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Bubbafire88 · 01-05-2021, 07:31 PM

HI, i just bought a new-to-me 2012 camaro ss a6 with 92,000 miles on it, i have 1600$ to spend on modifications for it, what would yall recommend for a bone stock l99 to get some power with a lot of sound?

Chris49066SS · 01-05-2021, 08:18 PM

Long tube headers and a tune, whatever you do, don't do a muffler delete. It sounds like a weak tractor and when the AFM kicks in, its going to sound like a bathroom sound. Happy modding.

Heres what the headers, CAI and muffler delete sounds like. Its pretty gross, real anemic sounding.

But if you cam it and run open headers should be more like this (first time at the local badly prepped 1/8th, not a good night..)

joshnmn · 01-05-2021, 09:43 PM

Agree, headers first

BuddyLee · 01-05-2021, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris49066SS

Long tube headers and a tune, whatever you do, don't do a muffler delete. It sounds like a weak tractor and when the AFM kicks in, its going to sound like a bathroom sound. Happy modding.

Heres what the headers, CAI and muffler delete sounds like. Its pretty gross, real anemic sounding.

But if you cam it and run open headers should be more like this (first time at the local badly prepped 1/8th, not a good night..)

What other parts are needed with the long tube headers for the mod?

Roader · 01-05-2021, 10:31 PM

Chris is spot on. I’d add a ported tb too

Ashen L99 · 01-06-2021, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbafire88

HI, i just bought a new-to-me 2012 camaro ss a6 with 92,000 miles on it, i have 1600$ to spend on modifications for it, what would yall recommend for a bone stock l99 to get some power with a lot of sound?

Headers: https://www.speed-engineering.com/sh...stainless.html

https://www.texas-speed.com/p-5465-t...ess-steel.aspx

Tune: many options, hit up dynosteve or many of the other reputable choices.

Lou gill · 01-06-2021, 06:35 AM

A tune from RDP

saluki · 01-06-2021, 08:12 AM

2" Texas Speed Headers
Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake
A Tune from Steve at RDP

Do the work yourself and this can be done for $1600

Chris49066SS · 01-06-2021, 08:40 AM

Honestly, for the headers, at least if you stay with a 1 7/8 you don't have to worry about any contact with the frame, so the headers can be done by yourself in an hour or 2, and don't need any other mod to function and make you loud, they will still work without a tune, but they will not give you the same power increase they otherwise could with a proper tune, and they will throw a check engine light. And you'll likely foul out your O2 sensors pretty quick.

But the other dudes said it well, those are all good mods to throw on that will help it breathe and give you crisp throttle response. The butt dyno will be happy until the itch for more mods comes along...and it does..

GONIF · 01-06-2021, 11:16 AM

I would hold off until we see what the new administration /green deal will bring .

racesloth · 01-06-2021, 11:53 AM

rear gears are a better bang for the buck on an auto. Just my .02.

Bubbafire88 · 01-06-2021, 06:04 PM

Thank you all for the information, this has helped me alot with deciding what i should get. ive seen the speed engineering 1 7/8 long tube headers for the 5th gen camaro, and they are only about 300$, do yall have any experience with these headers?

Warship2k15 · 01-06-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbafire88

Thank you all for the information, this has helped me alot with deciding what i should get. ive seen the speed engineering 1 7/8 long tube headers for the 5th gen camaro, and they are only about 300$, do yall have any experience with these headers?

Do a search many people have them and are happy with them.
If I decide to go that route I will probably have mine ceramic coated to keep down on the engine bay heat.

CamaroCracka · 01-08-2021, 03:05 PM

Headers and tune will improve performance. Muffler delete will make it loud if that is what you mean by a lot of sound. Don't do the muffler delete without headers or it will sound like you need a muffler, not like the car is quick.

I have Speed Engineering headers on my truck. They are good for the price.

01-05-2021, 07:31 PM	#1
Bubbafire88 Drives: 2010 Camaro ss A6 "Chief" Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Pearland texas Posts: 53 View My Garage	What should i buy HI, i just bought a new-to-me 2012 camaro ss a6 with 92,000 miles on it, i have 1600$ to spend on modifications for it, what would yall recommend for a bone stock l99 to get some power with a lot of sound?

01-06-2021, 08:12 AM	#8
saluki Drives: 2017 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Muncie Posts: 217	2" Texas Speed Headers Cold Air Inductions Cold Air Intake A Tune from Steve at RDP Do the work yourself and this can be done for $1600 __________________ '14 2SS A6, CAI, 2" TSP Headers and tune: SOLD '13 SS @ Burkhart Chassis

01-06-2021, 08:40 AM	#9
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	Honestly, for the headers, at least if you stay with a 1 7/8 you don't have to worry about any contact with the frame, so the headers can be done by yourself in an hour or 2, and don't need any other mod to function and make you loud, they will still work without a tune, but they will not give you the same power increase they otherwise could with a proper tune, and they will throw a check engine light. And you'll likely foul out your O2 sensors pretty quick. But the other dudes said it well, those are all good mods to throw on that will help it breathe and give you crisp throttle response. The butt dyno will be happy until the itch for more mods comes along...and it does.. __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

01-06-2021, 11:16 AM	#10
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I would hold off until we see what the new administration /green deal will bring . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

01-06-2021, 11:53 AM	#11
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	rear gears are a better bang for the buck on an auto. Just my .02. __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

01-05-2021, 09:43 PM	#3
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Agree, headers first

01-05-2021, 10:31 PM	#5
Roader Drives: Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Alabama Posts: 673	Chris is spot on. I’d add a ported tb too

01-06-2021, 06:35 AM	#7
Lou gill Drives: ‘13 ZL1 convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mad City WI Posts: 176 View My Garage	A tune from RDP

01-06-2021, 06:04 PM	#12
Bubbafire88 Drives: 2010 Camaro ss A6 "Chief" Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Pearland texas Posts: 53 View My Garage	Thank you all for the information, this has helped me alot with deciding what i should get. ive seen the speed engineering 1 7/8 long tube headers for the 5th gen camaro, and they are only about 300$, do yall have any experience with these headers?

01-08-2021, 03:05 PM	#14
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	Headers and tune will improve performance. Muffler delete will make it loud if that is what you mean by a lot of sound. Don't do the muffler delete without headers or it will sound like you need a muffler, not like the car is quick. I have Speed Engineering headers on my truck. They are good for the price. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.