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Caliman93230 · 09-22-2008, 02:49 AM

those anyone know how to get the 8 hp back on the camaros LS3 ? Also will the exhaust system made for the corvette said to increase an extra 6 hp would it also work in the camaro? I'm thinking theses mods can get me and extra 14 hp right of the bat. my goal is to get 500 hp,

but the very first thing I'm going to do is take the hideous engine covers that the camero currently has. get new ones

nester7929 · 09-22-2008, 03:52 AM

You could probably get back 20-hp off a decent cold air intake kit alone. K&N makes cold air kits for the Challenger and GT500 that add more than 20 horses.

96CAMaro · 09-22-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

You could probably get back 20-hp off a decent cold air intake kit alone. K&N makes cold air kits for the Challenger and GT500 that add more than 20 horses.

That and throw some Royal Purple oil in.

headpunter · 09-22-2008, 09:07 AM

here is the deal. the corvette and the camaro are going to share the ls3 and the same engine ordering code. it costs more money for them having two different models of the same engine laying around. so really the engine will be downgraded on paper but it should be the same engine. its more of a marketing thing, they want people to buy the v8 with the afm so the need to close the hp gap so it looks more competitive. thats just my opinion

*radz28* · 09-22-2008, 09:34 AM

I'm sure the CAI and catback will get you to at least the 436.

*The_Blur* · 09-22-2008, 10:24 AM

All you really need to do is tune it, but why tune something you haven't modified?

Make sure to add a good exhaust, headers, and an intake (ignore intake if you plan on forced induction).

LSxJunkie · 09-22-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Caliman93230

those anyone know how to get the 8 hp back on the camaros LS3 ? Also will the exhaust system made for the corvette said to increase an extra 6 hp would it also work in the camaro? I'm thinking theses mods can get me and extra 14 hp right of the bat. my goal is to get 500 hp,

but the very first thing I'm going to do is take the hideous engine covers that the camero currently has. get new ones

You won't feel 8hp, especially at the crank. And you can't fit an exhaust made for one car to another. It just doesn't work. It's routed differently, the hangers are in different locations, the length will be wrong......... just no. It'll be like trying to put 17" tires on an 18" rim. You just don't do it.

You want to make more power than an LS3 C6? Intake/Headers/Exhaust. You want to make 500 at the crank? Add a cam and valvetrain to that. You can do this all for 5000 dollars, and that gets you everything. Intake, Headers, Cat-Back, Cam, Valve Springs, Rockers, Tune, & Clutch (You're gonna need a clutch if you plan on pushing the car). Additional bonus....great sound and possibly a nice lopey idle. Lets people know you mean business.

tav8ws6 · 09-22-2008, 04:38 PM

In some pictures that came out a while back, the V6 had an X-pipe. But the new performance cat-back picture shows only one pipe. Hopefully the picture was just a generic one. The V8 is going to have an X-pipe isnt it? I hated that damn Y-pipe.

gunslinger · 09-22-2008, 08:15 PM

Did anyone else notice the $3K+ custom billet intake on the Lingenfelter? Those add some HP and drivability (similar to a ITB setup) for HUGE cost...

Also K&N's have been proven to let more dirt through at the cost of increased airflow. Paper filters have been proven (LS1 style) to 500+ HP without sand making it to your cylinder walls and valves...

LSxJunkie · 09-22-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gunslinger

Did anyone else notice the $3K+ custom billet intake on the Lingenfelter? Those add some HP and drivability (similar to a ITB setup) for HUGE cost...

Also K&N's have been proven to let more dirt through at the cost of increased airflow. Paper filters have been proven (LS1 style) to 500+ HP without sand making it to your cylinder walls and valves...

For the money, Harrop will sell you their ITB setup. Well, for an extra grand or two. And even if you don't know anyone who can tune it, it's still frakking awesome.

logan1080 · 09-23-2008, 10:14 AM

how much hp gain is that harrop setup supposed to give?

LSxJunkie · 09-23-2008, 12:56 PM

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how much hp gain is that harrop setup supposed to give?

None. It just gives you p33n0rz size.

I am of the opinion that FAST makes the best choice (price, design, gains, quality) for aftermarket LS intakes.

headpunter · 09-23-2008, 01:03 PM

that intak would be fierce for a twin turbo set up

JJ#48Racing · 10-07-2008, 11:45 AM

I think a cat-back and/or intake will get you that and more.

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nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	You could probably get back 20-hp off a decent cold air intake kit alone. K&N makes cold air kits for the Challenger and GT500 that add more than 20 horses.

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headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	here is the deal. the corvette and the camaro are going to share the ls3 and the same engine ordering code. it costs more money for them having two different models of the same engine laying around. so really the engine will be downgraded on paper but it should be the same engine. its more of a marketing thing, they want people to buy the v8 with the afm so the need to close the hp gap so it looks more competitive. thats just my opinion __________________ Stop Whinging

09-22-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
tav8ws6 Drives: 2003 Avalanche Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 17	In some pictures that came out a while back, the V6 had an X-pipe. But the new performance cat-back picture shows only one pipe. Hopefully the picture was just a generic one. The V8 is going to have an X-pipe isnt it? I hated that damn Y-pipe.

09-22-2008, 08:15 PM	#9
gunslinger Drives: 1998 Z28 M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 254	Did anyone else notice the $3K+ custom billet intake on the Lingenfelter? Those add some HP and drivability (similar to a ITB setup) for HUGE cost... Also K&N's have been proven to let more dirt through at the cost of increased airflow. Paper filters have been proven (LS1 style) to 500+ HP without sand making it to your cylinder walls and valves...

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logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	how much hp gain is that harrop setup supposed to give?

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JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	I think a cat-back and/or intake will get you that and more.