THINKING ABOUT MODDING? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-28-2021, 05:25 PM

In case some of you new folks were wondering on how much you could end up spending on customizing your 5th gen Camaro, as most of us have to some extent, and most of us have gone way out there, this gal sums it up nicely, and she has done just about everything you can do except for FI. Enjoy the vid as she is fun to watch and her energy doesn't stop, and she can turn a wrench!!

RupertPupkin · 03-28-2021, 05:40 PM

I could’ve bought another daily driver with the money I’ve spent since I’ve owned the car.

Bigdumogre · 03-28-2021, 05:41 PM

I prefer raquels videos better but I like hers too. Her camaro is nice and she spent a lot on those rims and stuff. I dident watch that video yet but seen others.

redcoats1976 · 03-28-2021, 06:15 PM

guess i was lucky when i modded my old pontiac tempest.met a guy that owned a GTO restoration buisness,and helped there after my regular job.learned to sandblast,reupholster seats and helped out on some projects.bought a pro built 400 block and heads for $1000,got a judge carb and intake in exchange for upholstering a judge convertible that was featured on the speed channel.took my car to bare metal and my friend painted it for me.there was not too much on that car we didnt touch,and it probably cost me 10 grand to own for 25 years.i have a hard time wanting to shell out 400 bucks for a cold air intake now.

Moto-Mojo · 03-28-2021, 06:31 PM

Many will agree and many won’t. But two things about her and her very nice car. Being young - with money, lead to the money pit. I have all the American creature comforts one could ask for but as I’ve mentioned before about modding everything I owned, I’m glad I got over it. Because invariably, I eventually wanted it all stock/OE again.

But that doesn’t keep me from blowing my money on something else!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-28-2021, 07:37 PM

Don't even get me started. If I had to guess I would say I've easily put 30k into my car. And still haven't done the paint work yet!!

xstuntman · 03-28-2021, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

I have all the American creature comforts one could ask for but as I’ve mentioned before about modding everything I owned, I’m glad I got over it. Because invariably, I eventually wanted it all stock/OE again.

But that doesn’t keep me from blowing my money on something else!

Agreed.
So far I have kept it low key with 3K in mods and those are quality GM just to chase what I didn't get on the low rent LS model. Four gauge package next and then maybe I'm done. Probably.
Hopefully.
Maybe?

Vegas Bound · 03-28-2021, 08:27 PM

So far, I have spent at least 150% of the original price on mods.

RupertPupkin · 03-28-2021, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xstuntman

Agreed.
So far I have kept it low key with 3K in mods and those are quality GM just to chase what I didn't get on the low rent LS model. Four gauge package next and then maybe I'm done. Probably.
Hopefully.
Maybe?

Those are rookie numbers. Gotta pump those numbers up

Moto-Mojo · 03-28-2021, 09:05 PM

There’s the other resolve you must have. When that $10K FI purchase and install throws a (insert grenaded part(s) here) you have to be willing to accept it, fix it and move on. We’ve all seen it here. How many mods eventually sunk the ship? How many simply considered it the price of doing mod business?

But by no means am I saying YOU shouldn’t do it. If I had a Silicon Valley sponsor, I’d singlehandedly stimulate this econ with mods.

gunchamp · 03-28-2021, 09:58 PM

Dont get me started on what ive spent so far. Its about to get a whole lot more expensive. Stay tuned lol

InFiD3ViL · 03-28-2021, 10:15 PM

I estimated around $12-15k on mine so far (not including the car, of course!), but that also includes an engine swap. I have a list on my PC of most of my stuff that I need to add up.

rdavis · 03-28-2021, 11:08 PM

Both Kayla & Raquel have had some bad luck. Kayla's wheel fell off in one video Raquel is always having bad luck , neighbor keying her car, axle breaking etc. Gotta love these young women for their enthusiasm. Wish there were more like them.

Avenging Orange · 03-29-2021, 03:03 AM

Why I never keep receipts.....

03-28-2021, 05:40 PM	#2
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,591	I could’ve bought another daily driver with the money I’ve spent since I’ve owned the car. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

03-28-2021, 05:41 PM	#3
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I prefer raquels videos better but I like hers too. Her camaro is nice and she spent a lot on those rims and stuff. I dident watch that video yet but seen others. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-28-2021, 06:31 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Many will agree and many won’t. But two things about her and her very nice car. Being young - with money, lead to the money pit. I have all the American creature comforts one could ask for but as I’ve mentioned before about modding everything I owned, I’m glad I got over it. Because invariably, I eventually wanted it all stock/OE again. But that doesn’t keep me from blowing my money on something else! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-28-2021, 07:37 PM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Don't even get me started. If I had to guess I would say I've easily put 30k into my car. And still haven't done the paint work yet!! __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-28-2021, 09:05 PM	#10
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	There’s the other resolve you must have. When that $10K FI purchase and install throws a (insert grenaded part(s) here) you have to be willing to accept it, fix it and move on. We’ve all seen it here. How many mods eventually sunk the ship? How many simply considered it the price of doing mod business? But by no means am I saying YOU shouldn’t do it. If I had a Silicon Valley sponsor, I’d singlehandedly stimulate this econ with mods. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

03-28-2021, 06:15 PM	#4
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	guess i was lucky when i modded my old pontiac tempest.met a guy that owned a GTO restoration buisness,and helped there after my regular job.learned to sandblast,reupholster seats and helped out on some projects.bought a pro built 400 block and heads for $1000,got a judge carb and intake in exchange for upholstering a judge convertible that was featured on the speed channel.took my car to bare metal and my friend painted it for me.there was not too much on that car we didnt touch,and it probably cost me 10 grand to own for 25 years.i have a hard time wanting to shell out 400 bucks for a cold air intake now.

03-28-2021, 08:27 PM	#8
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	So far, I have spent at least 150% of the original price on mods.

03-28-2021, 09:58 PM	#11
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Dont get me started on what ive spent so far. Its about to get a whole lot more expensive. Stay tuned lol __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

03-28-2021, 10:15 PM	#12
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,573	I estimated around $12-15k on mine so far (not including the car, of course!), but that also includes an engine swap. I have a list on my PC of most of my stuff that I need to add up. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI Last edited by InFiD3ViL; 03-28-2021 at 10:25 PM.

03-28-2021, 11:08 PM	#13
rdavis Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 121	Both Kayla & Raquel have had some bad luck. Kayla's wheel fell off in one video Raquel is always having bad luck , neighbor keying her car, axle breaking etc. Gotta love these young women for their enthusiasm. Wish there were more like them. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 6speed, Howards asa cam on 113lsa Stainless works LT's, NPP exhaust, Z28 Cai, 3.91 gears. Tuned by Blue Thunder 2 racing Lubbock Texas.

03-29-2021, 03:03 AM	#14
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Why I never keep receipts..... __________________ 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!!