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15RS2NV · 09-12-2018, 08:59 PM

I love reading about the ZL1 and SS folks doing their upgrades, and i'm getting jealous. I can't do the majority of those on my LFX V6.

My exhaust (i believe) is upgraded, unless GM put large mandrel bent tubes in. And, of course, i can install a CAI, but what else? The only throttle body i've seen to upgrade mine was from Overkill, but I can't get a response from them anymore.

What suggestions do you guy have for a guy who really wants to go and show his RS?

GatorGreg · 09-12-2018, 09:34 PM

Taylortoons · 09-12-2018, 09:44 PM

Twin turbo

15RS2NV · 09-12-2018, 11:46 PM

With the V6 there is so much room between the radiator and engine that could be done.

Rahnok · 09-12-2018, 11:54 PM

You should get a a Vitesse Throttle Controller. It won’t really add any power, but it will feel like a good bit of power has been added and it gets rid of the throttle delay. People say the VTC makes their car feel much quicker.

orange devil · 09-13-2018, 01:00 AM

Their is always the ported intake manifold and manifold spacers. Add a Elite catch can and CAI.its pretty easy to do a custom engine cover.. I wasn't really happy with the V6 cover so I made a V8 one fit .in the process in making it light up ..it also gives nice clearance for when i go with a bigger Throttle body. Also using 91 consistently made a difference . the speed controller was fun..but past few months started to trip.. causing degraded power mode. It's currently not installed and no more issues . Some other things that I did to the car that made it a lot more enjoyable.was Upgrading to a ZL1 steering wheel.. front and rear ZL1 sway bars and tower brace the Brembo brakes.. there is more that I would like to do the exhaust but for now I just have a muffler delete with Quad tips and it sounds pretty decent actually.. I would imagine a good tune and some nitrous would definitely do the trick as well.

rozarioorlan · 09-13-2018, 01:11 AM

What are your goals? Daily driver or only used for the track? Focusing more on cosmetics, suspension or performance?

Performance: Intake, Overkill throttle body, Ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, Overkill E85 kit, downpipes, tune, nitrous, Overkill supercharger, weight reduction

Suspension: Lighter wheels and sticky tires, sway bars, trailing arms, coil overs or springs

adrwhi · 09-13-2018, 04:18 AM

Save up and get what you really want...a ZL1

TheFlyingBananaSS · 09-13-2018, 07:49 AM

Save up and buy an SS.

Overflow · 09-13-2018, 08:54 PM

I know you probably see this enough on the Facebook groups, but the amount of money you'd have to spend to modify the V6 to satisfy you in the long run could easily be put towards an SS.

KB85 · 09-13-2018, 09:37 PM

Everyone saying to do overkill this and that when the dude won’t even get back to him is crazy. Sounds like you are limited to a CAI at this point.

Overflow · 09-14-2018, 03:02 AM

Also, RS is an appearance package. Not a trim. You have an LT.

rontammy0 · 09-14-2018, 08:29 AM

Do some cosmetic stuff to make it your own. A v6 Camaro doesn't have much fanfare at cruise nights unless its sporting some nice visual upgrade. Or major engine mods.

1LEJNG · 09-14-2018, 06:25 PM

Get rid of the cheap factory wheels and get some nice ones with plus size tires. It will feel and look like a different car

09-12-2018, 08:59 PM	#1
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	What to do? I love reading about the ZL1 and SS folks doing their upgrades, and i'm getting jealous. I can't do the majority of those on my LFX V6. My exhaust (i believe) is upgraded, unless GM put large mandrel bent tubes in. And, of course, i can install a CAI, but what else? The only throttle body i've seen to upgrade mine was from Overkill, but I can't get a response from them anymore. What suggestions do you guy have for a guy who really wants to go and show his RS? __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

09-12-2018, 09:44 PM	#3
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	Twin turbo __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

09-12-2018, 11:46 PM	#4
15RS2NV Ponies are for girls Drives: 2015 RS LFX Red Hot A6 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 315 View My Garage	With the V6 there is so much room between the radiator and engine that could be done. __________________ H&R 1.8/1.7” drop, Overkill 80mm + intake ported by AFS, 1" insulator MACE, Accel Super Coils, THR cai, JET MAF sensor, Hurst shifter handle, GPP strut tower brace, CI ice cube tray hood vents (functional) @SemperFiCamaro

09-12-2018, 11:54 PM	#5
Rahnok Fish Poop Aficionado Drives: 2015 2LS SIM Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 304 View My Garage	You should get a a Vitesse Throttle Controller. It won’t really add any power, but it will feel like a good bit of power has been added and it gets rid of the throttle delay. People say the VTC makes their car feel much quicker. __________________

09-13-2018, 01:11 AM	#7
rozarioorlan Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 277	What are your goals? Daily driver or only used for the track? Focusing more on cosmetics, suspension or performance? Performance: Intake, Overkill throttle body, Ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, Overkill E85 kit, downpipes, tune, nitrous, Overkill supercharger, weight reduction Suspension: Lighter wheels and sticky tires, sway bars, trailing arms, coil overs or springs __________________ 2013 2LS - K&N CAI, Overkill Ported 80mm Throttle Body, Overkill E85 Kit and Overkill Tune, Jacfab Ported Intake Manifold and Spacer, Stealth 3.0 TC, ARH Catted Downpipes, Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe, Resonator Delete, Jones Full Boar Racing Mufflers, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Seperator

09-12-2018, 09:34 PM	#2
GatorGreg Drives: '14 Blue Ray ("Suite Madame Blue") Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Orlando Posts: 396

09-13-2018, 01:00 AM	#6
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	Their is always the ported intake manifold and manifold spacers. Add a Elite catch can and CAI.its pretty easy to do a custom engine cover.. I wasn't really happy with the V6 cover so I made a V8 one fit .in the process in making it light up ..it also gives nice clearance for when i go with a bigger Throttle body. Also using 91 consistently made a difference . the speed controller was fun..but past few months started to trip.. causing degraded power mode. It's currently not installed and no more issues . Some other things that I did to the car that made it a lot more enjoyable.was Upgrading to a ZL1 steering wheel.. front and rear ZL1 sway bars and tower brace the Brembo brakes.. there is more that I would like to do the exhaust but for now I just have a muffler delete with Quad tips and it sounds pretty decent actually.. I would imagine a good tune and some nitrous would definitely do the trick as well.

09-13-2018, 04:18 AM	#8
adrwhi MonstaBGP Drives: Shadow Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valdosta Ga Posts: 186 View My Garage	Save up and get what you really want...a ZL1

09-13-2018, 07:49 AM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Save up and buy an SS. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

09-13-2018, 08:54 PM	#10
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I know you probably see this enough on the Facebook groups, but the amount of money you'd have to spend to modify the V6 to satisfy you in the long run could easily be put towards an SS. __________________

09-13-2018, 09:37 PM	#11
KB85 Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 54	Everyone saying to do overkill this and that when the dude won’t even get back to him is crazy. Sounds like you are limited to a CAI at this point.

09-14-2018, 03:02 AM	#12
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Also, RS is an appearance package. Not a trim. You have an LT. __________________

09-14-2018, 08:29 AM	#13
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Do some cosmetic stuff to make it your own. A v6 Camaro doesn't have much fanfare at cruise nights unless its sporting some nice visual upgrade. Or major engine mods.

09-14-2018, 06:25 PM	#14
1LEJNG Drives: Red Hot 2014 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 234 View My Garage	Mods Get rid of the cheap factory wheels and get some nice ones with plus size tires. It will feel and look like a different car