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qcman · 10-29-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

the trany tune makes a big differance.

That is very true and on the L99 is perhaps the most dramatic part of the tune. I had to have mine adjusted down twice from the initial tune as the car was just too abrupt but once it felt right it was great no going back.

For the L99 I think a tranny tune is a must do change and of course bye bye AFM.

xrivera91 · 10-29-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by qcman

That is very true and on the L99 is perhaps the most dramatic part of the tune. I had to have mine adjusted down twice from the initial tune as the car was just too abrupt but once it felt right it was great no going back.

For the L99 I think a tranny tune is a must do change and of course bye bye AFM.

Would a range device suffice? I have a CAI a borla attak exhaust and tomorrow I get my kooks LT Headers and hfc's I'm assuming getting a range would be a plus to this.

qcman · 10-29-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xrivera91

Would a range device suffice? I have a CAI a borla attak exhaust and tomorrow I get my kooks LT Headers and hfc's I'm assuming getting a range would be a plus to this.

It would nuke the AFM but someone may correct me on this as I'm not sure but I think you will need a tuner to shut off the O2 sensors as the cats will give you a code? And I would imagine the tune would be needed to make those parts perform as intended?

But if it were my car I would tune anyways with those mods and you will have a pretty fast car. Someone who knows more than me will chime in I'm sure....

Taco Time · 10-29-2015, 07:47 PM

Step One: Read this.

The Guide: 5th Gen Camaro Modification

Step Two: Read a lot in here.

Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

Spec · 10-29-2015, 08:19 PM

I haven't done a cam myself because of what may be reduction in engine life. I'm thinking I'm good now, and when its time for an overhaul - go cam.

xrivera91 · 10-29-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco Time

Step One: Read this.

The Guide: 5th Gen Camaro Modification

Step Two: Read a lot in here.

Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons

Wow thanks for the links spent the past hour reading the first one. Now I'm not going to feel bad when I install my headers and hfc's and obviously a tune will have to follow.

caverman · 10-29-2015, 09:25 PM

I would stick to just a headers, CAI, and a tune for a while. You'll be surprised at what that will do for you. If you want more after that I would look into gears and/or a converter. Do your power adders in phases because you'll get used to the power and then have something else to look forward to.

Although I love the sound of a good cammed muscle car I never did a cam in mine and never regretted it. Actually I'm glad I didn't. When I had to sell the car it would have been a negative in the selling process.

qcman · 10-29-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xrivera91

Wow thanks for the links spent the past hour reading the first one. Now I'm not going to feel bad when I install my headers and hfc's and obviously a tune will have to follow.

I only went tune nothing else and it woke the car up so much. It depends on what you want but you might want to tune first and see how that feels. Most tuners will update the tunes for free if you purchase parts from them as you progress. Just something to consider and a pretty cheap upgrade.

LSX Camaro · 10-29-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

A cam'd car doesn't make a very good daily driver.

You could not be more wrong.

Taco Time · 10-30-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xrivera91

Wow thanks for the links spent the past hour reading the first one. Now I'm not going to feel bad when I install my headers and hfc's and obviously a tune will have to follow.

Sure thing. Just keep reading. There's so much to learn.

I'd also say if there's a local Camaro community that you meet them. Then you can hear exhaust setups, and learn from them.

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caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I would stick to just a headers, CAI, and a tune for a while. You'll be surprised at what that will do for you. If you want more after that I would look into gears and/or a converter. Do your power adders in phases because you'll get used to the power and then have something else to look forward to. Although I love the sound of a good cammed muscle car I never did a cam in mine and never regretted it. Actually I'm glad I didn't. When I had to sell the car it would have been a negative in the selling process. __________________ *-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

10-29-2015, 08:19 PM	#19
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	I haven't done a cam myself because of what may be reduction in engine life. I'm thinking I'm good now, and when its time for an overhaul - go cam.