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JosephMcTyre1205 · 09-14-2010, 05:03 PM

So i have a automatic 2ss that i just baught before i got back from afghnistan. I have money saved up from this deployment and im looking at doing some mods to the car. Im just not the smartest guy when it comes to getting the right things first and whats even best to start with any ways. Im looking to add some power and noise under the car. I have a cold air intake but thats about it. Im looking for any answer from any one that can waiste a couple mins to help me out. Im not looking for jack ass answers just looking for a foot in the right direction. I ship out again to afghanistan in may so im trying to get some things done before I head out any advice would be hepful thnxs....

JosephMcTyre1205 · 09-14-2010, 05:04 PM

also im looking for any one thats knows of a great place to buy mods from looking threw google really isnt working these days.

VADER SS L99 · 09-16-2010, 01:06 AM

First of all I just want to say thanks for serving and stay safe. I would recommend a cat back exhaust, Long tube headers and a custom dyno tune by a very good shop. If you call Brandon at Maryland speed he can set you up with a great deal on a set of Kooks headers and high flow cats. He is a vendor on this site. I would check the vendor classifides for great deals on the cat back exhaust. The Long tube headers and custom dyno tune will make the car feel totally different and I mean that in a good way. The headers will also make the car sound very mean under throttle. The cat back exhaust is there for overall sound but there are no power gains from it. Everyone has their favorite sound so I really cant make a recommendation for a catback.

CamaroCowboy · 09-16-2010, 06:57 AM

If you are looking for nice sound check youtube for videos of 5th Gens with Long Tube Headers and the muffler delete. It makes a very aggressive and almost evil sound.

MillerTime · 09-16-2010, 05:32 PM

Also put a CAI on the car and let it breathe a little. You will notice a little better performance, MPG's, and a throatier sound with the CAI.

joeyea323 · 09-16-2010, 06:12 PM

I didn't want the car to be obnoxiously loud so I kept the stock mufflers but got the Dynatech Long Tubes, free flow cats, and a CAI. At idle and under normal driving conditions, the sound didn't get much louder but I believe its a much nicer sound. Under WOT its wicked.
Also, welcome home. What unit are you with? I was stationed at Fort Wainwright from 2006 to 2009 with 1/25th SBCT (formerly 172nd).

SMGSS · 09-17-2010, 12:30 PM

Listen to sound clips of all types of cat or axle backs so you know which you like best, it is all personal preference. Long Tubes would definitely be the next step after that. Maybe a tune. If you are interested in any of these parts or others feel free to either pm, or email is. (information in sig)

KMSRS2SS · 09-17-2010, 01:13 PM

I would stick with stock exhaust and go with LT headers, and a tune. If you can... go with a cam package to really wake the beast.

Thank you for your service!

09-14-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
JosephMcTyre1205 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: fairbaks Alaska Posts: 88 View My Garage	Where to start??????? So i have a automatic 2ss that i just baught before i got back from afghnistan. I have money saved up from this deployment and im looking at doing some mods to the car. Im just not the smartest guy when it comes to getting the right things first and whats even best to start with any ways. Im looking to add some power and noise under the car. I have a cold air intake but thats about it. Im looking for any answer from any one that can waiste a couple mins to help me out. Im not looking for jack ass answers just looking for a foot in the right direction. I ship out again to afghanistan in may so im trying to get some things done before I head out any advice would be hepful thnxs....

09-16-2010, 01:06 AM	#3
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	First of all I just want to say thanks for serving and stay safe. I would recommend a cat back exhaust, Long tube headers and a custom dyno tune by a very good shop. If you call Brandon at Maryland speed he can set you up with a great deal on a set of Kooks headers and high flow cats. He is a vendor on this site. I would check the vendor classifides for great deals on the cat back exhaust. The Long tube headers and custom dyno tune will make the car feel totally different and I mean that in a good way. The headers will also make the car sound very mean under throttle. The cat back exhaust is there for overall sound but there are no power gains from it. Everyone has their favorite sound so I really cant make a recommendation for a catback. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

09-16-2010, 06:57 AM	#4
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	If you are looking for nice sound check youtube for videos of 5th Gens with Long Tube Headers and the muffler delete. It makes a very aggressive and almost evil sound. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

09-16-2010, 05:32 PM	#5
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	Also put a CAI on the car and let it breathe a little. You will notice a little better performance, MPG's, and a throatier sound with the CAI. __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

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09-14-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
JosephMcTyre1205 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: fairbaks Alaska Posts: 88 View My Garage	also im looking for any one thats knows of a great place to buy mods from looking threw google really isnt working these days.

09-16-2010, 06:12 PM	#6
joeyea323 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 39	I didn't want the car to be obnoxiously loud so I kept the stock mufflers but got the Dynatech Long Tubes, free flow cats, and a CAI. At idle and under normal driving conditions, the sound didn't get much louder but I believe its a much nicer sound. Under WOT its wicked. Also, welcome home. What unit are you with? I was stationed at Fort Wainwright from 2006 to 2009 with 1/25th SBCT (formerly 172nd).

09-17-2010, 12:30 PM	#7
SMGSS Drives: 00 SS, 67 SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 251	Listen to sound clips of all types of cat or axle backs so you know which you like best, it is all personal preference. Long Tubes would definitely be the next step after that. Maybe a tune. If you are interested in any of these parts or others feel free to either pm, or email is. (information in sig)

09-17-2010, 01:13 PM	#8
KMSRS2SS I lurk Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MI. Posts: 309 View My Garage	I would stick with stock exhaust and go with LT headers, and a tune. If you can... go with a cam package to really wake the beast. Thank you for your service!