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HarrisraTx · 10-03-2010, 04:23 PM

So I have 2k i want to throw down on mods this week. I need suggestions to make it as fast as possible without a turbo and of course NOS. Heres what I have so far

-MRT Axle-Back v2
- K&N Cold Air Intake
-BBK Long Tube Headers

Anything else you guys can think of? And how much HP increase do you think Ill get from all these?

Apex Motorsports · 10-03-2010, 04:57 PM

I would suggest either an Injen or CAI intake over the K&N, they have shown to produce more power. Long tube headers and exhaust will compliment the intake but you will want/need to get a tune. That should finish off your budget. Also, I would look at a header and cat back package that are from the same manufacturer.

Probably the biggest bang for the buck upgrade to consider if your car is M6 equipped would be going to 3.73 rear end gears. Upgrading the factory 3.27s to the 3.73s you will realize an equivalent torque gain of approximately 15% or 40.95 rear wheel lb.-ft. of torque.

jagan323 · 10-03-2010, 05:08 PM

I agree with Chase on the Injen. As will most people who've modded their v6.
As for exhaust, i'd go with a well designed catback system, less restriction to airflow is more potential ponies you can unlock. However, I think exhaust is a lost cause for power, just get the one you think sounds best. Most aftermartket exhausts give you a gain of 4-5HP.

As for headers, i still don't know which ones are the best LT headers.

If you want to go faster, you can shed weight as well. Based on the V6 power to weight ratio, you gain an equivalent 1rwhp for every 16lbs you shed.

Apex Motorsports · 10-03-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

As for exhaust, i'd go with a well designed catback system, less restriction to airflow is more potential ponies you can unlock. However, I think exhaust is a lost cause for power, just get the one you think sounds best. Most aftermartket exhausts give you a gain of 4-5HP.

If you want to go faster, you can shed weight as well. Based on the V6 power to weight ratio, you gain an equivalent 1rwhp for every 16lbs you shed.

You just hit on another benefit, cat backs many times also save considerable amounts of weight.

Brownhornitt · 10-03-2010, 06:29 PM

Another vote for Injen being the class of the intakes.

You probably want a full 2.5" cat-back to go along with long tube headers.

And you'll need/want a tune, too.

Agent Atomic Orange · 10-03-2010, 06:43 PM

Listen to Apex. Get the gears.

WiccaJew · 10-03-2010, 07:03 PM

Don't forget a tune too

PoorMansCamaro · 10-03-2010, 07:23 PM

Hopefully a new throttle body will be out within the next month or two.

You could also go with lighter rims and some better tires.

KMPrenger · 10-03-2010, 10:10 PM

I very much agree with Chase. I think one of the biggest bang for your buck is gears. It may be only one mod for your 2 grand....but it should be as much of a noticable change as CAI + Long Tubes + exhaust combined. Then later you can add the others when your ready.

If you have a manual, then 3.73s are probably the best choice. if you have an automatic...well then only 3.55s are available. Not the best in my opinion, BUT still would be a noticeable difference forsure. You would just need to study up on them and make your choice (which there is a thread about this in the transmission section). You would also likely need a tune to change the shift points and correct your speedometer.

I'm assuming your ok with doing a tune since you mentioned getting the BBK long tubes. They will most likely require a tune to fight off a CEL. But that said, there is one member here that I know of that has gotten lucky and not gotten a CEL with his set...just using non-foulers.

Otherwise.....if you don't want to do gears, then (anything) + long tubes will be a nice power gain.

10-03-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
HarrisraTx Drives: 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 60	Fassssst as possible So I have 2k i want to throw down on mods this week. I need suggestions to make it as fast as possible without a turbo and of course NOS. Heres what I have so far -MRT Axle-Back v2 - K&N Cold Air Intake -BBK Long Tube Headers Anything else you guys can think of? And how much HP increase do you think Ill get from all these?

10-03-2010, 04:57 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I would suggest either an Injen or CAI intake over the K&N, they have shown to produce more power. Long tube headers and exhaust will compliment the intake but you will want/need to get a tune. That should finish off your budget. Also, I would look at a header and cat back package that are from the same manufacturer. Probably the biggest bang for the buck upgrade to consider if your car is M6 equipped would be going to 3.73 rear end gears. Upgrading the factory 3.27s to the 3.73s you will realize an equivalent torque gain of approximately 15% or 40.95 rear wheel lb.-ft. of torque. Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 10-03-2010 at 05:16 PM.

10-03-2010, 05:08 PM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	I agree with Chase on the Injen. As will most people who've modded their v6. As for exhaust, i'd go with a well designed catback system, less restriction to airflow is more potential ponies you can unlock. However, I think exhaust is a lost cause for power, just get the one you think sounds best. Most aftermartket exhausts give you a gain of 4-5HP. As for headers, i still don't know which ones are the best LT headers. If you want to go faster, you can shed weight as well. Based on the V6 power to weight ratio, you gain an equivalent 1rwhp for every 16lbs you shed. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

10-03-2010, 06:29 PM	#5
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Another vote for Injen being the class of the intakes. You probably want a full 2.5" cat-back to go along with long tube headers. And you'll need/want a tune, too. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

10-03-2010, 06:43 PM	#6
Agent Atomic Orange Drives: 2010 Camaro LS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 258 View My Garage	Listen to Apex. Get the gears. __________________ _____________________________________________ Airaid CAI (V2 Tube)/ Flowmaster American Thunder/ Barton Shifter Kit/ Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars/ Hotchkis Sport Springs/ AAC Lights/ GM Trim Kit/ Tint/ Pioneer Premier Champion Series Sub/ Pioneer 1500 Watt Amp

10-03-2010, 07:03 PM	#7
WiccaJew Drives: Black & Blue 1SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Back In The Desert Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Don't forget a tune too __________________ ARH 1 7/8 headers, ARH 3" XPIPE, MBRP 3" Catback

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PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	Hopefully a new throttle body will be out within the next month or two. You could also go with lighter rims and some better tires. __________________

10-03-2010, 10:10 PM	#9
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	I very much agree with Chase. I think one of the biggest bang for your buck is gears. It may be only one mod for your 2 grand....but it should be as much of a noticable change as CAI + Long Tubes + exhaust combined. Then later you can add the others when your ready. If you have a manual, then 3.73s are probably the best choice. if you have an automatic...well then only 3.55s are available. Not the best in my opinion, BUT still would be a noticeable difference forsure. You would just need to study up on them and make your choice (which there is a thread about this in the transmission section). You would also likely need a tune to change the shift points and correct your speedometer. I'm assuming your ok with doing a tune since you mentioned getting the BBK long tubes. They will most likely require a tune to fight off a CEL. But that said, there is one member here that I know of that has gotten lucky and not gotten a CEL with his set...just using non-foulers. Otherwise.....if you don't want to do gears, then (anything) + long tubes will be a nice power gain. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)