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v6 · 10-24-2011, 01:32 AM

I think my first mod will be a cold air intake. Looking at the BBK for the V6. My question is, is it really a huge noticeable increase in HP and torque? I would imagine it is, since most people on this site have one, but i just want to know what i'm paying for. Thanks

Hesh85 · 10-24-2011, 01:39 AM

intake dosent add muck i think around 6 to 8 hp but what dose add power is headers and a tune yore lookin at around a 40 hp gain easy. btw i have a set of american racing headers and an air raid intake and magnaflow exhaust for sale for dirt cheap. BBK is good but AMH shit on them. one more thing your gonna want the long tube headers the shorties dont add as much hp as the long

v6 · 10-24-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hesh85

intake dosent add muck i think around 6 to 8 hp but what dose add power is headers and a tune yore lookin at around a 40 hp gain easy. btw i have a set of american racing headers and an air raid intake and magnaflow exhaust for sale for dirt cheap. BBK is good but AMH shit on them. one more thing your gonna want the long tube headers the shorties dont add as much hp as the long

i think headers are illegal in CA

v6 · 10-24-2011, 01:48 AM

Oh, and i thought we can't add headers onto the LFX's

Kurushio · 10-24-2011, 01:48 AM

Just a cai wont add a bunch of HP. Injen (the one i have) i supposed to add up to 18hp peak but i really dont notice it. The sound difference is noticeable and is really the main investment to me until you do add more power mods.

Hesh85 · 10-24-2011, 01:54 AM

who told you that you cant add headers.

Synerbee · 10-24-2011, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hesh85

who told you that you cant add headers.

LFXs can't I forgot why but he is right

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MY2012RS · 10-24-2011, 02:09 AM

The 2012 can't add headers because the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direct injection V6 engine combines the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.
Hence no headers...maybe room for a twin turbo though

Sevn86 · 10-24-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MY2012RS

The 2012 can't add headers because the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direct injection V6 engine combines the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.
Hence no headers...maybe room for a twin turbo though

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yzrider58 · 10-24-2011, 02:37 AM

The biggest difference I noticed with my SS was with throttle response improved greatly. Even if it doesn't add lots of power it helps with the performance of other mods by simply letting the engine inhale better.

Raptor626 · 10-24-2011, 02:53 AM

Honestly is depends on the intake and the engine. From what I've seen in smaller engines, cai's effects are barely noticeable, but again it depends on the design. I don't know if Vararam makes an intake for the V6, but something like that should give you a little more go.

Btw, that headers thing is really ****ed up.

bluetorp · 10-24-2011, 03:00 AM

You'll gain a little power, but nothing that you'd notice. What you should notice, as mentioned, is increased throttle response.

RSokie · 10-24-2011, 05:41 AM

I def. noticed more power with my Roto-fab!

s1k0 · 10-24-2011, 05:58 AM

VR are available for the V6's.

10-24-2011, 01:32 AM	#1
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Noticeable inscrease in power with cold air intake? I think my first mod will be a cold air intake. Looking at the BBK for the V6. My question is, is it really a huge noticeable increase in HP and torque? I would imagine it is, since most people on this site have one, but i just want to know what i'm paying for. Thanks

10-24-2011, 01:54 AM	#6
Hesh85 Drives: Camaro RS LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pines Fl Posts: 8 View My Garage	headers who told you that you cant add headers.

10-24-2011, 02:09 AM	#8
MY2012RS Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 322	The 2012 can't add headers because the 2012 Camaro 3.6L direct injection V6 engine combines the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting. Hence no headers...maybe room for a twin turbo though __________________

10-24-2011, 02:37 AM	#10
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 831 View My Garage	The biggest difference I noticed with my SS was with throttle response improved greatly. Even if it doesn't add lots of power it helps with the performance of other mods by simply letting the engine inhale better. __________________

10-24-2011, 03:00 AM	#12
bluetorp Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 288	You'll gain a little power, but nothing that you'd notice. What you should notice, as mentioned, is increased throttle response. __________________ Whipple 2.9L S/C, ARH LT's, Flowmaster AMT, HPTuners

10-24-2011, 01:39 AM	#2
Hesh85 Drives: Camaro RS LT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pines Fl Posts: 8 View My Garage	intake dosent add muck i think around 6 to 8 hp but what dose add power is headers and a tune yore lookin at around a 40 hp gain easy. btw i have a set of american racing headers and an air raid intake and magnaflow exhaust for sale for dirt cheap. BBK is good but AMH shit on them. one more thing your gonna want the long tube headers the shorties dont add as much hp as the long

10-24-2011, 01:48 AM	#4
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	Oh, and i thought we can't add headers onto the LFX's

10-24-2011, 01:48 AM	#5
Kurushio Drives: 2011 CGM 1LT RS (M6) Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 703	Just a cai wont add a bunch of HP. Injen (the one i have) i supposed to add up to 18hp peak but i really dont notice it. The sound difference is noticeable and is really the main investment to me until you do add more power mods.

10-24-2011, 02:53 AM	#11
Raptor626 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 796	Honestly is depends on the intake and the engine. From what I've seen in smaller engines, cai's effects are barely noticeable, but again it depends on the design. I don't know if Vararam makes an intake for the V6, but something like that should give you a little more go. Btw, that headers thing is really ****ed up.

10-24-2011, 05:41 AM	#13
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	I def. noticed more power with my Roto-fab! __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

10-24-2011, 05:58 AM	#14
s1k0 Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal San Diego Posts: 1,225 View My Garage	VR are available for the V6's. __________________ ....Oh yeah and A CIA Inc. Sold It..

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