04-23-2013, 01:46 PM | #29 |
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Def gonna be a matter of preference but my stock exhaust didn't last 2 weeks after I got the car home. First mod IMO for the car to sound like it should.
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04-23-2013, 01:51 PM | #30 |
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I did both simultaneously. First was intake and exhauste, then splitter and hash marks, then it was headers, wires and catch can, then it was anvil spoiler and wheels, then rockers and a catch can. I like to have an even balance of both.
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04-23-2013, 01:53 PM | #31 |
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Performance is presence. The other crap is extra weight.
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04-23-2013, 01:57 PM | #32 |
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3500 miles, look at my sig.
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04-23-2013, 02:06 PM | #33 |
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Man I've been living on this forum for past cpl wks and I soooo want to mod the ****! Out of my car. But I hate to mutilate it because I assure you that bitch would weigh no more than 3500lbs when is be finished. Which is why I may just buy a 1SS and strip it to nothing, install either an LS7 or an equivalent high reving torque monster,decent track pack and include some 3:91s in it then practice road racing as much as I can. But I also thought about buying a new style ford mustang stripped down to bare essentials and putting an LS7 in it with a 6spd. I KNOW this CAN be done! Seeing how it faired then.
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04-23-2013, 02:09 PM | #34 |
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Well my first mod was the exhaust (Only 2 days after picking it up!), then intake and drop. Looking at wheels now due to the recent warrant work I had (Replaced lifters) done makes me nervous about doing the cam, lt's, etc. until my 5/100K powertrain warranty is out. At that point I will be footing the bill anyway.
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04-23-2013, 02:11 PM | #35 |
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I had full exhaust, intake, cam and nitrous before I even tinted the windows
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04-23-2013, 02:13 PM | #36 |
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I hear ya. I did my heritage grille first - removed the bowties and installed retro SS badges front and back. Then I installed a Catch Can and a CAI cold air induction and Apex air scoop (very noticible difference). Then I painted the engine cover and installed the underhood bowtie. Next will probably be axelback exhaust but I'm in no big rush - since I got my Range AFM Siabler I can live with stock exhaust for a while. Have fun!
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04-23-2013, 02:37 PM | #37 |
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The Camaro is an awesome looking car, but forced to choose between looks and performance, I'd take the performance.
Since the car looks so good stock, I'd focus on performance first. Makes the car a lot more fun to drive...and when you step on it, people will know
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04-23-2013, 02:39 PM | #38 |
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I'd agree with your wife but I'm also not hugely worried about power, not a racer and no intentions of much performance wise beyond a catch can, CAI and MAYBE an exhaust change and even that last part is up in the air when my car arrives.
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04-23-2013, 03:03 PM | #39 |
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I prefer both. If you want to look fast you need to be able to go fast. Which is why i'm making 900whp on 22s LOL
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04-23-2013, 03:14 PM | #40 |
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Only reason I haven't painted my old 4th gen is because paint doesn't make it faster.
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04-23-2013, 03:18 PM | #41 |
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it is a friggin camaro!!! performance all the way man. the cars already look sweet, and sure you could make them look sweeter, but there is nothing like a camaro with a nice exhaust note and the hp to back it up.
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