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trooper153 · 04-13-2011, 10:39 AM

Howdy,

My car knowledge is 20-25 years out of date. The magic of the internet allows me to use the brains of others that have kept up with automotive technology.
My 2011 SS was stock until this past Monday. I added CAI to it. My question to this august audience is: Where do I go from here?
After reading and researching I'm leaning towards American Racing 178WC Headers. Is this a logical/reasonable next step?

Cheers,
Brian

The Stig · 04-13-2011, 10:52 AM

Headers are logically the next step yes. You could also get a catback exhaust. Those are the basic starter performance mods.

mike123 · 04-13-2011, 10:59 AM

yes headers and a tune!

slickmetal · 04-13-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trooper153

Howdy,

My car knowledge is 20-25 years out of date. The magic of the internet allows me to use the brains of others that have kept up with automotive technology.
My 2011 SS was stock until this past Monday. I added CAI to it. My question to this august audience is: Where do I go from here?
After reading and researching I'm leaning towards American Racing 178WC Headers. Is this a logical/reasonable next step?

Cheers,
Brian

Usually for bolt-ons:

1. Cold Air Intake
2. Cat back / Muffler, Resonator, Cat Deletes
3. Headers / Hi Flo Cats
4. Tune (especially if you have 1,2, and 3)
5. Ported Throttle Body (Retune after getting this)
6. Suspension
*. Drag Radials (fit in anywhere if you go to the strip)

HP Addicts · 04-13-2011, 02:28 PM

I wouldn't get headers unless your getting a tune, and I wouldn't get a tune unless your okay with voiding your drive train warranty.

slickmetal · 04-13-2011, 03:35 PM

This thread below might help you make decisions:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14723

Apex Motorsports · 04-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trooper153

Howdy,

My car knowledge is 20-25 years out of date. The magic of the internet allows me to use the brains of others that have kept up with automotive technology.
My 2011 SS was stock until this past Monday. I added CAI to it. My question to this august audience is: Where do I go from here?
After reading and researching I'm leaning towards American Racing 178WC Headers. Is this a logical/reasonable next step?

Cheers,
Brian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

My advice is to not get LT headers without a tune and to not get a tune unless you are willing to accept responsibility if you have an issue.

Since you have a 2011 I would recommend waiting a little while and putting a few more miles on your car before potentially voiding your drive train warranty, which a tune will do if you have an issue. After a CAI I would look into a cat back and then some suspension upgrades. Once everything is broken in and you feel ready to take that step then add the headers and tune.

carl frazier · 04-13-2011, 05:08 PM

What suspension upgrades do you recommend?
Thanks

Apex Motorsports · 04-13-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl frazier

What suspension upgrades do you recommend?
Thanks

It depends on how you use your car, but ever application will benefit a lot from a sway bar and rear cradle bushing upgrade. If you would like to discuss your application feel free to shoot me a PM and let me know how you use your car.

JackRabitSlims · 04-13-2011, 06:48 PM

Does Pfadt make rear cradel bushings?

Apex Motorsports · 04-13-2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackRabitSlims

Does Pfadt make rear cradel bushings?

Pfadt eliminates the bushings in favor of solid mounts. Feel free to contact me if you have questions but lets not hijack this thread.

RJT-SS · 04-13-2011, 07:29 PM

I added a VMAX ported throttle body and had it painted the same color a the car (see pics). No tune necessary, warranty friendly, and improved throttle response. Kudos to Pete Incaudo of VMAX and Tracy Lewis of RX Performance for their work! Great folks to deal with.

trooper153 · 04-14-2011, 01:25 PM

Folks,

Thanks for all of the information, especially about voiding the warranty on the drive-train. I have made copious notes for all of the recommendations. I currently have 8600 miles on the vehicle. Does that qualify as enough of a break-in period?

Cheers,
Brian

HP Addicts · 04-14-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trooper153

Folks,

Thanks for all of the information, especially about voiding the warranty on the drive-train. I have made copious notes for all of the recommendations. I currently have 8600 miles on the vehicle. Does that qualify as enough of a break-in period?

Cheers,
Brian

Yea, everyone has their own opinion on the break in period but 8,600 miles is more than enough.

04-13-2011, 10:39 AM	#1
trooper153 Drives: 2011 Imperial Blue Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2	Where to go after CAI? Howdy, My car knowledge is 20-25 years out of date. The magic of the internet allows me to use the brains of others that have kept up with automotive technology. My 2011 SS was stock until this past Monday. I added CAI to it. My question to this august audience is: Where do I go from here? After reading and researching I'm leaning towards American Racing 178WC Headers. Is this a logical/reasonable next step? Cheers, Brian

04-13-2011, 10:52 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Headers are logically the next step yes. You could also get a catback exhaust. Those are the basic starter performance mods. __________________

04-13-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
slickmetal Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 491 View My Garage	This thread below might help you make decisions: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14723 __________________ - 2013 Black ZL1 - A6 - Lingenfelter/Cordes Stage 2.5 packages E85 - FORE Fuel System - Kooks LTHs - Magnaflow Cans - Rotofab CAI/Big Gulp/Coolant Tank - Savini 3pc Forged - Underhood Dress Up (ACC & Drake & Moroso) - Hurst Shifter Kit - Custom Audio w/ JL Audio Sub/Amp/Stealthbox - Hand Polished Brace - Oracle Ghost Sidemarkers - LEDs everywhere - 624/617 on E85 & 545/548 on 91 (Sept 2015) - 693rwhp (Dec 15)

04-13-2011, 07:29 PM	#12
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	I added a VMAX ported throttle body and had it painted the same color a the car (see pics). No tune necessary, warranty friendly, and improved throttle response. Kudos to Pete Incaudo of VMAX and Tracy Lewis of RX Performance for their work! Great folks to deal with. Attached Images

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trooper153 Drives: 2011 Imperial Blue Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2	Folks, Thanks for all of the information, especially about voiding the warranty on the drive-train. I have made copious notes for all of the recommendations. I currently have 8600 miles on the vehicle. Does that qualify as enough of a break-in period? Cheers, Brian