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Old 11-22-2012, 08:49 PM   #1
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Black Friday - decision time HELP!

Hey yo,

So I've been planning my next project and weighing my options since the summer. I have been struggling with which route to go this time around, and since I want to take advantage of Black Friday deals.... So it's crunch time!

I am weighing two main options, which boils down to: handling/style vs more power.

Option 1: handling/style

Forgestar F14 wheels, with some nittos all around.
Pfadt zl1 sway bar conversion
Pfadt adjustable coil overs/ springs

Option 2: performance

A. New fuel system (ID850 injectors, LPE twin fuel pump) and bigger cam with a valvetrain build.

B. New fuel system (ID850 injectors, LPE twin fuel pump) and bigger YSI blower with a smaller pulley.


Have at it, convince me! Thanks in advance for your perspective.
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Old 11-22-2012, 08:54 PM   #2
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Like option one but option two is good to. Dam I can help you I like them both.


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Old 11-23-2012, 01:02 PM   #3
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Come on people clock is ticking!
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Old 11-23-2012, 01:07 PM   #4
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Come on people clock is ticking!
I think you are the only one that can answer this question. Which option do you feel will give you the most enjoyment?

If it was me, I would do option 1, because I think one of the best dollars spent on the Camaro is in the sway bars. Wheels are just icing on that cake. I just bought a 2010 SS and the FE4 conversion and sways is probably the first mod I plan to make on the car. Followed at some point with coil overs.
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Old 11-23-2012, 01:10 PM   #5
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I think you are the only one that can answer this question. Which option do you feel will give you the most enjoyment?

If it was me, I would do option 1, because I think one of the best dollars spent on the Camaro is in the sway bars. Wheels are just icing on that cake.
I know I'm the only one that can answer, but I appreciate other perspectives that I may not have considered.

My gear head friends tell me I have enough power already. I'm never satisfied though. But I want to get into road racing and I do go to a lot of car shows.

I'm very torn. I really could go either way.

Thanks for the input. If I go the Pfadt route, I know where to buy
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Old 11-23-2012, 01:13 PM   #6
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You have plenty of power now , go for handling.
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Old 11-23-2012, 01:14 PM   #7
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I know I'm the only one that can answer, but I appreciate other perspectives that I may not have considered.

My gear head friends tell me I have enough power already. I'm never satisfied though. But I want to get into road racing and I do go to a lot of car shows.

I'm very torn. I really could go either way.

Thanks for the input. If I go the Pfadt route, I know where to buy
I will say this; if you already have a lot of power I would definitely do some suspension modifications. Power is great, but you also have to transfer that power to the ground. Are you more into road racing/autocross or more of a straight line drag sort of guy? You might be amazed at what just a set of bushings could do to get that power to the pavement.

**okay, I just paid some attention to your signature. So you already have some suspension, I see. Well... now it's a more interesting question.

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Old 11-23-2012, 02:04 PM   #8
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Option one. Pull the trigger.
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:07 PM   #9
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NUMBER 2!!
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:07 PM   #10
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Option #1, is what I went with, enough power for me and I can do the HP upgrades later.
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:09 PM   #11
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Shoulda added a poll
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:11 PM   #12
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:15 PM   #13
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Do the YSi, but keep same boost and fuel. Then get your coilovers. Boom, you just got a couple things accomplished
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Old 11-23-2012, 02:25 PM   #14
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I would go for option 1
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