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kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 11:28 AM

Ok anybody that knows me knows I hate spending money, however I want my car to be fast so as you can see I am faced with a dilema. So I set out to do the least expensive build possible to see if it could be done and still produce what these guy produce with mor expensive parts and this was the results:

Com Cam 54-454-11, .613 .623 (@ .050,,,,227 243) Which by the way Ryan at RPM said was a pretty cool cam very versitile.

Pacesetter headers armour coated, price 278
Cherry bomb Exhaust, price 438
Comp Cams spring kit 26926TS
Comp cams Trunion kit 13702
comp cams Hi tech push rods 7955-16
Labor done myself
auto hobby shop for trailer and use of facilities 80.00
I cannot individually list the price for the comp cams stuff so I will give you a price of it all together, that includes every thing listed in this post that says comp cams, 294.34 and yes everything was brand new in the box with receipts
Tuning at RPM in Garner 350.00

For Grand total of 1440.34 not to include small incidentals here and there, like oil and bolts and timimg chain and gaskets so lets say an even 1700.00

and the power results are 453rwhp and 430rwtq.
not bad if i do say so myself for a budget build.

Thanks Robertway for the great write up, it gave me the confidence to do it.

Moreno1 · 02-24-2012, 11:50 AM

I like the attitude of jumping in and figuring things out. Good on you. Way to go

molsonbrador · 02-24-2012, 12:16 PM

Nice work, I spent more than that on headers/ cats.

jcollins91106 · 02-24-2012, 04:51 PM

my exhaust system cost 600 more than that;-(

kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 05:19 PM

The exhaust had me worried at first because I knew slot of money could be dropped there. But as a kid I remember my grandparents and their friends used to swear by cherry bomb and pacesetter, this was before the Internet days do you bought what the parts store had in stock and what you could afford. So I guess I went back to my upbringing and low and behold they fell within the budget. And as a plus I can't ever remember my grandparents ever complaining about these companies.

kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 05:20 PM

Sorry about the spelling and mismatched words, sent from my phone

Bell040 · 02-24-2012, 05:22 PM

$294.34 for Comp cam, springs/seats/seals/retainers, trunions, pushrods... no way

just the spring kit is almost $500... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-26926TS-KIT/

Cam... ~$400

Pushrods $140... http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/7955-16/10002/-1

Trunions $140... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-13702-KIT/

Thats ~$1200

The Stig · 02-24-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

$294.34 for Comp cam, springs/seats/seals/retainers, trunions, pushrods... no way

I wondered that. Maybe the OP bought it used?

BigMatt · 02-24-2012, 06:28 PM

no headers?

kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

$294.34 for Comp cam, springs/seats/seals/retainers, trunions, pushrods... no way

just the spring kit is almost $500... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-26926TS-KIT/

Cam... ~$400

Pushrods $140... http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/7955-16/10002/-1

Trunions $140... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-13702-KIT/

Thats ~$1200

I have no reason to lie, about it, everything was brand new in the box. After being in the marine corp for 17yrs you meet some very interesting people. Some placed in high positions in companies. That's why I couldn't list the prices individually. However if you don't believe me I'm sorry I can not convince you. The whole purpose of this post was to show a budget build could be done

Padre · 02-24-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinsman151

I have no reason to lie, about it, everything was brand new in the box. After being in the marine corp for 17yrs you meet some very interesting people. Some placed in high positions in companies. That's why I couldn't list the prices individually. However if you don't believe me I'm sorry I can not convince you. The whole purpose of this post was to show a budget build could be done

I think you have a great build going and I wish you luck.

But as for "budget build", well, no one can replicate it because most of us are not marines with friends in high places.

So for you, $1700, for the rest of us, $2500+. But no big deal, you still got good ideas to offer.

I'd love to hear how you do with the cam.

Padre

kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 09:34 PM

And I'll clarify a lil bit, sorry for the confusion the cam was a gift.

kinsman151 · 02-24-2012, 09:36 PM

Your correct padre.
The cam was awesome. With everything, I got 453hp and 430tq.

Padre · 02-24-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinsman151

Your correct padre.
The cam was awesome. With everything, I got 453hp and 430tq.

Doh! I didn't read far enough.

That's pretty awesome. I was looking at those newer Comp Cams as well. It's nice to see some results.

And the fact that you installed the cam yourself must be very satisfying.

Padre

02-24-2012, 11:28 AM	#1
kinsman151 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS cyber gray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pensacola fl/jacksonville nc Posts: 13	Budget build great results 2010 camaro Ok anybody that knows me knows I hate spending money, however I want my car to be fast so as you can see I am faced with a dilema. So I set out to do the least expensive build possible to see if it could be done and still produce what these guy produce with mor expensive parts and this was the results: Com Cam 54-454-11, .613 .623 (@ .050,,,,227 243) Which by the way Ryan at RPM said was a pretty cool cam very versitile. Pacesetter headers armour coated, price 278 Cherry bomb Exhaust, price 438 Comp Cams spring kit 26926TS Comp cams Trunion kit 13702 comp cams Hi tech push rods 7955-16 Labor done myself auto hobby shop for trailer and use of facilities 80.00 I cannot individually list the price for the comp cams stuff so I will give you a price of it all together, that includes every thing listed in this post that says comp cams, 294.34 and yes everything was brand new in the box with receipts Tuning at RPM in Garner 350.00 For Grand total of 1440.34 not to include small incidentals here and there, like oil and bolts and timimg chain and gaskets so lets say an even 1700.00 and the power results are 453rwhp and 430rwtq. not bad if i do say so myself for a budget build. Thanks Robertway for the great write up, it gave me the confidence to do it.

02-24-2012, 04:51 PM	#4
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	my exhaust system cost 600 more than that;-( __________________ 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!

02-24-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	$294.34 for Comp cam, springs/seats/seals/retainers, trunions, pushrods... no way just the spring kit is almost $500... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-26926TS-KIT/ Cam... ~$400 Pushrods $140... http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp-Cams/249/7955-16/10002/-1 Trunions $140... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-13702-KIT/ Thats ~$1200 __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods. Last edited by Bell040; 02-24-2012 at 05:45 PM.

02-24-2012, 06:28 PM	#9
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	no headers? __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

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02-24-2012, 11:50 AM	#2
Moreno1 Drives: G5.R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,377	I like the attitude of jumping in and figuring things out. Good on you. Way to go

02-24-2012, 12:16 PM	#3
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Nice work, I spent more than that on headers/ cats.

02-24-2012, 05:19 PM	#5
kinsman151 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS cyber gray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pensacola fl/jacksonville nc Posts: 13	The exhaust had me worried at first because I knew slot of money could be dropped there. But as a kid I remember my grandparents and their friends used to swear by cherry bomb and pacesetter, this was before the Internet days do you bought what the parts store had in stock and what you could afford. So I guess I went back to my upbringing and low and behold they fell within the budget. And as a plus I can't ever remember my grandparents ever complaining about these companies.

02-24-2012, 05:20 PM	#6
kinsman151 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS cyber gray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pensacola fl/jacksonville nc Posts: 13	Sorry about the spelling and mismatched words, sent from my phone

02-24-2012, 09:34 PM	#12
kinsman151 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS cyber gray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pensacola fl/jacksonville nc Posts: 13	And I'll clarify a lil bit, sorry for the confusion the cam was a gift.

02-24-2012, 09:36 PM	#13
kinsman151 Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss/RS cyber gray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: pensacola fl/jacksonville nc Posts: 13	Your correct padre. The cam was awesome. With everything, I got 453hp and 430tq.