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Ir0nM4n · 02-16-2013, 07:16 PM

So my car does not have after market exhaust. Nor do I have after market wheels and tires. I could just spend the money and get wheels and tires. Or take that money and add some then purchase the IPF solution.

Question 1. Would you buy wheels and tires or buy a FI system?

Question 2. Should I install it or have it shipped for installation?

Question 3. Having it shipped to AZ or FL for install wondering what the cost?

I really want to maximize the set up, by this I mean have it running the best I can. Not so much the fastest, just running nice and smooth with good power.

I still need to get the numbers (prices) then I will decide.. I know the price of wheels and tires is the cost (3K). Wondering what the bottom line is for the IPF system. Then if I ship it what would that cost be.

KMPrenger · 02-16-2013, 07:37 PM

This is a tough question. Your looking at double that cost for an IPF kit + cost of installation unless you install yourself or have someone else do it for free.

But the real question here is what do you want first? Gobs of extra power, or looks? (yes I know wheels/tires can add performance as well depending on what you get)

lscamaro · 02-16-2013, 08:00 PM

Yea, the sc will be twice the price of wheels and tires so it comes down to do you want fi enough that you are going to have to save up for it?

Ir0nM4n · 02-16-2013, 08:26 PM

Yea not sure I would install the IPF myself but it seems some dyno time is needed to perfect the install. I guess go wheels and tires then get IPF. humm

Ir0nM4n · 02-16-2013, 08:28 PM

I can do IPF now dont need to save for money. I am a little concerned having me install it and then going to some shop and having them dyno my car.

Ir0nM4n · 02-16-2013, 08:29 PM

Maybe @ tomorrows Camaro Gathering I can ask others to see what they think. Either rims and tires or IPF.

Nutbutt · 02-17-2013, 07:59 AM

The tune provided by IPF is pretty refined. They have quite a database of engines versus mod and can give you a tune that is pretty close to max output without a dyno. However to get the most out of your setup a dyno should be done. The install is very well documented and can be done in a weekend taking your time.
Back to your decision, I went with the IPF SC first and am now in the process of updating my suspension and going with the solo Hi Flow Cats. Now if the snow and cold would let up I could get some work done and get this back on the road

Good Luck with your decision, either way your car will be better !

SC2150 · 02-17-2013, 10:05 AM

Why not turbo charge it?? Follow Gretchens threads...

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 02-17-2013, 12:09 PM

My opinion? IPF it. Install it yourself and be done in an easy weekend (I did it). You'd hardly even know it was there until you get above 4000 rpm. Very docile as a daily driver. Totally reversible.

John B.

etmx183 · 02-17-2013, 03:42 PM

Ok, here is my 2cents worth. Buy nitrous ($1,000.00 ) Hp tuners or Trifecta tune or DYNO ($700.00 - $1,000.00 ) CAI intake ( $300 - $400 ) Solo HFCs ( $650.00 ish ) Thats $3000.00. Buy used rims on this site ( $400 - $ 800 ) all installed labor. $700 - $1,000 ) that puts it at about $5,000.00 Spend the last $1,000.00 riding around for gas to show off your new ride and power. :-)

TJ91 · 02-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Heres what I would do

buy the kit you like best and install it myself unless you care about the warranty from IPF

Then I would spend $500 and get RS or SS wheels and tires of the members sale add and plastidip for $10

That way you have SS power, and you dont have the steeles anymore

Fr3e4gent · 02-17-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Heres what I would do

buy the kit you like best and install it myself unless you care about the warranty from IPF

Then I would spend $500 and get RS or SS wheels and tires of the members sale add and plastidip for $10

That way you have SS power, and you dont have the steeles anymore

Thats what I did.

Got the Kit but had IPF install since I am in Arizona.

Then got my SS wheels with Nitto 555 tires and had my rims powder coated.

