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Jamestwilliams · 10-22-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

Just dont Drink the KoolAid, i did and im gonna be honest, it tastes a little funny......

I noticed there a lot of people on this forum from texas, this forum doesn't have offices in Waco does it?

BAMA 69 · 10-22-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

Just dont Drink the KoolAid, i did and im gonna be honest, it tastes a little funny......

O........ SHIT!!! now you tell me LOL

BAMA 69 · 10-22-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamestwilliams

I noticed there a lot of people on this forum from texas, this forum doesn't have offices in Waco does it?

SCREW WACO!!!!

just playing

Nexus6 · 10-22-2008, 08:31 PM

i may order them ,but it depends on what SEMA reveals

*GTAHVIT* · 10-22-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

Just dont Drink the KoolAid, i did and im gonna be honest, it tastes a little funny......

We gave punter the lemon "flavored" KoolAid

I won't tell you what Tag and Dragon put in mine.....

LSxJunkie · 10-22-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2KZ28_For_Now

what will a CAI, headers, cat-back and corsas gain you? (LS3 - SS - manual)

What's the HP vs. Cost ratio?

I dont want forced induction, spray, or modified internals. Yet.

Thanks. (sorry if repost, I havent been browsing this section for awhile).

Cheers.

All of that plus a tune is good for maybe 30-40 at the wheels. You should make it to 410whp. I've heard 425 for full bolton LS3's, but those are probably inflated Dynojet numbers on a cold, dry day. That's probably also with things like electronic water pump and a ported intake.

HP/$ may suck for boltons, but trust me, it pays back in dividends the second you throw a cam in the car, clean up the heads, and tighten up the valvetrain.

TomServo · 10-23-2008, 01:02 PM

Here's a link from one of the best "LS2/3" tuners over on the Corvette Forum.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2164237

Robert91RS · 10-23-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamestwilliams

I noticed there a lot of people on this forum from texas, this forum doesn't have offices in Waco does it?

No, we just have the highest concentration of hard core Camaro enthusiast. You know........cuz Texas is the biggest and best....

Design1stCode2nd · 10-24-2008, 10:44 AM

So if you are getting all GMPP parts like the CAI, shorty headers, and exhaust they would not tune it for you as well or do you need to go to another shop for that?

I hope to order all of it at the same time and have it installed before I even pick up the car.

I'd prefer to just replace the original parts and have a cost savings but I expect to just sell the stock parts as they will essentially be brand new.

kdbolt70 · 10-24-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

So if you are getting all GMPP parts like the CAI, shorty headers, and exhaust they would not tune it for you as well or do you need to go to another shop for that?

I hope to order all of it at the same time and have it installed before I even pick up the car.

I'd prefer to just replace the original parts and have a cost savings but I expect to just sell the stock parts as they will essentially be brand new.

The unfortunate catch-22 in this situation is the fact that a tune is really going to amplify the effects of the GMPP parts, but in order to get a tune you'll void your warranty, and hence going aftermarket would be more productive at that point.

It is unfortunate GMPP doesn't offer some sort of "performance tune" that would keep the car under warranty. To me, the only point of getting GMPP parts is to maintain the warranty, while adding performance to my vehicle. If I cannot do that effectively, I might as well void my warranty and go all aftermarket parts to maximize my ROI.

Design1stCode2nd · 10-24-2008, 10:55 AM

Well hopefully they will add a tune or stage kit as an option. I'd like to get one for 93 octane if possible.

*The_Blur* · 10-24-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

Well hopefully they will add a tune or stage kit as an option. I'd like to get one for 93 octane if possible.

GM tunes are mild. You'll want to go aftermarket—Hypertech, HPTuners, other brands—for a respectable tune.

2KZ28_For_Now · 10-25-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

All of that plus a tune is good for maybe 30-40 at the wheels. You should make it to 410whp. I've heard 425 for full bolton LS3's, but those are probably inflated Dynojet numbers on a cold, dry day. That's probably also with things like electronic water pump and a ported intake.

HP/$ may suck for boltons, but trust me, it pays back in dividends the second you throw a cam in the car, clean up the heads, and tighten up the valvetrain.

great post. thank you

s.norman · 10-25-2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

GM tunes are mild. You'll want to go aftermarket—Hypertech, HPTuners, other brands—for a respectable tune.

i had hypertech for my 1998 camaro z28. i wonder if its better getting it tuned at a shop or just use the programmer way.

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Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	So if you are getting all GMPP parts like the CAI, shorty headers, and exhaust they would not tune it for you as well or do you need to go to another shop for that? I hope to order all of it at the same time and have it installed before I even pick up the car. I'd prefer to just replace the original parts and have a cost savings but I expect to just sell the stock parts as they will essentially be brand new.

10-24-2008, 10:55 AM	#25
Design1stCode2nd Drives: four wheels Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: usa Posts: 585	Well hopefully they will add a tune or stage kit as an option. I'd like to get one for 93 octane if possible.