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AV8RLEO · 04-10-2018, 08:39 PM

Looking for input...

What are your suggestions for performance parts...

Heads either porting and polishing existing or complete new...

Camshafts either plug and play or custom grind (obviously new rods, lifters springs etc...

Going to start working on a budget for a build on my 2012 LS3.

Going to go forced induction with ProCharger. Plan is headers and exhaust this summer, already has CAI.

Looking at heads, cam and blower in the off season.

Main goals:
Added horsepower, better exhaust sound, not a track car, still street-able and occasional parade.

I put 7 to 10k on annually since I live in a state where winter doesn't want to seem to end....

Research now, build later!!!

TIA

lazerlemonta · 04-11-2018, 06:49 AM

Well your bolting a pro charger to it......... The rest of what you stated above is really not needed unless your trying to achieve 600+ sounds to me like you need a fuel system some e85 and some sticky tires

acammer · 04-11-2018, 08:04 AM

Yea - unless you're goal is stupid power just put the pro charger on with E85 and a fuel system, and call it a day. It'll make pretty stupid power even just like that.

ZZZTOPZZZ · 04-11-2018, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AV8RLEO

Looking for input...

What are your suggestions for performance parts...

Heads either porting and polishing existing or complete new...

Camshafts either plug and play or custom grind (obviously new rods, lifters springs etc...

Going to start working on a budget for a build on my 2012 LS3.

Going to go forced induction with ProCharger. Plan is headers and exhaust this summer, already has CAI.

Looking at heads, cam and blower in the off season.

Main goals:
Added horsepower, better exhaust sound, not a track car, still street-able and occasional parade.

I put 7 to 10k on annually since I live in a state where winter doesn't want to seem to end....

Research now, build later!!!

TIA

You won't be disappointed with the ProCharger - got mine installed last December right before the bad weather hit here in Michigan. Don't forget your fuel system. Just had the ZL1 fuel pump installed a few weeks ago but haven't had it back on the dyno yet, as we're waiting for the summer fuel to hit the pumps. My tuner says it makes a big difference.

Good luck with your build.

AV8RLEO · 04-11-2018, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the input folks....

I run 91/93 non-oxy in it right now since it isn't a daily driver and I've found the ethanol fuel seems to go bad faster...

Looking for some education here as I really don't know the answer to this but what is the benefit of going to E85 if the fuel deteriorates more quickly?

As a general rule I stick with non-oxy in my Camaro and my Harley.

Thanks!

Synner · 04-11-2018, 02:39 PM

You can add timing/boost while resisting detonation from the extra octane. Just run it in summer with a flex fuel sensor and when the weather starts to turn run straight gas so it doesn't sit in the tank.

AV8RLEO · 04-11-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

You can add timing/boost while resisting detonation from the extra octane. Just run it in summer with a flex fuel sensor and when the weather starts to turn run straight gas so it doesn't sit in the tank.

So the E85 actually increases the octance?

Huh...

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-11-2018, 05:12 PM

Since you mentioned going forced induction, I am offering this link. It's a sticky thread in the forced induction section of the forum. Quite a few members have listed the components used in their engine builds. Hopefully it helps...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311407

04-10-2018, 08:39 PM	#1
AV8RLEO Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible 2SS-RS, M/T Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pine Island, MN Posts: 15	Looking for input on an LS3 build... Looking for input... What are your suggestions for performance parts... Heads either porting and polishing existing or complete new... Camshafts either plug and play or custom grind (obviously new rods, lifters springs etc... Going to start working on a budget for a build on my 2012 LS3. Going to go forced induction with ProCharger. Plan is headers and exhaust this summer, already has CAI. Looking at heads, cam and blower in the off season. Main goals: Added horsepower, better exhaust sound, not a track car, still street-able and occasional parade. I put 7 to 10k on annually since I live in a state where winter doesn't want to seem to end.... Research now, build later!!! TIA

04-11-2018, 06:49 AM	#2
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 888 View My Garage	Well your bolting a pro charger to it......... The rest of what you stated above is really not needed unless your trying to achieve 600+ sounds to me like you need a fuel system some e85 and some sticky tires __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

04-11-2018, 08:04 AM	#3
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Yea - unless you're goal is stupid power just put the pro charger on with E85 and a fuel system, and call it a day. It'll make pretty stupid power even just like that. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

04-11-2018, 05:12 PM	#8
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,812	Since you mentioned going forced induction, I am offering this link. It's a sticky thread in the forced induction section of the forum. Quite a few members have listed the components used in their engine builds. Hopefully it helps... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311407 __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

04-11-2018, 02:20 PM	#5
AV8RLEO Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible 2SS-RS, M/T Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pine Island, MN Posts: 15	Thanks for the input folks.... I run 91/93 non-oxy in it right now since it isn't a daily driver and I've found the ethanol fuel seems to go bad faster... Looking for some education here as I really don't know the answer to this but what is the benefit of going to E85 if the fuel deteriorates more quickly? As a general rule I stick with non-oxy in my Camaro and my Harley. Thanks!

04-11-2018, 02:39 PM	#6
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	You can add timing/boost while resisting detonation from the extra octane. Just run it in summer with a flex fuel sensor and when the weather starts to turn run straight gas so it doesn't sit in the tank.