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Old 10-27-2009, 10:44 PM   #15
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If you had the option to get a Hurst short throw shifter or an Airaid intake for your manual transmission V6, which would you choose first and why?

Cost isn't really part of the question, as they are roughly the same price.
Geez rolnson, you win $500 and now you need help spending it? I gave you a "GREAT" suggestion but seriously I would get the shifter.
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Old 10-28-2009, 04:27 AM   #16
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So John, help us non gearheads out...the Jannetty tests say that Fastlane's was the best for HP and TQ gains? and what does the 15 Fuel trim mean?
Basically mean the MAF sensor is reporting LESS air than is really going into the engine. This means the car is running LEAN so the computer has to ADD fuel (15% in this case).

Read Ted's post carefully:

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Old 10-28-2009, 08:18 AM   #17
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I think I got it now...after reading it twice...in which case, my vote would go for getting the shifter, then saving up another $400 to get the air intake from Fastlane...especially since you are here in Houston.
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Old 10-28-2009, 09:00 AM   #18
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Geez rolnson, you win $500 and now you need help spending it? I gave you a "GREAT" suggestion but seriously I would get the shifter.
You absolutely had a great suggestion but West Coast Camaro doesn't stock that stuff so I'm on to plan B.



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I think I got it now...after reading it twice...in which case, my vote would go for getting the shifter, then saving up another $400 to get the air intake from Fastlane...especially since you are here in Houston.

Given the minimal gains seen with the CAI kits, I'm thinking the Hurst shifter is the better choice right now too. I know that Fastlane realizes the market potential for V6 parts so I think waiting to see what they put together for the V6 would be the best thing to do.
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Old 10-28-2009, 09:27 AM   #19
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So does a CAI reduce the MPG on the camaro??
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Old 10-28-2009, 09:42 AM   #20
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i dont just get the cai for the power increase, i think it helps the sound of the engine and exhaust sound waayyyy better!
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Old 10-28-2009, 10:44 AM   #21
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I've done two "self" mods... both have been dyno'd... LOL! Still not sure what CAI to go with but will dyno that too.... I buy dyno time in bulk! LOL!
Would you just get the damn intake and test it already? We count on you!! :p
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:08 AM   #22
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So far, scrming's been the best source of data produced from actual testing, for us all. For that, we are very thankful.
I think all I'm saying here is that the people designing these aftermarket parts have not yet figured out how to make their modifications produce more power, or better fuel economy, or whatever they are shooting for. I'm sure they are testing the mods, but my conjecture is that they are not getting the results they want... yet or we'd be hearing all about it.
Again, I could be completely wrong on this and am just throwing my two cents out there.
In the mean time, it is not wrong to want an exhaust system or a CAI or whatever mod for it's cosmetic appeal, for the improvement in the way the car sounds, or whatever makes us happy.
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:26 AM   #23
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CAI. The stock shifter works well enough and the CAI is going to add some power and look better under the hood than the stock unit.
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:34 AM   #24
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Would you just get the damn intake and test it already? We count on you!! :p
LOL! I've had them in my shopping cart a number of times... just can't seem to pull the trigger! LOL!
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:35 AM   #25
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So far, scrming's been the best source of data produced from actual testing, for us all. For that, we are very thankful.
I think all I'm saying here is that the people designing these aftermarket parts have not yet figured out how to make their modifications produce more power, or better fuel economy, or whatever they are shooting for. I'm sure they are testing the mods, but my conjecture is that they are not getting the results they want... yet or we'd be hearing all about it.
Again, I could be completely wrong on this and am just throwing my two cents out there.
In the mean time, it is not wrong to want an exhaust system or a CAI or whatever mod for it's cosmetic appeal, for the improvement in the way the car sounds, or whatever makes us happy.
That is true! There are other things to considering adding a CAI... Looks and sound are factors too!
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id say intake! Or better yet, if you dont have exhaust....well then EXHAUST!
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:49 AM   #27
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If you had the option to get a Hurst short throw shifter or an Airaid intake for your manual transmission V6, which would you choose first and why?

Cost isn't really part of the question, as they are roughly the same price.
I have both and I would be torn between the two. However, prior to installing my CAI, I installed a Solo Performance Mach-X catback on my LS3, which added a little more power and bad a** sound. When I installed the Airaid CAI, my LS3 turned into a whole new engine! Seriously, this engine came alive and sounds scary at WOT! Makes my palms sweat.

Even on your V6 you'll see a tremendous increase in performance with a catback/CAI combo.
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:54 AM   #28
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id say intake! Or better yet, if you dont have exhaust....well then EXHAUST!
Exhaust is definitely number 1 on my list but....whatever I get with this money has to come from West Coast Camaro or the cost comes out of my pocket. They've got an axle-back kit from Bassani but it's for the LS3 and Bassani said they currently don't have plans for a V6 kit. I did consider just getting the LS3 kit and getting it installed on my V6 with some sort of 2.25" to 2.5" adapter but I'm still leaning towards the cat-back from SOLO or maybe MBRP.

Ugh, why is it so hard to choose how to spend someone else's money?
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