Best HP gain for the money - Page 3

Cptchris · 07-13-2021, 11:01 PM

Ported throttle body, pro charger and e85.
And a tune and maybe a cold air intake.
But I’m not a mechanic, I only play one on tv.

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Chevelle vs Camaro · 07-14-2021, 03:46 AM

Super or pro charger....

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Timbo-1LE · 07-14-2021, 05:10 AM

I think we have reached "Peak Forum".

amcvay1979 · 07-14-2021, 10:09 AM

Cost to upgrade to a ZL1 will be around $20k for same year/mileage typically due to crazy market conditions right now. You can spend around $6-8k on a supercharger and tune and be MORE HP than a ZL1 at the wheels. That's a much better bang for the buck.

FarmerFran · 07-14-2021, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by amcvay1979

Cost to upgrade to a ZL1 will be around $20k for same year/mileage typically due to crazy market conditions right now. You can spend around $6-8k on a supercharger and tune and be MORE HP than a ZL1 at the wheels. That's a much better bang for the buck.

What is a full ZL1 SC upgrade cost? is it 6-8K or 6-8K for just the SC? Do you have to do fuel upgrades?

LT4Greg · 07-14-2021, 10:19 AM

And us ZL1 owners can spend that much and have even more hp!��

LT4Greg · 07-14-2021, 10:30 AM

I wish the Op good luck on deciding what direction to take with mods but ultimately it’s up to him to do what’s best for his Camaro. I would start with a Roto-Fab CAI and go from there.��

LT1ornothing · 07-14-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

What is a full ZL1 SC upgrade cost? is it 6-8K or 6-8K for just the SC? Do you have to do fuel upgrades?

No fuel upgrades necessary, but having the LT4 fuel system available would be ideal as you need to access that area anyway for the blower swap. LT4 supercharger conversion costs about $5,000 for the kit, add more for install and tune. ADM sells a conversion for $3000 but without a blower, so you would need to pick one up from a ZL1 owner who is upgrading.

Fraxum · 07-14-2021, 12:10 PM

LT2 IM with a Roofab dry. About 20 RWHP. Less than $1K. No tune required but still recommended.

Umbriel · 07-14-2021, 12:25 PM

Best horsepower gain for the money is nitrous, there is nothing else that will give you that much power for as cheap as it is. It won't mess with emissions and can be pulled off if you ever need warranty work.

LT1ornothing · 07-14-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbriel

Best horsepower gain for the money is nitrous, there is nothing else that will give you that much power for as cheap as it is. It won't mess with emissions and can be pulled off if you ever need warranty work.

You need a tune for nitrous. If they scan your car for warranty work and they see the flash counter has changed, they can void your powertrain warranty. It is best to go to a mod friendly dealer, always.

Umbriel · 07-14-2021, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEornothing

You need a tune for nitrous. If they scan your car for warranty work and they see the flash counter has changed, they can void your powertrain warranty. It is best to go to a mod friendly dealer, always.

You don't have to have a tune for it, you can a small shot like a 100 shot and be fine.

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LT1ornothing · 07-14-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbriel

You don't have to have a tune for it, you can a small shot like a 100 shot and be fine.

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So you believe you can get by with 1 step colder spark plugs and like a lingenfelter timing retard box? Dyno, check and recheck air/fuel ratio and spark plugs?

Livernois Motorsports · 07-14-2021, 04:09 PM

Hello,

at Livernois motorsports, we offer several upgrade packages for your camaro,depending on what kind of budget that you were working with including:

basic bolt ons like cold air intakes and thermostats and tuning
head and cam packages
engine rebuilds/upgrades
And superchargers kits

If you had any questions, please give us a call, we would love to give you some options!

number: 313-561-5500

07-14-2021, 10:19 AM	#34
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	And us ZL1 owners can spend that much and have even more hp!�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-14-2021, 10:30 AM	#35
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I wish the Op good luck on deciding what direction to take with mods but ultimately it’s up to him to do what’s best for his Camaro. I would start with a Roto-Fab CAI and go from there.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-14-2021, 12:10 PM	#37
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	LT2 IM with a Roofab dry. About 20 RWHP. Less than $1K. No tune required but still recommended. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

07-13-2021, 11:01 PM	#29
Cptchris Drives: Camaro 2019 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Hercules Posts: 70	Ported throttle body, pro charger and e85. And a tune and maybe a cold air intake. But I’m not a mechanic, I only play one on tv. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-14-2021, 03:46 AM	#30
Chevelle vs Camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Washington Posts: 577	Super or pro charger.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-14-2021, 05:10 AM	#31
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	I think we have reached "Peak Forum".

07-14-2021, 10:09 AM	#32
amcvay1979 Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: IA Posts: 5	Cost to upgrade to a ZL1 will be around $20k for same year/mileage typically due to crazy market conditions right now. You can spend around $6-8k on a supercharger and tune and be MORE HP than a ZL1 at the wheels. That's a much better bang for the buck.

07-14-2021, 12:25 PM	#38
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	Best horsepower gain for the money is nitrous, there is nothing else that will give you that much power for as cheap as it is. It won't mess with emissions and can be pulled off if you ever need warranty work.

07-14-2021, 04:09 PM	#42
Livernois Motorsports Drives: 2010 Camaro 454 LSX (SOLD) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 792	Hello, at Livernois motorsports, we offer several upgrade packages for your camaro,depending on what kind of budget that you were working with including: basic bolt ons like cold air intakes and thermostats and tuning head and cam packages engine rebuilds/upgrades And superchargers kits If you had any questions, please give us a call, we would love to give you some options! number: 313-561-5500

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