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Bigdumogre · 04-08-2020, 11:43 AM

95% of the people that mod their camaro would benefit from doing the rod mod on a stock manifold from all the videos and stories I’ve read. Other manifolds have there place but depends on the application it seems like and if you also want to modify your hood/wipers.

lazerlemonta · 04-08-2020, 02:58 PM

Personally with the weight of the 5th gen you need all the torque you can get. 3.90 gears is ok 4.10 is a tick better. For the street on a stock height tire and roll racing a lighter clutch is your best option for performance. I would not use anything but a 7.25" triple and youll be amazed at the response when you whack that throttle. I made a 5.5" live for many miles in mine but the 7.25 is the better option. My set up weighs 18 pounds complete utilizing a stock flex plate to start the car.

Dbunch9 · 04-08-2020, 03:04 PM

Yeah I think I might not worry too much about the intake, stick to the rod mod and worry about the right clutch. I really like the rps bc2 twin

Chris49066SS · 04-08-2020, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dbunch9

Yeah I think I might not worry too much about the intake, stick to the rod mod and worry about the right clutch. I really like the rps bc2 twin

Good call

Greenhornet2 · 04-08-2020, 05:51 PM

I've read so much pro and cons for a light clutch in the cars. Heavy car shouldn't use a light clutch it makes it hard to get moving but its much snappier in. Stalling issues tuning problems with too light a clutch for idle. Makes it a tough choice for me.

JLGO · 04-08-2020, 06:00 PM

The best bang for the buck is the stock intake manifold.

Dbunch9 · 04-08-2020, 08:03 PM

Maybe we could shift this post into a light clutch topic? I’m sure lazer has plenty to say. I’m kinda curious what it’s like driving one myself

gunchamp · 04-08-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JLGO

The best bang for the buck is the stock intake manifold.

This

gunchamp · 04-08-2020, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

I think you're over thinking the intake. Are you auto or stick? If auto and you like to race I'd do 2 things if you want to race, 3.91 gears, higher stall converter best bang for your buck for ETs. M6, just the gears. If you've already done those then I'd start worrying about small power increases.

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04-08-2020, 11:43 AM	#15
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	95% of the people that mod their camaro would benefit from doing the rod mod on a stock manifold from all the videos and stories I’ve read. Other manifolds have there place but depends on the application it seems like and if you also want to modify your hood/wipers. __________________ 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!!

04-08-2020, 02:58 PM	#16
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 877 View My Garage	Personally with the weight of the 5th gen you need all the torque you can get. 3.90 gears is ok 4.10 is a tick better. For the street on a stock height tire and roll racing a lighter clutch is your best option for performance. I would not use anything but a 7.25" triple and youll be amazed at the response when you whack that throttle. I made a 5.5" live for many miles in mine but the 7.25 is the better option. My set up weighs 18 pounds complete utilizing a stock flex plate to start the car. __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

04-08-2020, 05:51 PM	#19
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I've read so much pro and cons for a light clutch in the cars. Heavy car shouldn't use a light clutch it makes it hard to get moving but its much snappier in. Stalling issues tuning problems with too light a clutch for idle. Makes it a tough choice for me. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-08-2020, 03:04 PM	#17
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	Yeah I think I might not worry too much about the intake, stick to the rod mod and worry about the right clutch. I really like the rps bc2 twin

04-08-2020, 06:00 PM	#20
JLGO Drives: 2015 Camaro SS convertible L99 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 245	The best bang for the buck is the stock intake manifold.

04-08-2020, 08:03 PM	#21
Dbunch9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 294	Maybe we could shift this post into a light clutch topic? I’m sure lazer has plenty to say. I’m kinda curious what it’s like driving one myself