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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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guys i have a 2013 camaro ss i'm trying to find out what bolt on you guys think will make my car preform at its best. really not trying to go in the motor just yet. thanks
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Old May 27, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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CAI, LT headers (catless unless you have to) and a tune.
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 06:43 AM
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Headers and CAI are the easiest and most affordable bolt on. I recommend either Kooks headers or American Racing headers.
Also for a CAI we like to use Roto Fab, and Cold Air Inductions.

Just about every 6 speed 5th gen with these two mods lay down around 420 rwhp on our dyno.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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What are your ultimate goals with the car? Are you just wanting to get a little more power for now or are you looking at doing a supercharger/turbo setup later on?
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 01:14 AM
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CAI, LT headers and a tune will do the trick!
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 07:05 AM
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3.91 gears!
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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I think everyone hit the nail on the head. The CAI & full exhaust is typically the basics. The LS3 guys love the 3.91 gears from the 1LE too. For CAI you will want either CAI Inc, Roto-Fab, I've had experience with both and you can't go wrong with either one.
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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LT headers, CAI, Ported TB.... the TB wont give you more HP but will make it more responsive...go CAT-less if you can or high flow cats, UD pulley...Dont forget the tune!

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS
LT headers, CAI, Ported TB....wont give you more HP but will make it more responsive...go CAT-less if you can or high flow cats, UD pulley...Dont forget the tune!
IMO, you need to pass around what you're smoking!Running LT headers WLL give a nice gain in hp; Fact!
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 04:37 AM
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I was speaking of the ported TB....not the LT's
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Old Aug 31, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Okay, then you're not crazy then..!
IMO, I'd still edit/correct that post.
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Ok just for you its done
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Thank You, less confusion is always a plus!
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Take some weight out and do gears
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full boltons and a PC.
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