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Birm · 05-03-2012, 12:13 PM

I only have my phone but I will get an idle video tonight. Sound wise its not overbearing (could be attributed to the highflows and VT Muffers) but has a very nice lope, shakes a little lol. I am loving it so far, specially Gears 2-4

S3XPanther · 05-03-2012, 12:36 PM

How's the low speed drivability? I know it's all in the tune, but I'd still like to know what your experience has been like.

S3XPanther · 05-03-2012, 12:38 PM

Btw, get a set of heads on there you'll easily see 500+.

Birm · 05-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S3XPanther

How's the low speed drivability? I know it's all in the tune, but I'd still like to know what your experience has been like.

Ehh...Low speed is fine as long as you can balance the throttle with the appropriate gear, once the rpm's dip below1400 or so there is some surging but NOTHING that is hard to drive..Alot of it is in the tune but you still have to keep it from starving lol..it once gas

Honestly man, it's not hard to drive at all, I was really worried about parking lots but it was cake once I figured out where it would surge, also we got a clutch for a reason lol..

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

Btw, get a set of heads on there you'll easily see 500+.

Heads and Ported intake manifold and SLP Underdrive pulley are next

The way my car ran yesterday, I honestly think I can see 510-515 NA with the above mentioned parts I am looking at next and the 231/236 isn't THAT large of a CAM.

Bo White · 05-03-2012, 09:44 PM

Boy he's on the backside of the rollers isnt he lol.

Tampa Tuning · 05-04-2012, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birm

Ehh...Low speed is fine as long as you can balance the throttle with the appropriate gear, once the rpm's dip below1400 or so there is some surging
Heads and Ported intake manifold and SLP Underdrive pulley are next

.

Low end tuning is the key to a fun car. Dont waste money on porting the stock intake manifold. If you said porting the stock heads, Id say go for it. Porting the stock manifold doesnt produce as much per dollar spent.

Dmactampa · 05-06-2012, 12:11 AM

So you traded in the 6 and went for the 8?! I moved back to TX about 6 months ago and have been thinking about doing the same. You may not remember me but you bought my springs. I am thinking about going with the exact same setup in an SS. How do you like it? The stupid question I will get slapped for is, is the cost and all the extras worth the upgrade? All I need is a yes and the 6 is outta.

Birm · 05-06-2012, 06:28 AM

Bro I do remember you. Night and Day!

I went with the 12' 1SS/RS using USAA and was able to swing the GM Military Buy program as well (even though fine print says no) as well as them giving me 21k trade in on my 1LT (which is unheard of for a 10'). I was OTD @ 27k so my payments literally went up like 90$ a month.

To me it was absolutely worth it. Even though its the same general style the SS just has a more aggressive appearance. The additional power is VERY noticeable the my V6 was very respectable, it was not even close.

Now you have the chance to get a 13' with all the cool shit (mylink, new shifter etc..) or even a 12' leftover. If I had the means I would not hesitate

Now to the Cons: My MPG went from 22 to 15 city..now after the CAM/Headers I am @ 11.9 or thereabouts. That is going to take some getting use to, but again I wouldnt trade it. The sound and the additional 110RWHP is ALOT of fun lol.

Bay Area SS · 05-06-2012, 07:38 PM

Impressive numbers for sure, my car is similar and made 455. Mine is a daily driver, no probs at all.

Dmactampa · 05-07-2012, 07:13 AM

That's exactly what I thought you might say. I was close to getting a 1SS before the 2LT but decided a loaded V6 with 304 hp would do the trick. Especially after the Injen, MRT v2, etc. Now I'm thinking I should have gone with the SS. I'm ready to do it now, especially with the HUD and gauge upgrade that makes them usable. The old needles are too fat to know what's happening. Sending a PM.

