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CamaroRBT · 01-20-2014, 01:57 PM

I dont want to do a cam, FI or nitrous right now so my question is what should i do in the meantime? Here are my mods.

Mod list:
Vararam intake
Strong MAF
Ported throttle body
JRE custom tune
Elite catch can
Stainless power LT Headers
High flow cats
Flowmaster AT catback
Hurst short throw shifter
GM 3.91 gears
BMR 1" springs
BMR trailing arms
Michelin PSS tires
Tinted windows
Tinted taillights
ZL1 grill
Drl halo mod
Trunk camaro emblem
Painted interior panels
Ipad mini install
JL Audio sound system

I am planning on doing cradle/diff bushings along with sway bars in a month or so but what else is there to do? Ive heard the fast intake manifold is a waste of money unless you have FI. Help me spend some money ;-)

CamaroRBT

LS3 SS · 01-20-2014, 02:07 PM

You need a Cam sir.

mikeyg36 · 01-20-2014, 02:12 PM

Cam or FI

CamaroRBT · 01-20-2014, 02:47 PM

Ive got 31k on the engine and warranty is about to go away. I am just worried about longevity. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Ive decided on a night fury cam but I am just concerned about the life of the engine. I go to the drag strip twice a year and do spirited driving.

Frans96ss · 01-20-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRBT

Ive got 31k on the engine and warranty is about to go away. I am just worried about longevity. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Ive decided on a night fury cam but I am just concerned about the life of the engine. I go to the drag strip twice a year and do spirited driving.

Putting a cam in wont make it less reliable. We can get you a nice cam package for sure. Give us a call and we cam get you taken care of. Also Fast intake will deff pick up power... More so on an NA engine than an FI engine.

CamaroRBT · 01-20-2014, 03:23 PM

@RPM ive talked to you guys before and have decided that IF i do a cam then you are the professionals I want to do the install.

Camarodriver2 · 01-20-2014, 09:16 PM

Eibach 20mm rear wheel spacers and 25mm front. Puts the tires to the edge of the wells and looks 50hp faster. Mine does. :-)

CamaroRBT · 01-21-2014, 05:42 PM

I like that. Anybody else?

Slowhawk · 01-21-2014, 06:31 PM

Get a Cam from Fran. He will do it right and you won't have any problems with longivity of the car.

My last truck got a cam at 4k miles, went through a turbo setup, na , lots of towing. Sold it with 140k on it. Still had the same cam and the engine was never taken apart the whole time. Was still going strong with no oil usage.

Frans96ss · 01-22-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

Get a Cam from Fran. He will do it right and you won't have any problems with longivity of the car.

My last truck got a cam at 4k miles, went through a turbo setup, na , lots of towing. Sold it with 140k on it. Still had the same cam and the engine was never taken apart the whole time. Was still going strong with no oil usage.

Thanks you...

And yes agreed. We have installed cams in cars with 150+k on the stock motor and never had a problem. Even installed superchargers on cars with 150+k miles and they are still running 30+k miles later

Twoblindsheep · 01-22-2014, 06:24 PM

i would def get the cam! ill be getting mine from Fran next month and i cant wait!!

BiggFoot · 01-23-2014, 06:15 AM

If you are set on not installing a cam, then I would go with the headers/tune. If it was me I would go with headers, cam, and a tune. You could easily realize a 60-75 hp increase and you would be driving around with a permagrin.

CamaroRBT · 01-23-2014, 07:24 AM

Headers/ high flow cats and custom tune are already on the car

Joe@CPR.com · 01-23-2014, 08:18 AM

As said a cam will not make it less reliable in any way. Just be smart and plan on doing valve springs around 30k miles after install, which is not a big deal. We could discuss some options and create a great custom grind. Now if you don't want that route than you could look into our ported intake manifold's we do. Have proven on multiple cars to pick up 9-10 rwhp on a bone stock car w/ no tune, more w/ supporting mods. If you want to go suspension than give us a shout and lets discuss what would best fit your needs.

