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Bu3ali · 02-10-2011, 03:13 AM

The setup would give me optimum performance if the cars sound is not an issue ?...

I'm thinking Kooks headers, Borla ATAK cat-back and CAI + Tune ?..

Does anyone have this setup ? or better ?

Phase V · 02-10-2011, 05:08 AM

I'm having the headers and exhaust done once the parts are in. Tim from TandT is doing my install. I have the CAI already and I have the ADM scoop

sfgiantsfan9 · 02-10-2011, 09:33 AM

I have the OBX headers, Borla atak axleback because I wanted to keep the stock H-pipe in place, and a Halltech CAI and a tune so sounds pretty much like what you are after. It is a great setup. Sounds great and it really changes the whole feel of the car for the better.

ssmike · 02-10-2011, 09:54 AM

Just add the ADM scoop, VMax CNC throttle body, and Roto-Fab windshield fluid relo kit (if needed) and you will have a kick azz setup for sure!

steeleshark2 · 02-10-2011, 10:55 AM

Everybody has there own recommendation. Research a good CAI like Vararam, ADM or CAI with the ADM scoop, headers for top of the line would be Kooks or ARH, for a decent cost effective would be OBX, Doug Thorley or even the new Texas Speed longtubes, for catback go with one that has an Xpipe and straight through mufflers. Doug Thorley makes a nice system easy on the wallet for my 2 cents. Don't forget a good tuner and you will see a lot of them out here on the boards. Although maybe not in Kuwait!!

Good Luck!!

Stealth 2010 2SS/RS · 02-10-2011, 11:36 AM

I had this setup on my car and took the borla atak cat back off because it was just too loud, I'm also running no cats so that makes it a bit louder. Just be prepared for how loud the car is going to be. I knew that the atak is a loud exhaust to start with but once the headers were on it was a different story, some may like it that loud but not for me. I loved the way the atak sounded when the car was i stock form but with headers just too loud for me.

east TX Muscle cars · 02-10-2011, 01:12 PM

well the beast bang for the buck would be Headers/cai/axleback/tune that will get you 50-60 HP to the wheels. Let us know if we can help you with some parts!

we sell the ARH headers and kooks and also a LOCAL TX made brand Big Flow headers

mikeSS · 02-10-2011, 01:59 PM

well i would go with ARH headers, LG headers or kooks. thats it. dont get OBX lets try to support american brands and economy

Bu3ali · 02-11-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth 2010 2SS/RS

I had this setup on my car and took the borla atak cat back off because it was just too loud, I'm also running no cats so that makes it a bit louder. Just be prepared for how loud the car is going to be. I knew that the atak is a loud exhaust to start with but once the headers were on it was a different story, some may like it that loud but not for me. I loved the way the atak sounded when the car was i stock form but with headers just too loud for me.

The only reason that would make me want the car to not be loud is that we get police trouble around here regarding modifications. It sucks yeah, but most people don't give a damn.

Another "Slight" issue is the warranty. I still didn't get the car to 20,000KM and i got cover till 60K .. so its a bit confusing. but I am all to it if its worth it !

Bu3ali · 02-11-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Everybody has there own recommendation. Research a good CAI like Vararam, ADM or CAI with the ADM scoop, headers for top of the line would be Kooks or ARH, for a decent cost effective would be OBX, Doug Thorley or even the new Texas Speed longtubes, for catback go with one that has an Xpipe and straight through mufflers. Doug Thorley makes a nice system easy on the wallet for my 2 cents. Don't forget a good tuner and you will see a lot of them out here on the boards. Although maybe not in Kuwait!!

Good Luck!!

Money is not really a major issue. Quality and performance is !!.

I need something that performs and doesn't require me to fiddle with it alot !

Bu3ali · 02-11-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Phase V

I'm having the headers and exhaust done once the parts are in. Tim from TandT is doing my install. I have the CAI already and I have the ADM scoop

Please let me know how it works out for you !!

Seems that your getting what i want exactly

Bu3ali · 02-11-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Everybody has there own recommendation. Research a good CAI like Vararam, ADM or CAI with the ADM scoop, headers for top of the line would be Kooks or ARH, for a decent cost effective would be OBX, Doug Thorley or even the new Texas Speed longtubes, for catback go with one that has an Xpipe and straight through mufflers. Doug Thorley makes a nice system easy on the wallet for my 2 cents. Don't forget a good tuner and you will see a lot of them out here on the boards. Although maybe not in Kuwait!!

