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usmc1371 · 05-30-2013, 10:22 PM

I have a completely stock 2011 SS M6 and can't wait to mod it so I'm going into my rainy day fund to buy parts. I'm planning on buying a Borla S-type catback exhaust but wanted to know if you guys think I should maybe go for the CAI first or possibly headers? I only have money for one. What would make a more noticeable difference and a better choice for my first mod?

Mchlgrrsn · 05-30-2013, 10:24 PM

You will get more gains out of headers. Better sound and more hp

BubbaSS · 05-30-2013, 10:32 PM

What is your budget? Do you care about warranty? What emmisions laws do you have to follow if any?

usmc1371 · 05-30-2013, 10:33 PM

Better sound and hp with stock exhaust still on?

usmc1371 · 05-30-2013, 10:34 PM

I care about warranty I just have 9000 miles, budget is around $1200, Texas emissions.

BubbaSS · 05-30-2013, 10:41 PM

In that case, no headers :\ Not many noticable difference options with warranty in the way. CAI intakes have shown up to 18hp on a stock config. Maybe you can have the dealership install 3.91 gears? You would definitely feel those.

Mchlgrrsn · 05-30-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc1371

I care about warranty I just have 9000 miles, budget is around $1200, Texas emissions.

Headers and warranties get dicey. Not tuning them should keep your warranty in tact. Should is not guaranteed. If you don't want to void your warranty I'm not the guy to take advice from. Sorry. Everything I know about voids your warranty

usmc1371 · 05-30-2013, 11:02 PM

I've been doing alot of research but haven't looked into gears. If I get different gears that give me more power won't that decrease my MPG? Also the other reason I'm leaning towards the exhaust rather then the CAI is that nice sound

Yeah I would like to wait another year before I do any tuning so I guess headers is out of the equation. I appreciate the help though!

BubbaSS · 05-30-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc1371

I've been doing alot of research but haven't looked into gears. If I get different gears that give me more power won't that decrease my MPG? Also the other reason I'm leaning towards the exhaust rather then the CAI is that nice sound

Yeah I would like to wait another year before I do any tuning so I guess headers is out of the equation. I appreciate the help though!

Depends on your daily driving route...If you do mostly city driving, the smaller gears can actually help to improve mpg. If you do more highway driving then smaller gears hurt mpg. Also, smaller gears will hurt dyno numbers slightly which is irrelevant, because they use torque multiplication to lay down more torque to the wheels. This cannot be read on a dyno, but it is there and anyone who has done gears will agree. Just an idea, glad to help

2010 SSRS · 05-31-2013, 12:16 AM

Long tubes and a tune, warranty what warranty

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 05-31-2013, 12:27 AM

well I would do an exhaust first because its not the most hp increase but its the most noticeable mod by giving your car an aggressive sound and growl(depending on brand) and to tell you the truth with $1200 you can get a nice exhaust and a CAI, and then save money later for headers.

FRSTR90 · 05-31-2013, 12:38 AM

Budget is $1200? Easy. High Flows, CAI, and Axle back!

usmc1371 · 05-31-2013, 01:02 AM

What are long tubes? I've seen alot of people talking about them but I dont know what they are.

usmc1371 · 05-31-2013, 01:04 AM

Out of all the exhausts I've researched and looked at I liked the Borla the best price I've seen for it is 1085.

05-30-2013, 10:22 PM	#1
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	Can't decide on what mod I have a completely stock 2011 SS M6 and can't wait to mod it so I'm going into my rainy day fund to buy parts. I'm planning on buying a Borla S-type catback exhaust but wanted to know if you guys think I should maybe go for the CAI first or possibly headers? I only have money for one. What would make a more noticeable difference and a better choice for my first mod?

05-30-2013, 10:24 PM	#2
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	You will get more gains out of headers. Better sound and more hp __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

05-30-2013, 10:32 PM	#3
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	What is your budget? Do you care about warranty? What emmisions laws do you have to follow if any? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

05-30-2013, 10:41 PM	#6
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	In that case, no headers :\ Not many noticable difference options with warranty in the way. CAI intakes have shown up to 18hp on a stock config. Maybe you can have the dealership install 3.91 gears? You would definitely feel those. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

05-31-2013, 12:16 AM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Long tubes and a tune, warranty what warranty __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-30-2013, 10:33 PM	#4
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	Better sound and hp with stock exhaust still on?

05-30-2013, 10:34 PM	#5
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	I care about warranty I just have 9000 miles, budget is around $1200, Texas emissions.

05-30-2013, 11:02 PM	#8
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	I've been doing alot of research but haven't looked into gears. If I get different gears that give me more power won't that decrease my MPG? Also the other reason I'm leaning towards the exhaust rather then the CAI is that nice sound Yeah I would like to wait another year before I do any tuning so I guess headers is out of the equation. I appreciate the help though!

05-31-2013, 12:27 AM	#11
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	well I would do an exhaust first because its not the most hp increase but its the most noticeable mod by giving your car an aggressive sound and growl(depending on brand) and to tell you the truth with $1200 you can get a nice exhaust and a CAI, and then save money later for headers.

05-31-2013, 12:38 AM	#12
FRSTR90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 261 View My Garage	Budget is $1200? Easy. High Flows, CAI, and Axle back!

05-31-2013, 01:02 AM	#13
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	What are long tubes? I've seen alot of people talking about them but I dont know what they are.

05-31-2013, 01:04 AM	#14
usmc1371 Drives: 2SS Camaro RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Parkersburg, WV Posts: 68 View My Garage	Out of all the exhausts I've researched and looked at I liked the Borla the best price I've seen for it is 1085.