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Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 07:14 PM

Hey everyone! My name is Sirwestofash, i'm a little new to these forums, but i've been driving my Camaro for one year now.

I have seen countless set ups, color schemes, body kits, and halos for the Camaro.

In short, what I was wondering is... What are the best upgrades to purchase first for performance? (I have a v6 model, and i'm glad/lucky to have it.)

I don't want to twin turbo, supercharge or anything like that. I would need a V8 to get the money's worth out of it. I just want to know some decent not too costly upgrades I could get.

What companies do you use?

Online or Local?

I'm thinking about getting Halo's and maybe some LED lighting or a sub put in. Anyone have some personal stories to share?

Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 07:47 PM

Help please :(

dutchnrican · 09-08-2011, 07:51 PM

a CAI?

Nightfall · 09-08-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchnrican

a CAI?

after marked axle back mufflers would help too not too costly like the 430 to 530 range

Parag · 09-08-2011, 07:56 PM

************.com is the best ive found, free shipping and great response.
and i wouldnt do too much to a v6, youll never get any money back out of it when you sell, not that you will with a v8 but there are better chances. stick to exhaust only unless you want to turbo. dont do the in between parts, just a waste.

The Stig · 09-08-2011, 08:02 PM

I would say an exhaust and cold air intake should probably be the first performance mods

Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 08:04 PM

Yeah I was thinking along the lines of a cool air intake, it would give me another 20-40hp right? I was looking into exhaust as well, but i didn't know if it would be good to buy the one from the GMaccessories site, or another place. My resell value is already gonna be hurt, i wrecked the car twice, insurance repaired and replaced a lot of things. I just want to customize and make it my own, and i want it to sound decent and perform a little better if possible.

Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 08:06 PM

Oh and Stieger I love your halo's and footwell lighting, where did you get that done at?

cyberLS · 09-08-2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

Yeah I was thinking along the lines of a cool air intake, it would give me another 20-40hp right? I was looking into exhaust as well, but i didn't know if it would be good to buy the one from the GMaccessories site, or another place. My resell value is already gonna be hurt, i wrecked the car twice, insurance repaired and replaced a lot of things. I just want to customize and make it my own, and i want it to sound decent and perform a little better if possible.

Not even close to 20 or 40 try around 10 if your lucky. also the gm CAI are not available and they would be way overpriced.

cyberLS · 09-08-2011, 08:08 PM

Best advice just get on this site and decide for yourself and find out what set up you like and want there are tons of threads on everything on here so have fun

Nightfall · 09-08-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberLS

Best advice just get on this site and decide for yourself and find out what set up you like and want there are tons of threads on everything on here so have fun

Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 08:15 PM

How much does an exhaust improve sound usually?

Nightfall · 09-08-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

How much does an exhaust improve sound usually?

UM a whole CRAP ton there is videos of it ever where hold on dig one up

Sirwestofash · 09-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfall

UM a whole CRAP ton there is videos of it ever where hold on dig one up

Awesome thank you!!

What kind of Camaro do you have? Any mods ?

09-08-2011, 07:14 PM	#1
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	First Performance Upgrades ? Hey everyone! My name is Sirwestofash, i'm a little new to these forums, but i've been driving my Camaro for one year now. I have seen countless set ups, color schemes, body kits, and halos for the Camaro. In short, what I was wondering is... What are the best upgrades to purchase first for performance? (I have a v6 model, and i'm glad/lucky to have it.) I don't want to twin turbo, supercharge or anything like that. I would need a V8 to get the money's worth out of it. I just want to know some decent not too costly upgrades I could get. What companies do you use? Online or Local? I'm thinking about getting Halo's and maybe some LED lighting or a sub put in. Anyone have some personal stories to share? __________________

09-08-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	Help please :( __________________

09-08-2011, 07:51 PM	#3
dutchnrican brevard Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ny or fl Posts: 776	a CAI? __________________

09-08-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I would say an exhaust and cold air intake should probably be the first performance mods __________________

09-08-2011, 08:04 PM	#7
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	Yeah I was thinking along the lines of a cool air intake, it would give me another 20-40hp right? I was looking into exhaust as well, but i didn't know if it would be good to buy the one from the GMaccessories site, or another place. My resell value is already gonna be hurt, i wrecked the car twice, insurance repaired and replaced a lot of things. I just want to customize and make it my own, and i want it to sound decent and perform a little better if possible. __________________

09-08-2011, 07:56 PM	#5
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	************.com is the best ive found, free shipping and great response. and i wouldnt do too much to a v6, youll never get any money back out of it when you sell, not that you will with a v8 but there are better chances. stick to exhaust only unless you want to turbo. dont do the in between parts, just a waste.

09-08-2011, 08:06 PM	#8
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	Oh and Stieger I love your halo's and footwell lighting, where did you get that done at? __________________

09-08-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
cyberLS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 2,224 View My Garage	Best advice just get on this site and decide for yourself and find out what set up you like and want there are tons of threads on everything on here so have fun

09-08-2011, 08:15 PM	#12
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	How much does an exhaust improve sound usually? __________________

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