Good Luck!!

The only guys i know that own camaro's still have them bone stock.

There is a Camaro club of some sort that is being established here .. i think i should join them to see what people have on their cars

Bu3ali · 02-11-2011, 11:49 AM

What would you guys suggest that i add to this list so that i can pass a porsche turbo in a "light to light" run ?

Josh@ARH · 02-11-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

well i would go with ARH headers, LG headers or kooks. thats it. dont get OBX lets try to support american brands and economy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bu3ali

What would you guys suggest that i add to this list so that i can pass a porsche turbo in a "light to light" run ?

Im assuming you have a manual since you say you have a LS3. I would also add a set of gears to that list

02-10-2011, 03:13 AM	#1
Bu3ali Drives: Camaro LS3/RS, Cadillac CTS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kuwait Posts: 90 View My Garage	Camaro LS3 best bolt-on setup ? The setup would give me optimum performance if the cars sound is not an issue ?... I'm thinking Kooks headers, Borla ATAK cat-back and CAI + Tune ?.. Does anyone have this setup ? or better ? __________________ 10' LS3/RS CGM .. ARH LT's, Corsa Cat-back, Vararam intake, Dyno tune, Matte Black stripes + Bowtie + Vent inserts.

02-10-2011, 05:08 AM	#2
Phase V Summer Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM w/ Black Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 423 View My Garage	I'm having the headers and exhaust done once the parts are in. Tim from TandT is doing my install. I have the CAI already and I have the ADM scoop __________________ CAI intake, Rotofab W/W Reservoir, Hurst Shifter, Skip-Shift Eliminator AAC lighting, Kooks LT headers w/ high flow cats and Borla ATAK cat-back Restoring or need parts for a Chevy. Look no further than Don's East Coast Restorations

02-10-2011, 10:55 AM	#5
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Everybody has there own recommendation. Research a good CAI like Vararam, ADM or CAI with the ADM scoop, headers for top of the line would be Kooks or ARH, for a decent cost effective would be OBX, Doug Thorley or even the new Texas Speed longtubes, for catback go with one that has an Xpipe and straight through mufflers. Doug Thorley makes a nice system easy on the wallet for my 2 cents. Don't forget a good tuner and you will see a lot of them out here on the boards. Although maybe not in Kuwait!! Good Luck!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

02-10-2011, 01:12 PM	#7
east TX Muscle cars Drives: 2x 05 Vettes/65'AC cobra/68 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LONGVIEW, TEXAS Posts: 845	well the beast bang for the buck would be Headers/cai/axleback/tune that will get you 50-60 HP to the wheels. Let us know if we can help you with some parts! we sell the ARH headers and kooks and also a LOCAL TX made brand Big Flow headers Last edited by east TX Muscle cars; 02-10-2011 at 04:42 PM.

02-11-2011, 11:49 AM	#13
Bu3ali Drives: Camaro LS3/RS, Cadillac CTS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kuwait Posts: 90 View My Garage	What would you guys suggest that i add to this list so that i can pass a porsche turbo in a "light to light" run ? __________________ 10' LS3/RS CGM .. ARH LT's, Corsa Cat-back, Vararam intake, Dyno tune, Matte Black stripes + Bowtie + Vent inserts.

02-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#3
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	I have the OBX headers, Borla atak axleback because I wanted to keep the stock H-pipe in place, and a Halltech CAI and a tune so sounds pretty much like what you are after. It is a great setup. Sounds great and it really changes the whole feel of the car for the better.

02-10-2011, 09:54 AM	#4
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Just add the ADM scoop, VMax CNC throttle body, and Roto-Fab windshield fluid relo kit (if needed) and you will have a kick azz setup for sure!

02-10-2011, 11:36 AM	#6
Stealth 2010 2SS/RS Drives: Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota, Vadnais Heights Posts: 494 View My Garage	I had this setup on my car and took the borla atak cat back off because it was just too loud, I'm also running no cats so that makes it a bit louder. Just be prepared for how loud the car is going to be. I knew that the atak is a loud exhaust to start with but once the headers were on it was a different story, some may like it that loud but not for me. I loved the way the atak sounded when the car was i stock form but with headers just too loud for me.

02-10-2011, 01:59 PM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	well i would go with ARH headers, LG headers or kooks. thats it. dont get OBX lets try to support american brands and economy

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