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usmcjlp · 09-21-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by old motorhead

You're on the right track with forged pistons and rods. Stock crank will do fine also. With your blower's potential, you really don't need more cubes. Save that grand. More cubes will just eat more fuel.

I just finished a forged 6.0L build. LQ4 which is essentially an iron block LS2. Compstar rods, Wiesco pistons with blower specific rings, and stock crank. Not much need to spend more unless you're aiming north of 800+ rwhp. This motor went in my daily driver maggie blown GMC. It occasionally goes to the strip and also actually works for a living.

Be prepared for a very loud exhaust. Long tube headers feeding 3" duals dumping into just about any aftermarket muffler set = loud. If you have cats, it might be toned down a bit. Without cats, it will get old quick. Unless you like an exhaust that never shuts up

I do have cats so hopefully it won't be too bad. I have considered adding an additional resonator if I can't stand it.

Can you be more specific on the parts list needed for the build you recommend? Can you give me a link to a website that sells these parts? I have tried several sponsor websites and I haven't had much luck.

old motorhead · 09-21-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

I do have cats so hopefully it won't be too bad. I have considered adding an additional resonator if I can't stand it.

Can you be more specific on the parts list needed for the build you recommend? Can you give me a link to a website that sells these parts? I have tried several sponsor websites and I haven't had much luck.

I added resonators on my truck with Magnaflow mufflers. That and an "X" pipe did help a little. What struck me as odd was the fact that a loud set of mufflers wasn't necessarily a free flowing set of muffs. I went as far as measuring back pressure. Two chamber Flowmasters were obnoxiously loud and had 4psi of back pressure. Magnaflows were actually a little quieter and had much less back pressure. You can see straight through the M'flows. I don't know what Corsa offers for Camaros, but they are my choice for a high performce muffler with good sound control.

Codefive · 09-22-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by old motorhead

I added resonators on my truck with Magnaflow mufflers. That and an "X" pipe did help a little. What struck me as odd was the fact that a loud set of mufflers wasn't necessarily a free flowing set of muffs. I went as far as measuring back pressure. Two chamber Flowmasters were obnoxiously loud and had 4psi of back pressure. Magnaflows were actually a little quieter and had much less back pressure. You can see straight through the M'flows. I don't know what Corsa offers for Camaros, but they are my choice for a high performce muffler with good sound control.

Corsa offers a VERY NICE system but make sure you're sitting down when you get the price. lol. IIRC its like $1700 for the cat back system. I'm a fan of the Magna-Flow stuff personally, nice sound and as mentioned, minimal back pressure.

usmcjlp · 09-22-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Codefive

Corsa offers a VERY NICE system but make sure you're sitting down when you get the price. lol. IIRC its like $1700 for the cat back system. I'm a fan of the Magna-Flow stuff personally, nice sound and as mentioned, minimal back pressure.

Dave,

Are you going to be around this afternoon. I'm bringing my car to you!

*TAG UR IT* · 09-22-2010, 11:07 AM

I've been watching this thread closely and reading up on all the news (email notification daily

).

Regarding the exhaust, it's all up to personal preference in sound. I saw you wanted to go 3" and are concerned about the noise level. If I may...

I have Stainless Works long tubes with 2" primaries (perfect for a supercharged set up), x-pipe, high flow cats, 3" pipes all the way out the back to 2 1/2" S-Turbo Mufflers. They WERE 3".....but, the noise was stupid loud...like, let everyone in a 1mile radius know you are coming loud.

I had to take those 3" mufflers off and so something. I tried two other sets of mufflers. Chambered mufflers were quiet during normal driving, but kind loudER during hard accelleration. They were ok, but it made me feel like the true exhaust wasn't getting what it was "worth" in attention, ya know? So, I tried the 2 1/2" and it was what I settled on. I LOVE my exhaust set up and can't say enough about it. Yes...it's still loud....exactly 116.9 decibles loud at 50ft at redline. Yeah...it can be heard for a while....but, it's NOT a 3" LOUDER system.

