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Chacho · 12-24-2009, 01:02 AM

When I do add modifications to my camaro V6 I am going to install a set of short tube headers, high flow cats, flowmaster exhaust, a cold air intake and hopefully a tune...what do you think I could expect for my final horsepower and torque gains? I specifically want to bump up the total torque output.

Yes I know I could have gotten the SS but I got the car I wanted and was just looking at what my camaros potenial could be...

brAnd7onX · 12-24-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSARME

No idea how the v6 responds to mods. I'm guessing you'll gain 40hp maybe....? Maybe not even that much.. I know the v8 would respond much better and probably give you a 75hp gain from headers, tune and CAI as HPE has done with the HPE475 Naturally Aspirated.

Actually the V6 responds very well to mods as we can see simple axle-backs can give anywhere from 5-15hp (MRT, Flowmasters) at least according to numerous dynos. Although I heard that shorties dont give as much hp as long tubes on both the V6 and V8... But you are definately right that the same mods on the V6 wont see a higher gain than the same mods on the V8.

Camaro_hx · 12-24-2009, 01:27 AM

The FlowMaster exhaust with headers should make a remarkable difference and you will love it; I had it on my ex corvette c6--- loved every moment

Camaro_hx · 12-24-2009, 01:36 AM

Despite the engine capacity, comparing stock c6 with flowmaster system, difference is well noticable and feels great... the sound on the flowmaster says it all too.

trudawg660 · 12-24-2009, 01:50 AM

cold air intake will give u about 11hp, headers about 10hp, the high flow cats almost 20hp, exhaust wouldn't give u that much the most hp you will find is in the cats. this is all before a tune. a tune on the stock car will give about 20, but with all the mods i dont know

Erik@Torq · 12-24-2009, 08:07 AM

Shorty headers don't really give any hp gains at all, some tq and maybe a few hp but nothing compared to LT's!

A tune and long tubes are amazing bang for the buck!

shad2009 · 12-24-2009, 08:24 AM

i'm hearin' that BBK(i believe it was them) made a set o shorties that gave a 33HP for the V6...so, factor that in to the 20 from the cats...11 from the intake...between 1-11 from a catback...and 20 from the tune like trudawg sed...and you got 70+ at the wheels...now i'm no expert so i don't know what you'll really get, but i'm just goin by the numbers

SlingShot · 12-24-2009, 08:51 AM

I was gonna say 50-70 at the wheels depending on the tune ... They are starting to see some good tune results for the LT's .....

wer2foxs · 12-24-2009, 11:26 AM

Go to the V6 Engine Discussions Thread on this site and you will get tons of info for V6 power. There are vids as well. There are experts and vendors in this thread all the time!

FISHTAIL · 12-24-2009, 02:49 PM

100 Million Horse Power!

brAnd7onX · 12-24-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shad2009

i'm hearin' that BBK(i believe it was them) made a set o shorties that gave a 33HP for the V6...so, factor that in to the 20 from the cats...11 from the intake...between 1-11 from a catback...and 20 from the tune like trudawg sed...and you got 70+ at the wheels...now i'm no expert so i don't know what you'll really get, but i'm just goin by the numbers

I believe the BBK were long tubes if im not mistaken.

dannkimmel · 12-24-2009, 03:53 PM

you cant add the power gains from several products and expect it to come out 1 for 1...based on there advertising.it just never works that way ive built close to a hundred motorcycle motors and if according to advertised power gains from each vendor some of these bikes would be 300 hp.
improve air flow
improve volumetric efficency
correct air fuel ratios
time for peak torque
then youll have a good street motor

devildoc · 12-24-2009, 05:53 PM

bbk made longs

scrming · 12-24-2009, 06:56 PM

Lot of entertaining speculation... LOL

12-24-2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Chacho Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 13	Mods on my 2LT When I do add modifications to my camaro V6 I am going to install a set of short tube headers, high flow cats, flowmaster exhaust, a cold air intake and hopefully a tune...what do you think I could expect for my final horsepower and torque gains? I specifically want to bump up the total torque output. Yes I know I could have gotten the SS but I got the car I wanted and was just looking at what my camaros potenial could be...

12-24-2009, 08:51 AM	#8
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I was gonna say 50-70 at the wheels depending on the tune ... They are starting to see some good tune results for the LT's ..... __________________

12-24-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
FISHTAIL Drives: Sedan & 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 377	100 Million Horse Power! Attached Images __________________ Drives: 2012 2SS/Black/RS/A6

12-24-2009, 05:53 PM	#13
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	bbk made longs __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

12-24-2009, 06:56 PM	#14
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Lot of entertaining speculation... LOL __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

12-24-2009, 01:27 AM	#3
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	The FlowMaster exhaust with headers should make a remarkable difference and you will love it; I had it on my ex corvette c6--- loved every moment

12-24-2009, 01:36 AM	#4
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	Despite the engine capacity, comparing stock c6 with flowmaster system, difference is well noticable and feels great... the sound on the flowmaster says it all too.

12-24-2009, 01:50 AM	#5
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	cold air intake will give u about 11hp, headers about 10hp, the high flow cats almost 20hp, exhaust wouldn't give u that much the most hp you will find is in the cats. this is all before a tune. a tune on the stock car will give about 20, but with all the mods i dont know

12-24-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
Erik@Torq Drives: '10 SS + '04 Z16 Z06 S/C Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 1,196	Shorty headers don't really give any hp gains at all, some tq and maybe a few hp but nothing compared to LT's! A tune and long tubes are amazing bang for the buck!

12-24-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	i'm hearin' that BBK(i believe it was them) made a set o shorties that gave a 33HP for the V6...so, factor that in to the 20 from the cats...11 from the intake...between 1-11 from a catback...and 20 from the tune like trudawg sed...and you got 70+ at the wheels...now i'm no expert so i don't know what you'll really get, but i'm just goin by the numbers

12-24-2009, 11:26 AM	#9
wer2foxs Drives: 2010 VR SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 722	Go to the V6 Engine Discussions Thread on this site and you will get tons of info for V6 power. There are vids as well. There are experts and vendors in this thread all the time!

12-24-2009, 03:53 PM	#12
dannkimmel Drives: 1lt,rjt,m6 &2004 harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kendall ny Posts: 96	you cant add the power gains from several products and expect it to come out 1 for 1...based on there advertising.it just never works that way ive built close to a hundred motorcycle motors and if according to advertised power gains from each vendor some of these bikes would be 300 hp. improve air flow improve volumetric efficency correct air fuel ratios time for peak torque then youll have a good street motor

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