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Ledbetterjw · 07-23-2013, 07:36 PM

Im interested in the best upgrade kit around $1500. The only mod I have at the moment is the rotofab intake. I have a shop and am capable of installing everything, the only thing I need other than the parts included in the packages would be a tune. What would be the best bang for the buck if I installed everything?

Ledbetterjw · 07-23-2013, 07:38 PM

Prefer the options stay under $2250

sporto20 · 07-23-2013, 09:58 PM

Upper pulley (and solid isolater), tune, Roto-fab "big gulp", 160 thermostat, fuel injector upgrade...?

2012-1822 · 07-23-2013, 10:47 PM

Bang for the buck, well I hear you, but if you want to be heard slap some long tube headers on that bad girl and wake her up a little.

Got my American Racing Headers and high flow cats for about $1200, maybe a little more(it was in a package) and that was shipped. Leave you plenty of room for a tune.

Probably not as much power as a pulley though, but I sure enjoy them, my pulleys will come this winter.

Stephen12ZL1 · 07-24-2013, 05:47 AM

pulley, tune, CAI, throttle body most bang for buck. Headers are ok.

2012 ZL1#1658 · 07-24-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

pulley, tune, CAI, throttle body most bang for buck. Headers are ok.

What kind of output would you expect and how much total cost?

hognutz · 07-24-2013, 11:01 AM

Pulley (upper or lower), tune are mandatory. TB or TB port is cheap so might as well do it.

after that you may need injectors wich starts to dirve out of you budget.

other decent mods

1. plenum port
2. ZR1 cam (~35hp)
3. headers
4. the other pulley you did not buy the first time

most of this stuff wil require you to have an injector upgrade.

sporto20 · 07-24-2013, 11:22 AM

I would think around +90 whp with pulley/tune/CAI

EvilZL1 · 07-24-2013, 02:08 PM

I'm interested in what is needed to make my Z sound louder while idling and take other than new exhaust. Will I need some more headers? If so what kind would one recommend. I'm really trying to make my Z sound like a complete beast, not that it doesnt sound like one now. Any help or opinions would help. Thank you! Performance mod with it is fine.

P.S. I have already pulled the fuse for the exhaust

littlecammi · 07-24-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSylentZL1

I'm interested in what is needed to make my Z sound louder. I'm really trying to make my Z sound like a complete beast.

I find it ironic Camaro5 member "silentZL1" wants his ZL1 to sound really loud.

EvilZL1 · 07-24-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by littlecammi

I find it ironic Camaro5 member "silentZL1" wants his ZL1 to sound really loud.

The SSSylent part came from something different before I got my Z

Blainne · 07-24-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ledbetterjw

Prefer the options stay under $2250

Depends on what you looking for as well. Warranty? This including installation?

LPE so far has the LOWEST price out the door price for their LPE 630 kit with warranty. Right in that price range.

Ledbetterjw · 07-24-2013, 06:55 PM

My tech at my shop is able to reset and clear any tune history if I needed to take it to the dealer for any warranty work, so im not worried about warranty, with that being said I still would like a reliable setup. LPE as in Lingenfelter?

Ledbetterjw · 07-24-2013, 06:57 PM

I can install everything in my shop, just need the parts and tune

07-23-2013, 10:47 PM	#4
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07-24-2013, 11:01 AM	#7
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	Pulley (upper or lower), tune are mandatory. TB or TB port is cheap so might as well do it. after that you may need injectors wich starts to dirve out of you budget. other decent mods 1. plenum port 2. ZR1 cam (~35hp) 3. headers 4. the other pulley you did not buy the first time most of this stuff wil require you to have an injector upgrade. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

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EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	I'm interested in what is needed to make my Z sound louder while idling and take other than new exhaust. Will I need some more headers? If so what kind would one recommend. I'm really trying to make my Z sound like a complete beast, not that it doesnt sound like one now. Any help or opinions would help. Thank you! Performance mod with it is fine. P.S. I have already pulled the fuse for the exhaust __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

07-23-2013, 07:36 PM	#1
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	upgrade options Im interested in the best upgrade kit around $1500. The only mod I have at the moment is the rotofab intake. I have a shop and am capable of installing everything, the only thing I need other than the parts included in the packages would be a tune. What would be the best bang for the buck if I installed everything?

07-23-2013, 07:38 PM	#2
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	Prefer the options stay under $2250

07-23-2013, 09:58 PM	#3
sporto20 Drives: 1. 2010 2SS (sold) 2. 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TX Posts: 90 View My Garage	Upper pulley (and solid isolater), tune, Roto-fab "big gulp", 160 thermostat, fuel injector upgrade...?

07-24-2013, 11:22 AM	#8
sporto20 Drives: 1. 2010 2SS (sold) 2. 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: TX Posts: 90 View My Garage	I would think around +90 whp with pulley/tune/CAI

07-24-2013, 06:55 PM	#13
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	My tech at my shop is able to reset and clear any tune history if I needed to take it to the dealer for any warranty work, so im not worried about warranty, with that being said I still would like a reliable setup. LPE as in Lingenfelter?

07-24-2013, 06:57 PM	#14
Ledbetterjw Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 135	I can install everything in my shop, just need the parts and tune