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Twin Town Terror · 11-10-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonecrusher5150

Well I have trolling this site for over a year. I currently have a 2012 Camaro LS. I wanted the V8 but after careful consideration figured I would have more fun playing with the V6 model. Plus, our V6 Camaros currently lead the Pony Car race between the Mustang and Challengers. Well I have had no regrets. To date I have only added three items to my Camaro:

SLP Loudmouth Axel Back Exhaust
Cold Air Intake (Went cheap, but plan on upgrading)
Helix Throttle Body Spacer

What I plan on doing next is installing an air intake manifold spacer and possibly a new performance throttle body. We are so limited due to the LFX engine. Besides what I have stated on here, is there any other upgrades to engine performance that we can do?

Thanks for reading and all the guidance provided in these forums.

1. Oil catch can and clean side oil separator. Put on as soon as possible.
2. Good cold air intake. There are a few.
3. Ported Throttle Body. Vmax, etc.
4. JacFab Intake Spacer
5. ARH or Hooker catless down pipes with Big Daddies Garage O2 Sensor Fix. Or... ARH or Hooker high flow cat down pipes if you can't run catless due to inspection.
5. Lighter wheels.
6. Rear gear change. I'd prefer 3.45 but most go deeper...
7. Tune.

synaptik · 01-02-2016, 11:26 PM

i am guessing this list isnt being updated any longer?

I have seen ported throttle bodies, ported intake manifolds and some other things that are not in this list for the lfx

Shawno72 · 02-22-2016, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin Town Terror

1. Oil catch can and clean side oil separator. Put on as soon as possible.
2. Good cold air intake. There are a few.
3. Ported Throttle Body. Vmax, etc.
4. JacFab Intake Spacer
5. ARH or Hooker catless down pipes with Big Daddies Garage O2 Sensor Fix. Or... ARH or Hooker high flow cat down pipes if you can't run catless due to inspection.
5. Lighter wheels.
6. Rear gear change. I'd prefer 3.45 but most go deeper...
7. Tune.

That pretty much sums it up.

Shawno72 · 02-22-2016, 09:04 PM

Oh yeah

derek1387 · 02-23-2016, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaptik

i am guessing this list isnt being updated any longer?

I have seen ported throttle bodies, ported intake manifolds and some other things that are not in this list for the lfx

Not too much else out there

Catch can
Ported TB (VMAX or Overkills new 80mm)
Intake (CAI is my favorite)
Ported intake manifold (Jacfab, in VMAX or 80mm fashion)
Intake spacer (JacFab)
high Flow/catless downpipes (Solo, ARH, Hooker)
Gears
Lighter wheels (makes a huge difference!)
better suspension to put the power down (again, makes a huge difference. I put the 1LE kit on my car over the winter, and did NO performance mods, and the car was night and day faster)
Magnaflow X Pipe, and whatever exhaust after that

Then you can get into nitrous, TT's, or S/C.

Shawno72 · 02-23-2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek1387

Not too much else out there

Catch can
Ported TB (VMAX or Overkills new 80mm)
Intake (CAI is my favorite)
Ported intake manifold (Jacfab, in VMAX or 80mm fashion)
Intake spacer (JacFab)
high Flow/catless downpipes (Solo, ARH, Hooker)
Gears
Lighter wheels (makes a huge difference!)
better suspension to put the power down (again, makes a huge difference. I put the 1LE kit on my car over the winter, and did NO performance mods, and the car was night and day faster)
Magnaflow X Pipe, and whatever exhaust after that

Then you can get into nitrous, TT's, or S/C.

Now that really sums it up

Shawno72 · 02-23-2016, 07:28 AM

Here is a good read for nitrous. Sorry if it's Ben posted before

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...t-nitrous-kit/

AKA-22 · 02-23-2016, 08:09 AM

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msmith0409 · 04-28-2016, 10:04 AM

BE CAREFUL! I have a 2012 V6 1ls, which had clutch work done prior to purchasing at 32k miles. I exchanged stock exhaust from cats back to a Borla, and added a cai, then needed 4th gear synchro work, which was covered under warranty. Since then I have added dumps, floor leds, headlamp led, wheel leds, and hid headlight conversion, yet again had the camaro transmission problem but now with 3rd gear, AND GM WILL NOT COVER "Due to Cai, leds, hids, and DUMPS". If you care to keep your warranty avoid adding all this monstrous horsepower by these modifications listed above as GM will void your warranty. In all actuality if you want a warranty, AVOID GM.

