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Apex Motorsports · 08-27-2013, 09:09 AM

What are the first 3 modifications you would recommend to a new Camaro SS owner?

This is in an effort to create a thread that can be linked to when a new members asks, "Where should I start?", "What are the best mods?".

Apex Motorsports · 08-27-2013, 09:13 AM

1) Catch can

2) Air intake

3) Skip Shift Eliminator (if manual transmission), Range AFM/DOD Delete Module (if auto transmission)

rich3fan · 08-27-2013, 09:16 AM

#1 & #2 are exactly what I've done so far. #3 will be a ported throttle body & #4 will be a strong MAF if necessary on my L99 car.

Scooter18155 · 08-27-2013, 09:17 AM

I think it all depends on warranty concerns. My first three skip shift eliminator hurst shifter and bmr subframe connectors (only cause I get a good price)

rich3fan · 08-27-2013, 09:20 AM

I agree. That's why I'm starting on the intake side. Headers and tune will come after I'm "over it".

Jeff_SS · 08-27-2013, 09:57 AM

A stage 3 cam.

jk probably a CAI intake

Synner · 08-27-2013, 10:20 AM

A catch can? lol

Apex Motorsports · 08-27-2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsBroke

I agree. That's why I'm starting on the intake side. Headers and tune will come after I'm "over it".

Great recommendation. Start on the intake side and hold out on the mods that require tuning until you are ready to take responsibility if a drive train issue were to arise.

nyrfan · 08-27-2013, 10:23 AM

1- Range Device (If auto and not willing to tune, if willing to tune see #4)
2- CAI
3- Catch Can
4- LT/HF cats (tune)

Gunslinger09 · 08-27-2013, 10:26 AM

The catch can is mental masturbation.

1) CAI

2) Headers/axle back

3) Tune

Those are the simplest three and they are fairly easy to DIY. Sure taking the car for a dyno tune is the best but the handhelds are pretty good too and they do make power.

GroundPilot · 08-27-2013, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

1) Catch can

2) Air intake

3) Skip Shift Eliminator (if manual transmission), Range AFM/DOD Delete Module (if auto transmission)

This...I have two of the three. Will be ordering a Catch can from you guys next month.

GroundPilot · 08-27-2013, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunslinger09

The catch can is mental masturbation.

1) CAI

2) Headers/axle back

3) Tune

Those are the simplest three and they are fairly easy to DIY. Sure taking the car for a dyno tune is the best but the handhelds are pretty good too and they do make power.

Then we need TWO lists, one that keeps the warranty intact and the other that tosses it out the window.

daveagogo1 · 08-27-2013, 11:03 AM

Headers, intake, tune. If manual add a cheap 4th skip shift.

CamaroI · 08-27-2013, 11:29 AM

I have been told ported throttle body not that important.

CAI should be number one

08-27-2013, 09:20 AM	#5
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	I agree. That's why I'm starting on the intake side. Headers and tune will come after I'm "over it". __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock

08-27-2013, 09:57 AM	#6
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,774 View My Garage	A stage 3 cam. jk probably a CAI intake __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger, Monster S Series Triple Disc Clutch \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Mickey Thompson ET Street R 305/45/18 \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/674rwtq

08-27-2013, 10:23 AM	#9
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	1- Range Device (If auto and not willing to tune, if willing to tune see #4) 2- CAI 3- Catch Can 4- LT/HF cats (tune) __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

08-27-2013, 10:26 AM	#10
Gunslinger09 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 149	The catch can is mental masturbation. 1) CAI 2) Headers/axle back 3) Tune Those are the simplest three and they are fairly easy to DIY. Sure taking the car for a dyno tune is the best but the handhelds are pretty good too and they do make power. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Black/IOM

08-27-2013, 09:09 AM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Camaro SS "starter" mods What are the first 3 modifications you would recommend to a new Camaro SS owner? This is in an effort to create a thread that can be linked to when a new members asks, "Where should I start?", "What are the best mods?".

08-27-2013, 09:13 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	1) Catch can 2) Air intake 3) Skip Shift Eliminator (if manual transmission), Range AFM/DOD Delete Module (if auto transmission) Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 08-27-2013 at 10:38 AM.

08-27-2013, 09:16 AM	#3
rich3fan What's this button do? Drives: 2019 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 1,364	#1 & #2 are exactly what I've done so far. #3 will be a ported throttle body & #4 will be a strong MAF if necessary on my L99 car. __________________ 2019 Black & Red & Silver 2SS - Bone Stock

08-27-2013, 09:17 AM	#4
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	I think it all depends on warranty concerns. My first three skip shift eliminator hurst shifter and bmr subframe connectors (only cause I get a good price) __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

08-27-2013, 10:20 AM	#7
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	A catch can? lol

08-27-2013, 11:29 AM	#14
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	I have been told ported throttle body not that important. CAI should be number one