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lrc250 · 12-20-2011, 08:23 PM

Honestly, if you want big gains and keep your warranty a set of LT's give you the most bang for your buck. I noticed a huge difference after I put my Kooks LTs & 3" catback on and that was without a tune. I drove it that way for about a year before I decided to put a cam in. Texas Speed has a complete exhaust at a very reasonable price that you could look into.

You could also choose to get a cold air intake. There are several choices and some comparison data available here as well.

Just do a little reading in this section and you will find a wealth of knowledge, experience and opinions for just about any mod you are looking into. Good luck.

Bond · 12-20-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

CAI intake.
Solo or Doug Thorley cat-back exhaust.
Re-cover front and rear seats to put some color in that interior! (Probably do first)

Raggin on my Pearl Whites!!
Blasphemy!! Lol

Bond · 12-20-2011, 09:23 PM

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge fellas! Yeah, I really don't want to void the warranty, so I'll stay away from the cam job for the time being. I didn't realize the value in long tube headers! What sort of gains should one expect out of them? Same question goes for bigger cats. Intake... Yeah. Figured that one.

So if I invested in long tubes, bigger cats, and CAI... Y'all recommend a tune? And is 400 at the wheels attainable with these upgrades?

lrc250 · 12-20-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge fellas! Yeah, I really don't want to void the warranty, so I'll stay away from the cam job for the time being. I didn't realize the value in long tube headers! What sort of gains should one expect out of them? Same question goes for bigger cats. Intake... Yeah. Figured that one.

So if I invested in long tubes, bigger cats, and CAI... Y'all recommend a tune? And is 400 at the wheels attainable with these upgrades?

If you got a tune you would probably be in the neighborhood of 415 to 420 hp with full exhaust and CAI... depending on the dyno. Again, you don't need a tune for LTs and CAI. Without a tune you will still be above the 400 hp mark and you will keep your warranty.

You can get the TSP exhaust from engine to mufflers for ~ $1,625.00 and that is with cats. See it here... http://www.texas-speed.com/p-34-tsp-...ess-steel.aspx If you choose to go with Kooks or or ARH call Maryland Speed who posted above, great service and prices.

2010 4 DW · 12-21-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge fellas! Yeah, I really don't want to void the warranty, so I'll stay away from the cam job for the time being. I didn't realize the value in long tube headers! What sort of gains should one expect out of them? Same question goes for bigger cats. Intake... Yeah. Figured that one.

So if I invested in long tubes, bigger cats, and CAI... Y'all recommend a tune? And is 400 at the wheels attainable with these upgrades?

What is your goal? If 400rwhp is your goal then just buy the three items below and you will have over 400rwhp and have plenty of $$$ in your pocket.

CAI
JBA Mids
Custom Tune

400+rwhp

If you are looking to go way past 400rwhp then get the Long tubes.

Just my o2

SGDM · 12-21-2011, 10:28 AM

Dillon Aero M134 Mini-Gun Mod!

Here is what I did for about $2K, 382 rwhp to 423 rwhp.

Headers
ADM CAI w/scoop
Tune

BAMFSS · 12-24-2011, 05:42 PM

If you get the right cam you can get nearly 100hp just from CAI, cam, LT's and a solid tune.

BAMFSS · 12-24-2011, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrc250

If you got a tune you would probably be in the neighborhood of 415 to 420 hp with full exhaust and CAI... depending on the dyno. Again, you don't need a tune for LTs and CAI. Without a tune you will still be above the 400 hp mark and you will keep your warranty.

You can get the TSP exhaust from engine to mufflers for ~ $1,625.00 and that is with cats. See it here... http://www.texas-speed.com/p-34-tsp-...ess-steel.aspx If you choose to go with Kooks or or ARH call Maryland Speed who posted above, great service and prices.

Bump the first part!

alybudhwani · 12-24-2011, 05:59 PM

Cold Air Inductions intake should be the first thing, install it yourself - should set u back a few hundred

Second should be a cat-back exhaust - i recommend the Borla Cat back exhaust - that will set you back a little over a grand

and to top it off get a tune from JRE (SCT) which would be around 3-450 bucks

you might have extra money left over but put that towards future mods

oh and if your looking for cosmetic mods, i would suggest ground effects, (razzi and havoc are my favorites) and maybe tint, which in total would be around 1,500

nycoupe11 · 12-24-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by YOUNGnRECKLESS

this.

just bought a beater civic...not gunna do great in the winter but is awesome on mpg's and the wallet!

cam and suspension are next for me

I'm working on getting my mother to give me her car for 1000 as a beater.. Old Mitsubishi mirage.

bannonm · 12-24-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alybudhwani

Cold Air Inductions intake should be the first thing, install it yourself - should set u back a few hundred

Second should be a cat-back exhaust - i recommend the Borla Cat back exhaust - that will set you back a little over a grand

and to top it off get a tune from JRE (SCT) which would be around 3-450 bucks

you might have extra money left over but put that towards future mods

oh and if your looking for cosmetic mods, i would suggest ground effects, (razzi and havoc are my favorites) and maybe tint, which in total would be around 1,500

Power gained from this not worth losing your warranty over. Ask Ted what this will gain you. Zero on the catback.

bannonm · 12-24-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond

I appreciate the wealth of knowledge fellas! Yeah, I really don't want to void the warranty, so I'll stay away from the cam job for the time being. I didn't realize the value in long tube headers! What sort of gains should one expect out of them? Same question goes for bigger cats. Intake... Yeah. Figured that one.

