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Old 03-28-2017, 07:28 PM   #7
Sixgunsled
 
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Drives: 2017 camaro SS 1LE
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07 View Post
So, what are your thoughts on turning a NA track car into an FI car? Sounds like you won't be tracking it right?

How much weight does a procharger add up front?

What do you think about this NA option from Lingenfelter:

600 BHP 500 Lbs ft of torque

Package includes:
Engine removal, inspection and cleaning for assembly
Lingenfelter CNC ported & polished LT1 cylinder heads
Hollow stem 2.13-inch intake valves, 1.59-inch diameter exhaust valves
Three angle valve job, hand blending of valve seats
CC chambers, surface, set spring heights and assembly
Lingenfelter dual valve springs, titanium retainers, 10 degree locks
Lingenfelter Aggressive Idle hydraulic roller camshaft by Competition Cams
Ported & polished throttle body
High Flow Green Air Filter
All necessary gaskets, fluids & bolts
Professional assembly & engine installation
Custom engine control module reprogramming
Chassis dyno testing before & after installation
Excellent drivability, highway mileage not adversely affected
Lingenfelter 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty
Lingenfelter certificate of authenticity
Lingenfelter chrome fender badges, interior badge & personalized stainless engine badge
Four wheel alignment, cleaning & detailing, full tank of 93 Octane fuel before delivery

Keeps it NA is the plus I suppose - regardless of tracking or not.

I'm also considering the ADM Stage 3 LT4 kit - but again, I'm not sure I want to turn an NA into FI.

I'm not a gearhead so I can't do all the work, would have to shop it.
If you are asking my personal opinion then I have no issue turning a N/A car into a forced induction car, track car or not. I had planed on doing it to the stingray and I knew I wanted to do it to the Camaro. The ZL1 1LE is a FI track car. I'm not comparing the two, I'm just saying. I knew I wanted to buy the lesser model and put my own mods on it and make it faster or just as capable. And how much is that Lingenfelter package going to run you? Your probably going to pay an astronomical price compared to what I paid. The biggest difference is yours will come with a warranty. If you want that piece of mind, then hey go for it. I wouldn't knock what anyone wants to do. But for me I am doing a budgeted build in phases. I just happen to be lucky and my dad is a mechanic and just all around mechanical genius. The only thing he can't really do is tune the car since he was brought up on carbureted motors and doesn't really have the software know how for tuning these newer cars. Either way you go its all about what excites you and how can you get the most enjoyment out of the car.
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