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jcollins91106 · 02-19-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by calbert1999

Wait, save up a few extra coins and do the CAM and SC at the same time just don't cut any corners and get it done right the first time.

it dosent hurt at all to have the blower cam installed first, enjoy the power increase and then step up to the blower...to do it right, cam, fuel, clutch, rear and blower is a pretty big chunk of change, Im trying to do it right but in stages.

NYJETSFAN · 02-19-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jcollins91106

well mine is a dd but after a cam I have problems keeping foot out of her... getting 100+ more HP at once is oh so addictive

jcollins91106 · 02-19-2012, 08:37 PM

NYJETSFAN, how are you enjoying the new setup????is it wicked fast.

rdblan2 · 02-19-2012, 09:00 PM

Blower friendly cam now, blower later.

jcollins91106 · 02-19-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Blower friendly cam now, blower later.

IMHO, its truly the smartest thing to do. I said I was going to do a full N/A build but after talking to several members, they all said if there was any possibility of FI or even on the fence go with a blower friendly cam. The twofold part is that they make some wicked sounding blower cams these days! 10 years ago I never would have thought a blower cam could chop harder than some NA cams and be very efficent at the same time.

M Miller69 · 02-19-2012, 09:11 PM

I have been throwing around the supercharger question also. My concern is if my 10" will hold up to the significant horsepower increase without breaking stuff down the road. Or once I supercharger I need to beef up all other components.

Parag · 02-19-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M Miller69

I have been throwing around the supercharger question also. My concern is if my 10" will hold up to the significant horsepower increase without breaking stuff down the road. Or once I supercharger I need to beef up all other components.

the stock will hold one or the other just fine. the problems arise when you do both, then put D/R or slicks on it. if you leave street tires your good!!

jcollins91106 · 02-19-2012, 09:20 PM

I talked toJRE and they said that with the 470 cam if I want the maggie I need the ZR1 fuel pump...Recommened is a new clutch, rear, possible axles...etc. It was explained as, its all in what you will be doing with it. Track even occasionally, the extras a must! Full street car...not so much. I dont have time for the track so Im gonna get the fuel upgrade and clutch and work on the rear and suspension as the cash somes avalable. I dont plan on beating the crap out of it either.

gnturboray · 02-19-2012, 11:36 PM

I say do both, you are limited with only heads and cam. Your max hp range with a great tune is 475 to 520 rwhp. A basic blower set up with 5.5 lbs boost will give you 520-540 rwhp depending on exhaust. add a blower cam and pulley and the gains are enormous! Look at my sig and thats on stock heads.

MaRoFreK · 02-20-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

Blower friendly cam now, blower later.

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Originally Posted by M Miller69

I have been throwing around the supercharger question also. My concern is if my 10" will hold up to the significant horsepower increase without breaking stuff down the road. Or once I supercharger I need to beef up all other components.

Same thing I'm worried about!!

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Originally Posted by jcollins91106

I talked toJRE and they said that with the 470 cam if I want the maggie I need the ZR1 fuel pump...Recommened is a new clutch, rear, possible axles...etc. It was explained as, its all in what you will be doing with it. Track even occasionally, the extras a must! Full street car...not so much. I dont have time for the track so Im gonna get the fuel upgrade and clutch and work on the rear and suspension as the cash somes avalable. I dont plan on beating the crap out of it either.

Mine is also gonna be a street car. There isn't a track within a 150 miles of me.

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Originally Posted by gnturboray

I say do both, you are limited with only heads and cam. Your max hp range with a great tune is 475 to 520 rwhp. A basic blower set up with 5.5 lbs boost will give you 520-540 rwhp depending on exhaust. add a blower cam and pulley and the gains are enormous! Look at my sig and thats on stock heads.

Your making some good power. My goal was 550rwhp

Blk-Ice · 02-20-2012, 06:29 AM

I have a question about Super Chargers....i was told this past weekend by a mechanic here in VA that since we have to pass emmissions tests here that i would fail if i installed a SC with Cam. Is that true....because im close to pulling the trigger on the LPE 650 forged package?!

Stingr69 · 02-20-2012, 08:46 AM

Supercharger alone is expensive first cost but gives you a wicked torquey sleeper car. No cam will do that. That might be enough for you right there. Keep in mind it wont sound like a race car but that might be your preference. You can always do more upgrades later if the base package is not enough.

-Mark.

Rallyman6 · 02-20-2012, 08:52 AM

Do cam - did a MAST stage II cam and the car is a lot of fun - doing twin turbos later this year.

DeJay · 02-20-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MaRoFreK

My goal was 550rwhp

What is your goal now? LOL!!

02-19-2012, 08:37 PM	#17
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	NYJETSFAN, how are you enjoying the new setup????is it wicked fast. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-19-2012, 09:00 PM	#18
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Blower friendly cam now, blower later. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

02-19-2012, 09:20 PM	#22
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	I talked toJRE and they said that with the 470 cam if I want the maggie I need the ZR1 fuel pump...Recommened is a new clutch, rear, possible axles...etc. It was explained as, its all in what you will be doing with it. Track even occasionally, the extras a must! Full street car...not so much. I dont have time for the track so Im gonna get the fuel upgrade and clutch and work on the rear and suspension as the cash somes avalable. I dont plan on beating the crap out of it either. __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

02-20-2012, 06:29 AM	#25
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	I have a question about Super Chargers....i was told this past weekend by a mechanic here in VA that since we have to pass emmissions tests here that i would fail if i installed a SC with Cam. Is that true....because im close to pulling the trigger on the LPE 650 forged package?! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

02-20-2012, 08:52 AM	#27
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	Do cam - did a MAST stage II cam and the car is a lot of fun - doing twin turbos later this year. __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP

02-19-2012, 09:11 PM	#20
M Miller69 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iola,Wisconsin Posts: 434 View My Garage	I have been throwing around the supercharger question also. My concern is if my 10" will hold up to the significant horsepower increase without breaking stuff down the road. Or once I supercharger I need to beef up all other components.

02-19-2012, 11:36 PM	#23
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	I say do both, you are limited with only heads and cam. Your max hp range with a great tune is 475 to 520 rwhp. A basic blower set up with 5.5 lbs boost will give you 520-540 rwhp depending on exhaust. add a blower cam and pulley and the gains are enormous! Look at my sig and thats on stock heads.

02-20-2012, 08:46 AM	#26
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	Supercharger alone is expensive first cost but gives you a wicked torquey sleeper car. No cam will do that. That might be enough for you right there. Keep in mind it wont sound like a race car but that might be your preference. You can always do more upgrades later if the base package is not enough. -Mark.

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