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90503 · 09-26-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Interesting point. However it limits your options. With my LLT I have a choice in the hearers I opt to purchase. With the LFX, no choice. You know, we Americans are big on choice.

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Originally Posted by SlickP

ok i bought a 2LS is there a way for me to change my gears out so that i can get sports mode or be a fast as 1LT?

OMG!!!...I hope you V-6 guys don't start hammering on each other!!!...lol

J/K.!!!!AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VR Baron · 09-26-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickP

ok i bought a 2LS is there a way for me to change my gears out so that i can get sports mode or be a fast as 1LT?

If the gear carrier(pumpkin) and all else is the same as the lt gears I would think you can swap, cost though is high on any gear change, around 1500-2000 I think. If you dont have sport mode in the ls, I assume you have a auto, you cant just add that. Thats in the trans ecu data, steering wheel and who knows what else

2Ls was designed for economy, not performance

All Star · 09-26-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

2Ls was designed for economy, not performance

This, your best potential performance mod would be to sell it and buy a 1LS.

meissen · 09-26-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Interesting point. However it limits your options. With my LLT I have a choice in the hearers I opt to purchase. With the LFX, no choice. You know, we Americans are big on choice.

Some may think of it as being limited with options, I personally look at it as $500 saved in my wallet... or to be spent on other mods that would have a greater effect.

I know comparing dyno numbers to dyno numbers are not 100% accurate, but bmorecam (LLT) had a trifecta tune, OBX long tube headers, and flowmaster custom cat back and made the same horsepower numbers as I did (LFX) with only cold air intake.

Indy Bumble Bee · 09-26-2012, 02:17 PM

Not a LLT vs LFX

Who cares! The extra hp on the 2012 comes from being integrated into the engine without the need for headers. The LLT's have the option to add headers giving it a bump in hp. But in the end both will be about the same hp, give or take a few. So who cares. Both are fantastic engines for a v6.

meissen · 09-26-2012, 02:19 PM

Just making the point that the LFX not being able to have headers is not a negative mark against the LFX.

soloknight6 · 09-26-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickP

ok i bought a 2LS is there a way for me to change my gears out so that i can get sports mode or be a fast as 1LT?

You can change gears yes. But you will sacrifice you fuel economy. Sport mode, not so much. It would be a very involved programming session, and an extremely expensive one.

Indy Bumble Bee · 09-26-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by meissen

Just making the point that the LFX not being able to have headers is not a negative mark against the LFX.

agreed

GretchenGotGrowl · 09-26-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

OMG!!!...I hope you V-6 guys don't start hammering on each other!!!...lol

J/K.!!!!AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, I just about spit my coffee out on that one!

Unfkwthabl · 09-26-2012, 02:43 PM

No need for aftermarket headers is actually pretty nice on the LFX. The negative side is no need for ported IM which gives the LLT a significant boost in HP and the fact that all LFX motors have tune counters..

SlickP · 09-26-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by All Star

If you care that much about performance, why did you buy a 2LS?

I got the car at a steal deal 24k 11mile 2013 AGM.. You beat that deal on new 1LT and i will take it

SlickP · 09-26-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by All Star

This, your best potential performance mod would be to sell it and buy a 1LS.

Not going to go to a manual i never driven one before..

SlickP · 09-26-2012, 02:53 PM

I guess i will have to mod all i can and see what can be done at the performance shop..

soloknight6 · 09-26-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickP

I guess i will have to mod all i can and see what can be done at the performance shop..

Dude, your car is plenty fast as is. Have you ever disabled the safety computers? Hold down the TC button for about 7 seconds until you see two orange lights on your dial light up. Then go and take it for a spin. In all honesty, your car is probably more fun than an SS on public roads. Seriously, think about it. You can use more power, all the time. And don't tell me sloppy body roll around corners and squealing tires doesn't put a smile on your face.

09-26-2012, 02:19 PM	#20
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Just making the point that the LFX not being able to have headers is not a negative mark against the LFX. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

09-26-2012, 02:17 PM	#19
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	Not a LLT vs LFX Who cares! The extra hp on the 2012 comes from being integrated into the engine without the need for headers. The LLT's have the option to add headers giving it a bump in hp. But in the end both will be about the same hp, give or take a few. So who cares. Both are fantastic engines for a v6.

09-26-2012, 02:43 PM	#24
Unfkwthabl Drives: 2011 V6 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wood Dale, IL Posts: 248	No need for aftermarket headers is actually pretty nice on the LFX. The negative side is no need for ported IM which gives the LLT a significant boost in HP and the fact that all LFX motors have tune counters..

09-26-2012, 02:53 PM	#27
SlickP Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 255	I guess i will have to mod all i can and see what can be done at the performance shop..