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NVMY68SS · 08-17-2009, 04:26 PM

FYI, if dealers are putting 87 in cars, it's for one reason, PROFIT........I know it sounds crazy, but the dealer is compensated for the gas they put in all of their cars at a predetermined rate by GM and it's for the higher octane. Anything less is just more money in their pockets. They did the same thing to me and I'm at right about 1200 miles........my car is slowly coming around, but I only drive it on the weekends, so I expect it to take a little longer to resolve this issue.

FYI, I also ordered the Roto-Fab CAI today............

ssarrival · 08-17-2009, 04:34 PM

If your CAI comes in before mine let me know how you like it.

bobby35ny · 08-17-2009, 04:34 PM

Ya, I don't think the car is that fast. I only have 350 miles, I'll wait and give it some time...

=bobby

NVMY68SS · 08-17-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssarrival

If your CAI comes in before mine let me know how you like it.

Will do.......

RJT-Maro · 08-17-2009, 05:22 PM

I have about 1290 miles on mine.. got the oil changed at about 900 or so miles.. and its become more alive since then..

My dealer told me to keep it under 4000 RPM untill at least i had the oil changed.. I havent even gotten it up to 6000 RPM yet lol i have gotten it to 5000 though lol that was when i was racing a GT lol...

So yeah it comes alive after the first oil change trust me lol

Hope this helped..

EDIT: and my dealer put 93 in it for me when it got here... pretty cool if you ask me

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontyCarlo

Is it sluggish according to a stopwatch, or according to your general "feel"? These cars are deceptively fast. 90 feels like 70, 70 feels like 55, 55 feels like 40, 40 feels like 20...

Does 15 feel like.... well, probably 15 huh... haha

traip93 · 08-17-2009, 05:43 PM

I'll repeat what others have said....I even started a similar thread shortly after my purchase.

Around 1500 miles, the car started to respond a lot better. I'm still a little unhappy with 1st gear from a dead stop (I have a V6man trans), but it's getting much better as I put on more miles.

10aSSee D · 08-17-2009, 07:19 PM

Well i agree somewhat. I only have 750 miles on mine and thought it was a little slow compared to my 97 ss granted it had heads and cam and 4.10's it made 342 hp at the wheels. But we also need to remember the 5th gen is a little hefty and takes a little to get her moving. I will be installing Stainless Works full exhast this weekend and a cai when i decide on the one i want and think with a few more miles and these mods it should wake her up!

EAkrish · 08-17-2009, 07:26 PM

my car feels slow also, strange? I only 509 miles on her with a ported throttle body a CAI and a full system headers back..... also quad turbo chargers and I am making 850 to the real wheel with a stock tune!!!!! I am taking it back to the dealer!

(mine also had 93 octane in it from the get go..... this might be why)

camaro67 · 08-17-2009, 09:18 PM

it sure needs help its not much for a car thats suppose 2 have 426hp.

garagelogic · 08-17-2009, 09:21 PM

Cars that weigh 3800+lbs generally do not feel as quick as cars that weigh less.

PQ · 08-17-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro67

it sure needs help its not much for a car thats suppose 2 have 426hp.

KMPrenger · 08-17-2009, 11:07 PM

General consensus I believe is:

Give it time!!!

phantom · 08-17-2009, 11:23 PM

any idea on what each of these add on's creat in HP

CAI
Headers
3"exhause
High performance intake

08-17-2009, 04:26 PM	#15
NVMY68SS Drives #296 Drives: 1968 Camaro SS - 350/5 Speed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 953	FYI, if dealers are putting 87 in cars, it's for one reason, PROFIT........I know it sounds crazy, but the dealer is compensated for the gas they put in all of their cars at a predetermined rate by GM and it's for the higher octane. Anything less is just more money in their pockets. They did the same thing to me and I'm at right about 1200 miles........my car is slowly coming around, but I only drive it on the weekends, so I expect it to take a little longer to resolve this issue. FYI, I also ordered the Roto-Fab CAI today............ __________________ #296 Delivered 6-1-09 Dynoed 10-3-09 384.56HP 387.65TQ with the bolt-ons listed, no tune.....yet! Roto-Fab CAI (Install pics here), Doug Thorley Shorties, Flowmaster American Thunder 409S Cat Back Vid

08-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#17
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	Ya, I don't think the car is that fast. I only have 350 miles, I'll wait and give it some time... =bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

08-17-2009, 05:22 PM	#19
RJT-Maro Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Supercharged RJT SS! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 2,765 View My Garage	I have about 1290 miles on mine.. got the oil changed at about 900 or so miles.. and its become more alive since then.. My dealer told me to keep it under 4000 RPM untill at least i had the oil changed.. I havent even gotten it up to 6000 RPM yet lol i have gotten it to 5000 though lol that was when i was racing a GT lol... So yeah it comes alive after the first oil change trust me lol Hope this helped.. EDIT: and my dealer put 93 in it for me when it got here... pretty cool if you ask me __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Supercharged RJT! Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger, ARH 1 7/8 LT Headers with 3" X-Pipe, Borla S-Type Axle-Back, DMH Low Profile Exhaust Cut-Outs, MTI Racing CAI, Stage 2 Camshaft(227/239 .614/.624) with new springs, Katech C5R Z Timing Chain, LS7 Bowtie Damper, MTI Hot Spark Plug Wires, MTI Racing Lowering Springs and Swaybars, Aluminum Oil Catch Can, 160 Degree Thermostat, MTI Tune. *554RWHP 528RWTQ Built By: MTI Racing* Dyno Sheet here

08-17-2009, 05:43 PM	#21
traip93 Drives: Ralley Yellow, Black Sripes 2L Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North of Atlanta Posts: 72	I'll repeat what others have said....I even started a similar thread shortly after my purchase. Around 1500 miles, the car started to respond a lot better. I'm still a little unhappy with 1st gear from a dead stop (I have a V6man trans), but it's getting much better as I put on more miles. __________________ Chad 2Lt

08-17-2009, 07:19 PM	#22
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Well i agree somewhat. I only have 750 miles on mine and thought it was a little slow compared to my 97 ss granted it had heads and cam and 4.10's it made 342 hp at the wheels. But we also need to remember the 5th gen is a little hefty and takes a little to get her moving. I will be installing Stainless Works full exhast this weekend and a cai when i decide on the one i want and think with a few more miles and these mods it should wake her up! __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

08-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#16
ssarrival ZUL8TR Drives: 94 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 101	If your CAI comes in before mine let me know how you like it.

08-17-2009, 07:26 PM	#23
EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 762	SLOW!!!!!!! my car feels slow also, strange? I only 509 miles on her with a ported throttle body a CAI and a full system headers back..... also quad turbo chargers and I am making 850 to the real wheel with a stock tune!!!!! I am taking it back to the dealer! (mine also had 93 octane in it from the get go..... this might be why) __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

08-17-2009, 09:18 PM	#24
camaro67 Account Suspended Drives: marina blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: branchland wv Posts: 225 View My Garage	it sure needs help its not much for a car thats suppose 2 have 426hp.

08-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#25
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Cars that weigh 3800+lbs generally do not feel as quick as cars that weigh less.

08-17-2009, 11:07 PM	#27
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	General consensus I believe is: Give it time!!! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-17-2009, 11:23 PM	#28
phantom phantom Drives: 2012 ZL1 CRT 6M Join Date: May 2009 Location: depere, wi Posts: 143 View My Garage	any idea on what each of these add on's creat in HP CAI Headers 3"exhause High performance intake

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