Is it possible to get from 426 hp to 500 hp for $1000? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yellow1 · 09-22-2009, 02:52 PM

let me know how. Thanks

speedster · 09-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Very Easy. One Word: Nitrous.

EAkrish · 09-22-2009, 02:55 PM

Nitrous?

EAkrish · 09-22-2009, 02:55 PM

woops, speedster beat me to it.......

DarricSS · 09-22-2009, 03:05 PM

Yup, what they said...

Check it out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43203

rayhawk · 09-22-2009, 03:27 PM

A cam swap should get you to about 480 fwhp, if you do the work yourself it would be under a grand. Although I would do headers first, but it will cost you more than 1k.

Pope Designs · 09-22-2009, 03:45 PM

Well I think you are referring to HP at the crank rather than the rear wheels in your initial post. Either way you are looking for 74 HP. I got a cam & headers last week & only gained 80 HP. That cost me $2500. So I have to agree with Nitrous being your only way.......

Bryan

toehead93 · 09-22-2009, 03:53 PM

If you throw in a super agressive cam you might, but you lose streetablility with the LS3. I bet you could with an L99 though, Comp Cams gained 69rwhp with a aggressive cam and tune. You add a CAI and you have over 75rwhp easily. Keep in mind that the L99 is geared more aggressively so 475hp (400+75) on an L99 is about as quick as 500hp (425+75) from the LS3. VVT keeps the low end power up for good street manners.

yellow1 · 09-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toehead93

If you throw in a super agressive cam you might, but you lose streetablility with the LS3. I bet you could with an L99 though, Comp Cams gained 69rwhp with a aggressive cam and tune. You add a CAI and you have over 75rwhp easily. Keep in mind that the L99 is geared more aggressively so 475hp (400+75) on an L99 is about as quick as 500hp (425+75) from the LS3. VVT keeps the low end power up for good street manners.

so a cam wouldnt be good on a six speed??

1320junkie · 09-23-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow1

so a cam wouldnt be good on a six speed??

A cam is fine on a six speed..you can get as agressive as you want...u just need to ensure the person who did the cam and the tuning know what they are doing..to ensure that you have acceptable drivablity to your taste

BumbleDs · 09-23-2009, 02:37 PM

the LS3 has vvt?

tones2SS · 09-23-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

A cam is fine on a six speed..you can get as agressive as you want...u just need to ensure the person who did the cam and the tuning know what they are doing..to ensure that you have acceptable drivablity to your taste

Very well said.

But, also you might want to upgrade your valve train as well if you do decide to go with a nasty cam. Which in part, will run you more money.
AND, do not forget the tune!!

toehead93 · 09-23-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleDs

the LS3 has vvt?

No, that is why it can lose low end power with a large cam profile. The L99 has VVT and Comp Cams has had some impressive gains while maintaining bottem end power.

FYI-Some posts are confusing...all SS Camaros are 6-speeds (M6 & A6).

ROBBDOGG1986 · 09-24-2009, 12:46 PM

Nitrous, c-air intake (and a $10 chip will do it), lol
these two things should get u just under 200hp Over stock for $1000

09-22-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
yellow1 Drives: 1SS 6 SPD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MN Posts: 127	Is it possible to get from 426 hp to 500 hp for $1000? let me know how. Thanks

09-22-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	Very Easy. One Word: Nitrous. __________________

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EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 762	Nitrous? __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

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EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 762	woops, speedster beat me to it....... __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

09-22-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	Yup, what they said... Check it out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43203 __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

09-22-2009, 03:27 PM	#6
rayhawk Drives: Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,065 View My Garage	A cam swap should get you to about 480 fwhp, if you do the work yourself it would be under a grand. Although I would do headers first, but it will cost you more than 1k. __________________

09-22-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
Pope Designs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knightdale, NC Posts: 347	Well I think you are referring to HP at the crank rather than the rear wheels in your initial post. Either way you are looking for 74 HP. I got a cam & headers last week & only gained 80 HP. That cost me $2500. So I have to agree with Nitrous being your only way....... Bryan Last edited by Pope Designs; 09-23-2009 at 08:11 AM.

09-22-2009, 03:53 PM	#8
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	If you throw in a super agressive cam you might, but you lose streetablility with the LS3. I bet you could with an L99 though, Comp Cams gained 69rwhp with a aggressive cam and tune. You add a CAI and you have over 75rwhp easily. Keep in mind that the L99 is geared more aggressively so 475hp (400+75) on an L99 is about as quick as 500hp (425+75) from the LS3. VVT keeps the low end power up for good street manners. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

09-23-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	the LS3 has vvt?

09-24-2009, 12:46 PM	#14
ROBBDOGG1986 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: fl Posts: 850 View My Garage	Nitrous, c-air intake (and a $10 chip will do it), lol these two things should get u just under 200hp Over stock for $1000

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