Birm · 05-07-2012, 08:44 AM

PM replied

IOM Black Diamond · 11-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Birm I am thinking of going with a set up a lot like what you have. I drive my car on some pretty long road trips in the summer. So I have to think about mpg on the freeway. How much does it hurt the mpg?

rberns · 11-26-2012, 12:46 AM

Sounds good. Had to turn down the volume on the computer it was so loud.

I was looking at all your mods in your sig...don't think you care, but you have vararam power wedge listed 2x.

keving2873 · 11-26-2012, 01:32 AM

Running a similar setup but I think I have a slightly smaller cam. Cam out with great numbers on a mustang dyno. 476hp and 455tq.

Congrats on the new cam!

05-03-2012, 12:36 PM	#16
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	How's the low speed drivability? I know it's all in the tune, but I'd still like to know what your experience has been like. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

05-03-2012, 12:38 PM	#17
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	Btw, get a set of heads on there you'll easily see 500+. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

05-03-2012, 09:44 PM	#19
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,107	Boy he's on the backside of the rollers isnt he lol. __________________ 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

05-06-2012, 07:38 PM	#23
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Impressive numbers for sure, my car is similar and made 455. Mine is a daily driver, no probs at all. __________________ 1 7/8 long tubes full XS Power exhaust no cats, Rotofab CAI, PowderPro Ported TB, Hurst short throw, TSP 231 236 cam, tuned by Synergy Motorsports 454RWHP, 440 RWTQ. More to come!

11-25-2012, 10:12 PM	#26
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Birm I am thinking of going with a set up a lot like what you have. I drive my car on some pretty long road trips in the summer. So I have to think about mpg on the freeway. How much does it hurt the mpg? __________________

05-03-2012, 12:13 PM	#15
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	I only have my phone but I will get an idle video tonight. Sound wise its not overbearing (could be attributed to the highflows and VT Muffers) but has a very nice lope, shakes a little lol. I am loving it so far, specially Gears 2-4

05-06-2012, 12:11 AM	#21
Dmactampa Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 105	So you traded in the 6 and went for the 8?! I moved back to TX about 6 months ago and have been thinking about doing the same. You may not remember me but you bought my springs. I am thinking about going with the exact same setup in an SS. How do you like it? The stupid question I will get slapped for is, is the cost and all the extras worth the upgrade? All I need is a yes and the 6 is outta.

05-06-2012, 06:28 AM	#22
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	Bro I do remember you. Night and Day! I went with the 12' 1SS/RS using USAA and was able to swing the GM Military Buy program as well (even though fine print says no) as well as them giving me 21k trade in on my 1LT (which is unheard of for a 10'). I was OTD @ 27k so my payments literally went up like 90$ a month. To me it was absolutely worth it. Even though its the same general style the SS just has a more aggressive appearance. The additional power is VERY noticeable the my V6 was very respectable, it was not even close. Now you have the chance to get a 13' with all the cool shit (mylink, new shifter etc..) or even a 12' leftover. If I had the means I would not hesitate Now to the Cons: My MPG went from 22 to 15 city..now after the CAM/Headers I am @ 11.9 or thereabouts. That is going to take some getting use to, but again I wouldnt trade it. The sound and the additional 110RWHP is ALOT of fun lol.

05-07-2012, 07:13 AM	#24
Dmactampa Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Black on Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 105	That's exactly what I thought you might say. I was close to getting a 1SS before the 2LT but decided a loaded V6 with 304 hp would do the trick. Especially after the Injen, MRT v2, etc. Now I'm thinking I should have gone with the SS. I'm ready to do it now, especially with the HUD and gauge upgrade that makes them usable. The old needles are too fat to know what's happening. Sending a PM.

05-07-2012, 08:44 AM	#25
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	PM replied

11-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#27
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Sounds good. Had to turn down the volume on the computer it was so loud. I was looking at all your mods in your sig...don't think you care, but you have vararam power wedge listed 2x. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

11-26-2012, 01:32 AM	#28
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Running a similar setup but I think I have a slightly smaller cam. Cam out with great numbers on a mustang dyno. 476hp and 455tq. Congrats on the new cam! __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295