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sscamaro89 · 01-28-2015, 11:23 PM

Hey guys just a question. My car is completely stock the only thing i have is a catback flow master outlaw series. I want to do some mods nothing extreme its my daily driver but just for some more fun headers,intake, throttle body, and a tune of course. I know have a pretty decent knowledge I'm not an expert or anything regarding mods but any other suggestions you guys might wanna add. Or anything you guys might recommend help would be great.

Aries240SS · 01-29-2015, 08:14 AM

sounds like you have a pretty good plan of attack there. You just need to decide on your price range, and which brands you prefer so you can get started.

Apex put together a really nice thread on here for getting started modding.

RolltideSS · 01-29-2015, 08:22 AM

Rear gears is another good one

adg5151 · 01-29-2015, 10:03 AM

I have the outlaw catback as well. I am thinking about headers too but I am concerned it might be too loud for a daily driver.

Based on my experience and mods, an intake should be your first mod followed by a tune. I think those two mods alone will change the sound and performance of your car. I would get a Cold Air Inductions intake and either a dyno tune or a Jannetty Racing mailorder tune. I think the majority of people on here would agree with those two mods before a throttle body and headers. If you can afford to do all at once, then yes that's a great list of relatively affordable mods.

Apex Motorsports · 01-29-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro89

Hey guys just a question. My car is completely stock the only thing i have is a catback flow master outlaw series. I want to do some mods nothing extreme its my daily driver but just for some more fun headers,intake, throttle body, and a tune of course. I know have a pretty decent knowledge I'm not an expert or anything regarding mods but any other suggestions you guys might wanna add. Or anything you guys might recommend help would be great.

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Originally Posted by Aries240SS

sounds like you have a pretty good plan of attack there. You just need to decide on your price range, and which brands you prefer so you can get started.

Apex put together a really nice thread on here for getting started modding.

The Guide: 5th Gen Camaro Modification

ST1LE · 01-29-2015, 10:26 AM

I would add an Apex scoop and fluid relocate kit and a catch can for sure!

MLAZ1990 · 01-29-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro89

Hey guys just a question. My car is completely stock the only thing i have is a catback flow master outlaw series. I want to do some mods nothing extreme its my daily driver but just for some more fun headers,intake, throttle body, and a tune of course. I know have a pretty decent knowledge I'm not an expert or anything regarding mods but any other suggestions you guys might wanna add. Or anything you guys might recommend help would be great.

Don't you have vertical doors too lol?!?

Gonzo.ss · 01-30-2015, 07:03 AM

I'm in the process of doing similar mods. I went intake and throttle body first
then exhaust, now doing headers and tune. Unless shop is going to add additional mods to your tune for free, wait until headers go on for your tune.

Aries240SS · 01-31-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo.ss

I'm in the process of doing similar mods. I went intake and throttle body first
then exhaust, now doing headers and tune. Unless shop is going to add additional mods to your tune for free, wait until headers go on for your tune.

This is great advice. None of what is listed requires a tune until you get to the headers, but most shops will charge $150-300 for a re-tune if you make changes to the setup and find yourself feeling a loss of power in the butt dyno.

iCamaro81 · 01-31-2015, 12:30 PM

If you check out my signature it lists mine. This was a pretty good start for me. All were easy installs.

PalmerGA · 01-31-2015, 05:27 PM

Do your engine a favor to last a lifetime... get a good Catch Can - I have an Apex and am very satisfied with it.

sscamaro89 · 03-22-2015, 06:30 PM

Appreciate the info. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the headers and tune last thnx everyone

SS PANTHER · 03-22-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro89

Appreciate the info. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the headers and tune last thnx everyone

Your in California so remember that long tubes are illegal. If you get pulled over and they do a visual you will have to report to the state referee and have it fixed before you can drive it again. Also, if you purchased your car used or when it is 6 years old you will have to have a smog check every 2 years after that. They do not do a sniffer test any more on 2001 and newer cars, but, they do a visual and a OBDII scan.

