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arfrc5 · 10-03-2009, 01:00 AM

Before I spend all your taxpayer dollars (I'm in the military) on modifying my car which would you guys recommend for the most hp/tq gain for the money?

SS-screamer · 10-03-2009, 07:32 AM

Headers and CAI would be my guess. With the headers you get more HP and better sound from the exhaust.

JANNETTYRACING · 10-03-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by arfrc5

Before I spend all your taxpayer dollars (I'm in the military) on modifying my car which would you guys recommend for the most hp/tq gain for the money?

Hands Down, Supercharging by a long shot is the Most HP/TQ gain for the Dollar spent.

Works out to around 40 dollars per HP where N/A mods work out to about 85 dollars per HP at the 150 RWHP gain mark, which is where most guys shoot for.

Any Questions feel free to shoot me an email or give me a call.

Take a look at our JRE 560 RWHP Street Brawler/Daily driver package.

Ted.

Andro · 10-03-2009, 07:46 AM

All of them

arfrc5 · 10-03-2009, 08:33 AM

Yea I know the supercharger would be the most gain as far as dollar per hp but I really don't have $7k to spend right now. I was looking to keep it under $2k for right now.

Do the Doug Thorley Shorties bolt right in to the standard exhaust?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-03-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by arfrc5

Yea I know the supercharger would be the most gain as far as dollar per hp but I really don't have $7k to spend right now. I was looking to keep it under $2k for right now.

Do the Doug Thorley Shorties bolt right in to the standard exhaust?

Then Long tube headers and high flow cats will be the best bang for the buck under 2000.00

I have ARH and Dynatech in stock and would be glad to help guide you through your project.

Ted.

toehead93 · 10-03-2009, 11:56 AM

I'm doing headers and intake. I found a great deal on Dynatech headers and I'm waiting for the Vararam intake. From what I've seen some people claim 17rwhp from muffler delete and others claim 1rwhp with a full catback. Nothing seems to add up, but I know headers will net at least 30rwhp and Vararam claims at least as much. So I'm starting with these two and will worry about the rest of the exhaust later.

arfrc5 · 10-03-2009, 12:53 PM

With the dynatech, do you need the get the catted/noncatted section too or are you just getting the headers?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-04-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by arfrc5

With the dynatech, do you need the get the catted/noncatted section too or are you just getting the headers?

Yes you will need to order the catted/non catted section also.

I stock the catted sections, We are in CT. Cali emission.

DMAX · 10-04-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by arfrc5

Yea I know the supercharger would be the most gain as far as dollar per hp but I really don't have $7k to spend right now. I was looking to keep it under $2k for right now.

Do the Doug Thorley Shorties bolt right in to the standard exhaust?

Yes the DT shorty headers bold right up to the stock exhaust .

defragme · 10-04-2009, 10:14 AM

Is there much horsepower to be gained with shorty headers, if you keep the stock cats? I would think the scavenging properties would be only marginally better than the stock manifold...?

Merc · 10-04-2009, 10:38 AM

Soon to recieve my ARH's headers and mid pipe. What would you estimate the HP gain between tuned and stock tune after they are installed. Sold my first CAI waiting for results of your test before I replace. Vararam claims big HP #'s on there G8 intake. Are they for real? Certianly not the prettiest CAI but it certianly looks functional.

themossman · 10-04-2009, 10:40 AM

Headers and a TUNE. (and you'll LOVE the sound)

I still have stock mufflers...and I'm not in ANY hurry to replace them.

Tanner · 10-04-2009, 11:08 AM

I just did Borla S Type axle back and a Roto-Fab CAI. I put these on myself. Sounds fantastic, easy installs. That will cost you $1,200. You can get tune after that for $400 - $600. The headers and a tune will cost about the same. I'm getting AR Long Tube headers with high flow cats on Monday and a tune. I've been driving around for a few weeks with the CAI and Borla's. I just thought it was time for headers and a tune.

10-03-2009, 01:00 AM	#1
arfrc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 22	Headers/CAI or Headers/Exhaust or Exhaust/CAI Before I spend all your taxpayer dollars (I'm in the military) on modifying my car which would you guys recommend for the most hp/tq gain for the money?

10-03-2009, 07:46 AM	#4
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10-03-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I'm doing headers and intake. I found a great deal on Dynatech headers and I'm waiting for the Vararam intake. From what I've seen some people claim 17rwhp from muffler delete and others claim 1rwhp with a full catback. Nothing seems to add up, but I know headers will net at least 30rwhp and Vararam claims at least as much. So I'm starting with these two and will worry about the rest of the exhaust later. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

10-04-2009, 10:40 AM	#13
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Headers and a TUNE. (and you'll LOVE the sound) I still have stock mufflers...and I'm not in ANY hurry to replace them. __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

10-04-2009, 11:08 AM	#14
Tanner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 370 View My Garage	I just did Borla S Type axle back and a Roto-Fab CAI. I put these on myself. Sounds fantastic, easy installs. That will cost you $1,200. You can get tune after that for $400 - $600. The headers and a tune will cost about the same. I'm getting AR Long Tube headers with high flow cats on Monday and a tune. I've been driving around for a few weeks with the CAI and Borla's. I just thought it was time for headers and a tune. __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red / painted White Rally Stripes - 6 Speed Automatic with Tap Shifter Sands - Surprise

10-03-2009, 07:32 AM	#2
SS-screamer Drives: SIM RS/SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 207	Headers and CAI would be my guess. With the headers you get more HP and better sound from the exhaust.

10-03-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
arfrc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 22	Yea I know the supercharger would be the most gain as far as dollar per hp but I really don't have $7k to spend right now. I was looking to keep it under $2k for right now. Do the Doug Thorley Shorties bolt right in to the standard exhaust?

10-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#8
arfrc5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 22	With the dynatech, do you need the get the catted/noncatted section too or are you just getting the headers?

10-04-2009, 10:14 AM	#11
defragme Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morehead, KY Posts: 77	Is there much horsepower to be gained with shorty headers, if you keep the stock cats? I would think the scavenging properties would be only marginally better than the stock manifold...?

10-04-2009, 10:38 AM	#12
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Soon to recieve my ARH's headers and mid pipe. What would you estimate the HP gain between tuned and stock tune after they are installed. Sold my first CAI waiting for results of your test before I replace. Vararam claims big HP #'s on there G8 intake. Are they for real? Certianly not the prettiest CAI but it certianly looks functional.

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