V6 Bolt ons FAQS

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by WayneBrady

Reducing weight increases horsepower, or torque, or both? Any of yall considered carbon fiber bodies/kits?

It does not increase hp. It increases your hp/weight ratio. You have the same hp and torque, but have less weight that it's got to move thus increasing your performance.

[kga10734]

Originally Posted by WayneBrady

8. Why doesn't any one discuss functional hood scoop for v6's? Are they not worth it?

They are. But no one has designed an intake/hood set-up, yet? I think? I haven't found one yet? Anyone do this, yet? - Brownie

I don't think #8 is correct.

There is a functional hood for the V6 and V8. They use the same hood and it's the MPD "Z Force" hood. It has a ram-air hood scoop that tunnels air over to the area of the CAI filter and it is sealed off. The same hood also features a functional cowl induction as well.

MPD Z Force hood

[devildoc]

As KGA has stated above there are actually several companies that have created functional hoods that are either ram-air or a scoop that forces air into a intake box area. I know the one listed above, nickey chicago, and several others have done this.

[LosingReality]

Heres a question....Is the price of $270 really worth about 12 HP???? Thats 22.50 bucks per HP. That blows imo.

[devildoc]

Originally Posted by LosingReality

Heres a question....Is the price of $270 really worth about 12 HP???? Thats 22.50 bucks per HP. That blows imo.

bbbbbut you have to pay to play! As with most cars. I have a buddy that put $10k into a 1989 honda civic hatch and its a monster all motor car, but it will walk even an SS, unbelievable...

[LosingReality]

Originally Posted by devildoc

bbbbbut you have to pay to play! As with most cars. I have a buddy that put $10k into a 1989 honda civic hatch and its a monster all motor car, but it will walk even an SS, unbelievable...

Yea i would drop cash on a turbo system, that would be a huge gain in HP, but 12 HP isnt even noticeable right?

[PoorMansCamaro]

If you get a turbo for 6k that adds 150hp, that's $40 per hp. That doesn't include the price for install...

[devildoc]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

If you get a turbo for 6k that adds 150hp, that's $40 per hp. That doesn't include the price for install...

that is where the addive came from, "pay to play"!

[LosingReality]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

If you get a turbo for 6k that adds 150hp, that's $40 per hp. That doesn't include the price for install...

Yea but a 150HP addition is going to be noticed right away, can you even feel a 12 HP increase?

Im really thinking about getting in on the group buy for the injen CAI, but im talking myself out of it every time i put it in the cart. Just cause i dont think ill feel the difference....what do you think?

[PoorMansCamaro]

there's not going to be a huge difference, but you should be able to feel it some. I think it was money well spent, personally. Maybe you can go to a local camaro meet and see if anyone has just intake on their v6. Granted i'm sure it's pretty hard to find other v6's that modify their cars. lol

I think if you plan on going turbo, then don't spend the money on the intake. unless it's going to be a few years.

[LosingReality]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

there's not going to be a huge difference, but you should be able to feel it some. I think it was money well spent, personally. Maybe you can go to a local camaro meet and see if anyone has just intake on their v6. Granted i'm sure it's pretty hard to find other v6's that modify their cars. lol

I think if you plan on going turbo, then don't spend the money on the intake. unless it's going to be a few years.

Yea turbo wont be until my warranty is up probably.

[Brownhornitt]

Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Not to start a war. Everyone has their own opinions. Asking these questions are going to get different answers. Some have their own numbers to back things up. Some are going off what they've read here. I hope you get what you're looking for as it's what we're all in search of.

Absolutely. I wasn't trying to give answers as gospel. I was giving answers based on my research, past knowledge, and opinion. Sorry if I came across otherwise.