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cwb90 · 04-30-2015, 08:16 PM

New owner here of a 2014 1LT/RS. Have about $500 to spend and would like to know what would be the best performance upgrade or upgrades for around $500? Thanks.

hzisfrom1994 · 04-30-2015, 08:29 PM

I guess an intake ($300) with a throttle controller ($180) is the best performance upgrades for $500. However, I would do a exhaust upgrade and a catch can first. Catch can to better protect the engine, and the exhaust upgrade as when you hear a loud exhaust it will make you feel more power from the car lol!!

cwb90 · 04-30-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

I guess an intake ($300) with a throttle controller ($180) is the best performance upgrades for $500. However, I would do a exhaust upgrade and a catch can first. Catch can to better protect the engine, and the exhaust upgrade as when you hear a loud exhaust it will make you feel more power from the car lol!!

Thanks for the suggestions. When you say intake, do mean the manifold or a cold air kit? Also, what purpose does the catch can serve?

Jenner · 04-30-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cwb90

Thanks for the suggestions. When you say intake, do mean the manifold or a cold air kit? Also, what purpose does the catch can serve?

I think he means cold air intake. The catch can keeps oil particles from entering and over time clogging up your intake valves.

enzia35 · 04-30-2015, 11:58 PM

Skip errything and just get the controller.

AnUnarmedMan · 05-01-2015, 12:12 AM

Controller for sure. Cold air intake and throttle body next

Mr Jos · 05-01-2015, 01:38 AM

Catch can first as soon as possible. Saves some carbon cleaning in the long run (and these drink a lot of oil, I need to fill 2liters every 5000km). That's what I did. Then went with MRT v2.0 and Throttle controller soon after. I would say exhaust over VTC because the sound really puts a smile every time (The standard exhaust didn't do enough at all). VTC is very good, buts less 'smile' factor then exhaust roar, for me although. I still need to look for a CAI though. But perhaps I'll buy one when im in the States and take it with me home

Buschman · 05-01-2015, 05:43 AM

Catch can first. Then CAI and ported throttle body. Vitesse throttle controller, JacFab extendolator (intake spacer) and Ported intake manifold. Exhaust will only change the sound the factory set-up is pretty free flowing, just sounds like crap.
Talk to Chase from Apex he can hook you up with some great package deals. The JacFab stuff you need to get from Jason, they are both members here.

rgrmoreira13 · 05-01-2015, 08:46 AM

I think it should be a Catch can first and foremost. and then the road splits from there.
If you want a good exhaust note and less weight on your rear then get an exhaust. If you want a quick power gain then get a Cold Air Intake (The best in my opinion is Roto-Fab)
or even a PTB. 2 out of the 3 options you can do yourself so you save yourself labor $$.

NYJets77 · 05-01-2015, 02:06 PM

If you get the CAI, get the Apex air scoop. Butt Dyno says "HELLS YEAH!"

JDP Sales · 05-01-2015, 02:11 PM

I suggest starting off with an intake system and an Elite Engineering catch can.

There are many good intakes, but the best ones are Airaid, CAI and Roto-Fab.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions and I'll be happy to help get you setup.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

AKA-22 · 05-01-2015, 02:14 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381244

04-30-2015, 08:16 PM	#1
cwb90 Drives: 2015 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 34	Best Performance Upgrades for around $500 New owner here of a 2014 1LT/RS. Have about $500 to spend and would like to know what would be the best performance upgrade or upgrades for around $500? Thanks.

04-30-2015, 11:58 PM	#5
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Skip errything and just get the controller. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

05-01-2015, 12:12 AM	#6
AnUnarmedMan Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 679	Controller for sure. Cold air intake and throttle body next __________________

05-01-2015, 01:38 AM	#7
Mr Jos Drives: '13 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Belgium Posts: 49 View My Garage	Catch can first as soon as possible. Saves some carbon cleaning in the long run (and these drink a lot of oil, I need to fill 2liters every 5000km). That's what I did. Then went with MRT v2.0 and Throttle controller soon after. I would say exhaust over VTC because the sound really puts a smile every time (The standard exhaust didn't do enough at all). VTC is very good, buts less 'smile' factor then exhaust roar, for me although. I still need to look for a CAI though. But perhaps I'll buy one when im in the States and take it with me home __________________ Black '13 2LT RS Thé only one 2013 LPG converted Camaro in the world MRT V2, VTC

05-01-2015, 05:43 AM	#8
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	Catch can first. Then CAI and ported throttle body. Vitesse throttle controller, JacFab extendolator (intake spacer) and Ported intake manifold. Exhaust will only change the sound the factory set-up is pretty free flowing, just sounds like crap. Talk to Chase from Apex he can hook you up with some great package deals. The JacFab stuff you need to get from Jason, they are both members here. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

04-30-2015, 08:29 PM	#2
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	I guess an intake ($300) with a throttle controller ($180) is the best performance upgrades for $500. However, I would do a exhaust upgrade and a catch can first. Catch can to better protect the engine, and the exhaust upgrade as when you hear a loud exhaust it will make you feel more power from the car lol!!

05-01-2015, 08:46 AM	#9
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	I think it should be a Catch can first and foremost. and then the road splits from there. If you want a good exhaust note and less weight on your rear then get an exhaust. If you want a quick power gain then get a Cold Air Intake (The best in my opinion is Roto-Fab) or even a PTB. 2 out of the 3 options you can do yourself so you save yourself labor $$. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

05-01-2015, 02:06 PM	#10
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	If you get the CAI, get the Apex air scoop. Butt Dyno says "HELLS YEAH!" __________________ My journal: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323840

05-01-2015, 02:11 PM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I suggest starting off with an intake system and an Elite Engineering catch can. There are many good intakes, but the best ones are Airaid, CAI and Roto-Fab. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions and I'll be happy to help get you setup. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-01-2015, 02:14 PM	#12
AKA-22 Drives: ELLE-1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmington ,mo Posts: 1,175	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=381244 __________________