[Supaa_ant]

Hello everyone,

I have a 19 SS 1LE and the debate for sometime has been to mod or not. Right now I have the GM perf CAI with dealer ecu reflash tune. I’ve been looking at either doing cat-back exhaust or doing the header and x-pipe but seems either way I still would need a tune and if I need a tune I’m just going E85 just because it’s a easy sensor install and I’m already paying someone to tune so might as well = more power ! Correct me if I’m wrong please. My goal would be to improve throttle response and put down more whp. I want to know what the community is doing with their camaros that still have the factory warranty and what some of your opinions on voiding the warranty . Should I just say f it and step on the gas go headers exhaust E85 and tune. Or should I hold off and do some appearance mods , wicker bill wheels etc

[Matos1LE]

Best recommendation is to save the money for track and autocross. Learn the car and see how well you can control it in stock form. It's already a beautiful car, especially in that color, so appearance mods are really just extra. If you are in South Florida, check out Equipe Rapide, Porsche Club, and SRMS, they host some sweet autocross events and my 1LE is a blast to drive there.

[Supaa_ant]

Originally Posted by Matos1LE

Best recommendation is to save the money for track and autocross. Learn the car and see how well you can control it in stock form. It's already a beautiful car, especially in that color, so appearance mods are really just extra. If you are in South Florida, check out Equipe Rapide, Porsche Club, and SRMS, they host some sweet autocross events and my 1LE is a blast to drive there.

Thank you for your input; yes I want to look into hitting the track soon need to find events

[metros11]

Originally Posted by Supaa_ant

Hello everyone,

I have a 19 SS 1LE and the debate for sometime has been to mod or not. Right now I have the GM perf CAI with dealer ecu reflash tune. I’ve been looking at either doing cat-back exhaust or doing the header and x-pipe but seems either way I still would need a tune and if I need a tune I’m just going E85 just because it’s a easy sensor install and I’m already paying someone to tune so might as well = more power !

For all those that are modding with the risk of losing the warranty, I'm going to ask one simple question... Yes the mods will give you more power, but in what way are those mods going to help you effectively and outweigh the possible cost to fix the car, should something go wrong? In other words, you're faster, but what measurable goal does it help you achieve, that leaving the car as-is wouldn't?

[Hops]

GM also openly warranties tracked Camaros (ss, 1le). I can't think of another manufacturer that openly does this. I think that makes the warranty even more valuable if you're going to track/autocross.

[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by Supaa_ant

Thank you for your input; yes I want to look into hitting the track soon need to find events

Ditto what Matos and Hops have said. I'd hold off on the performance mods you're mentioning and get some track time in first. Driver mod (more seat time and instruction) is one of the best things you can do to be faster if you don't have a ton of track experience. Also, if your engine blows up or something on the track, warranty should have it covered if you don't mod it.

As for what to change, you'll want to flush your brake system with DOT4 fluid and appropriate engine oil per the manual. Would also suggest following the recommended diff and trans fluid change intervals called out in the manual, including the diff break-in change schedule, to help increase longevity there. I'd also suggest getting the track alignment to help with tire wear and correct some of the weirdness that the factory alignment likely has. There's some great threads on the forum that go into all of these topics in pretty great detail.

[Supaa_ant]

Originally Posted by Alpha1BC

Ditto what Matos and Hops have said. I'd hold off on the performance mods you're mentioning and get some track time in first. Driver mod (more seat time and instruction) is one of the best things you can do to be faster if you don't have a ton of track experience. Also, if your engine blows up or something on the track, warranty should have it covered if you don't mod it.

As for what to change, you'll want to flush your brake system with DOT4 fluid and appropriate engine oil per the manual. Would also suggest following the recommended diff and trans fluid change intervals called out in the manual, including the diff break-in change schedule, to help increase longevity there. I'd also suggest getting the track alignment to help with tire wear and correct some of the weirdness that the factory alignment likely has. There's some great threads on the forum that go into all of these topics in pretty great detail.

I have 600 miles on it but I will keep that in mind

[Boost Creep]

I'm holding out until near warranty end to do headers.

Car will not be tracked, but I'm use to more power, so acceleration in the 1LE is less than breathtaking.

Mo powah baby!

[arpad_m]

I'd at the very least drive the car a few thousand miles before touching it in a warranty-voiding way, just to give a better chance for any material defects, potential early engine failures or any workmanship issues to surface while the car is covered. Also, the point about the driver mod many others have already made is a very good one.

[pbsinternet1le]

Wait till the end of 36month warranty to end. Schedule an appointment for Headers,Msd intake , 103mm tb , e85 if it is available and a good tune. It will feel like a new car again.