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Old 08-20-2012, 02:12 PM   #26
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Save your money on a Cold Air Intake as most are going to be GREAT for looks but wont give ya the bang for the buck that they are normally known for.

The factory airbox, as ugly as it might be, flows pretty good.

Cold Air Intake Review by JRE

Consider either Long Tube Headers or a set of Rear End gears......

I don't think that there are many mods out there that will give you the satisfaction that eiether of these will.

Good luck and congrats on the new SS!!

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Old 08-20-2012, 03:57 PM   #27
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only joking. it's for fun.
Same here! Haha
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Old 08-20-2012, 04:24 PM   #28
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Way to high jack the thread, start your own sir.
No! Please NO!

Should have told him to just do some good old fashioned research.
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Old 08-20-2012, 04:31 PM   #29
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Would help to know his budget
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Old 08-21-2012, 12:36 AM   #30
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Theres a post that says K&N CAI damages piston #7. Dont know how accurate that is but just an FYI.
I dont really see how any intake could just damage a single piston, somebody probably had a damaged 1 and had just got a K&N intake so coincidence but a CAI damaging 1 piston doesnt make a whole lot of sense.... I am not like firing towards you I am just saying if you catch what I mean
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Old 08-21-2012, 06:55 AM   #31
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Theres a post that says K&N CAI damages piston #7. Dont know how accurate that is but just an FYI.
That sounds retarded, lol. All cold air intakes systems are similar and work mostly the same. K&N was awesome on my car.

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I dont really see how any intake could just damage a single piston, somebody probably had a damaged 1 and had just got a K&N intake so coincidence but a CAI damaging 1 piston doesnt make a whole lot of sense.... I am not like firing towards you I am just saying if you catch what I mean
+1 What he said.
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Old 08-21-2012, 04:33 PM   #32
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Why would you advise him to get something that is 8k when he can do all of the basic bolt ons for under 2k....If the basics aren't fast enough then go on to the big things
Why would I advise him? Because I can. The same reason why you slapped on a ZL1 bumper when you own a 2SS, because you can?

In anycase its his decision on what he decides to do. Saving up for a bolt-ons or saving up for a package from SLP, Hennessey, etc. Its all the same reallly or just saving up about $5-6k and getting it done. Its his decision if money permits.
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Old 08-28-2012, 04:18 PM   #33
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So I will be picking up a 2013 Camaro 2SS early next month and it will be an automatic. I want to see what mods people are recommending to get right off the bat for a nice performance gain. Headers, cat back, etc.... I also would like to know in the Camaro world what parts give you the best gains and which part brands are best.
Plenty to recommend, though I would start with a CAI & tuner. Take a look at our website (link in my signature) and please let me know if you have any questions.
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:44 PM   #34
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Drive it for 5K or so first before anything.
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:46 PM   #35
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that might be the case for somethings. but for major things, sometimes GM will come and look. or want a ECM info from your car.

A tune voids your warranty no matter what. That's one thing I will NOT do.
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Old 08-29-2012, 12:51 AM   #36
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If your looking for simple mods to wake up your L99 then I would highly recommend a CAI Inc cold air intake kit and a VMAX ported TB.

There are a lot of mods availible for our cars so if your looking for big gains you have plenty of options. But if you're like me and you just wanted some bolt-on's to improve the feel and fun of your L99 without completely throwing your warranty out the window then that's where you should start.
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Old 08-29-2012, 07:13 AM   #37
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The tune can be removed if you need to take the car in for warranty work.
You really think GM can't see the flash?
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