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Rocklage · 09-29-2010, 02:10 PM

2SS/RS.

Disclaimer: California Resident, so I have to deal with frequent 5yr smog checks. With moderate mechanical knowledge.

My goal is 500rwhp street tame.

And since I plan on keeping this car for 5years or more I am going to be investing quite a bit into it so that it remains a competitor against the bullshit "I have to have the latest and greatest LA residents."

Question: Where do I begin? Obviously I would like to start with the CAI then from headers to exhaust. (It will have to be shorties here in California, thinking Kooks or Borla, with Borla S Type in the rear)

So the biggest question is blower or cams, or both? and If so in which order?

How much work/cost is involved in the installation of a SC or a Cam?

How much additional parts are needed for either/or?

I am half german so I like to methodically plan and save/invest appropiately and definitely install mods in a logical progression, instead of just tossing on a cam/blower with stock headers and exhaust.

So for all of you veterans out there, can you offer me a smart order in which I proceed, finacially and logically in order to achieve my goal of 500rwhp.

And no NOS.

Thank you very much for your time in reading this!

FRANK121 · 09-29-2010, 02:30 PM

From what I've Seen you need a Supercharger

Jessika · 09-29-2010, 02:36 PM

Since you live here in California, the blower may be your best choice. You can retain your 'smog-ability' and gain the horsepower you are looking for.

Installation generally takes 8 - 12 hours for your first install (depending on your skill level). My install took me a solid 12 hours.

If you are interested you can give me a call and I can set you in the right direction

CamaroCowboy · 09-29-2010, 02:59 PM

If you want the most out of your blower you should do the headers and cam then do the blower or do the blower at the same time as cam........

Rocklage · 09-29-2010, 03:22 PM

My foundation to build upon will of course start with a CAI + Scoop, Borla S-Type for the cat back, and the only thing up in the air is the headers.

Stick with Borla? or Mix it up? Pondering that at the moment.

But from there on out is the question, secretly I was leaning towards a blower, since the HP/$ is greater then a cam install I am to understand.

Now it comes down to researching Super Chargers, and suspension/tires to support the 500rwhp.

Jessika · 09-29-2010, 04:03 PM

Our TVS 2300 will get you just shy of 500... with NO other mods & be completly smog/carb/Schwarzenegger legal.
http://www.magnacharger.com/magnacha...ger-system.htm

Also, the kit will give you proper street manners when needed... better fuel economy (if you keep your foot out of it).
If you are in the area you can swing by our shop and get a tour too...

Rocklage · 09-29-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessika@Magnacharger

Our TVS 2300 will get you just shy of 500... with NO other mods & be completly smog/carb/Schwarzenegger legal.
http://www.magnacharger.com/magnacha...ger-system.htm

Also, the kit will give you proper street manners when needed... better fuel economy (if you keep your foot out of it).
If you are in the area you can swing by our shop and get a tour too...

HAHA Thank you Jess, I'll have to take you up on that tour soon

Rocklage · 09-29-2010, 08:32 PM

EDIT: I absolutely Love California for modding.... Jess since your SC is the only one that comes with the CARB sticker, do I have to do my exhaust with you as well to maintain that sticker? If so, what exhaust options do you offer?

Or I suppose I just say screw it, and make friends with my local smog guy

And Go the same route as all of you with long tube kooks, high flow cats, etc etc

09-29-2010, 02:10 PM	#1
Rocklage Drives: Beast on loan from Hades. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 116 View My Garage	Ladies and Gentlemen, where do I start? 2SS/RS. Disclaimer: California Resident, so I have to deal with frequent 5yr smog checks. With moderate mechanical knowledge. My goal is 500rwhp street tame. And since I plan on keeping this car for 5years or more I am going to be investing quite a bit into it so that it remains a competitor against the bullshit "I have to have the latest and greatest LA residents." Question: Where do I begin? Obviously I would like to start with the CAI then from headers to exhaust. (It will have to be shorties here in California, thinking Kooks or Borla, with Borla S Type in the rear) So the biggest question is blower or cams, or both? and If so in which order? How much work/cost is involved in the installation of a SC or a Cam? How much additional parts are needed for either/or? I am half german so I like to methodically plan and save/invest appropiately and definitely install mods in a logical progression, instead of just tossing on a cam/blower with stock headers and exhaust. So for all of you veterans out there, can you offer me a smart order in which I proceed, finacially and logically in order to achieve my goal of 500rwhp. And no NOS. Thank you very much for your time in reading this!

09-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#4
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	If you want the most out of your blower you should do the headers and cam then do the blower or do the blower at the same time as cam........ __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

09-29-2010, 08:32 PM	#8
Rocklage Drives: Beast on loan from Hades. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 116 View My Garage	EDIT: I absolutely Love California for modding.... Jess since your SC is the only one that comes with the CARB sticker, do I have to do my exhaust with you as well to maintain that sticker? If so, what exhaust options do you offer? Or I suppose I just say screw it, and make friends with my local smog guy And Go the same route as all of you with long tube kooks, high flow cats, etc etc Last edited by Rocklage; 09-29-2010 at 09:10 PM.

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09-29-2010, 02:30 PM	#2
FRANK121 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan, Missouri Posts: 653 View My Garage	From what I've Seen you need a Supercharger

09-29-2010, 02:36 PM	#3
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	Since you live here in California, the blower may be your best choice. You can retain your 'smog-ability' and gain the horsepower you are looking for. Installation generally takes 8 - 12 hours for your first install (depending on your skill level). My install took me a solid 12 hours. If you are interested you can give me a call and I can set you in the right direction

09-29-2010, 03:22 PM	#5
Rocklage Drives: Beast on loan from Hades. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 116 View My Garage	My foundation to build upon will of course start with a CAI + Scoop, Borla S-Type for the cat back, and the only thing up in the air is the headers. Stick with Borla? or Mix it up? Pondering that at the moment. But from there on out is the question, secretly I was leaning towards a blower, since the HP/$ is greater then a cam install I am to understand. Now it comes down to researching Super Chargers, and suspension/tires to support the 500rwhp.

09-29-2010, 04:03 PM	#6
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	Our TVS 2300 will get you just shy of 500... with NO other mods & be completly smog/carb/Schwarzenegger legal. http://www.magnacharger.com/magnacha...ger-system.htm Also, the kit will give you proper street manners when needed... better fuel economy (if you keep your foot out of it). If you are in the area you can swing by our shop and get a tour too...