shags · 04-28-2016, 10:19 AM

Lol

shags · 04-28-2016, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmith0409

BE CAREFUL! I have a 2012 V6 1ls, which had clutch work done prior to purchasing at 32k miles. I exchanged stock exhaust from cats back to a Borla, and added a cai, then needed 4th gear synchro work, which was covered under warranty. Since then I have added dumps, floor leds, headlamp led, wheel leds, and hid headlight conversion, yet again had the camaro transmission problem but now with 3rd gear, AND GM WILL NOT COVER "Due to Cai, leds, hids, and DUMPS". If you care to keep your warranty avoid adding all this monstrous horsepower by these modifications listed above as GM will void your warranty. In all actuality if you want a warranty, AVOID GM.

You're insane bruh!

sycraft · 04-28-2016, 10:23 AM

Any modification can void the warranty so mod beware..

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shags · 04-28-2016, 10:24 AM

Lol

sycraft · 04-28-2016, 10:24 AM

I have also seen a catch can void the entire powertrain warranty because it was not on the vehicle from the factory it was a modification

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02-22-2016, 09:04 PM	#214
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Oh yeah __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

02-23-2016, 07:28 AM	#217
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Here is a good read for nitrous. Sorry if it's Ben posted before http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...t-nitrous-kit/ __________________ Overkill tune/E85/80mm•CAI cold air intake w/my custom maf tube•Apex air scoop•JacFab ported intake/Extendolater•Vitesse•EE EX2 catch can•Innovate wideband•ARH HFC's•NPP exhaust•11386 xpipe•Brembos/cross drilled/slotted rotors•SS M/C•Pfadt 1.25 springs•1LE struts/sways/strut tower brace•BMR diff bush, trail arms/bush, adj toe links•My custom Tunnel brace•Hurst short throw shifter•JDP stage 1 clutch res•1LE steering wheel, shift boot•ZL1 rear diffuser/splash guards•GM splitter•Z/28 grille/flowtie/spoiler/wheels•GM performance pedals•"Chevrolet" door sills•10" Kicker sub•BigWorm overlays

02-23-2016, 08:09 AM	#218
AKA-22 Drives: ELLE-1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmington ,mo Posts: 1,175	15 __________________

04-28-2016, 10:19 AM	#220
shags Drives: 2016 SS Garnet Red A8 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 622	Lol __________________ Muffler/secondary cat delete , blacked out bowties, blacked tails and marker lights, graphite dipped wheels, drop in filter so far!

01-02-2016, 11:26 PM	#212
synaptik Drives: 2016 2lt RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 110	i am guessing this list isnt being updated any longer? I have seen ported throttle bodies, ported intake manifolds and some other things that are not in this list for the lfx

04-28-2016, 10:04 AM	#219
msmith0409 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blue Springs Posts: 8 View My Garage	BE CAREFUL! I have a 2012 V6 1ls, which had clutch work done prior to purchasing at 32k miles. I exchanged stock exhaust from cats back to a Borla, and added a cai, then needed 4th gear synchro work, which was covered under warranty. Since then I have added dumps, floor leds, headlamp led, wheel leds, and hid headlight conversion, yet again had the camaro transmission problem but now with 3rd gear, AND GM WILL NOT COVER "Due to Cai, leds, hids, and DUMPS". If you care to keep your warranty avoid adding all this monstrous horsepower by these modifications listed above as GM will void your warranty. In all actuality if you want a warranty, AVOID GM.

04-28-2016, 10:23 AM	#222
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Any modification can void the warranty so mod beware.. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

04-28-2016, 10:24 AM	#223
shags Drives: 2016 SS Garnet Red A8 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 622	Lol __________________ Muffler/secondary cat delete , blacked out bowties, blacked tails and marker lights, graphite dipped wheels, drop in filter so far!

04-28-2016, 10:24 AM	#224
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	I have also seen a catch can void the entire powertrain warranty because it was not on the vehicle from the factory it was a modification Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said