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bluecam805 · 01-18-2013, 08:46 PM

Tune it all and ur gonna like what u have. Taking off your cats too is a nice gain. But of course you got to watch out for the police

Carly · 01-21-2013, 09:55 PM

Changing the rims surprisingly does make a big difference in ride and handling. It seemed to improve acceleration but not sure as its only got 2000 miles on it. It seems to never show the same acceleration consistently.

Airmaster · 01-29-2013, 09:41 PM

Damn, sounds like I have a long way to go, nice to find a thread with the common upgrades.

I definitely want to correct the shitty exhaust note on these stock V6s...

How much did these upgrades set you guys back?

Henry G. · 01-30-2013, 02:07 AM

Roughly:
Exhaust $400 installed or so..
CAI (CAI) $400 or so
Ported TB. About $180, (once shipping/core return is done)
Catch can about $150 or so...a MUST HAVE
I'm guessing, but the CAI, TB, and exhaust combined are worth a minimum of 20HP, maybe 25-30? But not likely more, but the driveablility factor is HUGE

Sikoriko · 01-30-2013, 09:20 AM

Tune it!

ICTsccaCamaro · 01-30-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

It would be nice if some adventurer would look into to porting the heads and having a downpipe built for the LFX. I'm guessing there is some power left on the table just by improving the exhaust flow.

Hiflow cats/downpipe is already avalible from SOLO been out for a few months, havnt seen any porting threads tho

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-30-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ICTsccaCamaro

Hiflow cats/downpipe is already avalible from SOLO been out for a few months, havnt seen any porting threads tho

Cool! Learn something new every day. May have to try porting the heads next winter, but that won't give the NA guys much info.

Sikoriko · 01-30-2013, 03:19 PM

Kinda limited on porting the exhaust port on the LFX aren't you?

GretchenGotGrowl · 01-30-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

Kinda limited on porting the exhaust port on the LFX aren't you?

Haven't looked at it, but I would think you could get some gains.

wutshotDJroomba · 01-31-2013, 03:05 PM

thanks for all the suggestions on more power guys, especially the lighter wheels option, I'm looking into getting new rims as we speak but my Camaro went back to the dealer today because of a "Service Stabilitrak" issue. hoping its just a bad sensor. ::fingers crossed::

wutshotDJroomba · 01-31-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Airmaster

Damn, sounds like I have a long way to go, nice to find a thread with the common upgrades.

I definitely want to correct the shitty exhaust note on these stock V6s...

How much did these upgrades set you guys back?

Hey Airmaster, I went with modest upgrades, or what i felt at the time was best band for my buck, These are likely to change in the coming year but I have just a few MODs. Everyone's got their own preferences and granted these are estimates from back when i purchased them several months back

SLP Loudmouth Exhaust : $400
Roto-fab CAI: $380.00
Trifecta Tune(on hold): $470.00
With the exhaust, I'm satisfied with the Loudmouth 1, it comes down to the sound you ultimately want, do some research on exhausts, not everyone like the droning noise mine produces, hopefully that helps...

SC2150 · 01-31-2013, 03:21 PM

We can port the LFX heads, but the exhaust side limits how much. Since we remove the valves anyway we have access to much of it.

skibik · 01-31-2013, 06:57 PM

MRT V2.0 axle back exhaust $549 (no real HP gain)
Injen CAI short ram, chrome tube with shield $280 (10 to 15 HP gain)
Ported throttle body $300 with $150 of that refunded upon return of your TB so $150 total. (HP gain minimal but better throttle response on mine especially around the 4000 RPM mark)
Solo high flow cats $594 currently on sale at this price but that ends today (15 HP gain)

Dean.

Airmaster · 01-31-2013, 07:44 PM

Dare I ask... but, has anyone had success with the K&N air intake?

01-18-2013, 08:46 PM	#15
bluecam805 Team LFX Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 328	Tune it all and ur gonna like what u have. Taking off your cats too is a nice gain. But of course you got to watch out for the police __________________ 2.5" cat- back Magnaflow exhaust w. resonated x pipe, Roto Fab CAI .. .. JL sound system, Halo fog lights, Escort radar, window tint + turn signals Last edited by bluecam805; 01-20-2013 at 01:22 PM.

01-30-2013, 02:07 AM	#18
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	Roughly: Exhaust $400 installed or so.. CAI (CAI) $400 or so Ported TB. About $180, (once shipping/core return is done) Catch can about $150 or so...a MUST HAVE I'm guessing, but the CAI, TB, and exhaust combined are worth a minimum of 20HP, maybe 25-30? But not likely more, but the driveablility factor is HUGE __________________ From my cold dead hands......

01-21-2013, 09:55 PM	#16
Carly Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 34	Changing the rims surprisingly does make a big difference in ride and handling. It seemed to improve acceleration but not sure as its only got 2000 miles on it. It seems to never show the same acceleration consistently.

01-29-2013, 09:41 PM	#17
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	Damn, sounds like I have a long way to go, nice to find a thread with the common upgrades. I definitely want to correct the shitty exhaust note on these stock V6s... How much did these upgrades set you guys back?

01-30-2013, 09:20 AM	#19
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Tune it!

01-30-2013, 03:19 PM	#22
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Kinda limited on porting the exhaust port on the LFX aren't you?

01-31-2013, 03:05 PM	#24
wutshotDJroomba Drives: 2012 Camaro LS/SC Join Date: May 2012 Location: LC, TX Posts: 230 View My Garage	thanks for all the suggestions on more power guys, especially the lighter wheels option, I'm looking into getting new rims as we speak but my Camaro went back to the dealer today because of a "Service Stabilitrak" issue. hoping its just a bad sensor. ::fingers crossed::

01-31-2013, 03:21 PM	#26
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	We can port the LFX heads, but the exhaust side limits how much. Since we remove the valves anyway we have access to much of it.

01-31-2013, 06:57 PM	#27
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	MRT V2.0 axle back exhaust $549 (no real HP gain) Injen CAI short ram, chrome tube with shield $280 (10 to 15 HP gain) Ported throttle body $300 with $150 of that refunded upon return of your TB so $150 total. (HP gain minimal but better throttle response on mine especially around the 4000 RPM mark) Solo high flow cats $594 currently on sale at this price but that ends today (15 HP gain) Dean.

01-31-2013, 07:44 PM	#28
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	Dare I ask... but, has anyone had success with the K&N air intake?