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ABM Camaro · 07-01-2013, 06:54 AM

Hi guys,
I have a 2010 SS. I searched and and I think Im ready to start the modification. The air intake seems to be the first mod and I want to do all the work/install myself, but what are the best modifications and brand names about $500 each. Since

1) What brand of air intake and I want to keep my washer bottle in place. I read the air intake thread, but the runs didn't seem consistent or were on different test cars so I discounted the information.

2) throttle body and manifold.

3) What type of headers. I see stainless steel power (SSP) and stainless steel work. What's the difference? If the SSP rust out in two years, I don't want them, but they are priced cheap, but why?

I guess im asking you to list what three performance modifications you bought in or under the $500 range.

litle88 · 07-01-2013, 07:07 AM

Here we go again.

Search! All info is on this same page. Just skroll down

Jason 98 TA · 07-01-2013, 07:28 AM

Or just buy the tsp headers. They're the best

great price, thicker material, magma flow cats, off road pipes look like cats, polished stainless, available in 1 7/8" or 2", etc...

litle88 · 07-01-2013, 07:33 AM

FYI TSP is a sponsor that pays the bills around here, a search will show no problems with them and customer service is top notch for ~450 dollars!

Rhino79 · 07-01-2013, 07:35 AM

Headers, cai, tune! That's knocking on 50 rwhp gains with those 3 mods. An underdrive pulley is worth about another 7 or 8 rwhp.

Juice2SS · 07-01-2013, 08:38 AM

If it was my car, I'd do the 1 7/8" TSP headers, ADM race intake with scoop, and get a tune. Not a handheld tune either... a tune using a wideband.

Camarojt · 07-01-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juice2SS

If it was my car, I'd do the 1 7/8" TSP headers, ADM race intake with scoop, and get a tune. Not a handheld tune either... a tune using a wideband.

^^^ I agree! 100%!!

JDP Sales · 07-01-2013, 01:08 PM

Stainless Works and Stainless Power are the same company and their headers are almost identical, the biggest difference is the Stainless Power headers are assembled over sea's and only come with a 2 year warranty vs a lifetime warranty. They are very nice headers, with great quality and fit.

As for the intake system, I'd recommend CAI, Roto-Fab or Airaid. All are great systems.

Once you do the headers, you will want a tune to follow as you will have a CEL for cat deficiency codes. These can be tuned out and you will also gain a bit more by dialing in the tune.

Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. We also offer package deals to save ya some cash!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Muddflap · 07-01-2013, 01:13 PM

I have the TSP 1 7/8 LT and put them on myself. Easy to install and great fit. No clearance issues what so ever. I also installed the ADM CAI with race scoop. Both are very well built and I don't have any complaints about either. You mix those with a Rhino79 tune and you will be more than happy with your car.

Camarojt · 07-01-2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muddflap

I have the TSP 1 7/8 LT and put them on myself. Easy to install and great fit. No clearance issues what so ever. I also installed the ADM CAI with race scoop. Both are very well built and I don't have any complaints about either. You mix those with a Rhino79 tune and you will be more than happy with your car.

HELL YEA!! You said ADM and RHINO together!!!

ALRIGHT!!!!'

ABM Camaro · 07-01-2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino79

Headers, cai, tune! That's knocking on 50 rwhp gains with those 3 mods. An underdrive pulley is worth about another 7 or 8 rwhp.

Im looking for the brand names recommended with prices to make my budget work.

ABM Camaro · 07-01-2013, 02:16 PM

What's a better header. TSP or stainless power headers?

I read kooks are great and wont throw a code for the cats, but they are out of my budget

Muddflap · 07-01-2013, 02:21 PM

I personally like my TSP headers. At the end of the day in most cases headers are headers. I have no clearance issues with them all. If they made headers for my Nissan Titan I would buy TSP headers for it as well.

litle88 · 07-01-2013, 02:28 PM

If you go this route your going to need a tune to do it the right way.

You'll have plenty of money left over after a cold air intake, lt headers and a tune.

07-01-2013, 06:54 AM	#1
ABM Camaro Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 171	Best three modifications about $500 each? Hi guys, I have a 2010 SS. I searched and and I think Im ready to start the modification. The air intake seems to be the first mod and I want to do all the work/install myself, but what are the best modifications and brand names about $500 each. Since 1) What brand of air intake and I want to keep my washer bottle in place. I read the air intake thread, but the runs didn't seem consistent or were on different test cars so I discounted the information. 2) throttle body and manifold. 3) What type of headers. I see stainless steel power (SSP) and stainless steel work. What's the difference? If the SSP rust out in two years, I don't want them, but they are priced cheap, but why? I guess im asking you to list what three performance modifications you bought in or under the $500 range.

07-01-2013, 07:07 AM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Here we go again. Search! All info is on this same page. Just skroll down __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-01-2013, 07:33 AM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	FYI TSP is a sponsor that pays the bills around here, a search will show no problems with them and customer service is top notch for ~450 dollars! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-01-2013, 01:08 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Stainless Works and Stainless Power are the same company and their headers are almost identical, the biggest difference is the Stainless Power headers are assembled over sea's and only come with a 2 year warranty vs a lifetime warranty. They are very nice headers, with great quality and fit. As for the intake system, I'd recommend CAI, Roto-Fab or Airaid. All are great systems. Once you do the headers, you will want a tune to follow as you will have a CEL for cat deficiency codes. These can be tuned out and you will also gain a bit more by dialing in the tune. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. We also offer package deals to save ya some cash! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 Last edited by JDP Sales; 07-01-2013 at 03:59 PM.

07-01-2013, 01:13 PM	#9
Muddflap Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 797	I have the TSP 1 7/8 LT and put them on myself. Easy to install and great fit. No clearance issues what so ever. I also installed the ADM CAI with race scoop. Both are very well built and I don't have any complaints about either. You mix those with a Rhino79 tune and you will be more than happy with your car. __________________ TSP 1 7/8 LT, ADM Race Cold Air w/ Race Scoop, GPI SS3 LS3 Cam, Powerbond UD, 3.91 Gears, GPI Posi Mod. 498RWHP/451RWTQ

07-01-2013, 07:28 AM	#3
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Or just buy the tsp headers. They're the best great price, thicker material, magma flow cats, off road pipes look like cats, polished stainless, available in 1 7/8" or 2", etc...

07-01-2013, 07:35 AM	#5
Rhino79 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99/Auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 2,827 View My Garage	Headers, cai, tune! That's knocking on 50 rwhp gains with those 3 mods. An underdrive pulley is worth about another 7 or 8 rwhp.

07-01-2013, 08:38 AM	#6
Juice2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 931	If it was my car, I'd do the 1 7/8" TSP headers, ADM race intake with scoop, and get a tune. Not a handheld tune either... a tune using a wideband.

07-01-2013, 02:16 PM	#12
ABM Camaro Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 171	What's a better header. TSP or stainless power headers? I read kooks are great and wont throw a code for the cats, but they are out of my budget

07-01-2013, 02:21 PM	#13
Muddflap Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 797	I personally like my TSP headers. At the end of the day in most cases headers are headers. I have no clearance issues with them all. If they made headers for my Nissan Titan I would buy TSP headers for it as well. __________________ TSP 1 7/8 LT, ADM Race Cold Air w/ Race Scoop, GPI SS3 LS3 Cam, Powerbond UD, 3.91 Gears, GPI Posi Mod. 498RWHP/451RWTQ

07-01-2013, 02:28 PM	#14
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	If you go this route your going to need a tune to do it the right way. You'll have plenty of money left over after a cold air intake, lt headers and a tune. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.