Getting to 600hp - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Doctor_Waddles · 07-01-2017, 11:57 PM

First time posting in the forums, and been browsing the forums since ive joined. Been hoping to get some insight on a build i want to do on a L99.

So im thinking about getting a turbonetics setup when the time comes for it. Was just trying to figure out what supporting mods should i get to get around 600hp while avoiding the e85's as im trying to keep it as daily as possible.

pyroguy · 07-02-2017, 07:45 AM

Welcome to the forums!!

I'm shooting for a 600rwhp car as well with my L99. The avenue that I'm looking to do it with is through a LSA supercharger with a 2.5" pulley and a BTR stage 3 cam. Of course I already have long tube headers which helps the beast breathe. However, this isn't the only way to get there. Like you said with turbos will do it and even nitrous will get you there too. I had a buddy who was over 600 with a lot of nitrous and he was able to maintain a very sleeper style car with it. The normal street driveability was there until you switched the nitrous on and then it was a whole different car. Good luck with your goals and happy modding!

christianchevell · 07-02-2017, 07:56 AM

Your in CAL.....first you have to fight the weak suspension a vert gets, and then the automatic also, I would recommend a AFM delete and a cam and of course a converter to go with it if your going to go FI so you do not press it too hard trying to seek nirvana of the numbers as even with mods to the suspension on my coupe with after market parts 500 to the ground is hard to control and I am talking torque not HP, hp shows how hard it is working making that torque to move the heavy object. I would also recommend BMR suspension products, bushings for the trunnions, a ls2 dog bone dampener, a high volume pump, C5r timing chain, etc etc you have a lot to learn and should read up on searches of engine section posts. And don't go all stupi with FI or your more likely to melt down the stock hypereutectics.

Avenging Orange · 07-02-2017, 08:04 AM

Asking that kind of question will get you lots of opinions...."this is what I did".....or bad advice. Your best questiin is.....who is a trusted builder? Then go talk to them.
People keep tageting a certain "number" they want to achieve.......and thats your prerogative. But it's not all about the numbers. It's about the proper combination of parts backed up by a cast of supporting mods. Everything needs to work in harmony to get the ultimate end result
Good luck..

Moto-Mojo · 07-02-2017, 09:51 AM

Quickest route to 600+ HP...not the cheapest but hey, go for the warranty with all your HP!

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...amaro-zl1.html

SIN R G · 07-02-2017, 03:17 PM

My car is going in the week of the 24th to install a Lingenfelter blower cam and Magna Heartbeat supercharger. I kind of wanted to keep the vvt but they will also be doing the LS3 conversion. I had them install Kooks long tubes about 4 years ago and they tell me I will have over 600rwhp. So when I get it back I will let you know how these mods work out.

4510 · 07-03-2017, 10:01 AM

Check out AGP Turbos, Phoenix, AZ.

Kevin (the owner) has an L99.

Their kits are excellent and he has plenty of experience with the L99.

Russell James · 07-03-2017, 12:50 PM

Wash it up nice and shiny, trade in on an '18 ZL1. You're welcome.

Either way costs a fortune, my way is painless and trouble free. The crap breaks down, you just say...please fix it.

...edit, just noticed...doctor in California. Spend money on vacations to HI and MX. You don't need all that power to sit in traffic.

pyroguy · 07-03-2017, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell James

Wash it up nice and shiny, trade in on an '18 ZL1. You're welcome.

Either way costs a fortune, my way is painless and trouble free. The crap breaks down, you just say...please fix it.

Ever heard of the phrase built not bought? Half of the fun is in building the car not just going to the dealership and buying what they have on the lot.

Have fun OP with whatever route you end up going!

SlingShot · 07-03-2017, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyroguy

Ever heard of the phrase built not bought? Half of the fun is in building the car not just going to the dealership and buying what they have on the lot.

Have fun OP with whatever route you end up going!

Your not gonna just pickup a new ZL1 on a dealer lot. They are all being custom ordered. So it's kinda like doing it yourself just for you.

NC_SS · 07-03-2017, 01:49 PM

idk why everyone is suggesting spending 70K when you can spend 7K on a supercharger that would've originally kept your 5th gen warranty if you had it installed at the dealership

http://www.slponline.com/product/920...e-1-575HP.html

pyroguy · 07-03-2017, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Your not gonna just pickup a new ZL1 on a dealer lot. They are all being custom ordered. So it's kinda like doing it yourself just for you.

