I love my maggie! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

willhe64 · 05-13-2013, 12:31 PM

Installed it in the fall:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261550

Drove it for 2 days and did not get much of an impression, roads were slippery and it was cold.

Had it out for almost 2 months now and am loving it. Hooks way better than it did in the fall.

This is the perfect power adder for the street. Slight whine but otherwise stealth. Turns into a lovely scream when you open it up. Better manners than stock you can putt around at low rpm and no lugging or bucking. Cruise in 6th and save fuel.

I've got a 9 second Vega and get my YaYa's out at the track with a NA big cam 4500 rpm launch. Don't need a high top end no bottom end car for a driver. Don't need a lopey idle to let everyone know I've got something, it's a lot more fun to be silent as stock smooth at idle, and then to roll into it gently and destroy the Subara STi who thought he had your number (why is it always the ricers who want to go?)

So if you are looking for max power or to show off your dyno sheet go with a Centri or Turbo if this is your weekend drag car. But the power below the curve is where you are at on the street 99% of the time and this is where the roots type shines.

I'm probably a bit different in preference since I've been running lumpy cam muscle cars on the street and drag racing a fully prepped NA car for 25 years. But this is the answer for me, don't regret it for a second, I think I made the perfect choice.

While I'm on the topic, the C5 has to be one of theee worst platforms to choose for a drag car ever. Way heavy and independant rear. Bad base. My high nine second Vega has a $3800 383 in it. Weighs 2250 with me in it. Narrowed 9 inch rear cost me less than a grand, with center section, strange axles and spool.

Jessika · 05-13-2013, 04:43 PM

Dznts · 05-13-2013, 04:46 PM

i cant wait to get mine installed!

willhe64 · 05-13-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessika@SCC

If you're looking for one, PM Jessika. I got mine from SCC for less than a lot of people are asking for their used ones on here.

True DAT.

Edit: And she checked all the boxes, made sure it was all there ANNNND. Dropped it at the shippers within hours of getting my payment.

Was nervous doing such a major purchase online, this was easily the best. Perfect communication.

Mchlgrrsn · 05-13-2013, 05:12 PM

Yes I've noticed it's always the ricers who want to go. Even after you destroy them they keep coming back. Even if they have wife and kids in the car. Even if there's not enough road. They are like rust ... They never sleep ...

Nitroman28 · 05-13-2013, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhe64

If you're looking for one, PM Jessika. I got mine from SCC for less than a lot of people are asking for their used ones on here.

True DAT.

Edit: And she checked all the boxes, made sure it was all there ANNNND. Dropped it at the shippers within hours of getting my payment.

Was nervous doing such a major purchase online, this was easily the best. Perfect communication.

fldrummer · 05-13-2013, 09:33 PM

Nice write-up. I'm loving mine too. Even bleeding boost with the stock pulley, it's a night & day difference. I sometimes wish I could put mine in "sleeper " mode, like yours constantly is (to surprise the ricers), but there's no hiding the sound of the cam & headers ... 'Not complaining though.

Alvin@PCMofNC · 05-14-2013, 08:40 AM

Add a good cam and you'll love it more!

willhe64 · 05-14-2013, 12:06 PM

I get a chubby every time I listen to youtube clips of the rough idle blower cams. Still, I don't want to be rolling around town like that.
Nothing sounds like my open header, 14.75:1 compression, massive lift and duration Vega anyways. If I need some Viagra, I just go flash it up instead.

Kronix · 05-16-2013, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessika@SCC

And make sure you get all your SC needs from Jess, She ROCKS!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin@PCMofNC

Add a good cam and you'll love it more!

Cam was the 2nd best thing I added, next to my Maggie.

dan0617 · 05-16-2013, 07:41 AM

I've found the Vortech v3 to be nice and stealthy too. Lots of low end grunt also with it and the auto since the converter unlocks and puts me to 6psi or so instantly, then climbs to 12 psi, and only drops to about 6 after the shift. It is nice to lug along at 1000 rpms and not be bucking like my last setup did. Maybe the stock L99 cam helps too but the throttle response is amazing and can boil the tires at will.

I was torn between Maggie, Whipple and Vortech. I'm pretty sure I'd have been very pleased with any of the 3.

