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amboy49 · 06-20-2021, 09:08 PM

I have a 2013 SS convertible that is bone stock. I don’t want to race it, but would like to wake it up a little. Looking for some suggestions for add ons with a budget in the $500-$1,000 range.

I haven’t started to ask local for shops in my area (Indianapolis). Thinking maybe there are some bolt ons I could consider ? Keep in mind I know less than nothing about where to start.

Thanks in advance.

pyroguy · 06-20-2021, 09:14 PM

Cold air intake, long tube headers, and a tune. With a $1k max budget you'll have to go budget on the items, but get a quality tune. You don't want a bad tune.

GAD · 06-20-2021, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by amboy49

I have a 2013 SS convertible that is bone stock. I don’t want to race it, but would like to wake it up a little. Looking for some suggestions for add ons with a budget in the $500-$1,000 range.

I haven’t started to ask local for shops in my area (Indianapolis). Thinking maybe there are some bolt ons I could consider ? Keep in mind I know less than nothing about where to start.

Thanks in advance.

I agree with LT Headers, CAI and tune. My advice would be to save up and not go for cheaper parts. In the future you may get to a point and have to redo those cheaper parts essentially costing double in the long run.

GAD · 06-20-2021, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GAD

I agree with LT Headers, CAI and tune. My advice would be to save up and not go for cheaper parts. In the future you may get to a point and have to redo those cheaper parts essentially costing double in the long run.

Also, beautiful Camaro! Loooveee the white!

joekono · 06-20-2021, 09:59 PM

Wow, nice vert!! Love the interior too. I also agree with pyroguy and GAD.

Royal Tiger · 06-20-2021, 11:34 PM

That’s a good start. My favorite mod so far was the 3.91 rear though. It definitely counts as “waking the car up”.

morepowerjoe · 06-21-2021, 06:47 AM

If had a $1000 to mod I would go with a muffler delete and a dyno tune. And get that afm crap disabled with the tune.

Bigdumogre · 06-21-2021, 06:56 AM

Cold air intake, long tube headers and a tune do wonders. K&N cold air and Texas speed long tubes are budget friendly and quality and so is a tune by dyno Steve. Best part is with his tune it’s free lifetime updates whenever you add something else.

morepowerjoe · 06-21-2021, 07:16 AM

The only problem I see for the op is he said he only wanted to spend $500-1000 and that would put him over. And I know everyone likes dynosteve but the experience of the dyno tune is such a cool thing and you could be leaving horsepower on the table as I came to find out with gpi. Dyno tune is around $500 and the muffler delete I'm sure would be under $500 at a muffler shop and maybe if the muffler shop is cheap enough you could still get a cai.

hrpiii · 06-21-2021, 08:50 AM

one of the best shops for Camaros and Vettes is in Plainfield. Raymonds Performance, done all the work on my car and very good people.

Modernmusclecar · 06-21-2021, 09:05 AM

Drop the$1000 cap. Your going to need a little more to help with your goals. Cai...headers and tune are most most common mods done to the car.Its a good start but will be more then your set budget.

gunchamp · 06-21-2021, 11:15 AM

Best starting mod is a fully built motor and a blower. Fell send baby. You only live once

silversleeper · 06-21-2021, 12:55 PM

First thing to think about is smog rules, and is it easy to reverse. Things change and even though you might not care, it could be implemented in your area or if you sell or trade the car.

SSkat · 06-21-2021, 01:02 PM

Speed engineering Headers- 300
Rotofab intake- 375
Custom tune- 4-600

You can stay close to your budget.

06-20-2021, 09:08 PM	#1
amboy49 Drives: Beginning a search to buy Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 42	First mods to make I have a 2013 SS convertible that is bone stock. I don’t want to race it, but would like to wake it up a little. Looking for some suggestions for add ons with a budget in the $500-$1,000 range. I haven’t started to ask local for shops in my area (Indianapolis). Thinking maybe there are some bolt ons I could consider ? Keep in mind I know less than nothing about where to start. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

06-20-2021, 09:14 PM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Cold air intake, long tube headers, and a tune. With a $1k max budget you'll have to go budget on the items, but get a quality tune. You don't want a bad tune. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

06-20-2021, 09:59 PM	#5
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Wow, nice vert!! Love the interior too. I also agree with pyroguy and GAD. __________________

06-21-2021, 06:47 AM	#7
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,103	If had a $1000 to mod I would go with a muffler delete and a dyno tune. And get that afm crap disabled with the tune. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

06-21-2021, 06:56 AM	#8
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Cold air intake, long tube headers and a tune do wonders. K&N cold air and Texas speed long tubes are budget friendly and quality and so is a tune by dyno Steve. Best part is with his tune it’s free lifetime updates whenever you add something else. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

06-20-2021, 11:34 PM	#6
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	That’s a good start. My favorite mod so far was the 3.91 rear though. It definitely counts as “waking the car up”.

06-21-2021, 07:16 AM	#9
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,103	The only problem I see for the op is he said he only wanted to spend $500-1000 and that would put him over. And I know everyone likes dynosteve but the experience of the dyno tune is such a cool thing and you could be leaving horsepower on the table as I came to find out with gpi. Dyno tune is around $500 and the muffler delete I'm sure would be under $500 at a muffler shop and maybe if the muffler shop is cheap enough you could still get a cai. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

06-21-2021, 08:50 AM	#10
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	one of the best shops for Camaros and Vettes is in Plainfield. Raymonds Performance, done all the work on my car and very good people.

06-21-2021, 09:05 AM	#11
Modernmusclecar Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 820	Drop the$1000 cap. Your going to need a little more to help with your goals. Cai...headers and tune are most most common mods done to the car.Its a good start but will be more then your set budget. __________________ EPS CUSTOM GRIND CAM....K@N CAI....VMAX PTB.....FRANKENSTEIN STAGE 2 HEADS ...1 7/8 STAINLESS POWER CATTED LONGTUBE HEADERS...CORSA XTREME 3 INCH CATBACK.....CIRCLE D 3800 Pro Series stall...391 gears.....Ported/modded GPI intake .Forgestar drag pack with Mickey Thompson ET street drag radials AGP PERFORMANCE DYNO TUNED. 463 WHP 428 FTLBS TORQUE.

06-21-2021, 11:15 AM	#12
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Best starting mod is a fully built motor and a blower. Fell send baby. You only live once __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

06-21-2021, 12:55 PM	#13
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,485	First thing to think about is smog rules, and is it easy to reverse. Things change and even though you might not care, it could be implemented in your area or if you sell or trade the car.

06-21-2021, 01:02 PM	#14
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	Speed engineering Headers- 300 Rotofab intake- 375 Custom tune- 4-600 You can stay close to your budget.