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11syn3rgy · 05-12-2014, 06:47 PM

Hey guys,

I just received a $500 bonus from work that I wasn't expecting and I want your opinion on where this money would be best spent in making my 2011 Camaro SS (L99) faster/stronger. Here is a brief list of my mods. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

Magnacharger TVS2300 with 3.4 front pulley
LT 1 7/8" headers
High-flow cats
Borla S-type
ZR1 plugs
CAI Inc intake
ID-850's
ZL1 fuel pump with ADM FPCM
JRE Supertensioner
Custom tune from Jannetty
JRE race scoop
18" Z06 rims with 305/45R18 MT drag radials

Running 9.5 lbs of boost and PB at the track is an 11.46 at 120.55 mph with a 1.62 60' time.

I'm running the stock 20's up front at the track and I'd love to shed some weight but not sure if this can be done for $500? Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods? What about cooling my IAT? Not sure about running meth all of the time but I'm open to suggestions. I realize $500 isn't that much money at this level, but help me spend it wisely.

Thanks guys!

John

Bo White · 05-12-2014, 07:05 PM

"Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods?"

^^^this along with cradle bushings.

11syn3rgy · 05-12-2014, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

"Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods?"

^^^this along with cradle bushings.

Will this lower my 60' times, or is it purely to strengthen my set-up? Thanks

Bo White · 05-12-2014, 07:22 PM

It will strengthen it and might show up on the time slip. Auto cars do better with stock suspension than manual cars do. It will also tighten up the handling as well.

1985airborne · 05-12-2014, 07:37 PM

Out of curiosity; how much hp and tq do you have with your setup?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

Hey guys,

I just received a $500 bonus from work that I wasn't expecting and I want your opinion on where this money would be best spent in making my 2011 Camaro SS (L99) faster/stronger. Here is a brief list of my mods. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

Magnacharger TVS2300 with 3.4 front pulley
LT 1 7/8" headers
High-flow cats
Borla S-type
ZR1 plugs
CAI Inc intake
ID-850's
ZL1 fuel pump with ADM FPCM
JRE Supertensioner
Custom tune from Jannetty
JRE race scoop
18" Z06 rims with 305/45R18 MT drag radials

Running 9.5 lbs of boost and PB at the track is an 11.46 at 120.55 mph with a 1.62 60' time.

I'm running the stock 20's up front at the track and I'd love to shed some weight but not sure if this can be done for $500? Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods? What about cooling my IAT? Not sure about running meth all of the time but I'm open to suggestions. I realize $500 isn't that much money at this level, but help me spend it wisely.

Thanks guys!

John

JDP Sales · 05-12-2014, 07:43 PM

I'd say suspension for sure. Subframe bushings, Upper control arm bushings, Trailing arms and toe rods. All together will take you a little over budget, but will definitely help you out!

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Bo White · 05-12-2014, 08:09 PM

All of the above I have done to mine. While the cradle is lowered you can knock the upper control arm bushings out.

11syn3rgy · 05-12-2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985airborne

Out of curiosity; how much hp and tq do you have with your setup?

I've only had it on a very stingy Mustang dyno. Best run on 91 octane tune was 480 rwhp and 465 ft/lbs. Runs pretty good at the track with these (relatively low) numbers. Plus, I'm running full body weight.

Tim417 · 05-12-2014, 10:41 PM

11syn3rgy,

That is about right. I have similar mods only a 3.6 pulley and no headers and I'm getting about 447 rwhp on CMS's Mustang dyno. I am told the stock cam is really a limiting factor and upgrading that will really free up the power. But first I need better wheels and rubber.

11syn3rgy · 05-13-2014, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim417

11syn3rgy,

That is about right. I have similar mods only a 3.6 pulley and no headers and I'm getting about 447 rwhp on CMS's Mustang dyno. I am told the stock cam is really a limiting factor and upgrading that will really free up the power. But first I need better wheels and rubber.

Cool, thanks for posting. I'm not too worried about it. She runs strong at the track where it really matters!

I'd love to get a cam, but I don't really wanna part with another $2K. So many things need to get upgraded in order to do it right. I think I'll just tweak it here and there and be happy with a mid-11's DD.

1985airborne · 05-13-2014, 08:49 AM

Certainly!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

I've only had it on a very stingy Mustang dyno. Best run on 91 octane tune was 480 rwhp and 465 ft/lbs. Runs pretty good at the track with these (relatively low) numbers. Plus, I'm running full body weight.

05-12-2014, 06:47 PM	#1
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Need advice (next mod) Hey guys, I just received a $500 bonus from work that I wasn't expecting and I want your opinion on where this money would be best spent in making my 2011 Camaro SS (L99) faster/stronger. Here is a brief list of my mods. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great. Magnacharger TVS2300 with 3.4 front pulley LT 1 7/8" headers High-flow cats Borla S-type ZR1 plugs CAI Inc intake ID-850's ZL1 fuel pump with ADM FPCM JRE Supertensioner Custom tune from Jannetty JRE race scoop 18" Z06 rims with 305/45R18 MT drag radials Running 9.5 lbs of boost and PB at the track is an 11.46 at 120.55 mph with a 1.62 60' time. I'm running the stock 20's up front at the track and I'd love to shed some weight but not sure if this can be done for $500? Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods? What about cooling my IAT? Not sure about running meth all of the time but I'm open to suggestions. I realize $500 isn't that much money at this level, but help me spend it wisely. Thanks guys! John

05-12-2014, 07:05 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,090	"Should I upgrade to the BMR/Pfadt rear trailing arms and toe rods?" ^^^this along with cradle bushings. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-12-2014, 07:22 PM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,090	It will strengthen it and might show up on the time slip. Auto cars do better with stock suspension than manual cars do. It will also tighten up the handling as well. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-12-2014, 08:09 PM	#7
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,090	All of the above I have done to mine. While the cradle is lowered you can knock the upper control arm bushings out. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter, stage 4 cam and Wilkes 11° 65cc heads Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

05-12-2014, 07:43 PM	#6
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I'd say suspension for sure. Subframe bushings, Upper control arm bushings, Trailing arms and toe rods. All together will take you a little over budget, but will definitely help you out! Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-12-2014, 10:41 PM	#9
Tim417 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 228	11syn3rgy, That is about right. I have similar mods only a 3.6 pulley and no headers and I'm getting about 447 rwhp on CMS's Mustang dyno. I am told the stock cam is really a limiting factor and upgrading that will really free up the power. But first I need better wheels and rubber.