So if I invested in long tubes, bigger cats, and CAI... Y'all recommend a tune? And is 400 at the wheels attainable with these upgrades?

I got 411 rwhp on kooks, cats, and cai. Tune did not change power but did fix timing that resulted in a smoother engine. My timing caused some knocking with the stock tune, so not sure I agree with no tune needed with LTs and cats.

sschevybear11 · 12-24-2011, 10:20 PM

LT's, pulley and tune.

sscamaro · 12-25-2011, 10:39 AM

If you don't want to void the warrenty, then I would suggest:
1. Exhaust for sound
2. CAI
3. Hurst Bullet shifter

If you don't care about warrenty:
1. Exhaust for sound
2. CAI
3. LT headers
4. Hurst Bullet shifter

12-20-2011, 08:23 PM	#29
lrc250 480 HP 2010 2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 326 View My Garage	Honestly, if you want big gains and keep your warranty a set of LT's give you the most bang for your buck. I noticed a huge difference after I put my Kooks LTs & 3" catback on and that was without a tune. I drove it that way for about a year before I decided to put a cam in. Texas Speed has a complete exhaust at a very reasonable price that you could look into. You could also choose to get a cold air intake. There are several choices and some comparison data available here as well. Just do a little reading in this section and you will find a wealth of knowledge, experience and opinions for just about any mod you are looking into. Good luck. __________________ Without data you are just another person with an opinion. 1100 :10/15/08 3000:3/2609 3300:4/18/09 3400 (broadcast)April 25, 2009 3800 (produced):May 4, 2009 #7470 4200 (Shipped): June 1, 2009 5000 (At Dealer) June 9,2009 374.9 rwhp & 371.7 rwtq - bone stock @ 85 deg.

12-20-2011, 09:23 PM	#31
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	I appreciate the wealth of knowledge fellas! Yeah, I really don't want to void the warranty, so I'll stay away from the cam job for the time being. I didn't realize the value in long tube headers! What sort of gains should one expect out of them? Same question goes for bigger cats. Intake... Yeah. Figured that one. So if I invested in long tubes, bigger cats, and CAI... Y'all recommend a tune? And is 400 at the wheels attainable with these upgrades? __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

12-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#34
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	Dillon Aero M134 Mini-Gun Mod! Here is what I did for about $2K, 382 rwhp to 423 rwhp. Headers ADM CAI w/scoop Tune __________________ Who Dares...Wins

12-24-2011, 05:42 PM	#35
BAMFSS Drives: '10 IBM 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Destin Posts: 128	If you get the right cam you can get nearly 100hp just from CAI, cam, LT's and a solid tune. __________________ K&N CAI, VMAX TB, LG SuperPro 3" exhaust, ZL1 fuel pump, "juicey-juice", John Weeks tune. Hotchkis 1" drops springs, Heritage grille, Granatelli ProStock spoiler. Make It Rain TRENT!!

12-24-2011, 05:59 PM	#37
alybudhwani Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Aqua Metallic Blue Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: socal Posts: 167 View My Garage	Cold Air Inductions intake should be the first thing, install it yourself - should set u back a few hundred Second should be a cat-back exhaust - i recommend the Borla Cat back exhaust - that will set you back a little over a grand and to top it off get a tune from JRE (SCT) which would be around 3-450 bucks you might have extra money left over but put that towards future mods oh and if your looking for cosmetic mods, i would suggest ground effects, (razzi and havoc are my favorites) and maybe tint, which in total would be around 1,500 __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167460 check out my build seriously though...

12-24-2011, 10:20 PM	#41
sschevybear11 Drives: 2011 Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: moline,il Posts: 504 View My Garage	LT's, pulley and tune. __________________ 2011 Black 1SS M6 12.75@110.91 bone stock Now: Coated Dynatech LT's/!Cats/Hurst Shifter/Roto-fab/SLP SS badges/JRE 415HP Tune, Scoop & Washer Relocation Bottle,Hurst Stunner 20X9 Wheels, Moroso Catch Can, ASP pulley, Magnaflow X-pipe, GTO remote clutch reservoir 1989 Silver 5.0 Mustang LX Coupe 1999 Pewter Tahoe LT 2011 Blue Camry SE

12-25-2011, 10:39 AM	#42
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	If you don't want to void the warrenty, then I would suggest: 1. Exhaust for sound 2. CAI 3. Hurst Bullet shifter If you don't care about warrenty: 1. Exhaust for sound 2. CAI 3. LT headers 4. Hurst Bullet shifter __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

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