Missionboi · 02-17-2013, 08:26 PM

Im selling my RX supercharger fairly cheap and Tracy can do the install! PM i will give u a special price

OKCwhiteKnight · 02-17-2013, 08:32 PM

I've been doing my cosmetic mods first,while I kept up with the FI threads,reading up on my options.My car has become more of a garage queen,weekend driver.I am now ready for FI.

02-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#1
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Wondering about what to do So my car does not have after market exhaust. Nor do I have after market wheels and tires. I could just spend the money and get wheels and tires. Or take that money and add some then purchase the IPF solution. Question 1. Would you buy wheels and tires or buy a FI system? Question 2. Should I install it or have it shipped for installation? Question 3. Having it shipped to AZ or FL for install wondering what the cost? I really want to maximize the set up, by this I mean have it running the best I can. Not so much the fastest, just running nice and smooth with good power. I still need to get the numbers (prices) then I will decide.. I know the price of wheels and tires is the cost (3K). Wondering what the bottom line is for the IPF system. Then if I ship it what would that cost be. __________________

02-16-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	This is a tough question. Your looking at double that cost for an IPF kit + cost of installation unless you install yourself or have someone else do it for free. But the real question here is what do you want first? Gobs of extra power, or looks? (yes I know wheels/tires can add performance as well depending on what you get) __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

02-16-2013, 08:00 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Yea, the sc will be twice the price of wheels and tires so it comes down to do you want fi enough that you are going to have to save up for it? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

02-16-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Yea not sure I would install the IPF myself but it seems some dyno time is needed to perfect the install. I guess go wheels and tires then get IPF. humm __________________

02-16-2013, 08:28 PM	#5
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	I can do IPF now dont need to save for money. I am a little concerned having me install it and then going to some shop and having them dyno my car. __________________

02-16-2013, 08:29 PM	#6
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Maybe @ tomorrows Camaro Gathering I can ask others to see what they think. Either rims and tires or IPF. __________________

02-17-2013, 07:59 AM	#7
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The tune provided by IPF is pretty refined. They have quite a database of engines versus mod and can give you a tune that is pretty close to max output without a dyno. However to get the most out of your setup a dyno should be done. The install is very well documented and can be done in a weekend taking your time. Back to your decision, I went with the IPF SC first and am now in the process of updating my suspension and going with the solo Hi Flow Cats. Now if the snow and cold would let up I could get some work done and get this back on the road Good Luck with your decision, either way your car will be better ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

02-17-2013, 10:05 AM	#8
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Why not turbo charge it?? Follow Gretchens threads...

02-17-2013, 12:09 PM	#9
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	My opinion? IPF it. Install it yourself and be done in an easy weekend (I did it). You'd hardly even know it was there until you get above 4000 rpm. Very docile as a daily driver. Totally reversible. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

02-17-2013, 03:42 PM	#10
etmx183 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	Ok, here is my 2cents worth. Buy nitrous ($1,000.00 ) Hp tuners or Trifecta tune or DYNO ($700.00 - $1,000.00 ) CAI intake ( $300 - $400 ) Solo HFCs ( $650.00 ish ) Thats $3000.00. Buy used rims on this site ( $400 - $ 800 ) all installed labor. $700 - $1,000 ) that puts it at about $5,000.00 Spend the last $1,000.00 riding around for gas to show off your new ride and power. :-)

02-17-2013, 04:18 PM	#11
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Heres what I would do buy the kit you like best and install it myself unless you care about the warranty from IPF Then I would spend $500 and get RS or SS wheels and tires of the members sale add and plastidip for $10 That way you have SS power, and you dont have the steeles anymore __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-17-2013, 08:26 PM	#13
Missionboi SoCal HT5 [COTW: 8/12/13] Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 1,254	Im selling my RX supercharger fairly cheap and Tracy can do the install! PM i will give u a special price

02-17-2013, 08:32 PM	#14
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	I've been doing my cosmetic mods first,while I kept up with the FI threads,reading up on my options.My car has become more of a garage queen,weekend driver.I am now ready for FI. __________________