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camaro2k10 · 01-17-2010, 09:57 PM

Hey I currently have $800 I'm going to go out and spend modifying my 2010 2SS A6 Camaro and I was wondering what is the best bang for my buck. Installation fees arent included in this cost because I have my own personal mechanic and he gets special fees on parts I was just wondering if I have to buy for full price what would be the best bang for my buck?

Roger Ramjet · 01-17-2010, 09:59 PM

Exhaust and a tune.

Hyp · 01-17-2010, 09:59 PM

I would recommend getting a nice CAI like ADM's race intake and getting a dyno tune to help out that A6.

camaro2k10 · 01-17-2010, 10:01 PM

exaust and a tune?? hmm.... ne where i can actually have that for 800 dollars lol it seems like the price for an exaust and tune would be a bit more most tunes seem to be around 500 to 600 alone

camaro2k10 · 01-17-2010, 10:02 PM

as far as the CAI's it has been a consideration of mine but I've been nervous about making a decision because I feel that when varam gets it right its gonna be big and I dont know which one is the best

Jeanius · 01-17-2010, 10:02 PM

Id wait until you get enough for Long Tubes

camaro2k10 · 01-17-2010, 10:03 PM

Long tubes are like what 1400? only reason I'm so short on cash is I'm a 17 year old kid with a part time job lol no serious cash flow till summer

Hyp · 01-17-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2k10

as far as the CAI's it has been a consideration of mine but I've been nervous about making a decision because I feel that when varam gets it right its gonna be big and I dont know which one is the best

Dont believe all the hype around these intakes. Its all propaganda to get you to buy their items. Like its been explained before, all CAIs will add about the same amount of power. There is one CAI that will outperform other CAIs by much more than 5hp. Save yourself the time and money and just grab an ADM race kit. The tune would really wake your car up and really help that transmission work that way it should have came from the factory.

Hyp · 01-17-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2k10

Long tubes are like what 1400? only reason I'm so short on cash is I'm a 17 year old kid with a part time job lol no serious cash flow till summer

You could always get pacesetter LTs (around 470$). They make great products, but you have to remember, to get the most benedit out of them, you'll need a tune. When doing LTs, you will have to decide if you want cats or not and that adds a nice chunk to the bill. You should also take into consideration what your plans are for the future.

Roger Ramjet · 01-17-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro2k10

exaust and a tune?? hmm.... ne where i can actually have that for 800 dollars lol it seems like the price for an exaust and tune would be a bit more most tunes seem to be around 500 to 600 alone

A muffler delete should cost less than $250. And, if you can find a local HP Tuners guy that does or has an automatic Camaro, you can get an ECM and TCM tune pretty cheap.

Hyp · 01-17-2010, 10:12 PM

You can get your mufflers removed for around 75-100 bucks, dont pay more than that. Really makes the sound good and you shave a few pounds off.

camaro2k10 · 01-17-2010, 10:14 PM

around june i was expecting to add on high flow cats with an x pipe and with loudmouth 2 at the axelback of course wayyyy down the road possibly in a year or so i was going with twin turbos and I was actually expecting more people to tell me to go with a certain new cam or something to that effect as far as bang for my buck but im not very car smart lol

wbdinger · 01-17-2010, 10:15 PM

Wrong thread but.......
I'd go with lowering springs w rear balance bar and axle back exaust

*The_Blur* · 01-17-2010, 10:15 PM

Save until you have more to spend.

01-17-2010, 09:57 PM	#1
camaro2k10 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro IBM W/ Black RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	Best bang for buck? $800? Hey I currently have $800 I'm going to go out and spend modifying my 2010 2SS A6 Camaro and I was wondering what is the best bang for my buck. Installation fees arent included in this cost because I have my own personal mechanic and he gets special fees on parts I was just wondering if I have to buy for full price what would be the best bang for my buck?

01-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
Roger Ramjet Motor Head Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So MD Posts: 494	Exhaust and a tune. __________________ History Camaro's: 83, 93, 95, 98, & 10.

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Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Id wait until you get enough for Long Tubes __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

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wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Wrong thread but....... I'd go with lowering springs w rear balance bar and axle back exaust __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

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01-17-2010, 09:59 PM	#3
Hyp I've been lost... Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS W/IOM LSA Swap Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 466 View My Garage	I would recommend getting a nice CAI like ADM's race intake and getting a dyno tune to help out that A6.

01-17-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
camaro2k10 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro IBM W/ Black RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	exaust and a tune?? hmm.... ne where i can actually have that for 800 dollars lol it seems like the price for an exaust and tune would be a bit more most tunes seem to be around 500 to 600 alone

01-17-2010, 10:03 PM	#7
camaro2k10 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro IBM W/ Black RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	Long tubes are like what 1400? only reason I'm so short on cash is I'm a 17 year old kid with a part time job lol no serious cash flow till summer

01-17-2010, 10:12 PM	#11
Hyp I've been lost... Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS W/IOM LSA Swap Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 466 View My Garage	You can get your mufflers removed for around 75-100 bucks, dont pay more than that. Really makes the sound good and you shave a few pounds off.

01-17-2010, 10:14 PM	#12
camaro2k10 Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro IBM W/ Black RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 55	around june i was expecting to add on high flow cats with an x pipe and with loudmouth 2 at the axelback of course wayyyy down the road possibly in a year or so i was going with twin turbos and I was actually expecting more people to tell me to go with a certain new cam or something to that effect as far as bang for my buck but im not very car smart lol

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