There's a Krypton Green one sitting at a dealership near me right now. Got in it a few weeks ago revved it up and thought it was nice, but just not a fan of car payments or sunroofs.

Gunmetal Speedster · 07-03-2017, 06:16 PM

jc615 · 07-04-2017, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyroguy

Ever heard of the phrase built not bought? Half of the fun is in building the car not just going to the dealership and buying what they have on the lot.

Have fun OP with whatever route you end up going!

So GM builds it with a warranty or some other company builds it with no warranty. Makes sense

if you tell me you built it then you better have put the work in

07-01-2017, 11:57 PM	#1
Doctor_Waddles Drives: 13 Vert, 11 SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1	Getting to 600hp First time posting in the forums, and been browsing the forums since ive joined. Been hoping to get some insight on a build i want to do on a L99. So im thinking about getting a turbonetics setup when the time comes for it. Was just trying to figure out what supporting mods should i get to get around 600hp while avoiding the e85's as im trying to keep it as daily as possible.

07-02-2017, 07:45 AM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Welcome to the forums!! I'm shooting for a 600rwhp car as well with my L99. The avenue that I'm looking to do it with is through a LSA supercharger with a 2.5" pulley and a BTR stage 3 cam. Of course I already have long tube headers which helps the beast breathe. However, this isn't the only way to get there. Like you said with turbos will do it and even nitrous will get you there too. I had a buddy who was over 600 with a lot of nitrous and he was able to maintain a very sleeper style car with it. The normal street driveability was there until you switched the nitrous on and then it was a whole different car. Good luck with your goals and happy modding! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

07-02-2017, 07:56 AM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Your in CAL.....first you have to fight the weak suspension a vert gets, and then the automatic also, I would recommend a AFM delete and a cam and of course a converter to go with it if your going to go FI so you do not press it too hard trying to seek nirvana of the numbers as even with mods to the suspension on my coupe with after market parts 500 to the ground is hard to control and I am talking torque not HP, hp shows how hard it is working making that torque to move the heavy object. I would also recommend BMR suspension products, bushings for the trunnions, a ls2 dog bone dampener, a high volume pump, C5r timing chain, etc etc you have a lot to learn and should read up on searches of engine section posts. And don't go all stupi with FI or your more likely to melt down the stock hypereutectics. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop Last edited by christianchevell; 07-04-2017 at 08:51 AM.

07-02-2017, 08:04 AM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Asking that kind of question will get you lots of opinions...."this is what I did".....or bad advice. Your best questiin is.....who is a trusted builder? Then go talk to them. People keep tageting a certain "number" they want to achieve.......and thats your prerogative. But it's not all about the numbers. It's about the proper combination of parts backed up by a cast of supporting mods. Everything needs to work in harmony to get the ultimate end result Good luck.. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-02-2017, 09:51 AM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Quickest route to 600+ HP...not the cheapest but hey, go for the warranty with all your HP! http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/chev...amaro-zl1.html __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-02-2017, 03:17 PM	#6
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	My car is going in the week of the 24th to install a Lingenfelter blower cam and Magna Heartbeat supercharger. I kind of wanted to keep the vvt but they will also be doing the LS3 conversion. I had them install Kooks long tubes about 4 years ago and they tell me I will have over 600rwhp. So when I get it back I will let you know how these mods work out.

07-03-2017, 10:01 AM	#7
4510 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 132	Check out AGP Turbos, Phoenix, AZ. Kevin (the owner) has an L99. Their kits are excellent and he has plenty of experience with the L99. __________________ 4510 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS-6spd- Rally Yellow / AGP Twin Turbo 2015 Challenger Hellcat-6spd- Sublime I think I see a trend here....

07-03-2017, 12:50 PM	#8
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Wash it up nice and shiny, trade in on an '18 ZL1. You're welcome. Either way costs a fortune, my way is painless and trouble free. The crap breaks down, you just say...please fix it. ...edit, just noticed...doctor in California. Spend money on vacations to HI and MX. You don't need all that power to sit in traffic.

07-03-2017, 01:49 PM	#11
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	idk why everyone is suggesting spending 70K when you can spend 7K on a supercharger that would've originally kept your 5th gen warranty if you had it installed at the dealership http://www.slponline.com/product/920...e-1-575HP.html __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

07-03-2017, 06:16 PM	#13
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	__________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread