[DSX_Camaro]

Originally Posted by ramil13

I never knew that, is that only for automatic?

I heard the suspension and handling from the LT models are actually better than the SS one is that true? I know forsure ill have to swap some stuff from the SS. Wondering how much it would cost or if it is even possible to modify the engine to allow real headers

Also any recommendations for any performance-wise mods? I think I have them all now just want to see if anyone else knows. I'm getting a performance camshaft to cover the fact I can't use E85 in Toronto .... oh and nitrous is illegal here too I've heard about the Vitnesse Throttle Controller but I don't think that's a real upgrade just for people who aren't used to grasping the throttle at right moments correct?

No, it is a tuning issue with the LFX ECU itself.

The V6 may handle better like for like simply because it weighs less but I don't know enough suspension wise to comment on it. There is a part # for the V6 specific 1LE package from GM, but otherwise you can probably just shop from SS catalogs. You'll need to upgrade a bunch of your rear end parts since you're an automatic though (pretty sure the auto has the open 7.6" IRS). And the whole point of the integrated exhaust manifolds is that it flows pretty well from the factory, you'd be in deep money wise just to be able to say you have headers with negligible performance differences. Catless downpipes is the way to go.

If you had the Overkill tune I'd say you don't need the Vitesse throttle controller, but I guess it's been a way around the throttle command issue. I don't have one, can't comment on it, but there's a bunch of threads about it on the forum already. You could go for an 80mm Overkill TB, I think that's all you don't have. 3.45 gears, aluminum drive shaft?