the LLT but nothing for the LFX specifically. Will they work for both?

Im not a hundred percent sure but I want to say they will give me a second to verify it for you. Also as you can tell I'm not done adding parts to the list above^^^^ so everyday you check back there should be more and as new ones come on the market. I am currently adding some right now

Solo has cat back for the '12 v6 conv. I figure it will fit the coupe as well

Yeah but I dont think they have made the LFX high flow cats yet. Im pretty sure they WILL be made just not yet

Do high flow cats add any noticeable amount of power?

yeah I would say so probably about 15 HP I would defiantly get some high flow cats with a CAI INC Cai Intake system

Had high flow cats on a '96 Impala SS. Started out with Borla headers and a flowmaster cat back. Added the cats later. Noticed a bit more pick up, esp from a rolling start

So with a CAI and high flow cats, we're probably looking at approx. 350 HP? That's not too shabby...

too bad we cant get headers otherwise it'd be closer to 365hp, with mace working on CAM's in the near future we should be able to go north of 400 though

It's good to see a fellow new member make a good thread. You are the kinda people we need on C5!

Not the 'Let's go street racing' type lol

Stay at it man!

I've been wondering, if we did get up to around that range, would the v6 transmission be capable of handling that on a daily basis without excessive wear?

Thanks man I really appreciate the support! Here's a link to my picture game I stole from another forum I have to say the game is addicting and very fun if it is played right and people actually participate (rules and instructions are in the thread) http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222948

I would really appreciate if you could help start this thread off with me because it's such a fun game but seems like no one is willing to do the first challenge but I feel like once they see people do it they will do it!

Honestly I think you will be fine. Now if you run the car down the road like a dragster that's a different story, but if you use it as a regular daily driver and gun it like normal like you would without all that HP you should be fine. But it is deffintly a good feeling knowing that you have a very powerful car!

With cam shafts (when mace finishes them), CAI, high flow cats, and ported throttle body, it's looking like we may be able to get some serious power! It's exciting! lol

maybe not serious power, but we'll be on the way to it

I mean put a supercharger in it and well have the power!

Superchargers or Turbochargers
 

I am looking at the 2012 lfx V6 to replace my 1995 LT1 Corvette. I am specifically interested in the LT2 package and was wondering if anyone had advice/info on the different options and whether they were worth the extra bucks?

Also, I would want to supercharge or turbocharge later...are there any products yet?

Ike

I cant give you mcuh info on the 2LT because I never really looked at them because im getting the 2LS but give me a minute ill update the list with the SC and TT

There you go I added one supercharger I dont have enough time to do more research but mor SC and TT's will be on there eventually

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: I sense a severe lack of understanding of bolt on mods and their benefits on with LFX owners.... :facepalm:

LT1 is an engine. 1LT is a trim model. LS1, LS2, LS3 are engines. 1LS and 2LS are trims. Don't confuse the two.

Yea, sorry, I know that...I was more interested in if there were any dif's in suspension, exhaust, engine specs...I have trouble gettting detail like that in one place.