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dgriddick · 02-14-2014, 04:53 AM

Well

I got this Camaro on a trade 2011 SS/RS. I was waiting for DMv to inspect before I could title and she passed..

I have only driven her twice to the shop..
She has been sitting in the garage for a couple of months.. waiting for the title now so I went and ordered my first mod!

The gauge pack from GMpartswarehouse, cheapest price I found online $319.. and the DIY Zl1 harness for the fog lights..$69

The car has the H&R 2" drop, Flowmaster Exhaust, read wheels custom widened to 20x12, mini tubs hidden and a ZL1 bumper conversion..

I want the Heritage grill but was wondering if its a pain to remove the bumper... I just recovered my buddy's 1LE seats with a dealer take off leather.. Which was easy and came out perfect black with red inserts.. so any idea how this compares doing the grill..

Also, what should I do next... Headers? CAI? I would like to go to more power after the grill decision

I am fine with the look of the stock grill but wanted input..

DFWZ28 · 02-14-2014, 07:16 AM

CAI all the way. Let that thing breath.

Mannsiam · 02-14-2014, 07:23 AM

Pictures please

RED_SS · 02-14-2014, 07:37 AM

Very clean ride. Have any pictures of underneath/rear to see the fat tires. Also, what size tires are on those 20x12?

CAI to start it off breathing in and then headers to breath out!

Mint · 02-14-2014, 08:17 AM

The herritage grille is great. It's also a GM part so it's on the chevrolet website. They sell it pre-painted also.
Took me about 75 minutes to remove the front then put in the grille then put it all back. I love the look.

As for performance I would recommend headers.

Serge627 · 02-14-2014, 08:57 AM

Wow, the car looks great with the ZL1 bumper on it. Good pick up

dgriddick · 02-15-2014, 12:57 AM

315 on the rear.. Ill take rear and underneath soon

thanks guys

JCunningham · 02-15-2014, 02:30 AM

headers

1LE801 · 02-15-2014, 08:06 AM

https://www.jdpmotorsports.com/

I just installed the Roto-fab CAI yesterday. I was not expecting much of a gain from it. I was WRONG! I am very impressed with the power and sound I picked up. Headers are on the way, I chose the SP LT's.

Get with Tyler and Jordan at JDP Motorsports. They'll help you out.

BluePhoenix · 02-15-2014, 08:50 AM

You just need to know what you are doing to remove the bumper. Preferably you should jack the front of the car up, remove the 2 front wheels and inner fender liners/wheel wells, after that it's pretty easy.

Jmcsjcrs · 02-15-2014, 09:06 AM

There are great videos on how to remove the bumper and install the Grill, I'm an idiot and I did it all by myself without jacking up the car. If I can do it, you can!!!

dgriddick · 02-15-2014, 12:01 PM

Thanks guys... Ill put the bumper and the CAI on the list for spring..

J-vette · 02-16-2014, 06:45 AM

If I were you I would get the zl1 hood. Then cai & headers. Then maybe stronger rear end w/ those wide tires. Pics pls! Looks good.

omgitsmikeyC · 02-16-2014, 06:53 AM

Congrats, enjoy the addiction, CAI and headers are great throttle response improvers. Tune helps a lot too, if this one doesn't have it already.

02-14-2014, 04:53 AM	#1
dgriddick Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vriginia Beach Posts: 338	My First Mods purchased Well I got this Camaro on a trade 2011 SS/RS. I was waiting for DMv to inspect before I could title and she passed.. I have only driven her twice to the shop.. She has been sitting in the garage for a couple of months.. waiting for the title now so I went and ordered my first mod! The gauge pack from GMpartswarehouse, cheapest price I found online $319.. and the DIY Zl1 harness for the fog lights..$69 The car has the H&R 2" drop, Flowmaster Exhaust, read wheels custom widened to 20x12, mini tubs hidden and a ZL1 bumper conversion.. I want the Heritage grill but was wondering if its a pain to remove the bumper... I just recovered my buddy's 1LE seats with a dealer take off leather.. Which was easy and came out perfect black with red inserts.. so any idea how this compares doing the grill.. Also, what should I do next... Headers? CAI? I would like to go to more power after the grill decision I am fine with the look of the stock grill but wanted input..

02-14-2014, 07:16 AM	#2
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	CAI all the way. Let that thing breath. Attached Images __________________

02-14-2014, 07:23 AM	#3
Mannsiam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 441 View My Garage	Pictures please __________________ Yeah Im a Chevy Guy. 11 Silverado, 12 Malibu, 14 Camaro 1LE

02-14-2014, 07:37 AM	#4
RED_SS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 281	Very clean ride. Have any pictures of underneath/rear to see the fat tires. Also, what size tires are on those 20x12? CAI to start it off breathing in and then headers to breath out! __________________ 2013 SS - LS3 \| ADM Intake \| Stainless Power LTs \| 227/239 : 114 \| Ported TB \| Spintech Super Pro \| 160* Stat \| Hurst Short Throw \| 1LE Sways \| Factory ZL1 Reps \| Quality Motorsports Tune

02-15-2014, 02:30 AM	#8
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	headers __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

02-14-2014, 08:17 AM	#5
Mint Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 343 View My Garage	The herritage grille is great. It's also a GM part so it's on the chevrolet website. They sell it pre-painted also. Took me about 75 minutes to remove the front then put in the grille then put it all back. I love the look. As for performance I would recommend headers.

02-14-2014, 08:57 AM	#6
Serge627 Drives: 11 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 137	Wow, the car looks great with the ZL1 bumper on it. Good pick up

02-15-2014, 12:57 AM	#7
dgriddick Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vriginia Beach Posts: 338	315 on the rear.. Ill take rear and underneath soon thanks guys

02-15-2014, 08:06 AM	#9
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	https://www.jdpmotorsports.com/ I just installed the Roto-fab CAI yesterday. I was not expecting much of a gain from it. I was WRONG! I am very impressed with the power and sound I picked up. Headers are on the way, I chose the SP LT's. Get with Tyler and Jordan at JDP Motorsports. They'll help you out.

02-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#10
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,283	You just need to know what you are doing to remove the bumper. Preferably you should jack the front of the car up, remove the 2 front wheels and inner fender liners/wheel wells, after that it's pretty easy. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

02-15-2014, 09:06 AM	#11
Jmcsjcrs Drives: 2012 2SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 398 View My Garage	There are great videos on how to remove the bumper and install the Grill, I'm an idiot and I did it all by myself without jacking up the car. If I can do it, you can!!! __________________ 2012 2SS RS CAI Industries Lloyd's Floor and Trunk Mats IOM Heritage Grill Sparks SS emblems Year One Restoration 1969 Camaro Script

02-15-2014, 12:01 PM	#12
dgriddick Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vriginia Beach Posts: 338	Thanks guys... Ill put the bumper and the CAI on the list for spring..

02-16-2014, 06:45 AM	#13
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	If I were you I would get the zl1 hood. Then cai & headers. Then maybe stronger rear end w/ those wide tires. Pics pls! Looks good.

02-16-2014, 06:53 AM	#14
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Congrats, enjoy the addiction, CAI and headers are great throttle response improvers. Tune helps a lot too, if this one doesn't have it already. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming