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lscamaro · 09-15-2011, 11:17 AM

This is probably my first major post here and i am looking for all of your guys help. I have about 600 dollars to spend and currently have a CAI and Borla Pro-XS mufflers. What should my next mod be? I want a tune but many tell me it isn't worth it at this point. I should probably mention I have an automatic. I have been looking into getting pacesetter headers or even the lt wheels as i have an ls v6. What should i get next? Your help is much appreciated.

RickRay · 09-15-2011, 11:23 AM

LT Wheels 20"(Polished)(now you can go more than 118 mph)
Headers
High Flow Cats
and there's a lot more....$$$$

bmorecam · 09-15-2011, 11:47 AM

Header and tune, especially if you have auto. you got hypertech, trifecta, or you can wait for hp tuners, but i would def start with headers.

PoorMansCamaro · 09-15-2011, 12:03 PM

Just fyi, the LT wheels are not 20" unless they are the RS optioned wheels. In which case are the same as the SS wheels. I highly doubt you'll be able to get the 20" wheels and tires for $600. lol Also, just because you get the bigger wheels and better rated tires, doesn't automatically mean you can go past 118mph. You'll have to get a tune to take out the factory limiter.

Not sure how far you want to go, but a few other options would be suspension parts. Like trailing arms, bushings, sways, etc. The vmax throttle body is another option. A lot of people also like short shifters.

You can get a lot of little things that add up for $600, or get one mod for $600. It really depends on if you want looks or performance.

lscamaro · 09-15-2011, 12:10 PM

At this point, I want performance. I was thinking of getting the tune now because i can just ask vince to remove speed limiter when i get better wheels and tires and adjust other things as i get more mods. Is that a good idea?

PoorMansCamaro · 09-15-2011, 12:16 PM

Yeah, that's one way of going about it. It's really up to you. You will get the 13hp increase and better shifting because of your auto. I think you'll be happy with trifecta.

lscamaro · 09-15-2011, 12:28 PM

I figured on going about this like that because even if i were to get another mod, I would probably have to tune as I am at the point where a tune is required for most of my next mods.

Can't_C_Me · 09-15-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRay

LT Wheels 20"(Polished)(now you can go more than 118 mph)
Headers
High Flow Cats
and there's a lot more....$$$$

Changing the wheels to the RS or LT's won't up the speed limiter! You would need a tune.

I say get a Intake and exhaust! <<<< damn forgot you have this already lol!

lscamaro · 09-15-2011, 12:33 PM

I already have an Airaid CAI and Borla Pro XS mufflers which i absolutely love!

Infernoo · 09-15-2011, 05:37 PM

What is the 118mph limiter you speak of? I hit 133mph the other day with no tune.

Juiced1 · 09-15-2011, 05:56 PM

Go with a set of headers. I'd recomend long tubes as you will gain the most by far with long tubes. High flow cats are another nice option. Check out our site we have tons of options with some very decent pricing. We have a huge exhaust update that should be up by the weekend as well! More headers and exhaust options!

zogster · 09-15-2011, 06:34 PM

If you have the 19" wheels or RS wheels the limiter is 155 or whatever (not 118). The LS is limited to 118 because it has "T" speed rated tires stock, which are rated for 118mph. I'm not sure what the base 1LT tires are rated at.

09-15-2011, 11:17 AM	#1
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Decisions, Decisions, Decisions This is probably my first major post here and i am looking for all of your guys help. I have about 600 dollars to spend and currently have a CAI and Borla Pro-XS mufflers. What should my next mod be? I want a tune but many tell me it isn't worth it at this point. I should probably mention I have an automatic. I have been looking into getting pacesetter headers or even the lt wheels as i have an ls v6. What should i get next? Your help is much appreciated.

09-15-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	LT Wheels 20"(Polished)(now you can go more than 118 mph) Headers High Flow Cats and there's a lot more....$$$$ __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

09-15-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,982	Just fyi, the LT wheels are not 20" unless they are the RS optioned wheels. In which case are the same as the SS wheels. I highly doubt you'll be able to get the 20" wheels and tires for $600. lol Also, just because you get the bigger wheels and better rated tires, doesn't automatically mean you can go past 118mph. You'll have to get a tune to take out the factory limiter. Not sure how far you want to go, but a few other options would be suspension parts. Like trailing arms, bushings, sways, etc. The vmax throttle body is another option. A lot of people also like short shifters. You can get a lot of little things that add up for $600, or get one mod for $600. It really depends on if you want looks or performance. __________________

09-15-2011, 12:16 PM	#6
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,982	Yeah, that's one way of going about it. It's really up to you. You will get the 13hp increase and better shifting because of your auto. I think you'll be happy with trifecta. __________________

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09-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#3
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	Header and tune, especially if you have auto. you got hypertech, trifecta, or you can wait for hp tuners, but i would def start with headers.

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lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	At this point, I want performance. I was thinking of getting the tune now because i can just ask vince to remove speed limiter when i get better wheels and tires and adjust other things as i get more mods. Is that a good idea?

09-15-2011, 12:28 PM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	I figured on going about this like that because even if i were to get another mod, I would probably have to tune as I am at the point where a tune is required for most of my next mods.

09-15-2011, 12:33 PM	#9
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	I already have an Airaid CAI and Borla Pro XS mufflers which i absolutely love!

09-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#10
Infernoo Drives: '11 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 236 View My Garage	What is the 118mph limiter you speak of? I hit 133mph the other day with no tune.

09-15-2011, 05:56 PM	#11
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Go with a set of headers. I'd recomend long tubes as you will gain the most by far with long tubes. High flow cats are another nice option. Check out our site we have tons of options with some very decent pricing. We have a huge exhaust update that should be up by the weekend as well! More headers and exhaust options!

09-15-2011, 06:34 PM	#12
zogster Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: IL Posts: 659	If you have the 19" wheels or RS wheels the limiter is 155 or whatever (not 118). The LS is limited to 118 because it has "T" speed rated tires stock, which are rated for 118mph. I'm not sure what the base 1LT tires are rated at.