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bmmikerock · 01-29-2014, 09:50 PM

Hi guys, this is my first post here. I have a 2010 SS RS Red Jewel Tincoat. I got it used and its been great.
So far I have upgraded to HIDS, LED DTR, tinted windows, and changed my interior lighting to aqua blue.
I was wondering where to start with performance upgrades. I don't have a lot of spare cash, but I want to do something. Horsepower is the main goal, keeping total cost in mind.
Any ideas?

supasport · 01-29-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmmikerock

Hi guys, this is my first post here. I have a 2010 SS RS Red Jewel Tincoat. I got it used and its been great.
So far I have upgraded to HIDS, LED DTR, tinted windows, and changed my interior lighting to aqua blue.
I was wondering where to start with performance upgrades. I don't have a lot of spare cash, but I want to do something. Horsepower is the main goal, keeping total cost in mind.
Any ideas?

what i did first when i got the car was a cold air inductions intake.. ran me 400$.. then i got a tune from jeanetty.. for 500$ i think. it was 900$ that woke up this car..

then after that its up to you really.. i went with headers, full exhaust. and havent messed with the motor till then

goodluck bud..

supasport · 01-29-2014, 09:58 PM

oh and btw.. introduce yourself in the introductions thread!
welcome aboard

BubbaSS · 01-29-2014, 10:14 PM

Are you planning on staying n/a? I prefer remaining n/a personally. Here are some of my notes on popular power adders for n/a application and RWHP gained min/max. I'm sure some have seen less or greater gains, but I think the majority fall within these parameters. I haven't considered meth kits or FI, but that is where the real power is ultimately.

CAI/ROTOFAB/ADM AIR INTAKE = 8-15RWHP
LT HEADERS = 15-35RWHP
REMOVE CATS, RESONATOR & MUFFLERS = 5-15RWHP
CAM = 40-80RWHP
PORTED HEADS = 10-30RWHP
UDP = 4-8RWHP
DYNO TUNE = 8-20RWHP
GEARS = NOT A POWER ADDER, BUT ADDS TORQUE THROUGH TORQUE MULTIPLICATION

supasport · 01-29-2014, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaSS

Are you planning on staying n/a? I prefer remaining n/a personally. Here are some of my notes on popular power adders for n/a application and RWHP gained min/max. I'm sure some have seen less or greater gains, but I think the majority fall within these parameters. I haven't considered meth kits or FI, but that is where the real power is ultimately.

CAI/ROTOFAB/ADM AIR INTAKE = 8-15RWHP
LT HEADERS = 15-35RWHP
REMOVE CATS, RESONATOR & MUFFLERS = 5-15RWHP
CAM = 40-80RWHP
PORTED HEADS = 10-30RWHP
UDP = 4-8RWHP
DYNO TUNE = 8-20RWHP
GEARS = NOT A POWER ADDER, BUT ADDS TORQUE THROUGH TORQUE MULTIPLICATION

hey bubba, now that i read that useful info.... i have a question...
i have a tune set up from JRE.. LT headers, a CAI intake, and only mufflers (cat deleted)

how much rwhp should i expect from all of this?

BubbaSS · 01-29-2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supasport

hey bubba, now that i read that useful info.... i have a question...
i have a tune set up from JRE.. LT headers, a CAI intake, and only mufflers (cat deleted)

how much rwhp should i expect from all of this?

My best guess would be anywhere from 35-60RWHP, 35 being very conservative.

skipinminn · 01-29-2014, 10:34 PM

Being it's 2010 your warranty is most likley gone. So have at it the Pocket books the limit

headers, tune, exhaust, gears, supercharger, nitro.

turboguy327 · 01-29-2014, 11:13 PM

Do you just have HIDs or did you convert to RS headlights or something along those lines?

bmmikerock · 01-29-2014, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supasport

what i did first when i got the car was a cold air inductions intake.. ran me 400$.. then i got a tune from jeanetty.. for 500$ i think. it was 900$ that woke up this car..

then after that its up to you really.. i went with headers, full exhaust. and havent messed with the motor till then

goodluck bud..

