My Camaro needs more low end power - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nocanoe · 07-04-2011, 11:33 PM

My friend's Challanger SRT8 has alot more wheel breaking power in the low end than my 2ss rs Camaro Convertible. What can you do to increase the low end power?

Neriah · 07-04-2011, 11:34 PM

L99 or LS3?

mikeSS · 07-04-2011, 11:35 PM

are you really about to make a thread and not give us any info on your camaro ? is it a v6, v8 manual auto ??? any mods done ? etc

nocanoe · 07-04-2011, 11:42 PM

it is a 2011 camaro convertible 2ss rs v8 6 speed manual transmission with standard 20" brushed aluminum wheels and tires

TJ91 · 07-04-2011, 11:50 PM

You can do alot. Whats your budget?
Right now im guessing the weight of the vert is killing your performance a bit. But anyways theres many options that will allow you to smoke your friend

Juiced1 · 07-05-2011, 12:10 AM

Generally speaking, most mods will add more peak horsepower and raise your power band if anything. Low end grunt is more for trucks but if you really want to add some power down low go with a Magnacharger. Can't beat that for low end power. Unless he has a 392 SRT8 he shouldn't be any faster then you...So you can let him shred his tires while you beat him at the track all day. Also, a bigger gear in the back is a nice option for some down low grunt.

Apex Paul · 07-05-2011, 12:13 AM

Drop a set of 4.10's in it. That'll wake it up.

14pilot · 07-05-2011, 12:43 AM

+1 - gears !!!

And I agree with the OP. At 4,100 lbs going down the road, more low end torque is needed. The quest for peak HP dominates here. Thats fine for drag racers or bench racers that want bragging rights.

Reality for my application as a street driven car would be mo' TQ to get this heavy bitch rolling.

LimaCharlie · 07-05-2011, 12:59 AM

Remove the torque management parameters in your PCM. Say goodbye to your drivetrain warranty though....

REDXIIIDave · 07-05-2011, 03:38 AM

Your 'vert is 200-300 pounds heavier than a coupe. Your M6 has high gearing. You need 30 more horses, lower gearing, or 200 pounds less weight. An auto SS coupe will hang with a stock SRT8, even the 392. Gearing and traction.

Not Far From Par · 07-05-2011, 10:23 AM

I was actually wondering this exact same question this morning..
I got on it getting onto the highway (about 3/4 mile on ramp) & am amazed at how much oomph these cars have from 4k RPM's & up..
But is there a way to wake this beast up a little earlier..??
Looks like the Maggie will do it for sure.. & I saw gears.. but I would hate to lose any of my MPG's in the process... I don't race (track or strip) & use my car for 99% business.. but would still like to wake it up a little earlier!!!

(LS3 M6)

SS>GT · 07-05-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Paul

Drop a set of 4:10's in it. That'll wake it up.

chase, i never understood how this worked...did rsearch but all i could find was that top end power would be hurt, low end would be helped.

can you add anything to that? im more of a 0-60 type of guy anyway. top speed doesnt intrest me too much, seeing as theres no where to use it in LA.

oldfriend · 07-05-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Paul

Drop a set of 4:10's in it. That'll wake it up.

+ 1 = 4.10

oldfriend · 07-05-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS>GT

chase, i never understood how this worked...did rsearch but all i could find was that top end power would be hurt, low end would be helped.

can you add anything to that? im more of a 0-60 type of guy anyway. top speed doesnt intrest me too much, seeing as theres no where to use it in LA.

You will get there fasfaster , after that it will be not so good.

07-04-2011, 11:33 PM	#1
nocanoe Drives: Triple Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	My Camaro needs more low end power My friend's Challanger SRT8 has alot more wheel breaking power in the low end than my 2ss rs Camaro Convertible. What can you do to increase the low end power?

07-04-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
Neriah Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 860	L99 or LS3? __________________ Built By Blu808 LG G6X3 Cam, UD Pully, Rotofab Intake. Dynatech LT's. Borla ATAK Catback. Full BMR bushings and suspension.

07-04-2011, 11:50 PM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,037	You can do alot. Whats your budget? Right now im guessing the weight of the vert is killing your performance a bit. But anyways theres many options that will allow you to smoke your friend __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

07-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#7
Apex Paul Drives: Wagon Queen Family Truckster Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 1,476	Drop a set of 4.10's in it. That'll wake it up. Last edited by Apex Paul; 07-05-2011 at 07:10 PM.

07-05-2011, 12:59 AM	#9
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Remove the torque management parameters in your PCM. Say goodbye to your drivetrain warranty though.... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

07-04-2011, 11:35 PM	#3
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	are you really about to make a thread and not give us any info on your camaro ? is it a v6, v8 manual auto ??? any mods done ? etc

07-04-2011, 11:42 PM	#4
nocanoe Drives: Triple Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 8	it is a 2011 camaro convertible 2ss rs v8 6 speed manual transmission with standard 20" brushed aluminum wheels and tires

07-05-2011, 12:10 AM	#6
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	Generally speaking, most mods will add more peak horsepower and raise your power band if anything. Low end grunt is more for trucks but if you really want to add some power down low go with a Magnacharger. Can't beat that for low end power. Unless he has a 392 SRT8 he shouldn't be any faster then you...So you can let him shred his tires while you beat him at the track all day. Also, a bigger gear in the back is a nice option for some down low grunt.

07-05-2011, 03:38 AM	#10
REDXIIIDave El Chupacabra Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 923	Your 'vert is 200-300 pounds heavier than a coupe. Your M6 has high gearing. You need 30 more horses, lower gearing, or 200 pounds less weight. An auto SS coupe will hang with a stock SRT8, even the 392. Gearing and traction.

07-05-2011, 10:23 AM	#11
Not Far From Par Drives: 2010 2SS RS VR Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: E.Washington Posts: 88	I was actually wondering the same thing!! I was actually wondering this exact same question this morning.. I got on it getting onto the highway (about 3/4 mile on ramp) & am amazed at how much oomph these cars have from 4k RPM's & up.. But is there a way to wake this beast up a little earlier..?? Looks like the Maggie will do it for sure.. & I saw gears.. but I would hate to lose any of my MPG's in the process... I don't race (track or strip) & use my car for 99% business.. but would still like to wake it up a little earlier!!! (LS3 M6)

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