Progress on my Camaro
10-16-2010, 10:42 AM
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Progress on my Camaro
I seldomly post on here, but my car has undergone a few changes since I last made a thread after purchasing it back in May. Well here we go :
My first few mods were simple ones like SS Embroidered floor mats, and LED lights for the trunk light, dome light, license plate light, and Daytime running lights :
After doing a little research, I realized that the LS motors are notorious for a PCV system that results in a lot of oil buildup/deposits in the intake system/ intake manifold. My car currently has almost 5,000 miles on it, so I wanted to prevent excessive oil buildup early to increase the longevity of the LS3. I went with an Oil catch can from Elite Engineering, a company that is reputable for making great oil catch can systems for Corvettes, and other vehicles as well.
As you can see here, I previously had installed a catch can from Mike Norris motorsports, but did not like the design. It was a universal unit that could be used on many different LS engines, and I wanted a specific design. Here is the installed Elite Engineering unit :
I also decided to install a catback exhaust system from Solo Performance. This is exhaust system is not obnoxiously loud, and is one of the "Quieter" exhaust systems on the market for the 2010 Camaro SS. It has no drone at 70 mph, but it aggressive when you apply the throttle. Perfect for daily driving IMO :
My first few mods were simple ones like SS Embroidered floor mats, and LED lights for the trunk light, dome light, license plate light, and Daytime running lights :
After doing a little research, I realized that the LS motors are notorious for a PCV system that results in a lot of oil buildup/deposits in the intake system/ intake manifold. My car currently has almost 5,000 miles on it, so I wanted to prevent excessive oil buildup early to increase the longevity of the LS3. I went with an Oil catch can from Elite Engineering, a company that is reputable for making great oil catch can systems for Corvettes, and other vehicles as well.
As you can see here, I previously had installed a catch can from Mike Norris motorsports, but did not like the design. It was a universal unit that could be used on many different LS engines, and I wanted a specific design. Here is the installed Elite Engineering unit :
I also decided to install a catback exhaust system from Solo Performance. This is exhaust system is not obnoxiously loud, and is one of the "Quieter" exhaust systems on the market for the 2010 Camaro SS. It has no drone at 70 mph, but it aggressive when you apply the throttle. Perfect for daily driving IMO :
10-16-2010, 10:48 AM
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Bowtie Bound?? ;)
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Re: Progress on my Camaro
Here are more pictures of the Factory exhaust and muffler system. Horrible :
I love the look of the car, but I really never liked the idea of having an "Egg crate" front grille, and big gold "Silverado" style bowtie on the front. So I ditched the front grille for a GM heritage grille. I also installed a front air splitter by Showstopper accessories :
My most recent modification was a Cold air intake from Roto-Fab. This intake design is a "no tune" intake, but if tuned, there are gains up to about 12-15 dyno proven rwhp on the LS3. I do not plan on tuning my intake system, because I do not want to void my warranty at this time :
I love the look of the car, but I really never liked the idea of having an "Egg crate" front grille, and big gold "Silverado" style bowtie on the front. So I ditched the front grille for a GM heritage grille. I also installed a front air splitter by Showstopper accessories :
My most recent modification was a Cold air intake from Roto-Fab. This intake design is a "no tune" intake, but if tuned, there are gains up to about 12-15 dyno proven rwhp on the LS3. I do not plan on tuning my intake system, because I do not want to void my warranty at this time :
10-16-2010, 10:51 AM
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Re: Progress on my Camaro
Sick man, any plans for going lower? Car looks amazing how it is though. When I graduate I will defiently own either a new Camero or new GT-R
Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work
10-16-2010, 10:55 AM
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Re: Progress on my Camaro
Thanks!
Thanks!
I do want to go lower honestly. Not sure how I feel about doing it with 5,000 miles on the car yet though. I definitely would want a coilover system. I want to do everything right the first time on this car. Thanks!
Thanks!
I do want to go lower honestly. Not sure how I feel about doing it with 5,000 miles on the car yet though. I definitely would want a coilover system. I want to do everything right the first time on this car. Thanks!
.. car needs garage
10-16-2010, 11:00 AM
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Re: Progress on my Camaro
Haha, you would be amazed at how many people own a 5th Gen and don't spell the name of their own car correct. But Camaro5.com forums are awesome, no one really "beefs" up there, and theres lots of knowledge to be had browsing. Im suprised that they just recently came out with a "5th Generation Camaro only" magazine on the shelves now. Garage is the next step!
Thanks!
Thanks!
