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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Hello everyone im new to the site. I was just wondering if a 1999 ls1 camaro with all these mods would be good for a daily driver:

PRC 220cc Stage 2.5 CNC Ported 5.3 Heads
Cometic Gaskets and ARP Bolts
Texas Speed Torquer V-2 Cam
Comp Cams Valvetrain Kit Hardened Pushrods, Roller Lifters, Titanium Retainers, 918 Valve Springs
Comp Cams Pro Magnum Roller Rockers
FAST 92/92mm Intake T-Body
39lb injectors and ported maf
Pacesetter Longtube Headers
Corvette fuel rail covers
BMR strut tower brace
MSD wires
SLP exhaust

Im thinkin about purchasing a camaro that has all these mods and i was wondering if it would be ok for a daily driver? Any input would be great. thanks
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Wrong forum. Try the Racers Lounge section.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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it will be ok as long as the tune is good, it might buck a little down low in the rpms bacause of that cam and you might have to replace those valvesprings after a few miles but it should be fine.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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how many miles? and thats wat i was worried about was the bucking down at low rpms... wat can i do to help that?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nick33
Hello everyone im new to the site. I was just wondering if a 1999 ls1 camaro with all these mods would be good for a daily driver:

PRC 220cc Stage 2.5 CNC Ported 5.3 Heads
Cometic Gaskets and ARP Bolts
Texas Speed Torquer V-2 Cam
Comp Cams Valvetrain Kit Hardened Pushrods, Roller Lifters, Titanium Retainers, 918 Valve Springs
Comp Cams Pro Magnum Roller Rockers
FAST 92/92mm Intake T-Body
39lb injectors and ported maf
Pacesetter Longtube Headers
Corvette fuel rail covers
BMR strut tower brace
MSD wires
SLP exhaust

Im thinkin about purchasing a camaro that has all these mods and i was wondering if it would be ok for a daily driver? Any input would be great. thanks
What is the car you currently have? Chances are, this would be a very difficult daily driver for anyone who hasn't been in the modified V8 world. Is it a 6-speed... if so what clutch. Anything above stage II and i'm going to say not a good daily driver for sure.
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Old May 18, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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yes its 6 speed but it he didnt say wat clutch was in it...
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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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yes its 6 speed but it he didnt say wat clutch was in it...
I wouldn't buy it as a daily driver personally. My humble opinion of course...
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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Even if the car is well tuned, that car would be no fun with $4+ a gallon gas.
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Originally Posted by Exeodus
Even if the car is well tuned, that car would be no fun with $4+ a gallon gas.
^^^ This is so true, but boy they are fun! Mine is a daily driver and I just have to deal for the time being.
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the slp exhaust will be loud with headers.
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