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2SS45th · 07-03-2012, 03:27 PM

This is the build thread for my 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary SS Coupe, it was purchased with an M6 transmission and the hurst shifter (the only option). Overall, the goal for the build is to become one of the few 9 second Camaros here. To get there, I plan on using the Magnacharger TVS2300 with an LSX motor and a little nitrous

. I will be keeping the clutch pedal for a bit, but a TH400 is already in the works. Here goes nothing!

I picked up the car on 1 June, 2012; here it is once I got it home!

Special Thanks to:
Stevinson Chevrolet
USA Performance Engines
Texas Speed and Performance
Jessika at Supercharger Connection
Jannety Racing
Nitrous Outlet
RMCR Performance
Hendrix Engineering
Phastek Performance
Tire Rack
Summit Racing
Fuel Injector Connection
Vivid Racing
Modulare Wheels

Mods to Date:
Engine:
LSX Short deck Block
Callies 4" stroke Crankshaft
Callies I Beams, ARP hardware
Wiseco 4.07 bore, gas ported.
Wiseco Rings gapped for Nitrous
LSX-LS3 6 bolt heads, ported
PRC Dual springs
Inconel Exhaust Valves
Titanium Intake Valves
Custom TSP Blower cam
Cloyes Hex-a-just Timing Chain
Melling High Volume Oil Pump
Lunati LSX Roller Lifters
Lunati VooDoo Rocker Arms
RX Dual Valve Monster Catch Can
Lingenfelter 10 rib 6% Overdrive Kit

Power Adders:
Magnuson TVS2300 with OD Cogs, Ported Snout, and Ported Tub
Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Wet Kit

Exhaust:
Stainless Works 2" Primary Headers
Magnaflow Competition Series 3" Center Exit

Fuel System:
LPE Dual Fuel Pump
FIC 90lb Injectors

Drivetrain:
ACT Twin Disk Clutch
DSS 1000hp Axles
Eaton TrueTrac Differential
JRE Billet Main Caps
Coming Soon: TH400

Suspension:
Eibach R2 External Reservoir Coilovers
Eibach 29mm Sway Bars, Front and Back
BMR Fabrication Complete Pro Bushing kit
Pfadt Rear Toe rods
Pfadt Rear Trailing Arms
Lakewood Subframe Connectors
Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace

Exterior:
Plasti dipped Bowties

Interior:
45th Anniversary Mats

Wheels:
Modulare M2s: 22x9.5 and 22x11 wrapped in PZero Neros

Exhaust Clips:
Walk through:

Idle Clip:

Revving:

YoungCamaroSS · 07-30-2012, 01:03 AM

its about time somebody puts on the center outlet diffuser,looks sick man!! great job. make a revving video,i want to hear that monster!

pierre777 · 07-30-2012, 01:31 AM

car sounds sick man and i like the center exhaust idea ,good work .

2SS45th · 08-07-2012, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys! Gotta find someone willing to stand back there for the vid

audiomikej · 08-18-2012, 09:59 PM

Nice! thanks for sharing.

2SS45th · 08-20-2012, 11:10 PM

Got my new wheels today, hopefully get them on the car tomorrow, so stay tuned for pics!

IPT · 08-31-2012, 03:46 PM

cars sounds good. You should post up the pics of your new wheels! So on a scale of 0-10 how much louder would you say the new exhaust is vs the stock one? Personally I am not looking for much louder but just "better" and headers with Magnaflow is up there on the list of options.

2SS45th · 09-02-2012, 02:40 PM

Here's my scale: 1 is stock, and 10 is a full on drag car. It's probably a Seven without a cam. And I'll post wheels pics right now!

Boost6924 · 09-03-2012, 06:12 PM

Very nice!

IPT · 09-09-2012, 02:36 PM

more wheel pictures

.... Just kidding,

, but I would like to see some more pics though. I'm looking at the Modulare wheel myself. What's your impression going from the 20's to 22's?

So the headers and Magnaflow (and headers) exhaust really bumped up the sound levels? I heard the Magnaflow wasn't too loud. I want the power, but not all the noise. I was thinking magnaflow was the answer.

2SS45th · 09-11-2012, 05:31 PM

Magnaflow is defintely the answer, just not the 3" center exit system. That system is currently the only 3" they have without mufflers. I will get better pics of the wheels soon too. Going to the 22s was different, and the ride isn't as solid. Can't say anything bad about Modulare, just didn't really want to spend 8k, but I liked them a lot!

Update: Ordered a Complete Suspension set up, will be installing within the next week! Eibach R2 External reservoir coilovers, Eibach Sways, BMR complete bushings, Lakewood subframe brace, Hotchkis strut tower brace, and Pfadt rear to and trailing arms!

2SS45th · 10-08-2012, 04:04 PM

Supercharger will be here tomorrow! Pics to follow, hoping to be installed by end of the month.

2SS45th · 10-10-2012, 04:42 PM

Project Officially Started:

BlownChevy · 10-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Wow

07-30-2012, 01:31 AM	#3
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	car sounds sick man and i like the center exhaust idea ,good work . __________________

08-07-2012, 04:14 PM	#4
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Thanks for the compliments guys! Gotta find someone willing to stand back there for the vid __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

08-20-2012, 11:10 PM	#6
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Got my new wheels today, hopefully get them on the car tomorrow, so stay tuned for pics! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

09-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Here's my scale: 1 is stock, and 10 is a full on drag car. It's probably a Seven without a cam. And I'll post wheels pics right now! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

09-03-2012, 06:12 PM	#9
Boost6924 Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 417	Very nice! __________________ 438cid IPS Twin Turbo.

07-30-2012, 01:03 AM	#2
YoungCamaroSS Drives: 2010 Regency Avalanche LTZ 5.3L Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 86	its about time somebody puts on the center outlet diffuser,looks sick man!! great job. make a revving video,i want to hear that monster!

08-18-2012, 09:59 PM	#5
audiomikej Drives: the wife crazy talking Camaros Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 277 View My Garage	Nice! thanks for sharing.

08-31-2012, 03:46 PM	#7
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	cars sounds good. You should post up the pics of your new wheels! So on a scale of 0-10 how much louder would you say the new exhaust is vs the stock one? Personally I am not looking for much louder but just "better" and headers with Magnaflow is up there on the list of options.

09-09-2012, 02:36 PM	#10
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	more wheel pictures .... Just kidding, , but I would like to see some more pics though. I'm looking at the Modulare wheel myself. What's your impression going from the 20's to 22's? So the headers and Magnaflow (and headers) exhaust really bumped up the sound levels? I heard the Magnaflow wasn't too loud. I want the power, but not all the noise. I was thinking magnaflow was the answer.

09-11-2012, 05:31 PM	#11
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Magnaflow is defintely the answer, just not the 3" center exit system. That system is currently the only 3" they have without mufflers. I will get better pics of the wheels soon too. Going to the 22s was different, and the ride isn't as solid. Can't say anything bad about Modulare, just didn't really want to spend 8k, but I liked them a lot! Update: Ordered a Complete Suspension set up, will be installing within the next week! Eibach R2 External reservoir coilovers, Eibach Sways, BMR complete bushings, Lakewood subframe brace, Hotchkis strut tower brace, and Pfadt rear to and trailing arms! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-08-2012, 04:04 PM	#12
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Supercharger will be here tomorrow! Pics to follow, hoping to be installed by end of the month. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-10-2012, 04:42 PM	#13
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Project Officially Started: __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-10-2012, 10:28 PM	#14
BlownChevy Drives: 2015 1SS RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 772	Wow