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[csjcsj]

Originally Posted by Herc

Thanks for all the info guys. Hopefully I will be making the switch to the v8 soon.

There are a lot of folks on the forum making the switch! Hmmm, wonder why!

[Herc]

Originally Posted by Gizz69

humans just can't shit as fast as a computer.

Originally Posted by SlowSS

You trying to find a new or used one?

A used one, maybe a '12 2SS/RS or '13 if I wait it out until the end of the year.

[HubStep]

Originally Posted by RedRyder

Most do it so they can put in a traditional cam instead of having to use a VVT cam which from what I can tell is harder to tune for and has less support.

Gotcha. When I finally do a cam I'm thinking:

-ls3 conversion
-cam
-upgrade vararam to "tune" model (only $100)
-dyno tune

That's probably..... $3,500?

Also want to do headers/exhaust cutoffs not sure where that fits in.


Just got the GM "strong" MAF sensor on there and I've gotta say.... to anyone that hasn't done it yet it's a great $80 upgrade. My 2010's throttle was more on the jumpy side and this smoothed things up big time. "Throttle precision" is what I would call it, as before with the weak one there was a split second where the engine didn't respond and would JUMP up to where you had it. This made things much more smooth in my opinion.


Also, Vararam (no-tune) and power-wedge are coming Monday . I was skeptical of the "power wedge" deal but this dyno pushed me accross the line:


For $90.... not bad if it really gives me +10 HP/Torque

[Herc]

Originally Posted by csjcsj

There are a lot of folks on the forum making the switch! Hmmm, wonder why!

Initially I thought the v6 would be enough horses for me, coming from a civic, but now I want that v8 POWA and love the way they sound.

[HubStep]

Originally Posted by Herc

Thanks for all the info guys. Hopefully I will be making the switch to the v8 soon.

You won't regret it!!!

[csjcsj]

Hey hubstep, did u read the big long thread on the power wedge? Just wondering, here it is if not!



http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260510

If you are going to do the cam upgrade, you need to get headers first! Then go from there!

[SlowSS]

Originally Posted by Herc

A used one, maybe a '12 2SS/RS or '13 if I wait it out until the end of the year.

I hear ya! Athens Chevy had a used ZL1 sitting out front this past week and a couple used SS's. You check there?

[csjcsj]

Here's the big thread on the power wedge!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228990

[HubStep]

Originally Posted by csjcsj

Hey hubstep, did u read the big long thread on the power wedge? Just wondering, here it is if not!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260510

If you are going to do the cam upgrade, you need to get headers first! Then go from there!

Nope! Reading it now. It seemed like he installed, then dynoed, then said it wasn't worth it.

The instructions for the VR and the PW both clearly state 100-mile break in. They even went so far as to state that the computer takes the first 35 miles, compares it, then makes the first adjustment.

I'll report and let you all know if my highly-tuned butt dyno can spot a difference ha

[1FOCUSS]

Originally Posted by SlowSS

I hear ya! Athens Chevy had a used ZL1 sitting out front this past week and a couple used SS's. You check there?

SlowSS... they wanted $55k for the ZL1. Red. Keeping my eye out for one to be just right in price and I'm jumping.

[HubStep]

Originally Posted by csjcsj

Hey hubstep, did u read the big long thread on the power wedge? Just wondering, here it is if not!



http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260510

If you are going to do the cam upgrade, you need to get headers first! Then go from there!

Gotcha. I've heard of people going with 2.5" or 3", any recommendations? Seems to make sense that if the goal is to increase flow 3" long tube headers would allow for a greater upper-end. Any thoughts/experience?

[SlowSS]

Originally Posted by 1FOCUSS

SlowSS... they wanted $55k for the ZL1. Red. Keeping my eye out for one to be just right in price and I'm jumping.

I hadn't gone to look at that one. Seen a red one at Hendricks a while back, but they were still wanting 54k with 4k miles. I'm just going to eventually make up my mine on performance or appearance and dive in on mine. No point in switching up. Your going to keep your wheels though, right?

[Chris-HPS]

John Thorton Chevrolet has a used white ZL1 camaro and quite a few used SS models as well. Call and talk to Justin. He is aactually a member on her as well. Great dealership and people there to deal with.

Chris

[csjcsj]

Originally Posted by HubStep

Gotcha. I've heard of people going with 2.5" or 3", any recommendations? Seems to make sense that if the goal is to increase flow 3" long tube headers would allow for a greater upper-end. Any thoughts/experience?

It's actually 1 7/8 or 2" headers! Think you are thinking cat back systems!