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Arogg · 12-13-2021, 02:29 PM

So.. my car sits as listed below in my signature. Im looking for something to work on the car over the winter. Heads/cam is a little out of my skill level right now and boost is out of my price range considering im house shopping with the wife. So what do you guys recommend that a weekend "mechanic" like myself could tackle over a weekend or 2 that will give a little more power? Im thinking maybe intake manifold? any suggestions?

gtstorey · 12-13-2021, 02:44 PM

Intake won't add any power until you really push things everywhere else.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-13-2021, 06:17 PM

Yea I was going to say. Without a cam and supporting mods an intake manifold would not do you any good. The stock one flows really well on these engines. You already have the bases covered.

gtstorey · 12-13-2021, 06:35 PM

You could continue down the path of increased handling with sway bar upgrades, control arms or subframe bushings. I would go sway bar if you are still on the stock 2010 rear sway.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-13-2021, 07:11 PM

Also you could do like some of us have and swap out your stock driveshaft for a DSS or G-Force 1pc aluminum 3.5" unit. Quite a difference in getting your car moving, kinda felt like a gear swap to me on mine. Revs up much quicker too. lol. And solid or poly rear cradle mounts if you haven't already done those.

Moto-Mojo · 12-15-2021, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Also you could do like some of us have and swap out your stock driveshaft for a DSS or G-Force 1pc aluminum 3.5" unit. Quite a difference in getting your car moving, kinda felt like a gear swap to me on mine. Revs up much quicker too. lol. And solid or poly rear cradle mounts if you haven't already done those.

Talk to JE Reel Driveline in Pomona, CA about aluminum and carbon fiber driveshafts. Ask for Jim. These guys have been building driveshafts for winning racing teams of all stripes long before DSS was the Camaro driveshaft darling. Nothing against DSS but like many things, there are better things over the horizon. He’s easy to find on the internet.

12-13-2021, 02:29 PM	#1
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 917	Need a winter project.. So.. my car sits as listed below in my signature. Im looking for something to work on the car over the winter. Heads/cam is a little out of my skill level right now and boost is out of my price range considering im house shopping with the wife. So what do you guys recommend that a weekend "mechanic" like myself could tackle over a weekend or 2 that will give a little more power? Im thinking maybe intake manifold? any suggestions? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

12-13-2021, 06:17 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,830	Yea I was going to say. Without a cam and supporting mods an intake manifold would not do you any good. The stock one flows really well on these engines. You already have the bases covered. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

12-13-2021, 07:11 PM	#5
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,830	Also you could do like some of us have and swap out your stock driveshaft for a DSS or G-Force 1pc aluminum 3.5" unit. Quite a difference in getting your car moving, kinda felt like a gear swap to me on mine. Revs up much quicker too. lol. And solid or poly rear cradle mounts if you haven't already done those. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

12-13-2021, 02:44 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,438	Intake won't add any power until you really push things everywhere else.

12-13-2021, 06:35 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,438	You could continue down the path of increased handling with sway bar upgrades, control arms or subframe bushings. I would go sway bar if you are still on the stock 2010 rear sway.