I couldn't agree more that this car isn't the platform for a high rpm screamer. Sure is perfect to run some boost (and some spray) on the street tho!

family man · 05-16-2013, 08:03 AM

Color me jelly, congrats!

james347 · 05-16-2013, 06:01 PM

Fiftydriver · 05-18-2013, 06:29 PM

For a street ride, the Maggie is VERY hard to beat. Others make more power but for the RPM range we use most often on the street for LEGAL driving, there really is nothing better.

05-13-2013, 12:31 PM	#1
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I love my maggie! Installed it in the fall: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261550 Drove it for 2 days and did not get much of an impression, roads were slippery and it was cold. Had it out for almost 2 months now and am loving it. Hooks way better than it did in the fall. This is the perfect power adder for the street. Slight whine but otherwise stealth. Turns into a lovely scream when you open it up. Better manners than stock you can putt around at low rpm and no lugging or bucking. Cruise in 6th and save fuel. I've got a 9 second Vega and get my YaYa's out at the track with a NA big cam 4500 rpm launch. Don't need a high top end no bottom end car for a driver. Don't need a lopey idle to let everyone know I've got something, it's a lot more fun to be silent as stock smooth at idle, and then to roll into it gently and destroy the Subara STi who thought he had your number (why is it always the ricers who want to go?) So if you are looking for max power or to show off your dyno sheet go with a Centri or Turbo if this is your weekend drag car. But the power below the curve is where you are at on the street 99% of the time and this is where the roots type shines. I'm probably a bit different in preference since I've been running lumpy cam muscle cars on the street and drag racing a fully prepped NA car for 25 years. But this is the answer for me, don't regret it for a second, I think I made the perfect choice. While I'm on the topic, the C5 has to be one of theee worst platforms to choose for a drag car ever. Way heavy and independant rear. Bad base. My high nine second Vega has a $3800 383 in it. Weighs 2250 with me in it. Narrowed 9 inch rear cost me less than a grand, with center section, strange axles and spool. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

05-13-2013, 04:46 PM	#3
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	i cant wait to get mine installed! __________________

05-13-2013, 05:12 PM	#5
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Yes I've noticed it's always the ricers who want to go. Even after you destroy them they keep coming back. Even if they have wife and kids in the car. Even if there's not enough road. They are like rust ... They never sleep ... __________________ 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

05-13-2013, 09:33 PM	#7
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Nice write-up. I'm loving mine too. Even bleeding boost with the stock pulley, it's a night & day difference. I sometimes wish I could put mine in "sleeper " mode, like yours constantly is (to surprise the ricers), but there's no hiding the sound of the cam & headers ... 'Not complaining though. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

05-14-2013, 12:06 PM	#9
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	I get a chubby every time I listen to youtube clips of the rough idle blower cams. Still, I don't want to be rolling around town like that. Nothing sounds like my open header, 14.75:1 compression, massive lift and duration Vega anyways. If I need some Viagra, I just go flash it up instead. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

05-13-2013, 04:43 PM	#2
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194

05-14-2013, 08:40 AM	#8
Alvin@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 IOM RSS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mooresville Posts: 363	Add a good cam and you'll love it more!

05-16-2013, 07:41 AM	#11
dan0617 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyrone, PA Posts: 640 View My Garage	I've found the Vortech v3 to be nice and stealthy too. Lots of low end grunt also with it and the auto since the converter unlocks and puts me to 6psi or so instantly, then climbs to 12 psi, and only drops to about 6 after the shift. It is nice to lug along at 1000 rpms and not be bucking like my last setup did. Maybe the stock L99 cam helps too but the throttle response is amazing and can boil the tires at will. I was torn between Maggie, Whipple and Vortech. I'm pretty sure I'd have been very pleased with any of the 3. I couldn't agree more that this car isn't the platform for a high rpm screamer. Sure is perfect to run some boost (and some spray) on the street tho! __________________ 2011 SS IOM Vert. ECS Vortech 13+ psi, Water/Meth, ID850’s, ZL1 pump with MSD Voltage Booster, 2800 stall, LT headers, Drag radials, Drag alignment, Cradle Bushings. A million other supporting mods. Tuned by Ted. Last edited by dan0617; 05-16-2013 at 08:57 AM.

05-16-2013, 08:03 AM	#12
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	Color me jelly, congrats!

05-16-2013, 06:01 PM	#13
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700

05-18-2013, 06:29 PM	#14
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	For a street ride, the Maggie is VERY hard to beat. Others make more power but for the RPM range we use most often on the street for LEGAL driving, there really is nothing better. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!