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Gi0vanni2ss · 05-14-2014, 07:44 AM

We all know that the list for performance upgrades are endless for the SS , but at what point do you stop if you use the car everyday? ( I'm considering, gas mileage, and wear on motor and driving comfort)

What do you think is the limit to upgrades on a daily driven 2010 ss in NY?

Intake headers and exhaustt? Possibly mild cam? ... Input and feedback PLEASE!

Squillo · 05-14-2014, 08:03 AM

I have to assume NYC since you didn't mention what part of NY.

If you're driving in the city then go get a V6.

If you'e not driving in the city then go get any device that displays real time MPGs and adjust your driving habits.

Hannibal · 05-14-2014, 08:06 AM

Idling in hot traffic with a cammed engine is not much fun, especially if the car is a manual. The other obvious concern is the warranty will more than likely go out the window. These two things are not conducive to long term daily driver status in congested cities.

Find a project car to mess with. When it breaks, at least you don't have to ride the bus to work.

ramairetransam · 05-14-2014, 09:15 AM

Do an intake , tune and full exhaust and then have it dyno tuned. You will pick up a damn good amount doing that . Then decide if you want to go with a larger cam .

vroomapunk · 05-14-2014, 09:22 AM

I have a pretty big cam as far as DD'ing goes, and I love it, headers, 3200 stall

the_fast_one · 05-14-2014, 09:55 AM

Depends on what kind of dd you are doing. City or highway? Personally if mg car a was dd car I would have stopped with axle back exhaust and an intake. Sitting in traffic shaking like an off balance washing machine is fun for short periods of time but I couldn't imagine doing it all the time in traffic.

JCunningham · 05-14-2014, 12:02 PM

3.91 gears I lost 2mpg but its a big improvement. cold air intake and long tube headers. then solid cradle bushings.

DSX_Camaro · 05-14-2014, 12:09 PM

(If I had an SS and it was an automatic) I would say basic bolt ons like headers, intake, TB, catback plus a mild VVT cam with a slightly looser stall.

Manual, 3.73 or 3.91 gears.

ST1LE · 05-14-2014, 12:15 PM

I added headers, CAI, and a tune to my ALL city driven DD. I do want a cam eventually, but after these mods I am VERY content with how my car sounds, and drives. I will definitely hold off for a while. If I were you I would start with that, and go from there.

JCunningham · 05-14-2014, 12:45 PM

manual 3.91, auto 3.73

Livernois Motorsports · 05-14-2014, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gi0vanni2ss

We all know that the list for performance upgrades are endless for the SS , but at what point do you stop if you use the car everyday? ( I'm considering, gas mileage, and wear on motor and driving comfort)

What do you think is the limit to upgrades on a daily driven 2010 ss in NY?

Intake headers and exhaustt? Possibly mild cam? ... Input and feedback PLEASE!

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detamble13 · 05-14-2014, 01:27 PM

I also have a daily driven SS and I'm doing axle back exhaust, intake and tune. I guess it just depends how far you want to go/ when will you be satisfied. My wife complains that she hears my car start up at 5:30am when I go to work... I told her it's not getting any quieter. Can't wait to get rid of those suit cases for mufflers

RolltideSS · 05-14-2014, 01:39 PM

I have headers, intake, exhaust and she has been a blast for the past year. This summer she is getting camed and 3.70 gears. I only have one car and she will be my dd when she is pushing over 650 with a s/c. As long as you buy quality parts and have reputable shops do the work you should be fine. And if you have problems...gotta pay to play

68RSZ · 05-14-2014, 01:50 PM

It is all relative. However I can tell you once you start the mods it never ends. Like the rest have stated it all depends on what your commute is like and what your butt, wallet, and significant other will accept. It depends also on what type of car you want. A drag car will have different mods than a drift car; than a road racer. A cold air intake, high flow cats, and possibly my next mod a ported throttle body are all simple diy or the cats an hour at a shop mods that will wake it up and not keep it off the road. I will warn you that the better it sounds the more you'll want to keep the revs up, which will drop your mpg. I've got the LS3 and I get about 17 mpg.

