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Z Madness · 08-04-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Oh, so them i would get $600 off the price for sts, right?

I would assume so.

As far as cost to install, I did it myself in my little garage. So I can attest that it can be done (but I would suggest a second pair of hands). But, if you can get it installed for $6700 including the kit ($5,995), I would say that's a great deal. It would be worth $800 to get it done by a shop that will back up their install. Can you believe I paid $500+ bucks just shipping to Hawaii!

PoorMansCamaro · 08-04-2010, 05:32 PM

$500! Wow! Yeah, I would love to tackle this with a buddy. I back up my own work

Z Madness · 08-04-2010, 07:48 PM

How's this, I just dyno'd my 2000 Z-28 (LS1) that has an SLP intake/MAF, long tube headers/exhaust, Pro. Prod. Intake/Throttle Body, Comp Cam, MSD coils/wire, etc. and she dyno'd at......350 rwhp. Of course, its a lot lighter that the 5th gen but I found it interesting that my two Camaro's dyno'd in the same. Says a lot about these engines and what a Turbo can do.

Dyk-NO · 08-04-2010, 08:11 PM

What your next step after this Z? and your target hp?

Z Madness · 08-04-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyk-NO

What your next step after this Z? and your target hp?

Boost controller and meth/water kit to run low boost/high boost, probably 5 and 8 psi. Hopefully that gets me to the 400 rwhp. Then, might add short-tube headers with the Solo Hi Flow Cats. Still debating on that though since that would be another $1500! I was thinking about polishing the intake manifold but waiting to hear the results from BMWdon and others. I'll be pretty happy with 400 rwhp and probably just add some gearing and figure that should keep up with most of the NA V-8's out there. Just having fun with the V-6! 1LS ftw.....

Dyk-NO · 08-05-2010, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Madness

I'll be pretty happy with 400 rwhp and probably just add some gearing and figure that should keep up with most of the NA V-8's out there. Just having fun with the V-6! 1LS ftw.....

LosingReality · 08-05-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Z Madness

I would assume so.

As far as cost to install, I did it myself in my little garage. So I can attest that it can be done (but I would suggest a second pair of hands). But, if you can get it installed for $6700 including the kit ($5,995), I would say that's a great deal. It would be worth $800 to get it done by a shop that will back up their install. Can you believe I paid $500+ bucks just shipping to Hawaii!

Wow, I used to live on Oahu.....Military guy, so you probably hate me.

Just messing with ya.

$500 shipping is rediculous.....So you pretty much DID pay to have it installed then lol.

Do you NEED the meth kit to run it at the boost your running it at right? Basically asking if i got this installed would I NEED the meth kit?

PoorMansCamaro · 08-05-2010, 09:32 AM

i'm pretty sure the answer is no, on the meth kit. i think he just wants to get his car at 400rwhp with it.

Mach · 08-05-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

i'm pretty sure the answer is no, on the meth kit. i think he just wants to get his car at 400rwhp with it.

LosingReality · 08-05-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

i'm pretty sure the answer is no, on the meth kit. i think he just wants to get his car at 400rwhp with it.

Mybe im not even sure what a meth kit does....Its for cooling no?

FloydSummerOf68 · 08-05-2010, 10:22 AM

Yeah, a meth kit cools the intake charge and you can reliably run higher PSI.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-05-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LosingReality

Mybe im not even sure what a meth kit does....Its for cooling no?

I'm not too familiar with meth kits. i'm sure Z can fill us in with more detail. But i think what it does is reduce air inlet temps, increase charge density, helps safely run higher boost pressure, and suppress detonation which will allow the utilization of more timing and boost. If that makes any sense to you. lol

LosingReality · 08-05-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

I'm not too familiar with meth kits. i'm sure Z can fill us in with more detail. But i think what it does is reduce air inlet temps, increase charge density, helps safely run higher boost pressure, and suppress detonation which will allow the utilization of more timing and boost. If that makes any sense to you. lol

Yep, kinda like overclocking a computer? More heat produces needs more cooling.

Double G · 08-06-2010, 08:23 PM

So I'm kinda curious, how many of you guys out there have the BA STS V6 Camaro?

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PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	$500! Wow! Yeah, I would love to tackle this with a buddy. I back up my own work __________________

08-04-2010, 07:48 PM	#339
Z Madness Drives: 2010, 2000, 1971 Camaros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 535	How's this, I just dyno'd my 2000 Z-28 (LS1) that has an SLP intake/MAF, long tube headers/exhaust, Pro. Prod. Intake/Throttle Body, Comp Cam, MSD coils/wire, etc. and she dyno'd at......350 rwhp. Of course, its a lot lighter that the 5th gen but I found it interesting that my two Camaro's dyno'd in the same. Says a lot about these engines and what a Turbo can do. Last edited by Z Madness; 08-04-2010 at 07:48 PM. Reason: Dyno Comparison

08-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#340
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	What your next step after this Z? and your target hp? __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

08-05-2010, 09:32 AM	#344
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	i'm pretty sure the answer is no, on the meth kit. i think he just wants to get his car at 400rwhp with it. __________________

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