JCunningham · 03-23-2015, 02:58 AM

if your from ca and if you have a stick get 3.91 gears, intake,and a tune. skip the headers. remember to have skip shift deleted if stick. Find a gear shop. I had 1 do my gears and with all GM parts it was less then $700. I brought the diff to them though. They wanted $700 for labor if i brought them the car. for the price of Great ARH headers you can get a new GM 1le 3.91 diff

01-28-2015, 11:23 PM	#1
sscamaro89 2Ss89 Drives: 2ss/Bumblee Bee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Nuys Posts: 168	Time to Mod Help Please? Hey guys just a question. My car is completely stock the only thing i have is a catback flow master outlaw series. I want to do some mods nothing extreme its my daily driver but just for some more fun headers,intake, throttle body, and a tune of course. I know have a pretty decent knowledge I'm not an expert or anything regarding mods but any other suggestions you guys might wanna add. Or anything you guys might recommend help would be great. __________________ 2Ss89

01-29-2015, 08:14 AM	#2
Aries240SS Drives: 2011 1SS RS Camaro, 1995 LSX 240SX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 461	sounds like you have a pretty good plan of attack there. You just need to decide on your price range, and which brands you prefer so you can get started. Apex put together a really nice thread on here for getting started modding. __________________ 2011 Camaro 1SS Whipple Supercharged street monster

01-29-2015, 10:26 AM	#6
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I would add an Apex scoop and fluid relocate kit and a catch can for sure! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

01-30-2015, 07:03 AM	#8
Gonzo.ss Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 92	I'm in the process of doing similar mods. I went intake and throttle body first then exhaust, now doing headers and tune. Unless shop is going to add additional mods to your tune for free, wait until headers go on for your tune. __________________ Mods so far: Roto Fab intake. Vmaxx ported throttle body. Solo Axle back Kooks 1 7/8" LTH Catless 1LE diffuser SS Clones quad tips Apex CAI scoop Gloss black stripes, gills,bowties and bezels

01-31-2015, 12:30 PM	#10
iCamaro81 Drives: 2014 Camaro Convertible L99 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oahu, HI Posts: 90 View My Garage	If you check out my signature it lists mine. This was a pretty good start for me. All were easy installs. __________________ Bo White Throttle Body, Range AFM Disabler, Cold Air Induction Intake, JRE Scoop w/Roto Fab WW Relocation, ARH Brace, QTP Electric Cut Outs w/Wireless Kit.

01-29-2015, 08:22 AM	#3
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Rear gears is another good one

01-29-2015, 10:03 AM	#4
adg5151 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 85	I have the outlaw catback as well. I am thinking about headers too but I am concerned it might be too loud for a daily driver. Based on my experience and mods, an intake should be your first mod followed by a tune. I think those two mods alone will change the sound and performance of your car. I would get a Cold Air Inductions intake and either a dyno tune or a Jannetty Racing mailorder tune. I think the majority of people on here would agree with those two mods before a throttle body and headers. If you can afford to do all at once, then yes that's a great list of relatively affordable mods.

01-31-2015, 05:27 PM	#11
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Do your engine a favor to last a lifetime... get a good Catch Can - I have an Apex and am very satisfied with it. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-22-2015, 06:30 PM	#12
sscamaro89 2Ss89 Drives: 2ss/Bumblee Bee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Van Nuys Posts: 168	Appreciate the info. I'm pretty sure I'm going to do the headers and tune last thnx everyone __________________ 2Ss89

03-23-2015, 02:58 AM	#14
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	if your from ca and if you have a stick get 3.91 gears, intake,and a tune. skip the headers. remember to have skip shift deleted if stick. Find a gear shop. I had 1 do my gears and with all GM parts it was less then $700. I brought the diff to them though. They wanted $700 for labor if i brought them the car. for the price of Great ARH headers you can get a new GM 1le 3.91 diff __________________ 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