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RS/SSnider · 04-20-2009, 08:59 PM

thats just crazy, cant believe that gm was able to do this w/o a supercharger or turbo...has anyone done a compairison to the 4.3 that came w the cyclones?

bcudm · 04-20-2009, 11:52 PM

Ok, so once I can afford it I will want to make these mods to the 1LT that should be coming any day now... If I add 50hp, will the the automatic transmission be able to handle it? (how much can the automatic transmission handle) Would the mods void the warranty on the transmission? Would I have to have the dealer install them? I did opt for the 19" wheels which should be have the higher speed rating... there are just a lot of considerations once you start adding power...

TheClassicCarKid · 04-21-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bcudm

Ok, so once I can afford it I will want to make these mods to the 1LT that should be coming any day now... If I add 50hp, will the the automatic transmission be able to handle it? (how much can the automatic transmission handle) Would the mods void the warranty on the transmission? Would I have to have the dealer install them? I did opt for the 19" wheels which should be have the higher speed rating... there are just a lot of considerations once you start adding power...

I would think it could handle 50 horsepower ; )

But as soon as you make drivetrain mods the warranty can be voided.

fierodeletre · 04-21-2009, 02:23 AM

I so feel you on the 50 hp benchmark. There's no real need for much more than that. Especially since you could get there with so little time and effort. 354 hp camaro? Yes please.

newcamaroowner · 05-06-2009, 01:42 PM

This cold air intake system and exhuast system your talking about....are they the systems offered through GM or are they a different brand that you had put on?

Xanthos · 05-06-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheClassicCarKid

I would think it could handle 50 horsepower ; )

But as soon as you make drivetrain mods the warranty can be voided.

Probably a lot more than 50 horses, but you'll definitely be safe with 50.
- Xanthos

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-06-2009, 04:55 PM

Do you know anything about the manual's limits, Xanthos?

Warpick · 05-07-2009, 02:46 PM

Just something for us to look forward to.

440 kW = 590hp

But V6's suck guys! We should know that the V8 is the only option to have...Right?

Mrbobcat · 05-07-2009, 02:55 PM

that 590 is impressive, but 12k, ouch! whats up with the lower psi kits? (those hp numbers are lower than a stock engine)

Warpick · 05-07-2009, 03:05 PM

Those numbers are pre-direct injection.

So it's still a port injection delivery on those dynos, which means we can see slightly increased numbers as well.

The 12K hurts, and that's in Australian dollars, and if you convert it, it's almost as much as a 1LS Camaro!

That includes an intercooler, all the fuel system upgrades, piggy back for the engine controller, and a few other odds and ends I'm forgetting off the top of my head. It's a complete bolt on kit.

The V8's the top dog, don't get me wrong, but the V6 is just as comparable mod for mod. That's the point of that post, to point out that the V6's aren't just posers.

Edit: Another consideration is that it might be a chassis dyno, they don't explicitly state that on their site what type of dyno they used.

SemperFi · 05-07-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpick

The 12K hurts, and that's in Australian dollars, and if you convert it, it's almost as much as a 1LS Camaro!

Umm.. negative on that one brosie.

I Australian dollar is only worth 75% of a US dollar.

Meaning this absolutely amazing package of destruction is about 9000 american.

On another note, why does the dyno chart say 440 HP in the upper right hand? Just wrong units, or what?

Warpick · 05-07-2009, 04:54 PM

Also count in overseas freight and it won't be that much difference.

But yes it's labeled horsepower but Aussies use killowatts instead of horsepower. They list the kit as 440 kW as well.

SemperFi · 05-07-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Warpick

Also count in overseas freight and it won't be that much difference.

But yes it's labeled horsepower but Aussies use killowatts instead of horsepower. They list the kit as 440 kW as well.

Gotchya. But the point is, this will most likely be made here by someone, and we can expect to pay about the same for a similar package. Which is exciting.

Warpick · 05-08-2009, 10:15 AM

No doubt. I'm looking forward to seeing how well DI helps with forced induction. Keep it stealthy and you can say all you have is a V6. That happens to run 11's in the quarter. But they don't have to know that last bit.

04-20-2009, 08:59 PM	#127
RS/SSnider getting one in feb!!!! Drives: for fun Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 26	thats just crazy, cant believe that gm was able to do this w/o a supercharger or turbo...has anyone done a compairison to the 4.3 that came w the cyclones? __________________

05-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#133
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Do you know anything about the manual's limits, Xanthos? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

05-07-2009, 03:05 PM	#136
Warpick Drives: Rust bucket and a jalopy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central florida Posts: 52	Those numbers are pre-direct injection. So it's still a port injection delivery on those dynos, which means we can see slightly increased numbers as well. The 12K hurts, and that's in Australian dollars, and if you convert it, it's almost as much as a 1LS Camaro! That includes an intercooler, all the fuel system upgrades, piggy back for the engine controller, and a few other odds and ends I'm forgetting off the top of my head. It's a complete bolt on kit. The V8's the top dog, don't get me wrong, but the V6 is just as comparable mod for mod. That's the point of that post, to point out that the V6's aren't just posers. Edit: Another consideration is that it might be a chassis dyno, they don't explicitly state that on their site what type of dyno they used. Last edited by Warpick; 05-07-2009 at 03:24 PM.

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04-20-2009, 11:52 PM	#128
bcudm Drives: 2010 camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 70	Ok, so once I can afford it I will want to make these mods to the 1LT that should be coming any day now... If I add 50hp, will the the automatic transmission be able to handle it? (how much can the automatic transmission handle) Would the mods void the warranty on the transmission? Would I have to have the dealer install them? I did opt for the 19" wheels which should be have the higher speed rating... there are just a lot of considerations once you start adding power...

04-21-2009, 02:23 AM	#130
fierodeletre Drives: 02 WS6 TA, 88 Fiero Formula Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Utard Posts: 296	I so feel you on the 50 hp benchmark. There's no real need for much more than that. Especially since you could get there with so little time and effort. 354 hp camaro? Yes please.

05-06-2009, 01:42 PM	#131
newcamaroowner Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro..About time Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 70 View My Garage	This cold air intake system and exhuast system your talking about....are they the systems offered through GM or are they a different brand that you had put on?

05-07-2009, 02:46 PM	#134
Warpick Drives: Rust bucket and a jalopy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central florida Posts: 52	Just something for us to look forward to. 440 kW = 590hp But V6's suck guys! We should know that the V8 is the only option to have...Right?

05-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#135
Mrbobcat Drives: 2016 Mustang GT premium Join Date: May 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 362	that 590 is impressive, but 12k, ouch! whats up with the lower psi kits? (those hp numbers are lower than a stock engine)

05-07-2009, 04:54 PM	#138
Warpick Drives: Rust bucket and a jalopy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central florida Posts: 52	Also count in overseas freight and it won't be that much difference. But yes it's labeled horsepower but Aussies use killowatts instead of horsepower. They list the kit as 440 kW as well.

05-08-2009, 10:15 AM	#140
Warpick Drives: Rust bucket and a jalopy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central florida Posts: 52	No doubt. I'm looking forward to seeing how well DI helps with forced induction. Keep it stealthy and you can say all you have is a V6. That happens to run 11's in the quarter. But they don't have to know that last bit.