Thoughts on power-mod theories/concepts... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

harmonicator · 05-27-2010, 02:50 PM

As I'm learning about the various ways to increase HP/TQ, seems that there are 2 somewhat distinct camps regarding achieving this.

1) forced induction (supercharged or turbo), roughly 8K in cost. 100+ HP

2) CAI/headers/cam/gears/etc. upgrades, nearly same cost/power.

Seems a combo of both would make for the ultimate beast. I realize there is A LOT more to it.

Just looking for knowledgeable opinions about the pros and cons (1 versus 2) of going either route...what to consider...other member's experiences.

I realize what each driver wants ultimately dictates what to get. I will never take my car to a track or strip, I just want to build a killer street machine that sounds mean, drives great, and tears up the road on occasion.

Seems like just simply slapping an SC on an engine and drive-train not built for it could be asking for problems. Do guys usually just get a SC and leave it at that cost permitting? Or is further fortification a wise idea?

I kind of like the idea of building up every area of the car versus having a blower stress the entire machine just to coax more power.

DSteck · 05-27-2010, 02:51 PM

If you want to be pretty fast, get an intake, headers, and spray the house down.

Nitrous is your friend!

Ace · 05-27-2010, 03:25 PM

Just had a cam/headers package with Livernois Motorsports done. I was in the same boat as you. In the end, since I was not going to be racing mine either, having the sound a big cam brings was more important then getting the extra power with a supercharger. If I could afford it of course I would do both! But the cam route was cheaper and still a lot of power. Just can't beat that idle with the cam...

8cd03gro · 05-27-2010, 03:43 PM

Start with the basic stuff that can apply to both, then go from there. Headers, exhaust, suspension, etc. Then decide where you want to go from there.

05-27-2010, 02:50 PM	#1
harmonicator Super Lead Plexi Drives: "Elvira" 2010 Blk Camaro 3SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 149	Thoughts on power-mod theories/concepts... As I'm learning about the various ways to increase HP/TQ, seems that there are 2 somewhat distinct camps regarding achieving this. 1) forced induction (supercharged or turbo), roughly 8K in cost. 100+ HP 2) CAI/headers/cam/gears/etc. upgrades, nearly same cost/power. Seems a combo of both would make for the ultimate beast. I realize there is A LOT more to it. Just looking for knowledgeable opinions about the pros and cons (1 versus 2) of going either route...what to consider...other member's experiences. I realize what each driver wants ultimately dictates what to get. I will never take my car to a track or strip, I just want to build a killer street machine that sounds mean, drives great, and tears up the road on occasion. Seems like just simply slapping an SC on an engine and drive-train not built for it could be asking for problems. Do guys usually just get a SC and leave it at that cost permitting? Or is further fortification a wise idea? I kind of like the idea of building up every area of the car versus having a blower stress the entire machine just to coax more power. __________________ Originally Posted by kunkelz28 Torque !!!!!! It means you could have fat girls in your car and it will still be fast

05-27-2010, 03:25 PM	#3
Ace Drives: On order: Camaro SS/RS,A6, SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 83	Just had a cam/headers package with Livernois Motorsports done. I was in the same boat as you. In the end, since I was not going to be racing mine either, having the sound a big cam brings was more important then getting the extra power with a supercharger. If I could afford it of course I would do both! But the cam route was cheaper and still a lot of power. Just can't beat that idle with the cam... __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS, A6, SIM 1100 3/20/09 2000 4/20/09 3000 4/21/09 3300 5/14/09 3400 5/23/09 3800 6/3/09 IN MY GARAGE 6/11/09!!!!!!!! REBORN BY LIVERNOIS MOTORSPORTS 5/21/2010!

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05-27-2010, 02:51 PM	#2
DSteck Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 587	If you want to be pretty fast, get an intake, headers, and spray the house down. Nitrous is your friend!

05-27-2010, 03:43 PM	#4
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	Start with the basic stuff that can apply to both, then go from there. Headers, exhaust, suspension, etc. Then decide where you want to go from there.