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Aranoch · 11-30-2015, 04:38 PM

I've done a few mods to my car, plenty of cosmetics but I want to know what my next steps should be in everyone's opinion.

Currently I have (Performance only)

Cold Air Intake (CAI)
Vitesse Throttle Control
Flowmaster Super 40s Exhaust
^ American thunder
Cat delete w/flowmaster x pipe
VMAX Ported TB

What I plan on doing, unsure which order and unsure about the results or if there are better options. (Opinions would be appreciated)

Air Scoop for the intake
New rims, thinking 17"s staggered
JacFab intake spacer
Lowering springs 1.5 front 1.25 rear"
^ Something along those lines
Sway / support / strut bars and / or mounts
Elite catch can (@29k miles though?)
Cam swap (Absolute last thing to do before I tune it)
Some weight reduction? But it's also a DD.
^ Light weight battery could also be an option

And after allllll of that

Faberge Twin Turbo

Last thing would be to tune it with everything already done. I also want to mention I've read about pulling fuses for different results or reasons. Is there anything I should pull? Traction control would be nice and automatic headlights too, I just honestly know nothing of the fuses. Also seen something about running higher octane to pull certain fuses. I currently use nothing other than 93. Also I live in Tampa, Florida so it never gets very cold here.

Figured I'd ask this here too instead of a new thread, in 1st & 2nd gear right before hitting about 5k rpm I feel a slight studder. Like it pulls hard but eases up intermittently. Very subtle but I notice it and it annoys me. Anyone else experience this or know of a fix?

IneedAZ · 12-01-2015, 08:58 AM

I see u have the JacFab spacer on your list but not the ported intake...do them both together!!

MikosV6 · 12-01-2015, 11:37 AM

I'd get a catch can as soon as possible. All that oily gunk building up in the intake tract and on the back of the intake valves for 29K miles can't be a good thing for the engine. I read that it also reduces the available octane levels over time as it builds up.

Getting a tune would be the next logical step, but you will lose your powertrain warranty in doing so. Our engines don't get to full throttle until 4K+ rpms from what I hear. It's built into the drive by wire system. And, as far as I know, no one has been able to defeat it even if you have a aftermarket tune. That has to be worth at least a few tenths right there.

Maverick1776 · 12-03-2015, 09:52 PM

Never to late to get a catch can.
I took my 2013 to a local chevy dealer and had them do an induction cleaning. They basically force feed a chemical kinda like seafoam into your engine to burn out all the gunk. The service was $129. Catch can installed. My car runs great !

yzark99 · 12-04-2015, 05:49 PM

Add the air scoop to wake up the CAI.

Aranoch · 12-10-2015, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzark99

Add the air scoop to wake up the CAI.

Never heard of the scoops honestly. Thanks, I'll definitely be grabbing one of those. Do you have to do a windshield washer relocation or is that just optional?

MARVIL · 12-10-2015, 04:13 PM

Windshield washer reservoir relocator -
http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...w-10165012.htm

Cold air intake scoop -
http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...op-051411.html

Ported intake manifold -
http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...take-manifold/

These are some items on my list still.....

Awit92 · 12-10-2015, 05:32 PM

CAI scoop and washer relocation kit are amazing. Fun little Saturday project as well!

derek1387 · 12-11-2015, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awit92

CAI scoop and washer relocation kit are amazing. Fun little Saturday project as well!

Does the scoop actually make a difference?

I have the front suspension and wheel wells out right now, so would be simple to pop in...but no sense in doing it if its a waste of money.

Thanks!

Awit92 · 12-11-2015, 06:48 AM

I would definitely say yes. The increase is throttle response is definitely worth it. I would say its good for a couple extra ponies. I put a CAI in before I did my exhaust and I remember how good it sounded. Then I did my exhaust (which sounds bad ass) but I could no longer hear the sound of the CAI over how loud the exhaust was. Then I added the scoop and now the CAI's signature sound is back. At WOT, it sounds sooooo much better than it ever did without the scoop. It's definitely sucking in more cold air. My car is probably running crazy lean right now haha

derek1387 · 12-11-2015, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awit92

I would definitely say yes. The increase is throttle response is definitely worth it. I would say its good for a couple extra ponies. I put a CAI in before I did my exhaust and I remember how good it sounded. Then I did my exhaust (which sounds bad ass) but I could no longer hear the sound of the CAI over how loud the exhaust was. Then I added the scoop and now the CAI's signature sound is back. At WOT, it sounds sooooo much better than it ever did without the scoop. It's definitely sucking in more cold air. My car is probably running crazy lean right now haha

Ugh...now to decide if i want to buy tools or parts for the car....

Haha

MikosV6 · 12-11-2015, 11:19 AM

Too bad there wasn't an aftermarket cowl induction hood option made for these cars that would take the air in from the low pressure area at the base of the windshield like the old Chevelles. Probably not as good as a simple ram air scoop, but it would be a lot more entertaining when driving.

Tmick5jr · 12-11-2015, 12:21 PM

ls7 swap

Aranoch · 12-15-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

You could always get a COPO hood, haha.

Just mail it to me for some trial runs ;P

11-30-2015, 04:38 PM	#1
Aranoch Drives: 2014 Camaro LS v6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United States Posts: 31	2014 v6 Performance - What next? I've done a few mods to my car, plenty of cosmetics but I want to know what my next steps should be in everyone's opinion. Currently I have (Performance only) Cold Air Intake (CAI) Vitesse Throttle Control Flowmaster Super 40s Exhaust ^ American thunder Cat delete w/flowmaster x pipe VMAX Ported TB What I plan on doing, unsure which order and unsure about the results or if there are better options. (Opinions would be appreciated) Air Scoop for the intake New rims, thinking 17"s staggered JacFab intake spacer Lowering springs 1.5 front 1.25 rear" ^ Something along those lines Sway / support / strut bars and / or mounts Elite catch can (@29k miles though?) Cam swap (Absolute last thing to do before I tune it) Some weight reduction? But it's also a DD. ^ Light weight battery could also be an option And after allllll of that Faberge Twin Turbo Last thing would be to tune it with everything already done. I also want to mention I've read about pulling fuses for different results or reasons. Is there anything I should pull? Traction control would be nice and automatic headlights too, I just honestly know nothing of the fuses. Also seen something about running higher octane to pull certain fuses. I currently use nothing other than 93. Also I live in Tampa, Florida so it never gets very cold here. Figured I'd ask this here too instead of a new thread, in 1st & 2nd gear right before hitting about 5k rpm I feel a slight studder. Like it pulls hard but eases up intermittently. Very subtle but I notice it and it annoys me. Anyone else experience this or know of a fix? Last edited by Aranoch; 12-15-2015 at 03:52 PM.

12-01-2015, 08:58 AM	#2
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,111 View My Garage	I see u have the JacFab spacer on your list but not the ported intake...do them both together!! __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

12-04-2015, 05:49 PM	#5
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	Add the air scoop to wake up the CAI. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

12-10-2015, 04:13 PM	#7
MARVIL Drives: 2014 Camaro V6 RS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 190 View My Garage	Windshield washer reservoir relocator - http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...w-10165012.htm Cold air intake scoop - http://www.apex-speed.com/apex-motor...op-051411.html Ported intake manifold - http://jacfab.com/products/camaro-pr...take-manifold/ These are some items on my list still..... __________________ GMPP body kit / 1.5" drop Phastek springs / Blacked out factory rims / Nitto Motivo tires / Blacked out exhaust tips / RPI carbon fiber hydropainted emblems / MGP RS caliper covers / BMR strut bar / Apex CAI scoop / VMAX ported throttle body / CAI cold air intake / Elite Engineering Oil catch can / Solo Performance high flow cats / MagnaFlow Tru-X X pipe / MRT v1

12-10-2015, 05:32 PM	#8
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	CAI scoop and washer relocation kit are amazing. Fun little Saturday project as well! __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

12-01-2015, 11:37 AM	#3
MikosV6 Account Suspended Drives: '15 Camaro 1LS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So.Cal Posts: 283	I'd get a catch can as soon as possible. All that oily gunk building up in the intake tract and on the back of the intake valves for 29K miles can't be a good thing for the engine. I read that it also reduces the available octane levels over time as it builds up. Getting a tune would be the next logical step, but you will lose your powertrain warranty in doing so. Our engines don't get to full throttle until 4K+ rpms from what I hear. It's built into the drive by wire system. And, as far as I know, no one has been able to defeat it even if you have a aftermarket tune. That has to be worth at least a few tenths right there.

12-03-2015, 09:52 PM	#4
Maverick1776 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 187	Never to late to get a catch can. I took my 2013 to a local chevy dealer and had them do an induction cleaning. They basically force feed a chemical kinda like seafoam into your engine to burn out all the gunk. The service was $129. Catch can installed. My car runs great !

12-11-2015, 06:48 AM	#10
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	I would definitely say yes. The increase is throttle response is definitely worth it. I would say its good for a couple extra ponies. I put a CAI in before I did my exhaust and I remember how good it sounded. Then I did my exhaust (which sounds bad ass) but I could no longer hear the sound of the CAI over how loud the exhaust was. Then I added the scoop and now the CAI's signature sound is back. At WOT, it sounds sooooo much better than it ever did without the scoop. It's definitely sucking in more cold air. My car is probably running crazy lean right now haha __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

12-11-2015, 11:19 AM	#12
MikosV6 Account Suspended Drives: '15 Camaro 1LS/M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: So.Cal Posts: 283	Too bad there wasn't an aftermarket cowl induction hood option made for these cars that would take the air in from the low pressure area at the base of the windshield like the old Chevelles. Probably not as good as a simple ram air scoop, but it would be a lot more entertaining when driving.

12-11-2015, 12:21 PM	#13
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	ls7 swap