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My First Camaro! · 06-13-2009, 05:31 AM

I ordered my Camaro and am all ready looking into aftermarket parts. Here is my end goal:

1. Street Legal (That means CA emissions)

2. Daily Driver capable (No removing things like A/C, Airbags, Backseat)http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images...racter0182.gif
3 .High 11's (Who dosen't want better track times but I am realistic)

4. N/A (Super/Turbos not for me)

5. Not bad highway mileage (as long as i keep my foot out of it of course!)http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images/smilies/23.gif

I know it CAN be done so here is what I'm thinking. I will tackle this from two fronts. More power less weight better traction.

I forget who but someone (ADM?) Was trying to Fit 19x10's. This will probably be as wide as I could go.

Saving weight on wheels, rotors, lugnuts, driveshaft is a must. Also can lighten the hood, trunk, add battery.

As for the engine I don't see any way around not completely reworking the top end. I really don't want to pull the block, not really set up for that. So...

Underdrive
Thermostat (180)
Headers (Remember #1!)
Exhaust System (Remember #1!)
Intake (102mm)
Cam (I'm looking for entire powerband)
Timing chain (some of the corvette guys have had problems)
True Roller Rocker arms (not sure what is stock)
Valve springs (to go with the cam)
Pushrods (Not sure what stock is)
Port&pollish
Air box (looking into Ran Air)
And of course a good Tune. This is the one I know nothing about. All my wrench turning is old school.

Any Ideas?

cam2fst4u · 06-13-2009, 05:54 AM

sounds like you have a pretty good start on it already... but how come no super charger?

My First Camaro! · 06-13-2009, 06:01 AM

I have nothing against superchargers, it's just for my camaro, If i was going to F/I i would have a blower style exploding out of my hood which would defeat #2.

cam2fst4u · 06-13-2009, 06:11 AM

Well... good luck. did you just order?

My First Camaro! · 06-13-2009, 06:19 AM

May 11th and waiting!

THE EVIL TW1N · 06-13-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by My First Camaro!

I have nothing against superchargers, it's just for my camaro, If i was going to F/I i would have a blower style exploding out of my hood which would defeat #2.

a supercharger should fit just fine under the stock hood. If it does, would you consider a supercharger then? a supercharger should be BETTER for #2 than trying to do it NA.

cam2fst4u · 06-13-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by My First Camaro!

May 11th and waiting!

Congrats on your order...

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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

a supercharger should fit just fine under the stock hood. If it does, would you consider a supercharger then? a supercharger should be BETTER for #2 than trying to do it NA.

My First Camaro! · 06-13-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by My First Camaro!

I have nothing against superchargers, it's just for my camaro, If i was going to F/I i would have a blower style exploding out of my hood which would defeat #2.

I would redo the bottom end too. Forged Piston and such. Besides secret #6 goal is to have a sleeper, even after i open the hood.

I think with a stage 2 type cam i can get their but only if i let the moter breath as best i can and shave weight.

My First Camaro! · 06-13-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cam2fst4u

Congrats on your order...

Thank you! How about you?

06-13-2009, 05:31 AM	#1
My First Camaro! Drives: '18 5.7 RAM 1500 18' 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 156	What do you think? I ordered my Camaro and am all ready looking into aftermarket parts. Here is my end goal: 1. Street Legal (That means CA emissions) 2. Daily Driver capable (No removing things like A/C, Airbags, Backseat)http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images...racter0182.gif 3 .High 11's (Who dosen't want better track times but I am realistic) 4. N/A (Super/Turbos not for me) 5. Not bad highway mileage (as long as i keep my foot out of it of course!)http://www.camaro5.com/forums/images/smilies/23.gif I know it CAN be done so here is what I'm thinking. I will tackle this from two fronts. More power less weight better traction. I forget who but someone (ADM?) Was trying to Fit 19x10's. This will probably be as wide as I could go. Saving weight on wheels, rotors, lugnuts, driveshaft is a must. Also can lighten the hood, trunk, add battery. As for the engine I don't see any way around not completely reworking the top end. I really don't want to pull the block, not really set up for that. So... Underdrive Thermostat (180) Headers (Remember #1!) Exhaust System (Remember #1!) Intake (102mm) Cam (I'm looking for entire powerband) Timing chain (some of the corvette guys have had problems) True Roller Rocker arms (not sure what is stock) Valve springs (to go with the cam) Pushrods (Not sure what stock is) Port&pollish Air box (looking into Ran Air) And of course a good Tune. This is the one I know nothing about. All my wrench turning is old school. Any Ideas?

06-13-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	sounds like you have a pretty good start on it already... but how come no super charger?

06-13-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
My First Camaro! Drives: '18 5.7 RAM 1500 18' 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 156	I have nothing against superchargers, it's just for my camaro, If i was going to F/I i would have a blower style exploding out of my hood which would defeat #2.

06-13-2009, 06:11 AM	#4
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	Well... good luck. did you just order?

06-13-2009, 06:19 AM	#5
My First Camaro! Drives: '18 5.7 RAM 1500 18' 1SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 156	May 11th and waiting!