New member mod question

[topsales]

Hello, I'm a new owner of a 2013 camaro SS but not new to the mod world. I have a 2009 Shelby gt500 with a long list of mods. I'm not looking to put a blower on the camaro as it is my daily driver but I would like to increase the rwhp.

My plan is a cold air intake, port the throttle body and long tubes with an off road x pipe. Then at some point get a custom grind on the cams.

So the question is what kind of rwhp will I gain from the CAI, ported TB, longtubes with x pipe and a tune?

Or is this the wrong direction? Thanks in advance

[fldrummer]

That sounds like a very good start. Do you have an auto or manual tranny? If you have a manual, I would expect between 395-415 rwhp, depending on the dyno and whether your car is a dyno dud (like mine) or a factory freak. If you have an auto, subtract about 20-30 rwhp from that estimate...

Before you do a cam, you might want to consider gears and/or a stall converter (if you have an auto). For a manual, most go with 3.91s or 4.10/4.11. Autos--around 3.70

[GaBoy25]

Originally Posted by fldrummer

That sounds like a very good start. Do you have an auto or manual tranny? If you have a manual, I would expect between 395-415 rwhp, depending on the dyno and whether your car is a dyno dud (like mine) or a factory freak. If you have an auto, subtract about 20-30 rwhp from that estimate...

Well he summed it up. Add a cam 465-470(ls3)

[topsales]

I have a manual transmission, I never thought to change the gearing, a 3.91 sounds like it would be right on.
A local shop said a custom cam grind would cost $1995, seems high is that a fair price?
So far I am very impressed with the car and I do love the body style. The car came with a hurst short throw shifter and an upgraded exhaust- the mufflers have 2 tail pipes each it kinda looks like a vette exhaust. It also had the GM heritage grill which I took off and put the original back on- if anybody wants it I will give it away, it was on the car for a week- no blemishes,

[SSDan]

Originally Posted by topsales

I have a manual transmission, I never thought to change the gearing, a 3.91 sounds like it would be right on.
A local shop said a custom cam grind would cost $1995, seems high is that a fair price?
So far I am very impressed with the car and I do love the body style. The car came with a hurst short throw shifter and an upgraded exhaust- the mufflers have 2 tail pipes each it kinda looks like a vette exhaust. It also had the GM heritage grill which I took off and put the original back on- if anybody wants it I will give it away, it was on the car for a week- no blemishes,

Was that cam price including labor? If not that's too high I think. The big name vendors on here sell their cam kits (cam,springs, pushrods, timing chain - etc.) for $1400 or less. For the cam only you can get about any grind you want for a Comp cam for $399 - again that price from most any vendor.

Also, how can I get that grille from you if still available?

[topsales]

The $1995 includes installation, so maybe it's not so bad. The grille is available, I live in Florida so if your far away you just pay the shipping. The grille is white and is wrapped up.
You can reach me at my work number 941-756-5511 x 1106 my names Damion, just call me tomorrow and well figure it out

[05SilverStreak]

I want the grill! PM me......

[topsales]

SS Dan has dibs on it, if he doesn't call me then its yours 05silverstreak, ill let you know, just check thus thread later today.

[The_Blur]

You should be gaining a lot of power, but it's going to come down to which brands and how you get it tuned. You should make sure you have a reputable dyno tuner do you tune for the best results. After all of this work, you're going to be very happy with the performance.

[topsales]

Ok SS Dan has a black car. So silver streak just give me a call to work out where to ship

[LSR SAL]

You are definitely headed in the right direction! Intake, tune, exhaust, and port that throttle body should yield some solid gains. I have an awesome deal on a clearance catback and can package an intake for an even better deal. Shoot me a pm or call

[topsales]

Are you a vendor? Which company?. Email me your info cause I'm a month or so away from buying, thanks

Damion

[BLACK10]

feel free to call us here at Lethal Racing. we have a popular cam that makes about 480-490rwhp in the LS3 camaro with supporting mods that you have mentioned.


Nick

[Camper]

Originally Posted by BLACK10

feel free to call us here at Lethal Racing. we have a popular cam that makes about 480-490rwhp in the LS3 camaro with supporting mods that you have mentioned.


Nick