05-14-2014, 07:44 AM	#1
Gi0vanni2ss Drives: 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 49	Increase HP on a daily driven SS We all know that the list for performance upgrades are endless for the SS , but at what point do you stop if you use the car everyday? ( I'm considering, gas mileage, and wear on motor and driving comfort) What do you think is the limit to upgrades on a daily driven 2010 ss in NY? Intake headers and exhaustt? Possibly mild cam? ... Input and feedback PLEASE!

05-14-2014, 09:22 AM	#5
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I have a pretty big cam as far as DD'ing goes, and I love it, headers, 3200 stall __________________

05-14-2014, 09:55 AM	#6
the_fast_one Drives: 2017 red hot zl1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: IL Posts: 857	Depends on what kind of dd you are doing. City or highway? Personally if mg car a was dd car I would have stopped with axle back exhaust and an intake. Sitting in traffic shaking like an off balance washing machine is fun for short periods of time but I couldn't imagine doing it all the time in traffic. __________________ 2017 ZL1 built by GPI. Way to many mods to list 855rwhp/720rwtq

05-14-2014, 12:02 PM	#7
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	3.91 gears I lost 2mpg but its a big improvement. cold air intake and long tube headers. then solid cradle bushings. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

05-14-2014, 12:09 PM	#8
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	(If I had an SS and it was an automatic) I would say basic bolt ons like headers, intake, TB, catback plus a mild VVT cam with a slightly looser stall. Manual, 3.73 or 3.91 gears. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

05-14-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	I have to assume NYC since you didn't mention what part of NY. If you're driving in the city then go get a V6. If you'e not driving in the city then go get any device that displays real time MPGs and adjust your driving habits.

05-14-2014, 08:06 AM	#3
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Idling in hot traffic with a cammed engine is not much fun, especially if the car is a manual. The other obvious concern is the warranty will more than likely go out the window. These two things are not conducive to long term daily driver status in congested cities. Find a project car to mess with. When it breaks, at least you don't have to ride the bus to work.

05-14-2014, 09:15 AM	#4
ramairetransam Internet Car Tech Drives: 99 formula Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 25	Do an intake , tune and full exhaust and then have it dyno tuned. You will pick up a damn good amount doing that . Then decide if you want to go with a larger cam .

05-14-2014, 12:15 PM	#9
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I added headers, CAI, and a tune to my ALL city driven DD. I do want a cam eventually, but after these mods I am VERY content with how my car sounds, and drives. I will definitely hold off for a while. If I were you I would start with that, and go from there. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

05-14-2014, 12:45 PM	#10
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	manual 3.91, auto 3.73 __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

05-14-2014, 01:27 PM	#12
detamble13 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham, ON Posts: 659	I also have a daily driven SS and I'm doing axle back exhaust, intake and tune. I guess it just depends how far you want to go/ when will you be satisfied. My wife complains that she hears my car start up at 5:30am when I go to work... I told her it's not getting any quieter. Can't wait to get rid of those suit cases for mufflers

05-14-2014, 01:39 PM	#13
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	I have headers, intake, exhaust and she has been a blast for the past year. This summer she is getting camed and 3.70 gears. I only have one car and she will be my dd when she is pushing over 650 with a s/c. As long as you buy quality parts and have reputable shops do the work you should be fine. And if you have problems...gotta pay to play

05-14-2014, 01:50 PM	#14
68RSZ Drives: 68 RSZ & 2010 SS2RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 395 View My Garage	It is all relative. However I can tell you once you start the mods it never ends. Like the rest have stated it all depends on what your commute is like and what your butt, wallet, and significant other will accept. It depends also on what type of car you want. A drag car will have different mods than a drift car; than a road racer. A cold air intake, high flow cats, and possibly my next mod a ported throttle body are all simple diy or the cats an hour at a shop mods that will wake it up and not keep it off the road. I will warn you that the better it sounds the more you'll want to keep the revs up, which will drop your mpg. I've got the LS3 and I get about 17 mpg.