Nitrous or gear set change? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OHIOSS · 10-13-2013, 05:57 PM

I'm going to do one or the other but can't make up my mind which I want to do. Nitrous is cool but how often would I use it? I don't think it's legal to use nitrous in Ohio. I was told a gear set change to a 3.91 makes a huge difference in performance and really makes the car come alive.

I can't do both now so I'm curious to hear if the forum members would go nitrous or gear set swap?

Russ

jsboyce · 10-14-2013, 05:17 AM

would like to know also. Opinions please??

Cat988h · 10-14-2013, 05:31 AM

Do the gears first, then down the road get the spray. Gears are easy on the engine, not that a good nos setup isn't. But you will benefit more from the gears for everyday street use. I also plan to do both after I do my cam swap this December.

POWERFREAK · 10-14-2013, 05:32 AM

Gears are great...especially if you have an M6. Never seen anyone not happy after swapping to 3.91's.

Cat988h · 10-14-2013, 06:04 AM

Guys here is some good reads on the topic. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95142. http://www.badasscars.com/index.cfm/...288/prd288.htm

H-E · 10-14-2013, 10:18 AM

If you plan on adding power in the near future don't do the gears. Nos will always be the biggest bang for the buck .If you only see a cam in your future the gear will help but keep in mind the tranny has a very low first gear.

NitrousTech@SCOL · 10-14-2013, 06:05 PM

We offer gears as well as being a major nitrous dealer. I would be more than happy answer any questions anyone has. If you would like to pm me please feel free to do so.

www.superchargersonline.com

OHIOSS · 10-14-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cat988h

Guys here is some good reads on the topic. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95142. http://www.badasscars.com/index.cfm/...288/prd288.htm

Great info, thanks for the link! That answered a lot of questions that I had.

Russ

SixGracing · 10-14-2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H-E

If you plan on adding power in the near future don't do the gears. Nos will always be the biggest bang for the buck .If you only see a cam in your future the gear will help but keep in mind the tranny has a very low first gear.

Waiting for the nitrous police to come in here and scold all of you for saying "NOS". I wrote a thread about nitrous or N2O and got beat up for saying NOS because it's a brand. I don't care either way. When I go to the races (NHRA)they write "NOS" on my windows. So I guess it's become ubiquitous now.

I did gears first. I have an auto and installed the manual rear end. It made a difference but I didn't want to gear to low for when I did the SC. Well one thing led to another bad thing and the finances just wouldn't allow for a SC this year so I sprang for the Nitrous Outlet kit. Those gears now with the nitrous are amazing. It's a neck snapper. Any lower and it would be like driving on a frozen lake. Love the setup now. But I agree, gears first, nitrous later.

ONE IMPORTANT ITEM: While they're in their doing the gears, install the posi-lock feature. You'll need both tires putting the power down. I should have done mine. But am scheduling ASAP.

Fast6.3 · 10-15-2013, 09:08 AM

Hey six did you retune for the gear swap or are you running stock trans tune

OHIOSS · 10-15-2013, 08:12 PM

My neighbors brother is a Ohio Trooper and I asked him about nitrous. He said that it's not illegal to have in your car......BUT it must be non-functional, meaning it has to be disconnected. Well why would I even want it then? That makes up my mind, I am going with a gear set change as soon as I can pick someone to do it.

Guy #1 that was checking to see if he had the tools has not called me back so he is out. I did find a GM dealer that will do the work for $750 so now I'm tossed between the dealer and the transmission company to do the work for me.

Dealer......or ....... transmission shop?????

Dang why isn't anything simple?

SixGracing · 10-15-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast6.3

Hey six did you retune for the gear swap or are you running stock trans tune

I re-entered the new gear ratio in the tune. Also when I swap tires I put the new tire dimensions for the speedo. Try to keep up on that stuff.

