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AgsWin · 01-10-2010, 01:44 PM

Howdy, I am looking at the car that texas speed has for sale and I am pretty much an newbie when it comes to engine modifications. I have done mods to my cars like exhuast, CAI, wheels, etc, but never anything else.

Here are the items that were added by texas speed to their 2010 SS camaro. Can someone please tell me what each one does?

Also, I assume it voids the warranty, so should Ibe concerned about that at all?

Mods on car:

TSP Headers/Xpipe Magnaflow Mufflers
TSP Underdrive Pulley Kit
TSP 231/236 Camshaft Kit
PRC CNC Ported LS3 Heads
TSP Air Induction System

*DGthe3* · 01-11-2010, 10:57 AM

Headers and x-pipe improve the exhaust flow out of the engine, thus freeing up a little bit of power. Under-drive pulleys reduce the work that the engine has to do to turn things like the water pump. An aftermarket camshaft generally changes the torque characteristics so that it can make more power at high rpms, though this often results in a sacrifice at lower rpms. Ported heads improve air flow into (and exhaust flow out of) the cylinder. Air induction generally reffers to cold air induction (or cold air intake, CAI either way). Cold outside air is denser than the hot air under the hood, and denser air makes more power.

Iwantone2 · 01-11-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Headers and x-pipe improve the exhaust flow out of the engine, thus freeing up a little bit of power. Under-drive pulleys reduce the work that the engine has to do to turn things like the water pump. An aftermarket camshaft generally changes the torque characteristics so that it can make more power at high rpms, though this often results in a sacrifice at lower rpms. Ported heads improve air flow into (and exhaust flow out of) the cylinder. Air induction generally reffers to cold air induction (or cold air intake, CAI either way). Cold outside air is denser than the hot air under the hood, and denser air makes more power.

I love brief explanations! thanks DG!!!

AgsWin · 01-11-2010, 09:48 PM

Thanks DG

MTI Racing · 01-12-2010, 12:34 PM

The MTI Racing Six Shooter Shifter would be a perfect addition to the mods already on the car.

madmaxx18 · 01-12-2010, 02:02 PM

Which pulleys if any would you recommend I heard that they can mess up the balance of something in the engine or something. I really have no idea I just want to make sure if you buy a pulley is all you have to do is put it on and your good to go.

brtaus · 01-15-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmaxx18

Which pulleys if any would you recommend I heard that they can mess up the balance of something in the engine or something. I really have no idea I just want to make sure if you buy a pulley is all you have to do is put it on and your good to go.

Good question....

MTI Racing · 01-18-2010, 02:02 PM

We have the Innovators West Underdrive Crankshaft Dampers.
2010 Camaro - 6 Rib Drive - 10% Underdrive

Great Quality!
$550

Call me at (770) 919-7774 and we can ship it to you.

Stephen
MTI Racing

01-10-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
AgsWin Drives: 2008 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aggieland Posts: 30	Newbie Questions about Cam, Pulleys, Other Mods Howdy, I am looking at the car that texas speed has for sale and I am pretty much an newbie when it comes to engine modifications. I have done mods to my cars like exhuast, CAI, wheels, etc, but never anything else. Here are the items that were added by texas speed to their 2010 SS camaro. Can someone please tell me what each one does? Also, I assume it voids the warranty, so should Ibe concerned about that at all? Mods on car: TSP Headers/Xpipe Magnaflow Mufflers TSP Underdrive Pulley Kit TSP 231/236 Camshaft Kit PRC CNC Ported LS3 Heads TSP Air Induction System

01-11-2010, 10:57 AM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Headers and x-pipe improve the exhaust flow out of the engine, thus freeing up a little bit of power. Under-drive pulleys reduce the work that the engine has to do to turn things like the water pump. An aftermarket camshaft generally changes the torque characteristics so that it can make more power at high rpms, though this often results in a sacrifice at lower rpms. Ported heads improve air flow into (and exhaust flow out of) the cylinder. Air induction generally reffers to cold air induction (or cold air intake, CAI either way). Cold outside air is denser than the hot air under the hood, and denser air makes more power. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-12-2010, 12:34 PM	#5
MTI Racing Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 442	MTI Racing Six Shooter Shifter The MTI Racing Six Shooter Shifter would be a perfect addition to the mods already on the car.

01-18-2010, 02:02 PM	#8
MTI Racing Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 442	We have the Innovators West Underdrive Crankshaft Dampers. 2010 Camaro - 6 Rib Drive - 10% Underdrive Great Quality! $550 Call me at (770) 919-7774 and we can ship it to you. Stephen MTI Racing Attached Images

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01-11-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
AgsWin Drives: 2008 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aggieland Posts: 30	Thanks DG

01-12-2010, 02:02 PM	#6
madmaxx18 Drives: 07_tundra/08_zo6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita falls, tx Posts: 722	Which pulleys if any would you recommend I heard that they can mess up the balance of something in the engine or something. I really have no idea I just want to make sure if you buy a pulley is all you have to do is put it on and your good to go.