I hope that might help in some exhuast choosing. Whatever you go with, remember...if it ain't right, it can always be fixed.

Hope that helps.

fcu678 · 09-22-2010, 07:29 PM

Great build and awesome power.

I was leaning towards a Maggie and I was discussing my options with my brother yesterday. I'm glad I saw this thread

I know which way I'm going now and my brother just so happens to be a Whipple dealer

Thanks for the Info and again Great Build

Craig

Z_Rocks · 09-22-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fcu678

Great build and awesome power.

I was leaning towards a Maggie and I was discussing my options with my brother yesterday. I'm glad I saw this thread

I know which way I'm going now and my brother just so happens to be a Whipple dealer

Thanks for the Info and again Great Build

Craig

Be sure to stop by their Website and read the info.

fcu678 · 09-23-2010, 10:33 AM

I saw that a few cai's were tested in this thread on the Whipple. Has anybody installed a Whipple with the CAI Inc. yet??

94guy · 09-23-2010, 01:46 PM

did you get the exhaust on and dyno it?

tandtperformance · 09-23-2010, 02:47 PM

we did get exhaust on but no dyno

94guy · 09-23-2010, 03:22 PM

tim i sent you a pm did you get it?

tandtperformance · 09-23-2010, 03:26 PM

yes i snt you my cell # for you to call me

2010SSRSM6 · 09-23-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Yes...it's still loud....exactly 116.9 decibles loud at 50ft at redline.

Thanks Tag, now I have to find a decimeter to measure how loud my system is. I thought it was over the 94 db limit @ midpoint to redline that my sorry azz state has us follow, but wasn't expecting it to be that far over. I'm pretty sure they measure @ 1 meter too.

USMC,

How's the sound difference with the 3" set up? If it's anything like Tag described, I hope you have an upgraded sound system (way upgraded from the BA system)

*TAG UR IT* · 09-24-2010, 08:51 AM

^

Yep...he'll have to! Just like I did!

09-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#468
fcu678 5Th Gen (Craig) Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 765 View My Garage	Great build and awesome power. I was leaning towards a Maggie and I was discussing my options with my brother yesterday. I'm glad I saw this thread I know which way I'm going now and my brother just so happens to be a Whipple dealer Thanks for the Info and again Great Build Craig __________________ 2014 C7

09-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#470
fcu678 5Th Gen (Craig) Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 765 View My Garage	I saw that a few cai's were tested in this thread on the Whipple. Has anybody installed a Whipple with the CAI Inc. yet?? __________________ 2014 C7

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09-22-2010, 11:07 AM	#467
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	I've been watching this thread closely and reading up on all the news (email notification daily ). Regarding the exhaust, it's all up to personal preference in sound. I saw you wanted to go 3" and are concerned about the noise level. If I may... I have Stainless Works long tubes with 2" primaries (perfect for a supercharged set up), x-pipe, high flow cats, 3" pipes all the way out the back to 2 1/2" S-Turbo Mufflers. They WERE 3".....but, the noise was stupid loud...like, let everyone in a 1mile radius know you are coming loud. I had to take those 3" mufflers off and so something. I tried two other sets of mufflers. Chambered mufflers were quiet during normal driving, but kind loudER during hard accelleration. They were ok, but it made me feel like the true exhaust wasn't getting what it was "worth" in attention, ya know? So, I tried the 2 1/2" and it was what I settled on. I LOVE my exhaust set up and can't say enough about it. Yes...it's still loud....exactly 116.9 decibles loud at 50ft at redline. Yeah...it can be heard for a while....but, it's NOT a 3" LOUDER system. I hope that might help in some exhuast choosing. Whatever you go with, remember...if it ain't right, it can always be fixed. Hope that helps.

09-23-2010, 01:46 PM	#471
94guy Drives: 99 Camaro; 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,985	did you get the exhaust on and dyno it?

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tandtperformance Drives: 2010 Camaro 2011 PACE CAR 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: frederick Posts: 969	we did get exhaust on but no dyno

09-23-2010, 03:22 PM	#473
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TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	^ Yep...he'll have to! Just like I did!