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was619 · 03-24-2013, 09:00 PM

So I have had a little trouble deciding what I want to do next on my car.
I like the little projects here and there and my bank account is ready for me to buy another mod for it.
Maybe you Camaro5er's can give me an Idea on what you would do. Eventually I will do all of these and more but not all at once.

So heres my choices:
1LE 3.91 GM rear end Gears or maybe 3.73 If I can find them for a good price.
Bigger cam? probably the Vengeance Night fury Cam or something similar.
One of the many available ZL1 upgraded Sway Bar options.
or
A more powerful Sound system(Sub and amping all speakers)

I like to drive aggressively when I can and go to the drag strip, road course tracks or Autocross when I can and the summer is coming up. What Would I enjoy most?

Thanks in advance for your input!

mikeyg36 · 03-24-2013, 09:03 PM

Gears first IMO

Cheveey57 · 03-24-2013, 09:06 PM

I would go the order you posted......

was619 · 03-24-2013, 09:09 PM

Also Just to add to the decision My car just Dyno'ed last week at 424/414 which I'm happy with for a bolt ons and tuned car...

ackeight · 03-24-2013, 10:10 PM

Sways/coilovers will help you out a ton in autox/road course.

My order would be suspension, gears, then cam.

was619 · 03-24-2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

Sways/coilovers will help you out a ton in autox/road course.

My order would be suspension, gears, then cam.

I like that approach.
I have been Itching for a Cam for a little while now for the 50-60+ hp gain and the change in exhaust sound... Sways would make a big difference though...

SSMickey · 03-24-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

Sways/coilovers will help you out a ton in autox/road course.

My order would be suspension, gears, then cam.

Even though I did it different, the above is a good upgrade path.

Austin45 · 03-24-2013, 11:02 PM

I'd go with the sway bars first. Probably the cheapest thing on the list, and the results are awesome. I'm a little bit partial though... I'm running 1LE sway bars lol

Denis · 03-24-2013, 11:03 PM

gears!

Crim · 03-24-2013, 11:16 PM

Gotta go with the gears first...

If drag racing just skip the sway bar and go Cam.

daveagogo1 · 03-24-2013, 11:52 PM

Adjustable suspension will help a ton in all aspects of racing. Your times will drop in every event with the same power you have now.

Agent orange · 03-25-2013, 12:36 AM

gears. and then cams. sway bars only if you decided to cruise down the canyon in summertime. or autocross

Apex Motorsports · 03-25-2013, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

My order would be suspension, gears, then cam.

This. If you don't upgrade your suspension you will not be able to fully utilize the extra power of a cam or torque from gears. I would look to rear cradle gears and a few other goodies before going to either.

biggerisbetter · 03-25-2013, 08:22 AM

gears first they are amazing. it was well worth it in my opinion.

03-24-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
was619 Billy The Kid Drives: Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 637	Next Mod Help: Gears, Cam, or Sway Bars? So I have had a little trouble deciding what I want to do next on my car. I like the little projects here and there and my bank account is ready for me to buy another mod for it. Maybe you Camaro5er's can give me an Idea on what you would do. Eventually I will do all of these and more but not all at once. So heres my choices: 1LE 3.91 GM rear end Gears or maybe 3.73 If I can find them for a good price. Bigger cam? probably the Vengeance Night fury Cam or something similar. One of the many available ZL1 upgraded Sway Bar options. or A more powerful Sound system(Sub and amping all speakers) I like to drive aggressively when I can and go to the drag strip, road course tracks or Autocross when I can and the summer is coming up. What Would I enjoy most? Thanks in advance for your input! __________________ CGM 2SS/RS[SIZE="1"] Performance: LT Headers/Stainless Works cat-back, 225/233 Cam, 1LE 3.91 gears, Custom Tune, BMR suspension, MGW Shifter, Stainless brake & clutch lines, Ideal G Master Cylinder, 275s on all 4 corners Aesthetics: ZL1 Spoiler, DIY LED marker lights, AACPlasma DRL, Yellow Calipers, painted factory wheels

03-24-2013, 09:06 PM	#3
Cheveey57 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,425	I would go the order you posted...... __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

03-24-2013, 09:09 PM	#4
was619 Billy The Kid Drives: Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 637	Also Just to add to the decision My car just Dyno'ed last week at 424/414 which I'm happy with for a bolt ons and tuned car... __________________ CGM 2SS/RS[SIZE="1"] Performance: LT Headers/Stainless Works cat-back, 225/233 Cam, 1LE 3.91 gears, Custom Tune, BMR suspension, MGW Shifter, Stainless brake & clutch lines, Ideal G Master Cylinder, 275s on all 4 corners Aesthetics: ZL1 Spoiler, DIY LED marker lights, AACPlasma DRL, Yellow Calipers, painted factory wheels

03-24-2013, 10:10 PM	#5
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	Sways/coilovers will help you out a ton in autox/road course. My order would be suspension, gears, then cam. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

03-24-2013, 11:02 PM	#8
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	I'd go with the sway bars first. Probably the cheapest thing on the list, and the results are awesome. I'm a little bit partial though... I'm running 1LE sway bars lol __________________

03-24-2013, 09:03 PM	#2
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Gears first IMO

03-24-2013, 11:03 PM	#9
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	gears! __________________

03-24-2013, 11:16 PM	#10
Crim Drives: 13 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Gotta go with the gears first... If drag racing just skip the sway bar and go Cam.

03-25-2013, 12:36 AM	#12
Agent orange socal ht5 Drives: 2010 Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valley village CA Posts: 469	gears. and then cams. sway bars only if you decided to cruise down the canyon in summertime. or autocross __________________

03-25-2013, 08:22 AM	#14
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	gears first they are amazing. it was well worth it in my opinion. __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING