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MeanV8 · 10-03-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

well your friend has a dream like everyone else that just isn't possible.

I want my car to go faster without doing anything that will make it go faster (headers, tune, s/c, turbo, etc).

I will add that to my, I want to get skinnier but continue to consume Beer and Pizza friends.

SO TRUE!!!

Dan

EJSS · 10-03-2019, 06:49 PM

The first step is headers or high flow cats so if he's not willing to even do step one idk what to tell ya lol

Avenging Orange · 10-03-2019, 07:17 PM

Tell your friend to join the forum and do some reading.

SquawkVFR · 10-03-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Tell your friend to join the forum and do some reading.

This forum?

lemontwist · 10-03-2019, 08:57 PM

i did the same "mods" vararam and a magnaflow cat back then i did a throttle controller the controller will do alot for feel and response. it won't actually add any power.
with 391's and a controller it would act like a totally different car.
the gears are kinda expensive i see them going for around 1000 bucks and even if you buy gears and not a complete rear from a 1le you will end up at around 1k long tubes + tune cost less money. no matter what ya do you always will end up wanting more. so the question is what he duz from here. ?????

Danial · 10-03-2019, 10:14 PM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun.

As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.

EJSS · 10-03-2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Danial

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun.

As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.

Sorry man I have to disagree. A CAI will definately make a difference, depending on the one you chose it's possible to see gains north of 10rwhp. This has been proven and is pretty well backed by some of the best in the business, many of who are members of this site. Especially the ones that remove the windshield wiper reservoir and use that space, with a properly sized intake tube and properly placed maf sensor, along with a big, high flowing filter, it's easy to believe that air temps could be reduced by quite a bit.

Danial · 10-04-2019, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EJSS

Sorry man I have to disagree. A CAI will definately make a difference, depending on the one you chose it's possible to see gains north of 10rwhp. This has been proven and is pretty well backed by some of the best in the business, many of who are members of this site. Especially the ones that remove the windshield wiper reservoir and use that space, with a properly sized intake tube and properly placed maf sensor, along with a big, high flowing filter, it's easy to believe that air temps could be reduced by quite a bit.

(cough cough) Ok.

2010reddevil · 10-04-2019, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun.

As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.

I beg to disagree. I gained 2mph via a CAI intake on my old SS. Similar weather conditions too. And I also picked up 2mph from the K&N my current came with to the Vararam it has now.

Moto-Mojo · 10-04-2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

(cough cough) Ok.

Well documented in the pages of this forum that 1) a Vitesse TB is a code thrower and 2) a dyno result thread where a GM CAI gained 16HP. You'll have to look it up.

Mr_Draco · 10-04-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Danial

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun.

As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

Sorry but real world data disagrees.

And the throttle controller are pieces of junk. It is very well documented that they mess with the cars electrical system and will throw codes. Plus once you tune the car, which you should if you get headers or gears, the throttle controller becomes useless as the tune now does the same thing without compromising the car.

SquawkVFR · 10-04-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Tell your friend to join the forum and do some reading.

Do you care to amend your post yet?

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

i did the same "mods" vararam and a magnaflow cat back then i did a throttle controller the controller will do alot for feel and response. it won't actually add any power.
with 391's and a controller it would act like a totally different car.
the gears are kinda expensive i see them going for around 1000 bucks and even if you buy gears and not a complete rear from a 1le you will end up at around 1k long tubes + tune cost less money. no matter what ya do you always will end up wanting more. so the question is what he duz from here. ?????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danial

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun.

As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJSS

Sorry man I have to disagree. A CAI will definately make a difference, depending on the one you chose it's possible to see gains north of 10rwhp. This has been proven and is pretty well backed by some of the best in the business, many of who are members of this site. Especially the ones that remove the windshield wiper reservoir and use that space, with a properly sized intake tube and properly placed maf sensor, along with a big, high flowing filter, it's easy to believe that air temps could be reduced by quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by Danial

(cough cough) Ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010reddevil

I beg to disagree. I gained 2mph via a CAI intake on my old SS. Similar weather conditions too. And I also picked up 2mph from the K&N my current came with to the Vararam it has now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Well documented in the pages of this forum that 1) a Vitesse TB is a code thrower and 2) a dyno result thread where a GM CAI gained 16HP. You'll have to look it up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

Sorry but real world data disagrees.

And the throttle controller are pieces of junk. It is very well documented that they mess with the cars electrical system and will throw codes. Plus once you tune the car, which you should if you get headers or gears, the throttle controller becomes useless as the tune now does the same thing without compromising the car.

Avenging Orange · 10-04-2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

Do you care to amend your post yet?

Why should I amend my post?

SquawkVFR · 10-04-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Why should I amend my post?

Never mind.... whoosh...

10-03-2019, 07:17 PM	#17
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10-03-2019, 06:49 PM	#16
EJSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Orleans Posts: 119	The first step is headers or high flow cats so if he's not willing to even do step one idk what to tell ya lol

10-03-2019, 08:57 PM	#19
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i did the same "mods" vararam and a magnaflow cat back then i did a throttle controller the controller will do alot for feel and response. it won't actually add any power. with 391's and a controller it would act like a totally different car. the gears are kinda expensive i see them going for around 1000 bucks and even if you buy gears and not a complete rear from a 1le you will end up at around 1k long tubes + tune cost less money. no matter what ya do you always will end up wanting more. so the question is what he duz from here. ?????

10-03-2019, 10:14 PM	#20
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,353 View My Garage	I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Vitesse Throttle Control. If you're in a position of not being able to spend a lot of money like I was, go with axle back exhaust (for the sound) and a throttle control unit. They're plug and play and will definitely make launches more fun. As for the CAI, those are for under hood visuals only - they add nothing to performance.