hello from a new member

**Carson1** · 06-03-2012, 02:50 PM

Hey all..just wanted to say hello..

I am curious what people think is the biggest bang for their buck to increase the HP with the least amount of money..

I have a 02 camaro LS1 engine..

Love the sound of the Thumpr cam..so that is in the works

Any recommendations for intake and heads ?

Thanks in advance

**FinZ28** · 06-03-2012, 03:09 PM

Welcome!

**KahanaReef** · 06-03-2012, 04:08 PM

Welcome to the site, Andrew. Check out our Tech sections. Lots of good reading on just about anything you'll want to know.

**pajeff02** · 06-03-2012, 06:00 PM

Welcome to the site!

Serious answer -- nitrous. For around $550 you can safely bump it up around 75 - 100 hp. Just have to be able to afford the refills. If that is not an option, you already have the LS6 intake which is a good piece from the factory. Headers and a decent exhaust setup will net you 25-30 hp, depending upon whether you go with a catted or non-catted Y-pipe. An air lid is generally good for around 10 hp and combine both of the above with a Frost mail order tune and you can get an honest 50 hp without cracking open your engine.

**2002ssslp** · 06-03-2012, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Welcome to the site!

Serious answer -- nitrous. For around $550 you can safely bump it up around 75 - 100 hp. Just have to be able to afford the refills. If that is not an option, you already have the LS6 intake which is a good piece from the factory. Headers and a decent exhaust setup will net you 25-30 hp, depending upon whether you go with a catted or non-catted Y-pipe. An air lid is generally good for around 10 hp and combine both of the above with a Frost mail order tune and you can get an honest 50 hp without cracking open your engine.

I agree with pajeff02. I would put about 1300.00 into a good set of LTH and a quality 3" exhaust system.