What is the next bolt on, if any? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

j.curt · 09-01-2015, 01:50 AM

I have a 2012 SS 6 spd manual. Current mods are:

BTR Stage 2 cam
Long Tube Headers
RotoFab CAI
VMax ported TB
Apex race scoop
MGW Short Shifter
BMR lowering springs
Dyno Tune

Is there anything else out there that is worth the money or is forced induction my best bet?

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 09-01-2015, 02:12 AM

Well you can always work on other areas besides power adders. Example: suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, weight reduction(if race car or daily). Or continue the bolt ons a little further with ported heads, port intake manifold. Or just add boost

jdrop01 · 09-01-2015, 03:10 AM

Depends what are you going for? I would look into the LSA conversion as it's priced right and a nice setup for FI. I am going to go this route once my money is aligned, plus I will be in the same city as ADM performance.

Bo White · 09-01-2015, 04:48 AM

Ported heads and rod mod the intake manifold.

camarosspower · 09-01-2015, 05:44 AM

You can do gears or start getting the drivetrain and suspension ready for boost down the road.

avido · 09-01-2015, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

Ported heads and rod mod the intake manifold.

what's the rod mod?

Bildo · 09-01-2015, 08:42 AM

Gears, posi mod, suspension, rear cradle bushings, trailing arms, ported heads, blower, lots more available

Apex Motorsports · 09-01-2015, 09:21 AM

I would start looking at suspension.

Blk Betty · 09-01-2015, 06:33 PM

What power did she make as it sit I almost have the same set up wondering same question you had

I'd say ported or rod mod intake mani and underdrive pullies off road x pipe

christianchevell · 09-01-2015, 06:58 PM

elite catch can and a separate Holden GTO separate clutch reservoir from diygen5 for things you should already have.

Bo White · 09-01-2015, 07:15 PM

Im not running a catch can. Some need to but mine does fine without it.

hammdo · 09-01-2015, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

I would start looking at suspension.

+1. If you even intend to do serious power, this first.. Get it ready!

-Don

j.curt · 09-02-2015, 12:19 AM

I am just under 500 HP with my current setup. I keep hearing suspension and I know its something that needs to be done but I like to feel the extra power with the mods I install. I also have the BMR lowering springs.

Apex Motorsports · 09-02-2015, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.curt

I am just under 500 HP with my current setup. I keep hearing suspension and I know its something that needs to be done but I like to feel the extra power with the mods I install. I also have the BMR lowering springs.

This is a comment that is often made by people who have never modified their suspension. When you add power but do not do anything to plant that power, yes you feel it but you are leaving performance on the table. You have to be able to apply that power to the pavement.

One of our local guys kept adding power to his SS and got to the point that his 1/4 mile personal best was an 10.9. We did a rear suspension package and his very first pass after that was a 10.7 followed by a 10.6.

09-01-2015, 01:50 AM	#1
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	What is the next bolt on, if any? I have a 2012 SS 6 spd manual. Current mods are: BTR Stage 2 cam Long Tube Headers RotoFab CAI VMax ported TB Apex race scoop MGW Short Shifter BMR lowering springs Dyno Tune Is there anything else out there that is worth the money or is forced induction my best bet? Last edited by j.curt; 09-02-2015 at 12:19 AM.

09-01-2015, 02:12 AM	#2
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	Well you can always work on other areas besides power adders. Example: suspension, brakes, wheels/tires, weight reduction(if race car or daily). Or continue the bolt ons a little further with ported heads, port intake manifold. Or just add boost __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

09-01-2015, 06:58 PM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	elite catch can and a separate Holden GTO separate clutch reservoir from diygen5 for things you should already have. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

09-01-2015, 03:10 AM	#3
jdrop01 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 390	Depends what are you going for? I would look into the LSA conversion as it's priced right and a nice setup for FI. I am going to go this route once my money is aligned, plus I will be in the same city as ADM performance.

09-01-2015, 04:48 AM	#4
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Ported heads and rod mod the intake manifold.

09-01-2015, 05:44 AM	#5
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	You can do gears or start getting the drivetrain and suspension ready for boost down the road.

09-01-2015, 08:42 AM	#7
Bildo Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,677	Gears, posi mod, suspension, rear cradle bushings, trailing arms, ported heads, blower, lots more available

09-01-2015, 09:21 AM	#8
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I would start looking at suspension.

09-01-2015, 06:33 PM	#9
Blk Betty Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Crestview Posts: 92	What power did she make as it sit I almost have the same set up wondering same question you had I'd say ported or rod mod intake mani and underdrive pullies off road x pipe

09-01-2015, 07:15 PM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Im not running a catch can. Some need to but mine does fine without it.

09-02-2015, 12:19 AM	#13
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I am just under 500 HP with my current setup. I keep hearing suspension and I know its something that needs to be done but I like to feel the extra power with the mods I install. I also have the BMR lowering springs.