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Lee123 · 03-28-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

Also a factor: the first few months after a mod I would expect the mpg to drop no matter what, since you're "trying out the new mods!"

That's for sure. Every time I start the car!

InfernoSS454 · 03-28-2012, 06:56 PM

Yep I have to agree with u there

Blu808 · 03-28-2012, 09:35 PM

Like others have stated I would look at a cam upgrade. We actually offer a cam package that includes the cam and upgraded valve springs, and allows you to keep the VVT, which will save gas mileage!

PM or Call us and we can get a great deal on an L99 cam upgrade for you.

TRIPWIRE · 03-28-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee123

I haven't had long enough to be certain, but it seems that I've lost 1 or 2 mpg somewhere between the headers, cam, and ported throttle body. The throttle body went on first and I had a feeling that had cost a little on the mileage, which would make sense since it has the effect of letting a bit more air in quicker at every start. I am extremely happy with that effect, though, so I really don't care. I've only gone through 1 full tank since the cam and headers were installed and got a whopping 14 mpg (calculated, not the car computer which always reads .5 high) which is a bit more than 1 worse than what I've averaged since I bought the car. Well worth it in my opinion since I love the way the car runs with the headers and cam!

MPG doesn't matter much to me but I got in a habit of tracking it a few years ago so I could see how much the ups and downs of gas prices really effect me.

the ported throttle body gives you better gas mileage bec air flows more smoothly it was the cam that affects gas mileage but it doesnt effect it that much maybe like a 1-2 mpg less which isnt that bad for the horsepower you get.....

caverman · 03-29-2012, 12:16 AM

I vote to work on your suspension next. All the power doesn't do you any good if you can't put it to the ground. Do some cradle bushings, rear end bushings, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Swaybars.

I would also look at doing some LPE 3.70 gears to get some good seat of the pants power.

Then look at a cam.

InfernoSS454 · 03-29-2012, 07:53 AM

I think cam first and get some trailing arms well that's what I'm doing.

Fiftydriver · 03-29-2012, 09:56 AM

You may want to consider a CNC ported V-Max throttle body as well. For a N/A car, they make a big difference in throttle response, does not add much for actual performance numbers but the FEEL of your car is noticably different with the quicker throttle response.

Plus its a relatively cheap mod and a 10minute install job!!! About as affordable and easy a mod as you will find.

I can not help but think it would help a cammed car just as much if not more then a stock cammed car.

John@cartek · 04-02-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

I could've sworn I read on here a cam costs you mpg. True? False? Depends on how aggressive the cam is? Let me know, I don't wanna spread misinformation!

True you may see a little less mpg, but we have had a lot of happy customers with a very good mpg... a lot of it is in the tuning.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-02-2012, 05:53 PM

L99 G6X3 DOD Cam Kit, VMax TB, Gears....

In that order.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Camaro54 · 04-02-2012, 10:32 PM

Check out my signature for ideas. My gas milage is still as good as stock. My next mod will be a small blower cam/Maggie upgrade/add boost from 10lbs to 11lbs.

03-29-2012, 12:16 AM	#19
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I vote to work on your suspension next. All the power doesn't do you any good if you can't put it to the ground. Do some cradle bushings, rear end bushings, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Swaybars. I would also look at doing some LPE 3.70 gears to get some good seat of the pants power. Then look at a cam. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-29-2012, 09:56 AM	#21
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	You may want to consider a CNC ported V-Max throttle body as well. For a N/A car, they make a big difference in throttle response, does not add much for actual performance numbers but the FEEL of your car is noticably different with the quicker throttle response. Plus its a relatively cheap mod and a 10minute install job!!! About as affordable and easy a mod as you will find. I can not help but think it would help a cammed car just as much if not more then a stock cammed car. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

04-02-2012, 10:32 PM	#24
Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	Check out my signature for ideas. My gas milage is still as good as stock. My next mod will be a small blower cam/Maggie upgrade/add boost from 10lbs to 11lbs. __________________ 2010/2SS/RS/6L80E/Mast built LS3 416 Stroker/Black Lable Heads/Blower Cam/Jannetty Tuned/ 685rwhp/635tq/KookHeaders/3"exhaust/Magnaflows/Whipple Blower/10lbs bst/Duel pumps/85lb inj/2 gauge pillar/CAI/RX catch can/Vmax ported TB/Lexani LX15s/Pedders sub F bushings inserts/Pedders sport extreme coilovers/ZL1 sway bars/Hotchkis strut tower brace/Hawk brake pads/stainless steel brake lines/CTV front calibers/slotted rotors 15"/1 pc drive shaft & loop/hidden radar-laser detect/rear louvers/terminator hood/ SS mats/black outs/Bowties/GM GFX kit/blade spoiler/deading matting/wolf art/

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InfernoSS454 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: houston,texas Posts: 382	Yep I have to agree with u there

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