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SS75k · 06-23-2015, 11:16 PM

hey fellas great site!! I literally just purchased my first camaro or V8 for that matter lol it's a 2010 SS 27k on the ODO I've been getting most of my info from a buddy of mine who had one cammed out and all the bells and whistles my goal is to build an all around bad ass everything car but till that happens I'm gonna start with the basics: getting to know the car. I'd like some advise on what experiences with what parts and what brands have been proven to look, sound and perform as it should also what to be cautious with as far as rev limit, temperatures I should be weary of. I'm wanting to replace my factory plugs and wires to start off with something any recommendations? Brands, wire size? Thanks for the help!!

r_hester14 · 06-24-2015, 12:38 AM

WELCOME friend! POST PICTURES! lol as for the plugs and wires part im of no help at all!

chevyboy01438 · 06-24-2015, 03:12 AM

There's no need to replace the plug and wires. Id start with CAI, LT headers, exhaust, ported tb, maybe a 25% under drive pulley, then a tune to pull it all together. It's how i approached it and im thoroughly impressed. As far as brands, you will get all sorts of opinions but in all actuality, they are all going to give about the same. Doing a little research before you buy will help greatly

to the family and be sure to post lots of pics

pyroguy · 06-24-2015, 05:55 AM

Welcome and sorry you are now broken...you will never want to drive anything short of a V8 again.

Some quick and easy mods to get into are a cold air intake (I prefer Rotofab, but CAI and Vararam are good too), ported throttle body (Bo White is the best, but not taking work for a few more months), and then some sort of exhaust mod (Solo is the only way to fly in my book, but Borla and Corsa are highly praised on here as well). After all of that go for long tube headers with or without high flow cats depending on where you live, but to get the most out of all of these mods you'll want a tune at this point.

Just something to keep in mind when you're buying, you don't have to always go for the most expensive parts available, but if something seems like way to good of a deal new, it probably is and will end up being junk. For example, there are far more people who hate their ebay exhaust systems than like them.

Sir Nuke · 06-24-2015, 05:55 AM

CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

PalmerGA · 06-24-2015, 06:03 AM

Congrats and welcome to C5! Posting pics is a requirement for new Camaro owners.

Detroit Muscle · 06-24-2015, 06:16 AM

NYCamOwner · 06-24-2015, 06:19 AM

Welcome... It's not true until you post pics...

Check out the different forums for those specific areas of interest, engine, appearance, etc. You will find most of the info you need in those.

Sword5 · 06-24-2015, 06:28 AM

Welcome to the Camaro 5 Club!

dcam97 · 06-24-2015, 06:47 AM

Welcome

Mityguy · 06-24-2015, 08:22 AM

Does a VTC work on V6 camaros?

*mlee* · 06-24-2015, 08:44 AM

Welcome to C5... check out your local Camaro Club to see all the different mods in person.

SS75k · 06-24-2015, 10:51 AM

Thanks for all the replies!! Here's some from last night

Taco Time · 06-24-2015, 11:37 AM

Welcome.

Like Mike said above, get familiar with the local H-Town Camaro Club. There are a lot of active Houston area member that would happily share their modding experiences with you. (good, bad, and otherwise.)

Here's the first thread you need to read.

The Guide: 5th Gen Camaro Modification.

06-23-2015, 11:16 PM	#1
SS75k Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: houston Posts: 6	New guy hey fellas great site!! I literally just purchased my first camaro or V8 for that matter lol it's a 2010 SS 27k on the ODO I've been getting most of my info from a buddy of mine who had one cammed out and all the bells and whistles my goal is to build an all around bad ass everything car but till that happens I'm gonna start with the basics: getting to know the car. I'd like some advise on what experiences with what parts and what brands have been proven to look, sound and perform as it should also what to be cautious with as far as rev limit, temperatures I should be weary of. I'm wanting to replace my factory plugs and wires to start off with something any recommendations? Brands, wire size? Thanks for the help!! Last edited by SS75k; 06-23-2015 at 11:16 PM. Reason: misspelled word

06-24-2015, 12:38 AM	#2
r_hester14 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NC Posts: 92 View My Garage	WELCOME friend! POST PICTURES! lol as for the plugs and wires part im of no help at all! __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Sold 2014 2LS V6

06-24-2015, 03:12 AM	#3
chevyboy01438 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 536	There's no need to replace the plug and wires. Id start with CAI, LT headers, exhaust, ported tb, maybe a 25% under drive pulley, then a tune to pull it all together. It's how i approached it and im thoroughly impressed. As far as brands, you will get all sorts of opinions but in all actuality, they are all going to give about the same. Doing a little research before you buy will help greatly to the family and be sure to post lots of pics __________________ Mod List: Perma-Grin, Darkened tail lights, ZL1 3rd break light, JW Motorsports LED side markers, American Authorities Window Louver, American Authority ZL1 bumper, 11/30/17 \| Club F1FTY

06-24-2015, 05:55 AM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Welcome and sorry you are now broken...you will never want to drive anything short of a V8 again. Some quick and easy mods to get into are a cold air intake (I prefer Rotofab, but CAI and Vararam are good too), ported throttle body (Bo White is the best, but not taking work for a few more months), and then some sort of exhaust mod (Solo is the only way to fly in my book, but Borla and Corsa are highly praised on here as well). After all of that go for long tube headers with or without high flow cats depending on where you live, but to get the most out of all of these mods you'll want a tune at this point. Just something to keep in mind when you're buying, you don't have to always go for the most expensive parts available, but if something seems like way to good of a deal new, it probably is and will end up being junk. For example, there are far more people who hate their ebay exhaust systems than like them. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

06-24-2015, 05:55 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

06-24-2015, 06:03 AM	#6
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Congrats and welcome to C5! Posting pics is a requirement for new Camaro owners. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

06-24-2015, 06:16 AM	#7
Detroit Muscle Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 659	__________________ Stainless Power Headers, High Flow Cats, CAI intake, SLP Loudmouth 1 exhaust, Dyno tune from Alternative Performance

06-24-2015, 06:19 AM	#8
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Welcome... It's not true until you post pics... Check out the different forums for those specific areas of interest, engine, appearance, etc. You will find most of the info you need in those. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

06-24-2015, 06:28 AM	#9
Sword5 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 1,164 View My Garage	Welcome to the Camaro 5 Club! __________________ Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness

06-24-2015, 06:47 AM	#10
dcam97 Drives: 2010 ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TAYLORSVILLE KY Posts: 309 View My Garage	Welcome

06-24-2015, 08:22 AM	#11
Mityguy Drives: 2018 Hyperblue Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia is For Lovers Posts: 489	Does a VTC work on V6 camaros?

06-24-2015, 08:44 AM	#12
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Welcome to C5... check out your local Camaro Club to see all the different mods in person. __________________

06-24-2015, 10:51 AM	#13
SS75k Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: houston Posts: 6	Thanks for all the replies!! Here's some from last night Attached Images

06-24-2015, 11:37 AM	#14
Taco Time Drives: 2014 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	Welcome. Like Mike said above, get familiar with the local H-Town Camaro Club. There are a lot of active Houston area member that would happily share their modding experiences with you. (good, bad, and otherwise.) Here's the first thread you need to read. The Guide: 5th Gen Camaro Modification. __________________ Taco's 2014 SS Mods: 417 Stroker \| CAI \| Bo's PTB \| Kooks LTs \| Flowmaster Outlaw Catback \| Night Fury Cam \| Powerbond UDP \| Apex Catch Can \|PRC Ported Heads \|FAST 102 Intake \|Suspension Crap\| Built by J-Rod.