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JRAlexander72 · 10-12-2014, 08:20 PM

Hey all,

Going through some of the build threads here and I must say they are pretty damn awesome! I do have some questions:

1. This is my 1st car I've bought and made monthly payments on. Do some of y'all still make mods on them while making payments?

2. My car is certified pre-owned. I know IF (and it's a big if) I were to mod my exhaust and went with axel back, it wouldn't void the warranties. I should still be good with random pieces like cold air?

3. How long does an average build take? I'm not trying to do too much to it as I'll want to eventually trade it in for a 2SS or LT/RS...

Thanks in advance people!

ntmad8tr · 10-12-2014, 10:22 PM

Well I picked up mine on May 31st. So everything I've done has been since then and on Tuesday full Kooks exhaust system going on(long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe, mufflers) and then Dyno tuning at that shop. First thing I would do is get a catch can installed. I got mine from Apex and it is amazing how much crap it prevents from going into your intake. After that I would go with a cold air then an exhaust system.

heavenSSoldier · 10-13-2014, 09:44 PM

I agree with ntmad8tr start with taking care of your engine, second give it more power. You can always do body work in between. As long as you're not leasing and plan to stay with the car for awhile..go for it!! A build doesn't take long if you have money in the bank. The less the longer...but it's really up to you on how long it takes. Good luck!!

10-12-2014, 08:20 PM	#1
JRAlexander72 Drives: 2013 2LS, ready for upgrades. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: City of Angels Posts: 12	Newbie with some questions Hey all, Going through some of the build threads here and I must say they are pretty damn awesome! I do have some questions: 1. This is my 1st car I've bought and made monthly payments on. Do some of y'all still make mods on them while making payments? 2. My car is certified pre-owned. I know IF (and it's a big if) I were to mod my exhaust and went with axel back, it wouldn't void the warranties. I should still be good with random pieces like cold air? 3. How long does an average build take? I'm not trying to do too much to it as I'll want to eventually trade it in for a 2SS or LT/RS... Thanks in advance people!

10-12-2014, 10:22 PM	#2
ntmad8tr Music City Camaro Club Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Spring Special Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Christiana, TN Posts: 642 View My Garage	Well I picked up mine on May 31st. So everything I've done has been since then and on Tuesday full Kooks exhaust system going on(long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe, mufflers) and then Dyno tuning at that shop. First thing I would do is get a catch can installed. I got mine from Apex and it is amazing how much crap it prevents from going into your intake. After that I would go with a cold air then an exhaust system. __________________ EMC(SS) USN RET. 2014 2SS *Spring Special Edition*,1 of 293. Cold Air Inc. CAI,Apex Catch Can, Kooks 1-7/8" headers, Kooks HF Cats, X-pipe, Kooks mufflers,Graphite, BMR Toe links, BMR rear trailing arms, MRR228s,RGB ORACLE Colorshift Halos, RGB LED Engine bay and Grille lighting, Diode Dynamics RGB Fog Lights. NightOwl LED control system. Painted engine cover by S.L. Customs. River Cities Creations painted strut brace. My Build Thread

10-13-2014, 09:44 PM	#3
heavenSSoldier Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	I agree with ntmad8tr start with taking care of your engine, second give it more power. You can always do body work in between. As long as you're not leasing and plan to stay with the car for awhile..go for it!! A build doesn't take long if you have money in the bank. The less the longer...but it's really up to you on how long it takes. Good luck!!