Hi, thank you! Does it matter what tune I get and will that void my warranty?
How much gain did you get from the CAI and tune?

Thanks!

bmmikerock · 01-29-2014, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaSS

Are you planning on staying n/a? I prefer remaining n/a personally. Here are some of my notes on popular power adders for n/a application and RWHP gained min/max. I'm sure some have seen less or greater gains, but I think the majority fall within these parameters. I haven't considered meth kits or FI, but that is where the real power is ultimately.

CAI/ROTOFAB/ADM AIR INTAKE = 8-15RWHP
LT HEADERS = 15-35RWHP
REMOVE CATS, RESONATOR & MUFFLERS = 5-15RWHP
CAM = 40-80RWHP
PORTED HEADS = 10-30RWHP
UDP = 4-8RWHP
DYNO TUNE = 8-20RWHP
GEARS = NOT A POWER ADDER, BUT ADDS TORQUE THROUGH TORQUE MULTIPLICATION

What does n/a mean?

Mean Green Z28 · 01-29-2014, 11:18 PM

Naturally aspirated ... as in no forced induction like turbo/supercharger

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bmmikerock · 01-29-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

Naturally aspirated ... as in no forced induction like turbo/supercharger

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Eventually maybe, but right now I don't have the funds for that.

bmmikerock · 01-29-2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turboguy327

Do you just have HIDs or did you convert to RS headlights or something along those lines?

My camaro came as an SS RS, but I upgraded the bulbs to 6000k

My 5th · 01-30-2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supasport

hey bubba, now that i read that useful info.... i have a question...
i have a tune set up from JRE.. LT headers, a CAI intake, and only mufflers (cat deleted)

how much rwhp should i expect from all of this?

I would say between 410 to 415 rwhp. I have the same mods and mine dynoed at 411 rwhp

01-29-2014, 09:50 PM	#1
bmmikerock Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5 View My Garage	Need Help! 2010 Camaro SS RS Hi guys, this is my first post here. I have a 2010 SS RS Red Jewel Tincoat. I got it used and its been great. So far I have upgraded to HIDS, LED DTR, tinted windows, and changed my interior lighting to aqua blue. I was wondering where to start with performance upgrades. I don't have a lot of spare cash, but I want to do something. Horsepower is the main goal, keeping total cost in mind. Any ideas?

01-29-2014, 09:58 PM	#3
supasport Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: jersey Posts: 468	oh and btw.. introduce yourself in the introductions thread! welcome aboard __________________

01-29-2014, 10:14 PM	#4
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Are you planning on staying n/a? I prefer remaining n/a personally. Here are some of my notes on popular power adders for n/a application and RWHP gained min/max. I'm sure some have seen less or greater gains, but I think the majority fall within these parameters. I haven't considered meth kits or FI, but that is where the real power is ultimately. CAI/ROTOFAB/ADM AIR INTAKE = 8-15RWHP LT HEADERS = 15-35RWHP REMOVE CATS, RESONATOR & MUFFLERS = 5-15RWHP CAM = 40-80RWHP PORTED HEADS = 10-30RWHP UDP = 4-8RWHP DYNO TUNE = 8-20RWHP GEARS = NOT A POWER ADDER, BUT ADDS TORQUE THROUGH TORQUE MULTIPLICATION __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

01-29-2014, 11:18 PM	#11
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	Naturally aspirated ... as in no forced induction like turbo/supercharger Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

01-29-2014, 10:34 PM	#7
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	Being it's 2010 your warranty is most likley gone. So have at it the Pocket books the limit headers, tune, exhaust, gears, supercharger, nitro.

01-29-2014, 11:13 PM	#8
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	Do you just have HIDs or did you convert to RS headlights or something along those lines?