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LCPLPunk · 11-07-2017, 01:51 AM

Oi vay, so you have a cam, but did you get a converter? I've heard the converter does wonder's on this car and is really the first major mod after bolt-ons that should be done. :P

Taylortoons · 11-07-2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

Add a blower?

Vette - different animal, not as practical for a dd
370z - I had one. Big fun to drive in the twisties as someone already mentioned. Power curve just starts to kick in at 3500 rpms with this car. Crappy ergonomics for any one over 5' 10".
L99 - I dumped mine for the 370z...hated it.
I love my ride today. Go figure...

Good luck with your quest.

My last toy was a 3370z. It was fun for a while. I had full bolt-ons, tune, plus a Quaife diff with 4.08 gears. It didn't have the pull I wanted. I thought about boosting it, but was concerned about it's durability.

So, I bought an LS3 and boosted it instead.

Olddudesrule · 11-07-2017, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Taylortoons

My last toy was a 3370z. It was fun for a while. I had full bolt-ons, tune, plus a Quaife diff with 4.08 gears. It didn't have the pull I wanted. I thought about boosting it, but was concerned about it's durability.

So, I bought an LS3 and boosted it instead.

Same here. Full bolt on's, thought about turbos (engine is very similar to the GTR's, but not quite), but the cost was more than the same on the Camaro. The 370's are also heavy cars, but handle very well. The synchro shift is great, but never felt it was getting out of it's own way very well. Fun to own for a while, absolutely no cargo space for even weekend travel. Suggest you find another alternative.

WoodBoss · 11-07-2017, 08:50 AM

Maybe get a ZL1 or a Z06, that should make you happy for a while.

nosmr2 · 11-07-2017, 09:00 AM

Beware of the CTS-V differential if you go that route.

TooManyProjects · 11-07-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Same here. Full bolt on's, thought about turbos (engine is very similar to the GTR's, but not quite), but the cost was more than the same on the Camaro. The 370's are also heavy cars, but handle very well. The synchro shift is great, but never felt it was getting out of it's own way very well. Fun to own for a while, absolutely no cargo space for even weekend travel. Suggest you find another alternative.

The best part of the Z car.. is if you open the trunk ( in a convertible)... It actually shows you with a picture.. how to fit a golf bag

18LTLoveIt · 11-07-2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

But I do love my manual better than the auto ; and know it could have been better as I had shift kitted trans with torque converters that would fry tires and sit you back in a seat like a stick but did not want to invest in the Convertible it was so hard to clean black and I have a cat that thinks its king of the car sitting on the roof sometimes...And well working outside a lot...sun on my head rarely with a bitchy wife and hair flying all over while already tanned ..

I could not see repeatedly treating it with Sunbrella forever every few months for water repellency (rainy here), and cleaning off cat hair waiting to see if someday it becomes a cat scratch pad also... Only you know what you want and if its the best on the lot and that's good enough or not quite up to snuff......

I treat my Vert top every 18-24 months with Chemical Guys and had a cat problem once until I scared the hell out of it with a near shot of my BB gun. That prob was solved! I'm hanging on to my Vert for a while. It's hard for me to fall for another ride, 5th Gen was a Home Run in style!

Chevy Runs Deep · 11-07-2017, 12:14 PM

Unless you're looking for a lighter more nimble car, mod what you have. I do think the manual leads to more long term enjoyment. It will always be nostalgic and old school in that way. The ceiling is pretty much unlimited in straight line power so maybe try forced induction. I would give a Corvette or even a Porsche a look of you just want a different driving experience. I would stay V8 whatever you choose. The sounds alone are worth it.

Outlaw77 · 11-07-2017, 01:47 PM

I was getting bored with my 2010 SS/RS about 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I had the basics like headers & CB, tuned, lowered, wheels, CAI and running about 430rwhp.

Then I wanted more. I debated selling the camaro and going for a ZL1 or a vette. I studied the next steps in going FI compared to going with another car and decided to get cammed and blown. Fell in love all over again. I still get excited when I get to drive the Camaro. Hearing the loud supercharger whine, feeling the car shake when idling at stop lights, keeping her looking good and clean.

Totally worth it. Go FI. You'll love it again.

Ace0751 · 11-07-2017, 10:00 PM

Go FI or store it till spring. I bet you’ll be begging to back in the car before then because of not driving of you stored it. Took the car for granted now you feel bored with it. Don’t drive it for a while then you’ll start to miss the little things that made you happy. It’s only November and I want to drive mine but cold temps and summer tires don’t mix well.

snarky · 11-08-2017, 05:23 AM

90k miles is acceptable for moving on IMO. my silverado had 96k when i traded it for this yellow chevrolet.

TooManyProjects · 11-08-2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

I was getting bored with my 2010 SS/RS about 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I had the basics like headers & CB, tuned, lowered, wheels, CAI and running about 430rwhp.

Then I wanted more. I debated selling the camaro and going for a ZL1 or a vette. I studied the next steps in going FI compared to going with another car and decided to get cammed and blown. Fell in love all over again. I still get excited when I get to drive the Camaro. Hearing the loud supercharger whine, feeling the car shake when idling at stop lights, keeping her looking good and clean.

Totally worth it. Go FI. You'll love it again.

430 rwhp.. with bolt ons? Wtf

11-07-2017, 01:51 AM	#43
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Oi vay, so you have a cam, but did you get a converter? I've heard the converter does wonder's on this car and is really the first major mod after bolt-ons that should be done. :P __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

11-07-2017, 09:00 AM	#47
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Beware of the CTS-V differential if you go that route. __________________ 2011 SS ADM LSA Conversion

11-07-2017, 12:14 PM	#50
Chevy Runs Deep Drives: 2015 BLK 1SS LS3 M6 NPP Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 212	Unless you're looking for a lighter more nimble car, mod what you have. I do think the manual leads to more long term enjoyment. It will always be nostalgic and old school in that way. The ceiling is pretty much unlimited in straight line power so maybe try forced induction. I would give a Corvette or even a Porsche a look of you just want a different driving experience. I would stay V8 whatever you choose. The sounds alone are worth it. __________________ 2015 BLK/BLK 1SS LS3 M6, NPP, NAV, Tint 2017 GMC Acadia 1983 Monte Carlo 5.3 LS Swap

11-07-2017, 10:00 PM	#52
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Go FI or store it till spring. I bet you’ll be begging to back in the car before then because of not driving of you stored it. Took the car for granted now you feel bored with it. Don’t drive it for a while then you’ll start to miss the little things that made you happy. It’s only November and I want to drive mine but cold temps and summer tires don’t mix well. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

11-08-2017, 05:23 AM	#53
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	90k miles is acceptable for moving on IMO. my silverado had 96k when i traded it for this yellow chevrolet. __________________

11-07-2017, 08:50 AM	#46
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Maybe get a ZL1 or a Z06, that should make you happy for a while.

11-07-2017, 01:47 PM	#51
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	I was getting bored with my 2010 SS/RS about 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I had the basics like headers & CB, tuned, lowered, wheels, CAI and running about 430rwhp. Then I wanted more. I debated selling the camaro and going for a ZL1 or a vette. I studied the next steps in going FI compared to going with another car and decided to get cammed and blown. Fell in love all over again. I still get excited when I get to drive the Camaro. Hearing the loud supercharger whine, feeling the car shake when idling at stop lights, keeping her looking good and clean. Totally worth it. Go FI. You'll love it again.