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dwake · 10-24-2010, 10:25 PM

Added a Maggie, CAI and beefed up the suspension to get the power to the ground. So, what next to get some more HP? Dyno says I'm running about 520RWHP now, thinking of trying to get to 600ish...

Smaller pulley, fuel pump, meth?
Exhaust?

What is the way to go to get more hp for least amount of $s as safely as possible?
What's the safe limit on the LS3 w/o having to rebuilde the lower end? I've always heard about 600RWHP.

All suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,
Doug

sspaul · 10-24-2010, 10:45 PM

a good cam and a set of lt's, maybe a larger throttle body

dwake · 10-25-2010, 10:23 PM

Any other suggestions?

IPS Brandon · 10-26-2010, 09:30 AM

If you have not explored exhaust modifications I would highly consider a set of long tube headers in conjunction with a slightly smaller pulley I assume you have a 3.6" now?

A combination of say Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers and maybe a 3.4" pulley will yield you a nice 40-60 horsepower increase with tuning.

Aside from this, I would suggest a cam, for the money invested it will be money well spent towards reliable horsepower, and increases of 35-50 horsepower would be common for a good stage 1-2 forced induction camshaft package. Personally I would choose the long tubes and a cam first then see what power level you reach (I would guess near 600) then if you feel fit, add a 3.4" pulley for more boost to reach even highly horsepower levels.

If you have any pricing or specific product questions let me know, the help is always free !

Regards

2010SSRSM6 · 10-26-2010, 09:44 AM

Where in SoCal are you? Which maggie did you go with? (1900 or 2300)

There are a couple of maggie cars running around just over 600rwhp and they are running hard. One of them has had his on the track multiple times (road and drag) without issues. I'm pretty sure he has a mild cam, 3.2 pulley and LT's.

I'm looking at adding meth when my sc goes on for piece of mind, but that is just me.

dwake · 10-26-2010, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah, I'm running a 2300 and haven't decided on anything yet but just looking for suggestions on safe, reliable hp increases.

So does about 600rwhp sound about right for a safe limit on an LS3 w/o lower end mods?

danhr · 10-27-2010, 06:24 AM

meth, 3.4, and loonnnnngggtttuuubbbeess

FTW!

2010SSRSM6 · 10-27-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwake

Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah, I'm running a 2300 and haven't decided on anything yet but just looking for suggestions on safe, reliable hp increases.

So does about 600rwhp sound about right for a safe limit on an LS3 w/o lower end mods?

I've seen a couple of tuners say that 750fwhp is about all you can push these motors to without risking massive failure and needing to forge the week links. With an estimated 15% loss, your looking at about 630rwhp putting you right on the ragged edge.

600hp-lpe · 10-27-2010, 09:36 AM

beef up the fuel system and a good tune from a quality shop in addition to what was listed above.

Hendrix-Engineering · 10-27-2010, 10:01 AM

I would look at longtubes and full ex,we have american racing and to me it has the best sound ,not loud but loud enuff.If we can help you give us a call,we also have custom cams to get to the power level your looking for built just for your combo....

10-24-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
dwake Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 36	What next? Added a Maggie, CAI and beefed up the suspension to get the power to the ground. So, what next to get some more HP? Dyno says I'm running about 520RWHP now, thinking of trying to get to 600ish... Smaller pulley, fuel pump, meth? Exhaust? What is the way to go to get more hp for least amount of $s as safely as possible? What's the safe limit on the LS3 w/o having to rebuilde the lower end? I've always heard about 600RWHP. All suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Doug

10-24-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
sspaul Drives: 2010 ss camaro, imperial blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 939	a good cam and a set of lt's, maybe a larger throttle body __________________ my youtube my facebook www.myspace.com/1djchampagne www.twitter.com/1djchampagne mods: borla long tube headers, borla atak catback, lingenfelter gt-9 cam, ported heads, ecs base kit running 11 psi on top end, 1" bmr drop spring, aam 3.70 gears, ported throttle body, 160* thermorstat, lethal racing tune 750/641 rwhp/rwtq

10-26-2010, 09:44 AM	#5
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Where in SoCal are you? Which maggie did you go with? (1900 or 2300) There are a couple of maggie cars running around just over 600rwhp and they are running hard. One of them has had his on the track multiple times (road and drag) without issues. I'm pretty sure he has a mild cam, 3.2 pulley and LT's. I'm looking at adding meth when my sc goes on for piece of mind, but that is just me. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

10-27-2010, 06:24 AM	#7
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	meth, 3.4, and loonnnnngggtttuuubbbeess FTW! __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

10-25-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
dwake Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 36	Any other suggestions?

10-26-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	If you have not explored exhaust modifications I would highly consider a set of long tube headers in conjunction with a slightly smaller pulley I assume you have a 3.6" now? A combination of say Kooks 1 7/8" long tube headers and maybe a 3.4" pulley will yield you a nice 40-60 horsepower increase with tuning. Aside from this, I would suggest a cam, for the money invested it will be money well spent towards reliable horsepower, and increases of 35-50 horsepower would be common for a good stage 1-2 forced induction camshaft package. Personally I would choose the long tubes and a cam first then see what power level you reach (I would guess near 600) then if you feel fit, add a 3.4" pulley for more boost to reach even highly horsepower levels. If you have any pricing or specific product questions let me know, the help is always free ! Regards

10-26-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
dwake Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 36	Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah, I'm running a 2300 and haven't decided on anything yet but just looking for suggestions on safe, reliable hp increases. So does about 600rwhp sound about right for a safe limit on an LS3 w/o lower end mods?

10-27-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	beef up the fuel system and a good tune from a quality shop in addition to what was listed above.

10-27-2010, 10:01 AM	#10
Hendrix-Engineering Account Suspended Drives: First 9 inch-12 bolt IRS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 1,835	I would look at longtubes and full ex,we have american racing and to me it has the best sound ,not loud but loud enuff.If we can help you give us a call,we also have custom cams to get to the power level your looking for built just for your combo....