Illinois Camaros & Shops?

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Lately in the summer as you know we've seen Camaros and Corvettes and Challengers come out to play, yesterday was driving by and saw an OEM stock car exactly like mine but I got mine with bumble bee gray stripe.

Was wondering if anybody from Illinois is around and have any recommendations for what body shops do great work for a decent price here in the area.. also want to change up my color but noticed it had same color of protectant layer on the front bumper so wondering if I should go through with one or just work on the engine?

ALSO my llt engine had what looks like an air intake kit installed but I bought it as is.. so not sure if it is or isn't but when I look one up shows the same place just this one has a black cover. Looking to make my cars performance better feels like I'm not getting the best experience.

[bdd8401]

If your car is a 2012 it has the lfx motor not the llt motor was only in 2010 and 2011 models

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Originally Posted by bdd8401

If your car is a 2012 it has the lfx motor not the llt motor was only in 2010 and 2011 models

Really? I was told by like 4 different members on my suggestions thread it was llt which confused me.. lately I've been getting many different answers on this forum for oil, tires and cleaning up my engine. Very mixed up

[bdd8401]

Like i posted if it is a 2012 model it has the lfx engine unless someone did a engine swap of some kind, the lfx is a more reliable engine so that is a positive for you. I am no expert but would be happy to try and answer any questions or help you find answers if i don't know them. Lots of info on this site and most members are helpful.

[bdd8401]

There is a search feature on here that can help you find threads that can answer questions that you may have and google search helps find info also.

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Originally Posted by bdd8401

There is a search feature on here that can help you find threads that can answer questions that you may have and google search helps find info also.

Yes it's the 2012 LS version, I didn't know their was a search option on this site I use mobile 100% of the time and well the page is small for me and always thought need to move around categories a lot.

[bdd8401]

You can read previous threads in the categories lots,of info in them and may already have answers to guestions that you may have. And there is a section just for the v6 owners. And check your private message.

[christianchevell]

Graphics you can put on the car are everywhere on the net, as is clear bra you described I believe.....If you have the older motor it has the separate exhaust compared to the newer v-6 having the exhaust manifold as part of the engines heads also BTW being the biggest obvious difference between the two with some doing headers on a v-6 even on the older v-6. You should check out the v-6 engine sections....

[Fireman124]

Originally Posted by privatedummy

Lately in the summer as you know we've seen Camaros and Corvettes and Challengers come out to play, yesterday was driving by and saw an OEM stock car exactly like mine but I got mine with bumble bee gray stripe.

Was wondering if anybody from Illinois is around and have any recommendations for what body shops do great work for a decent price here in the area.. also want to change up my color but noticed it had same color of protectant layer on the front bumper so wondering if I should go through with one or just work on the engine?

ALSO my llt engine had what looks like an air intake kit installed but I bought it as is.. so not sure if it is or isn't but when I look one up shows the same place just this one has a black cover. Looking to make my cars performance better feels like I'm not getting the best experience.

St. Charles Auto Body. They are als known as Showstoppers. The man to talk to is Pete. You can ask on the Chicago 5th Gen forum

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Originally Posted by Fireman124

St. Charles Auto Body. They are als known as Showstoppers. The man to talk to is Pete. You can ask on the Chicago 5th Gen forum

PMed you about the Chicago 5th gen forum.. can't find it on mobile.

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Just purchased some brembo calipers, going to purchase the hoses/lines now but can't find the mounting and etc, also need to get my car's dustshields trimmed to put them on my LS. Need help

[CamaroFred]

You can find the kit here: http://www.chevrolet.com/accessories
Select your vehicle and then scroll down to Brake Systems. V6 to SS upgrade kit.
There are installation instructions available on the product page.

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

You can find the kit here: http://www.chevrolet.com/accessories
Select your vehicle and then scroll down to Brake Systems. V6 to SS upgrade kit.
There are installation instructions available on the product page.

Got it but I'm looking for separate also in description of it doesn't state what's needed just image so can't decipher it

[CamaroFred]

Originally Posted by privatedummy

Got it but I'm looking for separate also in description of it doesn't state what's needed just image so can't decipher it

There is a list of parts on page 1 of the installation instructions.

You won't need the rear wheel nuts or backing plates if you cut the existing backing plates.

I suggest you download the instructions and print them.

If you are looking for a shop to do the job they will be able to give you a better estimate if they can see the instructions.