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MDV6er · 01-19-2013, 04:36 PM

Okay, I've done a lot of reading on other people's builds and modifications, and now i need your personal opinions and advice.

Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
I think also an IM isolater?
Cams (Only Mace available?)

What brands are more preferred? (I've read mostly Mace and RX users on here)
What other mods can I do for around the same prices, as I know i probably left some out.
Also, what order should I do these as as I plan on ordering something tonight (Whatever you guys think would be most beneficial), and ordering the other recommendations over the next couple weeks.

I'd like to create a full upgrade plan with all of the Bolt on upgrades possible, that way i can set goals and time frames with my purchases.

My car is a 2011 LS. SLP Loudmouth 1 Axle-Back Exhaust. And I ordered the Vararam Intake yesterday.

Opinions are very much appreciated.

OOLIE · 01-19-2013, 04:54 PM

Price wise there is a huge difference in the price of cams and throttle body so not really sure what you are expecting to spend. You can't go wrong with any of those and should do them all at some point if you really want the most out of the v6. I think the isolator will be the bang for buck on that list.

MDV6er · 01-19-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OOLIE

Price wise there is a huge difference in the price of cams and throttle body so not really sure what you are expecting to spend. You can't go wrong with any of those and should do them all at some point if you really want the most out of the v6. I think the isolator will be the bang for buck on that list.

Yeah I know cams are substantially higher, but not into FI prices. Will cams work well with FI (Of course this is far into the future)

menendez1293 · 01-19-2013, 11:00 PM

You didn't mention header ps with high flow cats. Those are a great bolt on

MDV6er · 01-19-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

You didn't mention header ps with high flow cats. ose are a great bolt on

I completely forgot until after I posted.. But yes, what headers give the most gains? I know of BBK, ARH, OBX, any others?

J_Vibe92 · 01-20-2013, 03:09 AM

go catch can first

menendez1293 · 01-20-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MDV6er

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I completely forgot until after I posted.. But yes, what headers give the most gains? I know of BBK, ARH, OBX, any others?

They All will give around the same gains. I know the BBK and OBX will give a much more rough idle sounding almost like a V8 would with the chomp and the ARH gives a smoother sounded and are a higher quality. Another company that is used a lot is stainless works I'm not sure if they make a V6 option though

SixCyl · 01-20-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Vibe92

go catch can first

+1

Defense first! You want to make sure your car will run at its best for as long as possible.

PieNsky · 01-20-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

They All will give around the same gains. I know the BBK and OBX will give a much more rough idle sounding almost like a V8 would with the chomp and the ARH gives a smoother sounded and are a higher quality. Another company that is used a lot is stainless works I'm not sure if they make a V6 option though

Stainless Works were the first to build a set, and did so off of my Camaro.

Sikoriko · 01-20-2013, 08:27 PM

No mention of a tune? You'll probably need that with the headers

OOLIE · 01-20-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sikoriko

No mention of a tune? You'll probably need that with the headers

Definitely need the tune at some point but you drive with cel no prob without. I am a firm believer that unless you are using FI every bolt on is essential as they all play off one another. Just chip away a little at a time that is what I did.

MDV6er · 01-20-2013, 11:52 PM

Is the RX catch can the best choice? And besides that, I should go with IM stuff first?

01-19-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
MDV6er Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 279	Trying to figure out next mods Okay, I've done a lot of reading on other people's builds and modifications, and now i need your personal opinions and advice. Ported Intake Manifold Ported Throttle Body I think also an IM isolater? Cams (Only Mace available?) What brands are more preferred? (I've read mostly Mace and RX users on here) What other mods can I do for around the same prices, as I know i probably left some out. Also, what order should I do these as as I plan on ordering something tonight (Whatever you guys think would be most beneficial), and ordering the other recommendations over the next couple weeks. I'd like to create a full upgrade plan with all of the Bolt on upgrades possible, that way i can set goals and time frames with my purchases. My car is a 2011 LS. SLP Loudmouth 1 Axle-Back Exhaust. And I ordered the Vararam Intake yesterday. Opinions are very much appreciated.

01-19-2013, 04:54 PM	#2
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Price wise there is a huge difference in the price of cams and throttle body so not really sure what you are expecting to spend. You can't go wrong with any of those and should do them all at some point if you really want the most out of the v6. I think the isolator will be the bang for buck on that list. __________________

01-20-2013, 03:09 AM	#6
J_Vibe92 Drives: 2013 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,788	go catch can first __________________ Performance Mods: Vararam Intake, MRTv2.0 exhaust, Elite Engineering CC, Vmax Black Iceolator, Vmax Ported TB, OBX LT Headers w/ no CATS, LMR Tune Visual mods: Eagle Eyes w/5k hids, Custom Hood Spears, Heritage Grille, Stage 2 LED Dome lights,Transformer Emblems, PD Bezels, 19in Chevy rims with pirellis, Blue painted calipers, GM GFX Front Splitter, 35/20 % Tint, TailLight Tint(charcoal) 1/4 Mile: 13.65 sec @ 102.53 mph R.I.P.

01-19-2013, 11:00 PM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	You didn't mention header ps with high flow cats. Those are a great bolt on

01-20-2013, 08:27 PM	#10
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	No mention of a tune? You'll probably need that with the headers

01-20-2013, 11:52 PM	#12
MDV6er Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 279	Is the RX catch can the best choice? And besides that, I should go with IM stuff first?