OHIOSS · 10-19-2013, 12:00 AM

I have made up my mind and I am going to do the gear swap. I won't get much time to test it out because I have to get it into winter storage to be sure I don't lose my slot. Then I will have to find another place to store it for the winte

Russ

10-14-2013, 05:31 AM	#3
Cat988h Drives: Rally yellow 2011 Camaro 1SSRS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parksville Bc Posts: 263 View My Garage	Do the gears first, then down the road get the spray. Gears are easy on the engine, not that a good nos setup isn't. But you will benefit more from the gears for everyday street use. I also plan to do both after I do my cam swap this December. __________________ ATI Super Damper, Katech C5R Chain, Jannetty 470 Comp Cam, Comp Valve Springs, Mellings Oil Pump, Manley Push Rods, Comp Tringion Upgrade, Cold Air Inductions Intake, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w Cats, MBRP 3 Inch Exhaust, RX Catch Can, Eaton Tru Trac, 3.91 OEM, DSS Drive And Half Shafts, LPW Diff Cover,3 Inch Noweeds, Amsoil Z-Rod, Tuned by Jannetty Racing

10-14-2013, 05:32 AM	#4
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	Gears are great...especially if you have an M6. Never seen anyone not happy after swapping to 3.91's. __________________ NY5thgen.com

10-14-2013, 06:04 AM	#5
Cat988h Drives: Rally yellow 2011 Camaro 1SSRS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parksville Bc Posts: 263 View My Garage	Guys here is some good reads on the topic. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95142. http://www.badasscars.com/index.cfm/...288/prd288.htm __________________ ATI Super Damper, Katech C5R Chain, Jannetty 470 Comp Cam, Comp Valve Springs, Mellings Oil Pump, Manley Push Rods, Comp Tringion Upgrade, Cold Air Inductions Intake, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w Cats, MBRP 3 Inch Exhaust, RX Catch Can, Eaton Tru Trac, 3.91 OEM, DSS Drive And Half Shafts, LPW Diff Cover,3 Inch Noweeds, Amsoil Z-Rod, Tuned by Jannetty Racing

10-15-2013, 09:08 AM	#10
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	Hey six did you retune for the gear swap or are you running stock trans tune __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

10-13-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Nitrous or gear set change? I'm going to do one or the other but can't make up my mind which I want to do. Nitrous is cool but how often would I use it? I don't think it's legal to use nitrous in Ohio. I was told a gear set change to a 3.91 makes a huge difference in performance and really makes the car come alive. I can't do both now so I'm curious to hear if the forum members would go nitrous or gear set swap? Russ

10-14-2013, 05:17 AM	#2
jsboyce Drives: 2011 cyber gray SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hollywood, md Posts: 110	would like to know also. Opinions please??

10-14-2013, 10:18 AM	#6
H-E Account Suspended Drives: 2010 zr1 Camaro 2011 vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Posts: 1,121	If you plan on adding power in the near future don't do the gears. Nos will always be the biggest bang for the buck .If you only see a cam in your future the gear will help but keep in mind the tranny has a very low first gear.

10-14-2013, 06:05 PM	#7
NitrousTech@SCOL Drives: Camaor Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chatsworth Posts: 5	We offer gears as well as being a major nitrous dealer. I would be more than happy answer any questions anyone has. If you would like to pm me please feel free to do so. www.superchargersonline.com

10-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#11
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	My neighbors brother is a Ohio Trooper and I asked him about nitrous. He said that it's not illegal to have in your car......BUT it must be non-functional, meaning it has to be disconnected. Well why would I even want it then? That makes up my mind, I am going with a gear set change as soon as I can pick someone to do it. Guy #1 that was checking to see if he had the tools has not called me back so he is out. I did find a GM dealer that will do the work for $750 so now I'm tossed between the dealer and the transmission company to do the work for me. Dealer......or ....... transmission shop????? Dang why isn't anything simple?

10-19-2013, 12:00 AM	#13
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have made up my mind and I am going to do the gear swap. I won't get much time to test it out because I have to get it into winter storage to be sure I don't lose my slot. Then I will have to find another place to store it for the winte Russ