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jordan 572 · 12-13-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean@Phastek

We switched back to the stock exhaust manifolds, and used JBA cat-delete pipes. You could use their shorty headers and be legal in California, but you would need to have the stock cats on the car.

Thank you, that thing sounds great!!!

caper · 12-13-2012, 08:13 PM

with most cams you need new valve springs, i assume this would also be the case here. what else would you need to do to make sure its durable? is it a single bolt?

Sean@Phastek · 12-13-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

with most cams you need new valve springs, i assume this would also be the case here. what else would you need to do to make sure its durable? is it a single bolt?

Yes, you will definitely need new valve springs with a camshaft upgrade.

Cam, springs, and install kit (3 bolt cam sprocket + chain damper)

TheBandit18 · 12-14-2012, 05:22 PM

Would 3 inch pipe after the turbo hurt you any?

Sean@Phastek · 01-18-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBandit18

Would 3 inch pipe after the turbo hurt you any?

It would definitely help. We will be taking the resonators and mufflers off soon, and going with straight pipes to see how it sounds. Right now it has way too much 'rasp' around 2k rpms when cruising around town.

RichP · 03-29-2013, 08:29 AM

Would this kit "bolt" up to the Stainless Works Retro 3" exhaust?

I'm guessing from the install pics you would have to cut at least some of the SW exhaust out.

What about using Solo High Flow cats to cut down on the rasp?

Lio Martinez · 03-29-2013, 09:09 PM

I understand that the kit is set under 8PSI.. so its at 7PSI.... How much PSI can u increase the boost to so that gives more HP but is still safe ?

Ricardo@Phastek · 03-30-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lio Martinez

I understand that the kit is set under 8PSI.. so its at 7PSI.... How much PSI can u increase the boost to so that gives more HP but is still safe ?

How much power are you wanting to make?

We are running about 10psi, cat delete pipes, and a mild cam, as it sits now the car is making about 625hp to the wheels

. There is also a LPE fuel system, and the tune has been checked multiple times to make sure everything is OK.

Frid · 03-30-2013, 12:57 PM

Lio Martinez · 03-30-2013, 03:20 PM

I seen the video at YouTube that shows the stock LS3 engine on a dyno with 360 rwhp after the turbonetics kit I believe it showed 560 rwhp .... I'll be happy with about 580 rwhp so what is safe boost to use ? My car will be bone stock except for the turbo kit I will add..

Plus I live in California and the reason I'm getting the turbonetics out is cause is 50 state legal... When can owners of the kit get proof that is CARB legal for 2012 and 2013 models ?

Lio Martinez · 03-30-2013, 03:21 PM

Also is there any cams for the LS3 that are California legal ?

bob2010ss · 03-30-2013, 05:14 PM

I would strongly recommend a boost a pump or a larger fuel pump, a aem boost gauge( its programmable too) set it at 7lbs and with a good conservative custom tune you should make over 550rwhp for sure!!!

Lio Martinez · 03-30-2013, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bob2010ss

I would strongly recommend a boost a pump or a larger fuel pump, a aem boost gauge( its programmable too) set it at 7lbs and with a good conservative custom tune you should make over 550rwhp for sure!!!

Thanks for the info bro... Tge only bad thing I already got my package today with the cobalt air and fuel gauge and the boost and vacuum... Hope those work well.. I believe ky 1LE comes with an.upgraded fuel pump

jordan 572 · 06-08-2013, 02:35 PM

12-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#74
TheBandit18 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 989	Would 3 inch pipe after the turbo hurt you any? Last edited by TheBandit18; 12-16-2012 at 08:20 AM.

03-30-2013, 12:57 PM	#79
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	__________________

03-30-2013, 05:14 PM	#82
bob2010ss Drives: Turbocharged 2010 GLOSSY NARDO GREY Join Date: May 2010 Location: richmond hill Posts: 337 View My Garage	I would strongly recommend a boost a pump or a larger fuel pump, a aem boost gauge( its programmable too) set it at 7lbs and with a good conservative custom tune you should make over 550rwhp for sure!!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]2010 2SS Turbonetics STAGE II 76 mm Single Top Mount Bigger Pump, Bigger Injectors, No Cats, Gm Performance Cat Back CAMMED, METH and at 10lbs 630rwhp/ 690 ftlbs SPI Built and Tuned Eibach Suspension and beeeeeefed up axles!!! and a whole lotta whooooooosh oh and those are MT Drag Radials on the back

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12-13-2012, 08:13 PM	#72
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	with most cams you need new valve springs, i assume this would also be the case here. what else would you need to do to make sure its durable? is it a single bolt?

03-29-2013, 08:29 AM	#76
RichP Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert L99 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 117	Would this kit "bolt" up to the Stainless Works Retro 3" exhaust? I'm guessing from the install pics you would have to cut at least some of the SW exhaust out. What about using Solo High Flow cats to cut down on the rasp?

03-29-2013, 09:09 PM	#77
Lio Martinez Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE IMO Turbo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxnard. CA Posts: 1,747 View My Garage	I understand that the kit is set under 8PSI.. so its at 7PSI.... How much PSI can u increase the boost to so that gives more HP but is still safe ?

03-30-2013, 03:20 PM	#80
Lio Martinez Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE IMO Turbo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxnard. CA Posts: 1,747 View My Garage	I seen the video at YouTube that shows the stock LS3 engine on a dyno with 360 rwhp after the turbonetics kit I believe it showed 560 rwhp .... I'll be happy with about 580 rwhp so what is safe boost to use ? My car will be bone stock except for the turbo kit I will add.. Plus I live in California and the reason I'm getting the turbonetics out is cause is 50 state legal... When can owners of the kit get proof that is CARB legal for 2012 and 2013 models ?

03-30-2013, 03:21 PM	#81
Lio Martinez Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE IMO Turbo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxnard. CA Posts: 1,747 View My Garage	Also is there any cams for the LS3 that are California legal ?

06-08-2013, 02:35 PM	#84
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