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jdarc1 · 09-14-2013, 04:02 PM

I have a 2011 SS. With kook headers, full flow cats, variram CAI, tune, zl1short throw shifter and 391 gear upgrade. Tuned at 418 RWHP. Want more power but just drive on the street. What would be the best next step , a cam or a blower?

Not into track racing, just wanna have fun and keep the drivability stable.

Piccione Performance · 09-14-2013, 05:51 PM

Do both

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But the easiest and best bang for the buck is a magnuson S/C, great power, and the most reliable. It will drive like stock till you hit the loud pedal.
PM me if you need any info or pricing.

ackeight · 09-14-2013, 06:21 PM

By the way you are explaining your goals about drivability and not tracking the car on the quarter or twisties then I would say blow it. That is if $ is not an issue.

Kronix · 09-14-2013, 06:27 PM

Do both if you can afford it. I'm 700+ RWHP and drives like stock except for the feeling of being on rails due to my suspension upgrades. Everyone forgets suspension when they add power, then things start going downhill fast.

nitto85 · 09-14-2013, 06:29 PM

Just remember, more power, the more stuff you have to upgrade, some have gotten by with really high hp with stock parts, while other haven't gotten close and broke stuff. I'd love more power (why idk lol), but I'm afraid I'd break stuff, and can't afford to upgrade or to replace what breaks at the moment.
Its a gamble really, but so is getting up out of bed in the morning.

Ace1USMC · 09-14-2013, 08:07 PM

A blower is an awful lotta money - but if you can bankroll it, do it. If you are short on bank, then throw a camshaft in. If you can turn the wrenches yourself (a cam is very easy to do on these cars if you are patient, and have good tools), then for under $900, you can get a cam, springs, pushrods, timing chain, rocker trunions, retainers and keepers - and it will REALLY complement the parts you've already bought.

vroomapunk · 09-15-2013, 12:08 PM

Id say cam, since its the cheaper option, and with the right cam and tuner you can get to 480rwhp and have a great sounding idle

JANNETTYRACING · 09-15-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jdarc1

I have a 2011 SS. With kook headers, full flow cats, variram CAI, tune, zl1short throw shifter and 391 gear upgrade. Tuned at 418 RWHP. Want more power but just drive on the street. What would be the best next step , a cam or a blower?

Not into track racing, just wanna have fun and keep the drivability stable.

With the LS3 a cam is good for another 50 RWHP and fairly easy and cost effective.

For the L99 Guys I suggest the Supercharger next because it is more cost effective HP Per Dollars Spent.

Ted.

redredrage · 09-15-2013, 09:00 PM

I'm looking at cam + head\tb port and polish + compression ratio + a true dual exhaust with headers (mill the head to either 11.5:1 or 13:1) ill probably 13:1 because of fuel economy with e85...... cold Intake and dyno tune......

id like to leave my suspension and drive train as they are......

Nightmare2012 · 09-15-2013, 09:24 PM

What power level do you want?

TBone · 09-15-2013, 10:08 PM

You are 418 RWHP already. Have you done any suspension mods? As Kronix has said everyone forgets about the suspension. You would be AMAZED how a few good suspension mods will enhance the power you already have.

Just my Two cents.

Otherwise I would cam that biach by calling the boys at Lethal. Their Night Fury cam is Awesome.

T.

Nightmare2012 · 09-15-2013, 10:22 PM

Yeaa T is the main reason I bought eibach lowering springs and pfadt subframe bushings soon I'll have all pfadt suspension mods from drag coilovers to the last bushing

TBone · 09-15-2013, 10:30 PM

OH SURE, blame me!!

But, does it handle better? Does it make the power more fun?

I would be willing to bet the answer to both is a resounding, HELL YES!!!

T.

Nightmare2012 · 09-15-2013, 10:35 PM

Lol I wouldn't know my long block hasn't gotten here yet im already anxious!!

09-14-2013, 04:02 PM	#1
jdarc1 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florham Park NJ Posts: 44 View My Garage	Cam or blower I have a 2011 SS. With kook headers, full flow cats, variram CAI, tune, zl1short throw shifter and 391 gear upgrade. Tuned at 418 RWHP. Want more power but just drive on the street. What would be the best next step , a cam or a blower? Not into track racing, just wanna have fun and keep the drivability stable.

09-14-2013, 06:21 PM	#3
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	By the way you are explaining your goals about drivability and not tracking the car on the quarter or twisties then I would say blow it. That is if $ is not an issue. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

09-14-2013, 06:27 PM	#4
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	Do both if you can afford it. I'm 700+ RWHP and drives like stock except for the feeling of being on rails due to my suspension upgrades. Everyone forgets suspension when they add power, then things start going downhill fast. __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

09-14-2013, 08:07 PM	#6
Ace1USMC Drives: 2011 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Conifer, CO Posts: 236	A blower is an awful lotta money - but if you can bankroll it, do it. If you are short on bank, then throw a camshaft in. If you can turn the wrenches yourself (a cam is very easy to do on these cars if you are patient, and have good tools), then for under $900, you can get a cam, springs, pushrods, timing chain, rocker trunions, retainers and keepers - and it will REALLY complement the parts you've already bought. __________________ By His wounds...

09-15-2013, 12:08 PM	#7
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	Id say cam, since its the cheaper option, and with the right cam and tuner you can get to 480rwhp and have a great sounding idle __________________

09-14-2013, 05:51 PM	#2
Piccione Performance Drives: 2010 2ss/rs & 2014 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 124	Do both . But the easiest and best bang for the buck is a magnuson S/C, great power, and the most reliable. It will drive like stock till you hit the loud pedal. PM me if you need any info or pricing.

09-14-2013, 06:29 PM	#5
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Just remember, more power, the more stuff you have to upgrade, some have gotten by with really high hp with stock parts, while other haven't gotten close and broke stuff. I'd love more power (why idk lol), but I'm afraid I'd break stuff, and can't afford to upgrade or to replace what breaks at the moment. Its a gamble really, but so is getting up out of bed in the morning.

09-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#9
redredrage Drives: 2010 Camaro SS manual all stock Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 160	I'm looking at cam + head\tb port and polish + compression ratio + a true dual exhaust with headers (mill the head to either 11.5:1 or 13:1) ill probably 13:1 because of fuel economy with e85...... cold Intake and dyno tune...... id like to leave my suspension and drive train as they are......

09-15-2013, 09:24 PM	#10
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	What power level do you want?

09-15-2013, 10:08 PM	#11
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	You are 418 RWHP already. Have you done any suspension mods? As Kronix has said everyone forgets about the suspension. You would be AMAZED how a few good suspension mods will enhance the power you already have. Just my Two cents. Otherwise I would cam that biach by calling the boys at Lethal. Their Night Fury cam is Awesome. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

09-15-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	Yeaa T is the main reason I bought eibach lowering springs and pfadt subframe bushings soon I'll have all pfadt suspension mods from drag coilovers to the last bushing

09-15-2013, 10:30 PM	#13
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	OH SURE, blame me!! But, does it handle better? Does it make the power more fun? I would be willing to bet the answer to both is a resounding, HELL YES!!! T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

09-15-2013, 10:35 PM	#14
Nightmare2012 come find out;) Drives: stockish 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: speed county Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	Lol I wouldn't know my long block hasn't gotten here yet im already anxious!!