01-07-2013, 10:36 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011
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Whats the deal with bailing out?
So this week alone two guys with RX SC kits have bailed.
My question is...after the install were you not satisfied with the power, sound, reliability or __________. I have considered bailing out of my camaro before I spend a ton of money on it ie sc kit from IPF but can't find anything I would raher have to drive. If this is a future mod for me I would like to know honest reason's for the upgrade to an v-8 after super charging the 6. PM me if you do't want to post for everybody. |
01-07-2013, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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There is no replacement for displacement.
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01-07-2013, 10:52 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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theres only so much you can get out of this car before you hit the ceiling
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01-07-2013, 11:16 PM | #4 |
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The kit is amazing! dont get me wrong. Makes the power and is awesome. I just cant do anything else to be honest...on a v8 i can do all kinds of things lol so would rather spend my money on something that I could just increase and increase in power and make it sound and look great
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01-07-2013, 11:25 PM | #5 | |
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01-07-2013, 11:27 PM | #6 |
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I love my kit. I beat SS's on the street and at the track. I broke 12's with a V6. I've accomplished alot. I've had my car 3 years. It's just time for me to move up to my first V8!
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01-08-2013, 08:19 AM | #7 | |
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01-08-2013, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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You also have to look at your fuel MPG's. I like getting 30 to 32 mpg. So I don't have 500HP, but don't use it all the time, rather spind less time/money at the gas station. It's up to you. Maybe 500HP puts a bigger grin on your face?
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01-08-2013, 08:54 AM | #9 | |
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01-08-2013, 09:57 AM | #10 |
Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012
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"Affordable ceiling mod", but for the right buck you can make the V6 possibly even a ZL1 killer. Dollars and cents, most of us cant afford to spend the $$$ to research parts and develop parts to make our cars faster. Thankfully smaller companies have taken interest in us, IPF, RX, MACE, HPS, ... ect so we aren't completely left in out of the performance world.
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01-08-2013, 12:14 PM | #11 | |
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01-08-2013, 12:48 PM | #12 |
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We are kinda close on the HP numbers compared to a ZL1 (580 * 0.8 = 464 RWHP; assumes auto transmission). The suspension is another thing. If you want an all out performance suspension and don't worry too much about ride quality, then you can do that for a couple of grand. I would think we should see some FI V6s keeping up with stock ZL1s pretty soon. Now if you want an all out bada$$ drag car then you also have to question the purchase of a Camaro at all. Regardless of the number of cylinders, it takes a lot to make one of these things run low 10s or high 9s.
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01-08-2013, 01:37 PM | #13 |
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Nothing wrong with moving to a V8, we build those to 900-1000 hp plus where the most we have pushed the V6 is just under 700 and that was only on the dyno, not a build that would live on the street. Also, there are 22 RX SC builds on the road and with any build, people want more power with reliability are going to need to move to a V8 platform.
The nice thing is these are easy enough to swap to anyones wanting a bargain, and we will do it for a minimal price as well. What we dont want to see is reigniting the hate crap here between the 2 as that accomplishes nothing. Both are good systems with happy campers, so I hope that is not your intent macrakie as there is no place for that here or anywhere. |
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