Good evening fellow enthusiasts,
Recently purchased a 2020 Camaro LE manual, thinking of a dream build. Would love your input on recommended parts, shops, and any other misc. information. I don't daily drive the car, but I would like to have a relatively fast but safe build, I understand this can be an oxymoron. Associates have told me to keep it stock, lol. My goal is, if I'm taking it off warranty, to keep it as durable as possible.
Goals are the following, tiered highest desirable to less.
1. Drivability - Still will want to keep it relatively driveable, don't want a super choppy cam that is going to stall at low rpm. Still want to go out to town, and not be restrained to a lone highway. I understand the LE package has pretty decent suspension.
2. Durability - I understand this is a rabbit hole, and performance and reliability can be counter acting. If I am taking it off warranty, I would rather spend extra for that extra probability of it not breaking.
3. Gas Mileage - Especially with e85, not sure or even aware what to expect in terms of gas mileage. Allbeit this is mostly dependent on driving behavior.
So. here is what I'm thinking, feel free to Object, or chime in anytime
Engine:
LME LT1 416 Engine Paired with a Magnusson TVS 2650.
https://latemodelengines.com/lt1-416-fi-long-block.html
Fuel:
Been told meth injections may be required, if e85, definitely aftermarket. Not entirely sure the pros and cons between pump and e85.
Suspension:
Not sure. I heard the LE brakes and suspension set up should suffice.
Transmission:
Also unsure, I've been recommended to go aftermarket clutch, but not entirely sure if manual transmission will suffice.
Tires:
Been told to go radials, but not sure what size or brand.
Shop:
I am South Florida, Treasure coast. I have been recommended Redline performance down in Pompano, Fasterproms in Clearwater, any input is helpful.
Desired power: Anywhere between 7 - 900 hippos is fine with me. If I can reliably get over 1000, great, but I don't mind sacrificing a bit of hippos for that extra safety.
Thanks for your time and reading this
