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DOC52 · 01-05-2017, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WHAMMO

I'd only do boltons since you already have a built Vette. I try to keep my DD as reliable as I can. You would have the sound and stock like reliability.

Stock with an upgraded oil pump because those fail too many times.

RupertPupkin · 01-05-2017, 02:43 PM

More and kore I think about it I should probably just do headers.... then I watch cammed vids... lol

christianchevell · 01-05-2017, 06:48 PM

Built is a comparison; do you want to have to worry about the springs needing changed through the life of the engine? Or you want to make sure everything is perfect and not a problem, headers would be much less expensive and much less maintenance as far as only having to change out high flow cats down the road not springs at 25k or less and the expense of all the parts to do the cam and if your going to to run a better oil/ get dyno tuned/ do a break in, upgrade the timing chain and pump, tensioner, balancer , install costs, etc....

RupertPupkin · 01-05-2017, 07:09 PM

Off road cats.. lol.. its a 1500 difference between the 2.

dentnshell · 01-05-2017, 08:27 PM

Cam for the DD... Even if you have a Built C6... there will still be that Mustang or Challenger pull up next to you and you think.... "If only I was in my C6..."

RupertPupkin · 01-05-2017, 10:40 PM

True^

InFiD3ViL · 01-06-2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

More and kore I think about it I should probably just do headers.... then I watch cammed vids... lol

I recently installed long tube headers and the difference is amazing.

The car has some serious balls now and tends to surprise me every day. It puts a smile on my face whenever I drive.

But still I want more...

Point being, each power upgrade is going to feel great. But if you are like me you are always going to be looking for the next great HP mod. Problem is, after headers the HP adders tend to get pretty pricey from this point on.

RupertPupkin · 01-06-2017, 12:59 AM

Money is set aside and burning a hole in my pocket... I already have headers sitting in my garage.... now I either pay 300-500 for a tune... or 2k for cam/parts/labor/tune..

Going from headers to cam, power wise is quite substantial..
It just depends on A- is it worth it, B- will I truely take advantage of it, C- do I really want to spend 1500 more...

Part of me just says headers, but hearing the chop, and feeling the power when I drive my c6z puts a big smile on my face.

Camaro Dude · 01-07-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Contemplating on building the camaro. Just cant decide whether to do a FBO setup, or just doing headers. I have a fully built c6z, and the car is my DD.

Thoughts.

Will handling balance on your 1LE be an issue of regret, if you proceed with a blower? I_had_to_ask.

Keep it real, don't kid yourself, you know yourself .

OK baby step it if money is tight, but if you can swing it, do it right once(tune once,not twice or thrice), save labour costs on latter strategy.

rontammy0 · 01-07-2017, 05:29 PM

I just talked to my tuner regarding a cam. Btr stage 3 with ls3 conversion. So im in the same boat as you are. Im just worried about reliability and how the car will drive. Do i want a cam or just my boltons....your thread has me wondering lol.

sdynak · 01-07-2017, 06:29 PM

Man, take it from someone that doesn't DD and no budget to do a cam PLEASE for me DO it since the $$ are burning a hole in your pocket

.. Not until my wife gets her new kitchen can I go for my cam.. I need to live life through someone out there.. GO for IT! You only live once. Can't cam it 6 ft underground.

Camaro Dude · 01-07-2017, 08:24 PM

"It's My Daily Driver"

IMHO the most obscure, and overly used statement, to describe the context of a question in car chat.

All stock with headers, and a 75shot would work well too.

RupertPupkin · 01-08-2017, 10:43 PM

I like what you said Camaro Dude.. Do it once and do it right. Go big or go home... OH and No boost... The Z is built for that.

Texas_RS · 01-09-2017, 09:59 AM

Go ahead and cam the Camaro. I have headers, and already bored with it. I need more power!

01-05-2017, 06:48 PM	#17
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Built is a comparison; do you want to have to worry about the springs needing changed through the life of the engine? Or you want to make sure everything is perfect and not a problem, headers would be much less expensive and much less maintenance as far as only having to change out high flow cats down the road not springs at 25k or less and the expense of all the parts to do the cam and if your going to to run a better oil/ get dyno tuned/ do a break in, upgrade the timing chain and pump, tensioner, balancer , install costs, etc.... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

01-05-2017, 08:27 PM	#19
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Cam for the DD... Even if you have a Built C6... there will still be that Mustang or Challenger pull up next to you and you think.... "If only I was in my C6..." __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

01-07-2017, 06:29 PM	#25
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 949	Man, take it from someone that doesn't DD and no budget to do a cam PLEASE for me DO it since the $$ are burning a hole in your pocket .. Not until my wife gets her new kitchen can I go for my cam.. I need to live life through someone out there.. GO for IT! You only live once. Can't cam it 6 ft underground. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS

01-07-2017, 08:24 PM	#26
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Lol@Daily Driver "It's My Daily Driver" IMHO the most obscure, and overly used statement, to describe the context of a question in car chat. All stock with headers, and a 75shot would work well too.

01-09-2017, 09:59 AM	#28
Texas_RS Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dfw, Texas Posts: 898	Go ahead and cam the Camaro. I have headers, and already bored with it. I need more power! __________________ Current mods: Stainless Power Long Tube Headers,Cat Delete,CAI Cold Air Intake,Vitesse throttle controller, Muffler/Resonator Delete w/dual tips. ADM Performance Tuned,BMR 1.25 lowering springs,R1 Concept Slotted/Dimpled Rotors.

01-05-2017, 02:43 PM	#16
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	More and kore I think about it I should probably just do headers.... then I watch cammed vids... lol

01-05-2017, 07:09 PM	#18
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Off road cats.. lol.. its a 1500 difference between the 2.

01-05-2017, 10:40 PM	#20
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	True^

01-06-2017, 12:59 AM	#22
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	Money is set aside and burning a hole in my pocket... I already have headers sitting in my garage.... now I either pay 300-500 for a tune... or 2k for cam/parts/labor/tune.. Going from headers to cam, power wise is quite substantial.. It just depends on A- is it worth it, B- will I truely take advantage of it, C- do I really want to spend 1500 more... Part of me just says headers, but hearing the chop, and feeling the power when I drive my c6z puts a big smile on my face.

01-07-2017, 05:29 PM	#24
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	I just talked to my tuner regarding a cam. Btr stage 3 with ls3 conversion. So im in the same boat as you are. Im just worried about reliability and how the car will drive. Do i want a cam or just my boltons....your thread has me wondering lol.

01-08-2017, 10:43 PM	#27
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,706	I like what you said Camaro Dude.. Do it once and do it right. Go big or go home... OH and No boost... The Z is built for that.