01-20-2014, 01:57 PM	#1
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	What mod should I do next? I dont want to do a cam, FI or nitrous right now so my question is what should i do in the meantime? Here are my mods. Mod list: Vararam intake Strong MAF Ported throttle body JRE custom tune Elite catch can Stainless power LT Headers High flow cats Flowmaster AT catback Hurst short throw shifter GM 3.91 gears BMR 1" springs BMR trailing arms Michelin PSS tires Tinted windows Tinted taillights ZL1 grill Drl halo mod Trunk camaro emblem Painted interior panels Ipad mini install JL Audio sound system I am planning on doing cradle/diff bushings along with sway bars in a month or so but what else is there to do? Ive heard the fast intake manifold is a waste of money unless you have FI. Help me spend some money ;-) CamaroRBT Attached Images __________________ Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Stainless Power LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Diablosport Predator, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JRE Custom Tune, 3.91 gears, BMR 1" Drop Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, Michelin PSS 255/285, SLP Splitter, JL audio system, JL W3 12" Sub, Oracle Fog Lights. JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269949

01-20-2014, 02:07 PM	#2
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	You need a Cam sir. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

01-20-2014, 02:47 PM	#4
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	Ive got 31k on the engine and warranty is about to go away. I am just worried about longevity. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Ive decided on a night fury cam but I am just concerned about the life of the engine. I go to the drag strip twice a year and do spirited driving. __________________ Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Stainless Power LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Diablosport Predator, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JRE Custom Tune, 3.91 gears, BMR 1" Drop Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, Michelin PSS 255/285, SLP Splitter, JL audio system, JL W3 12" Sub, Oracle Fog Lights. JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269949

01-20-2014, 03:23 PM	#6
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	@RPM ive talked to you guys before and have decided that IF i do a cam then you are the professionals I want to do the install. __________________ Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Stainless Power LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Diablosport Predator, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JRE Custom Tune, 3.91 gears, BMR 1" Drop Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, Michelin PSS 255/285, SLP Splitter, JL audio system, JL W3 12" Sub, Oracle Fog Lights. JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269949

01-21-2014, 05:42 PM	#8
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	I like that. Anybody else? __________________ Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Stainless Power LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Diablosport Predator, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JRE Custom Tune, 3.91 gears, BMR 1" Drop Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, Michelin PSS 255/285, SLP Splitter, JL audio system, JL W3 12" Sub, Oracle Fog Lights. JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269949

01-20-2014, 02:12 PM	#3
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Cam or FI

01-20-2014, 09:16 PM	#7
Camarodriver2 Drives: FOR SALE! Bumblebee 1 of 1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Geneva IL Posts: 530 View My Garage	Eibach 20mm rear wheel spacers and 25mm front. Puts the tires to the edge of the wells and looks 50hp faster. Mine does. :-)

01-21-2014, 06:31 PM	#9
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	Get a Cam from Fran. He will do it right and you won't have any problems with longivity of the car. My last truck got a cam at 4k miles, went through a turbo setup, na , lots of towing. Sold it with 140k on it. Still had the same cam and the engine was never taken apart the whole time. Was still going strong with no oil usage.

01-22-2014, 06:24 PM	#11
Twoblindsheep [COTW 1/6/14] Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scott AFB/STL Posts: 2,004	i would def get the cam! ill be getting mine from Fran next month and i cant wait!!

01-23-2014, 06:15 AM	#12
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	If you are set on not installing a cam, then I would go with the headers/tune. If it was me I would go with headers, cam, and a tune. You could easily realize a 60-75 hp increase and you would be driving around with a permagrin. __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

01-23-2014, 07:24 AM	#13
CamaroRBT Who's Laughing Now? Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS RS LS3 Summit White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 322 View My Garage	Headers/ high flow cats and custom tune are already on the car __________________ Vararam CAI, Vmax Ported TB, Stainless Power LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Flowmaster AT Catback, Diablosport Predator, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JRE Custom Tune, 3.91 gears, BMR 1" Drop Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, Michelin PSS 255/285, SLP Splitter, JL audio system, JL W3 12" Sub, Oracle Fog Lights. JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269949

01-23-2014, 08:18 AM	#14
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	As said a cam will not make it less reliable in any way. Just be smart and plan on doing valve springs around 30k miles after install, which is not a big deal. We could discuss some options and create a great custom grind. Now if you don't want that route than you could look into our ported intake manifold's we do. Have proven on multiple cars to pick up 9-10 rwhp on a bone stock car w/ no tune, more w/ supporting mods. If you want to go suspension than give us a shout and lets discuss what would best fit your needs.