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Gregwardocanibal · 04-18-2012, 04:34 AM

Before I get a thousand posts saying it, yes I know that the LFX has integrated exhaust so that you only get a single pipe from each side of the block. I just want to know if someone has come out with an upgrade to the exhaust from the block out that increases hp/sound at a semi-comparable level to long tubes for an LLT.

Fireman_af · 04-18-2012, 06:41 AM

Only thing us 2012 could do to increase flow and maybe change the sound a bit is high flow cats. Check out Solo's HFC.

The Stig · 04-18-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireman_af

Only thing us 2012 could do to increase flow and maybe change the sound a bit is high flow cats. Check out Solo's HFC.

I can't really imagine a way to make a single 2.5" pipe "better"

SIXJAK · 04-18-2012, 08:43 AM

As mentioned your only current option are the SOLO high flow cats pictured above. They include resonators. These are the best flowing HFC's on the market. Should be able to add another 8 or so HP give or take. You could also consider adding the ARK N2 Catback which features 2.75" piping all the way through. This would definitely give you more airflow. Just about any Catback is going to upgrade your pipes from the stock 2.25" to at least 2.5" pipes. Hope that helps.

Price is LT's-ish 698.00

KMPrenger · 04-18-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

As mentioned your only current option are the SOLO high flow cats pictured above. They include resonators. These are the best flowing HFC's on the market. Should be able to add another 8 or so HP give or take. You could also consider adding the ARK N2 Catback which features 2.75" piping all the way through. This would definitely give you more airflow. Just about any Catback is going to upgrade your pipes from the stock 2.25" to at least 2.5" pipes. Hope that helps.

Price is LT's-ish 698.00

Not sure if their current offering works on the LFX or not, but these guys are correct. Some type of setup like this would be your best bet.

As far as power, I don't know how they perform on an LFX versus an LLT, but on the LLT they dyno'd showing a gain of 15 HP which very close to LT header territory.

Abstrak · 04-18-2012, 03:04 PM

I was curious about these myself. Has anyone installed these on a 12 yet. I think I'm going to be the guinea pig for alot of stuff lol

s1k0 · 04-18-2012, 04:23 PM

Any change in sound?

SIXJAK · 04-18-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Abstrak

I was curious about these myself. Has anyone installed these on a 12 yet. I think I'm going to be the guinea pig for alot of stuff lol

Call SOLO and talk to Jeff. He is an innovative person and is a true car guy. He doesn't automatically throw up roadblocks to new ideas. I bet you guys could figure out the LFX. I don't know why these wouldn't work. You'd simply be replacing your stock down pipe/cats with the SOLO HFC/resonator.

You may have to get a tune. (certainly not the end if the world by a long shot.) I bet the ARK N2 would compliment the SOLO HFC's very well. Great throaty sound, minimal drone. You'd have a car with a nice power upgrade and it would sound like freakin awesome.

b4z · 04-18-2012, 04:58 PM

What about finding a head porting company that can enlarge the big single exhaust port then adding a larger diameter tuned pipe to the cats.
Don't know how much material can be taken off the port.
Just an idea.

SIXJAK · 04-18-2012, 06:43 PM

Nothing's impossible my friend. $$$$$

KMPrenger · 04-18-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by s1k0

Any change in sound?

Oh yes...very noticeable change. Thats why they include resonators with these things after the cats...to tone them down.

s1k0 · 04-25-2012, 04:19 PM

Interesting, are there any cats that are compatible with the LFX's yet?

meissen · 04-25-2012, 05:31 PM

700 DOLLARS FOR TWO FREAKING CATS?!?!?!?! JESUS CHRIST!

Abstrak · 04-25-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by meissen

700 DOLLARS FOR TWO FREAKING CATS?!?!?!?! JESUS CHRIST!

thats what I said I thought maybe I was being cheap lol

04-18-2012, 04:34 AM	#1
Gregwardocanibal Drives: Black 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 33 View My Garage	2012 LFX Exhaust & Headers Before I get a thousand posts saying it, yes I know that the LFX has integrated exhaust so that you only get a single pipe from each side of the block. I just want to know if someone has come out with an upgrade to the exhaust from the block out that increases hp/sound at a semi-comparable level to long tubes for an LLT.

04-18-2012, 08:43 AM	#4
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	As mentioned your only current option are the SOLO high flow cats pictured above. They include resonators. These are the best flowing HFC's on the market. Should be able to add another 8 or so HP give or take. You could also consider adding the ARK N2 Catback which features 2.75" piping all the way through. This would definitely give you more airflow. Just about any Catback is going to upgrade your pipes from the stock 2.25" to at least 2.5" pipes. Hope that helps. Price is LT's-ish 698.00 __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

04-18-2012, 03:04 PM	#6
Abstrak Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro LS / Team LFX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 546	I was curious about these myself. Has anyone installed these on a 12 yet. I think I'm going to be the guinea pig for alot of stuff lol __________________

04-18-2012, 04:23 PM	#7
s1k0 Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal San Diego Posts: 1,225 View My Garage	Any change in sound? __________________ ....Oh yeah and A CIA Inc. Sold It..

04-18-2012, 06:43 PM	#10
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Nothing's impossible my friend. $$$$$ __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

04-18-2012, 06:41 AM	#2
Fireman_af Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 192	Only thing us 2012 could do to increase flow and maybe change the sound a bit is high flow cats. Check out Solo's HFC.

04-18-2012, 04:58 PM	#9
b4z Drives: '06 Pontiac GTO M6, '19 F150 2.7TT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,425	What about finding a head porting company that can enlarge the big single exhaust port then adding a larger diameter tuned pipe to the cats. Don't know how much material can be taken off the port. Just an idea.

04-25-2012, 04:19 PM	#12
s1k0 Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal San Diego Posts: 1,225 View My Garage	Interesting, are there any cats that are compatible with the LFX's yet? __________________ ....Oh yeah and A CIA Inc. Sold It..

04-25-2012, 05:31 PM	#13
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