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camaro1 · 12-07-2008, 07:42 PM

1. install new engine and stall converter, headers, exhaust

2. dyno tune with hp tuners

3. get stripe package installed

4. rims and slicks for the rear and drive to the track in april/may and see what it runs

edog · 12-07-2008, 08:14 PM

Take it for a drive on Skyline Drive...Break Speed Barrier getting there and returning, but enjoy the beautiful day when I get my ride!

ucla1ove3 · 12-07-2008, 08:55 PM

garfin... may i ask what it is that you are talking about?.... sorry complete newb lol

theholycow · 12-07-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla1ove3

garfin... may i ask what it is that you are talking about?.... sorry complete newb lol

CAGS.
http://www.google.com/search?q=gm%20cags%20shift

ucla1ove3 · 12-07-2008, 09:28 PM

gratzi

ucla1ove3 · 12-07-2008, 09:45 PM

well i guess i will get that :thumbusup: but i have a question, what does it do to fuel economy? like how does it cause it to lose fuel economy?

VictoryRed08 · 12-07-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by T! E! X! A! S!

how much would it cost to tint the windows. And how much would it be for a cold air intake...

In Canada, i go to a business that i trust and get my windows tinted for about $300 with tax, lifetime warranty all, very good quality.

For the CAI, for my cobalt it costs about $375 for a K&N one. Its a good buy if you have the money and plan on keeping your vehicle. It saves you on gas (basically look at when you fill up every week and add an extra day or so with gas savings), keeps you engine cooler (better maintaining it) and it gives you more power, meaning you'll feeling your car respond quicker when you press on the gas and you'll notice a change in noise. You also never have to replace your air filter ever again as the CAI replaces your airbox.

zebra · 12-07-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoryRed08

...You also never have to replace your air filter ever again as the CAI replaces your airbox.

but you do have to maintain it. it gets dirty the same as a normal filter, so make sure to clean it according to manufacturer's guidelines (some just wash, others wash & re-oil).

theholycow · 12-07-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ucla1ove3

well i guess i will get that :thumbusup: but i have a question, what does it do to fuel economy? like how does it cause it to lose fuel economy?

CAGS is basically rigging the car to cheat on EPA fuel economy tests. IRL, depending on how you drive and what you want it may be better to shift through all the gears, though with 6 close-ratio gears there's really no point unless you're trying to stay near redline during a drag race.

I just enjoy shifting and would want to use all my gears even though I'm not accelerating hard.

ucla1ove3 · 12-07-2008, 10:12 PM

got it, thanks dude.

theholycow · 12-07-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VictoryRed08

For the CAI, for my cobalt it costs about $375 for a K&N one. Its a good buy if you have the money and plan on keeping your vehicle. It saves you on gas (basically look at when you fill up every week and add an extra day or so with gas savings)

Increasing intake and exhaust flow-ability only helps fuel economy if you run WOT@high RPM all the time. If not, the restriction is at the throttle or just the amount of air that it tries to pull at low RPM. The stock system on the Camaro will probably be more free-flowing than a common SUV or economy car/grocery getter.

Rogue Leader · 12-08-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

but you do have to maintain it. it gets dirty the same as a normal filter, so make sure to clean it according to manufacturer's guidelines (some just wash, others wash & re-oil).

I love when people mention the benefit of never having to replace the filter... But lets see a new paper filter is like 7 bucks usually. However the average K&N is $70 and the cleaning kit is $15. You should replace your air filter what every 15k miles? So thats replacing the filter 7 times over 100k miles. $49 total.... Vs $85 for the K&N...

Sounds like savings to me!!

zebra · 12-08-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I love when people mention the benefit of never having to replace the filter... But lets see a new paper filter is like 7 bucks usually. However the average K&N is $70 and the cleaning kit is $15. You should replace your air filter what every 15k miles? So thats replacing the filter 7 times over 100k miles. $49 total.... Vs $85 for the K&N...

Sounds like savings to me!!

true, but a performance filter (in most cases, especially if it's an open filter instead of a box) is going to have a higher CFM than the stock one, so you'll get a little extra performance. i think it's worth it.

IRONMAN/SS · 12-08-2008, 02:30 AM

once I get it home I'll sit in her and relish the moment

1. Tint
2. 22" rims
3. aftermarket grille (when available)

12-07-2008, 07:42 PM	#71
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	1. install new engine and stall converter, headers, exhaust 2. dyno tune with hp tuners 3. get stripe package installed 4. rims and slicks for the rear and drive to the track in april/may and see what it runs __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-07-2008, 08:14 PM	#72
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	Take it for a drive on Skyline Drive...Break Speed Barrier getting there and returning, but enjoy the beautiful day when I get my ride! __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

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ucla1ove3 Drives: soon to be 2010 CAMARO :] Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 1,283	well i guess i will get that :thumbusup: but i have a question, what does it do to fuel economy? like how does it cause it to lose fuel economy?

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