2012 Camaro SS
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2012 Camaro SS Just bought a 2012 1SS/RS, with a manual 6 speed, im very new to the car, but im looking to put a nice catback on it, and a cold air, what sounds good out there? ive always been a fan of the Borla and Corsa, does anyone have any sounds clips on theres? and how easy or difficult is it to change the catback and or cold air on these cars? im used to my 4th gen ls1 lol
The best performing CAI is the Cold air inductions CAI with the adm scoop. Independent tests have proven this.
Cat back install is a breeze. I love the sound of my flowmaster with an orx and headers. It wasnt available when I got my exhaust...but if I had to do it over again I would go with the new dynomax system. They offer a system with bullet mufflers. It will offer the lightest weight, most flow and very cheap. Of course a cat back alone offers very little performance on these cars. Maybe 5hp
Whats to know...hmm I guess a lot. What do u want to know specifically besides the cai and cat back info?
Cat back install is a breeze. I love the sound of my flowmaster with an orx and headers. It wasnt available when I got my exhaust...but if I had to do it over again I would go with the new dynomax system. They offer a system with bullet mufflers. It will offer the lightest weight, most flow and very cheap. Of course a cat back alone offers very little performance on these cars. Maybe 5hp
Whats to know...hmm I guess a lot. What do u want to know specifically besides the cai and cat back info?
I had a vararam, no gain and even a slight loss in the 1/4, maybe a 10th. Took it off and sold it. Went with some used dynatechs, had them coated and no cats. I have a roto-fab intake and JRE tune for after hibernation. LT's are the way to go with stock CB, great sound, no drone, excellent power gain and screams at WOT.
I had a vararam, no gain and even a slight loss in the 1/4, maybe a 10th. Took it off and sold it. Went with some used dynatechs, had them coated and no cats. I have a roto-fab intake and JRE tune for after hibernation. LT's are the way to go with stock CB, great sound, no drone, excellent power gain and screams at WOT.
Big thing is you can lose a considerable amount of weight by ditching the stock mufflers. They are gigantic. I also dont like how you can see them under the car.
Cat back for the most part is personal preference in sound. I have always liked the sound of bullets...and they just so happen to be the cheapest and lightest.
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The best performing CAI is the Cold air inductions CAI with the adm scoop. Independent tests have proven this.
Cat back install is a breeze. I love the sound of my flowmaster with an orx and headers. It wasnt available when I got my exhaust...but if I had to do it over again I would go with the new dynomax system. They offer a system with bullet mufflers. It will offer the lightest weight, most flow and very cheap. Of course a cat back alone offers very little performance on these cars. Maybe 5hp
Whats to know...hmm I guess a lot. What do u want to know specifically besides the cai and cat back info?
Cat back install is a breeze. I love the sound of my flowmaster with an orx and headers. It wasnt available when I got my exhaust...but if I had to do it over again I would go with the new dynomax system. They offer a system with bullet mufflers. It will offer the lightest weight, most flow and very cheap. Of course a cat back alone offers very little performance on these cars. Maybe 5hp
Whats to know...hmm I guess a lot. What do u want to know specifically besides the cai and cat back info?
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I had a vararam, no gain and even a slight loss in the 1/4, maybe a 10th. Took it off and sold it. Went with some used dynatechs, had them coated and no cats. I have a roto-fab intake and JRE tune for after hibernation. LT's are the way to go with stock CB, great sound, no drone, excellent power gain and screams at WOT.
I don't think the CAI kits are as much gain as advertised. When I added the vararam I could tell the throttle response was improved, when I went back to stock I felt no loss. Did the computer "unlearn" or was it confused over the difference in air flow? I almost went with an SLP tube and filter [blackwing] but got a roto-fab for dirt cheap because tuners seem to like them and the ones I've seen in person I like over the others. Not fond of the glass windowed CAI brand.
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I don't think the CAI kits are as much gain as advertised. When I added the vararam I could tell the throttle response was improved, when I went back to stock I felt no loss. Did the computer "unlearn" or was it confused over the difference in air flow? I almost went with an SLP tube and filter [blackwing] but got a roto-fab for dirt cheap because tuners seem to like them and the ones I've seen in person I like over the others. Not fond of the glass windowed CAI brand.
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Midnight,you have so many more choices then when the '10's came out. For catback's it comes down to what sound you like and saving a little weight. They also look better than the stock "jerry cans". You won't need a tune with just cold air intake and catbacks. CAI Inc. cold air intake is the most popular and best performer according to tests by a well known speed shop on C5. Pair it with the ADM race scoop for really good results. Cold air kits are easy to install on 5th Gens, maybe a half hour with household tools. Thermostats are a waste of money in my opinion,if you do get a tune later you can get the fans set to come on at a lower temp. Long tube headers and a tune are going to give you the most gain on the LS3 and a great sound regardless of the catback you have. A tune will void your warranty though with most dealers. A short throw shifter is a great mod also, much better feel than stock. Once you start modding, it is hard to stop. Check out C5 forum if you have not allready.
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Most commonly needed in the L99...though a few ls3 cars have needed it.
Some cars stay in low octane mode from when some dealerships fill them with 87.
Several (mostly l99) owners reported less than normal performance with their new cars. Several guys with L99's couldnt break into the 13's and didnt know why. Therefore pulling the fuses will usually reset the computer and get the car out of low octane mode. Something like 30-40hp difference.
Some cars stay in low octane mode from when some dealerships fill them with 87.
Several (mostly l99) owners reported less than normal performance with their new cars. Several guys with L99's couldnt break into the 13's and didnt know why. Therefore pulling the fuses will usually reset the computer and get the car out of low octane mode. Something like 30-40hp difference.