How to rev Camaro?

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by SpaceMarine

Could you elaborate on that?

sure thing. The 2012 and newer v6 Camaro's got a new engine (LFX). They have integrated exhaust manifolds, rather than the 'normal' exhaust manifolds that have 6 outlets in the 2010 - 2011 LLT v6 motors. So they only have 1 large outlet on each side of the motor.

[SpaceMarine]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

sure thing. The 2012 and newer v6 Camaro's got a new engine (LFX). They have integrated exhaust manifolds, rather than the 'normal' exhaust manifolds that have 6 outlets in the 2010 - 2011 LLT v6 motors. So they only have 1 large outlet on each side of the motor.

wtf? Why would GM do that? What was wrong with the old headers -> manifold?

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by SpaceMarine

wtf? Why would GM do that? What was wrong with the old headers -> manifold?

More info and a video from GM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306766

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by SpaceMarine

wtf? Why would GM do that? What was wrong with the old headers -> manifold?

not sure. the LFX motors also make a little more power, and that's probably one reason why, I guess.

[DaemonGPF]

They do make some excellent forced induction kids for the V6. No need to bash on the guy. Not everyone can go out and buy a ZL1 or Cobra. It's kind of one influential factor why people build modifications for otherwise basic/stock cars..

OP - my advice - don't jack up your stock V6 by power braking, or neutral dropping. Just put some cash away, and get a bolt on turbo kit/supercharger when ready. You'll have a 14 sec car suddenly running high 12s. Wolf in sheeps clothing.

[DagoCountyGee]

Originally Posted by SpaceMarine

wtf? Why would GM do that? What was wrong with the old headers -> manifold?

It was to shave some lbs and it got a a 11 HP increase.

[ABMLS3]

Get a manual v8

[skibik]

Originally Posted by SpaceMarine

wtf? Why would GM do that? What was wrong with the old headers -> manifold?

Because my LFX has 11 HP more then your LLT engine! GM rated at 323 HP vs the LLT at 312 HP. I think biggest part of the gain the fact that they integrated the manifold into the head.

Dean.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by skibik

Because my LFX has 11 HP more then your LLT engine! GM rated at 323 HP vs the LLT at 312 HP. I think biggest part of the gain the fact that they integrated the manifold into the head.

Dean.

that, and the composite intake manifold. buy a $150 part for the LLT (black ICE-olator) and that will make up the 11hp difference.

[Trob85]

Is this thread serious? I read the title thought it was a joke........please tell me you're messing with everyone because if you're not wellllll

[OK2DRUL]

I don't know if it's the same on a ls model Camaro as I have a LS3, but my first car was a Pontiac Grand Am. If you let the car roll at about 5mph and pulled it in neutral the set 3500 rpm rev limiter would let you go to the redline. I would guess the engineering is probably the same.

[EmeryZ28]

Is this thread serious? I read the title thought it was a joke........please tell me you're messing with everyone because if you're not wellllll

the OP has to be joking

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by DaemonGPF

Not everyone can go out and buy a ZL1 or Cobra.

Thank God!

[PalmerGA]

Originally Posted by EmeryZ28

the OP has to be joking

Sadly... I don't think so.