Gen 5 Camaro External Bolt-On Tech - 5th Gen. Free Mods

My buddy just got a 2010 SS and I was trying to help him out with some cheap beginner mods. He is ordering a Vararam this week and probably going to delete the cats and have his other friend who owns a shop give him a little tune. I'm pretty new to the 5th gens so I was looking for some good write-ups on free mods, like maybe an EGR delete. Can anyone share some tips or point me to some good threads concerning this so that I can help him out?

Also, when ordering the Vararam CAI, should he go ahead and get the "tune" version now since he is going to have the guy tune it for him anyway? I was reading up on it and became a little confused with the difference between the 2.

did he buy a LS3 or L99?

These cars dont have air or egr. You can remove the EVAP system, but it only saves a few pounds and throws a cel. The charcoal canister above the fuel tank is worth 20 pounds. You can remove the air pump/fix a flat shit in the trunk for about 15 more.

It's an auto so I guess its the L99.

Also the vararam sucks. They've redesigned it four times already and its still junk.

cut the stock mufflers off makes it sound way better

I thought the Vararam was the way to go for the new motors? What is the best CAI out right now?

I thought the Vararam was the way to go for the new motors? What is the best CAI out right now?

i would say rotofab, cold air inductions, or ADM intake with their scoop are great choices. i would do a fuse pull too if his car came with 87 octane...

Wow, so your saying they actually tuned some of the new 5th gens to be able to run on 87 octane, LOL! Probably to help save the new market of young guys buying these cars, that don't know shit, form themselves. What fuses would need to be swapped and from what amp to what?

How about the Halltech 102mm? Does that require a 102mm TB?

Wow, so your saying they actually tuned some of the new 5th gens to be able to run on 87 octane, LOL! Probably to help save the new market of young guys buying these cars, that don't know shit, form themselves. What fuses would need to be swapped and from what amp to what?

Not exactly. A lot of dealers throw cheap 87 octane in the cars when they are delivered and in doing this the cars ECM switches to a low octane timing table. The fuse pull will switch it back the to the high octane table. There is a lot more info over on Camaro5 if you wanted to read more.

Here are the recommended steps for the fuse pull procedure:

1. Make sure the engine and ignition are turned off
2. Locate Fuse Panel in front of the passenger's side front strut tower and pull the cover
3. Remove #5 and #20 (15A fuses) (photo of location below)
4. Let the car sit for at least several hours (overnight is preferable)
5. Install #5 and #20 (15A) fuses
6. Install Fuse Panel cover
7. Restart vehicle and enjoy

Note: Do not unplug the battery. It has no effect.

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