welcome @SaltyClownNY. You've come to the right place for information on just about anything you'd like. I think there's a couple that have put 20's in front and I'm sure someone will chime in. As far as power is concerned....Pffft!!! how much money you got. Anything from CAI to Turbo'd and SC. You'll get different answers as to which is better. If you have the $$$ there's even an LS V8 swap available. Have fun wading through all the info on here and again, welcome.
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Hi all! So it took me 3 years to finally jump into a SS. Health issues and lack of a turbo version were the main issues, but when I saw the midnight cherry color, just had to pull the trigger. Name is Todd and live outside of Albany NY. For me, it's about the speed, tunes and having fun. First week I had the thing I ended up passing an off duty officer who asked me "do you think it was a good idea to pass me when I was going the speed limit"... all I could say is "well, at the time I did...". Still can't believe he let me go, but what the hell, I'm not arguing with an officer who CLEARLY thought I was in the right!
Upgrades... well, threw the horn out within 24 hours of me getting the thing and switch over to the largest air horn I could find. Wired a secondary 1600watt (max) amplifier into the stock stereo and added two 10" subs and 2 more sets of 6.5 Kicker marine grade speakers to it all with LED's. Also did my own underglow kit in the front and created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well. Figured with all that, they can hear and see me coming and yet still almost get run over with people whipping out their cell phones to get a picture as we go by.
So brings me to primary reason for me joining this group! I need more speed and want to do it right. Hopefully learn from others mistakes.
So any stats on turbo and supercharger numbers are MUCH appreciated. I also wanted to see if anyone has ever tried putting a 20 inch wheel on the front that is 255mm wide (10 inches)? If my math is correct, it can be done with the wheel sticking 0.5 inches farther out the sides, but worry about the width of the tire making the steering a bit too stiff. Thoughts? Inside looks like I have 1.5 inches of clearance from the stock sway bar, so if I steel an inch... maybe... What I do have coming in is a 12 inch wheel for the back that I can get a 315mm drag tire on it (was thinking of the Nitto NT05F). After that, new shocks and hopefully ready to start doing some engine work!
Yes to all of the above!
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Display MoreHi all! So it took me 3 years to finally jump into a SS. Health issues and lack of a turbo version were the main issues, but when I saw the midnight cherry color, just had to pull the trigger. Name is Todd and live outside of Albany NY. For me, it's about the speed, tunes and having fun. First week I had the thing I ended up passing an off duty officer who asked me "do you think it was a good idea to pass me when I was going the speed limit"... all I could say is "well, at the time I did...". Still can't believe he let me go, but what the hell, I'm not arguing with an officer who CLEARLY thought I was in the right!
Upgrades... well, threw the horn out within 24 hours of me getting the thing and switch over to the largest air horn I could find. Wired a secondary 1600watt (max) amplifier into the stock stereo and added two 10" subs and 2 more sets of 6.5 Kicker marine grade speakers to it all with LED's. Also did my own underglow kit in the front and created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well. Figured with all that, they can hear and see me coming and yet still almost get run over with people whipping out their cell phones to get a picture as we go by.
So brings me to primary reason for me joining this group! I need more speed and want to do it right. Hopefully learn from others mistakes.
So any stats on turbo and supercharger numbers are MUCH appreciated. I also wanted to see if anyone has ever tried putting a 20 inch wheel on the front that is 255mm wide (10 inches)? If my math is correct, it can be done with the wheel sticking 0.5 inches farther out the sides, but worry about the width of the tire making the steering a bit too stiff. Thoughts? Inside looks like I have 1.5 inches of clearance from the stock sway bar, so if I steel an inch... maybe... What I do have coming in is a 12 inch wheel for the back that I can get a 315mm drag tire on it (was thinking of the Nitto NT05F). After that, new shocks and hopefully ready to start doing some engine work!
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Hi all! So it took me 3 years to finally jump into a SS. Health issues and lack of a turbo version were the main issues, but when I saw the midnight cherry color, just had to pull the trigger. Name is Todd and live outside of Albany NY. For me, it's about the speed, tunes and having fun. First week I had the thing I ended up passing an off duty officer who asked me "do you think it was a good idea to pass me when I was going the speed limit"... all I could say is "well, at the time I did...". Still can't believe he let me go, but what the hell, I'm not arguing with an officer who CLEARLY thought I was in the right!
Upgrades... well, threw the horn out within 24 hours of me getting the thing and switch over to the largest air horn I could find. Wired a secondary 1600watt (max) amplifier into the stock stereo and added two 10" subs and 2 more sets of 6.5 Kicker marine grade speakers to it all with LED's. Also did my own underglow kit in the front and created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well. Figured with all that, they can hear and see me coming and yet still almost get run over with people whipping out their cell phones to get a picture as we go by.
So brings me to primary reason for me joining this group! I need more speed and want to do it right. Hopefully learn from others mistakes.
So any stats on turbo and supercharger numbers are MUCH appreciated. I also wanted to see if anyone has ever tried putting a 20 inch wheel on the front that is 255mm wide (10 inches)? If my math is correct, it can be done with the wheel sticking 0.5 inches farther out the sides, but worry about the width of the tire making the steering a bit too stiff. Thoughts? Inside looks like I have 1.5 inches of clearance from the stock sway bar, so if I steel an inch... maybe... What I do have coming in is a 12 inch wheel for the back that I can get a 315mm drag tire on it (was thinking of the Nitto NT05F). After that, new shocks and hopefully ready to start doing some engine work!
@SaltyClownNY, welcome! Last things first....if you search in the main forum, using the box in the upper right corner of the page, you will find all kinds of information on both tire width and turbo possibilities. Lots of threads on that stuff. Happy hunting!
So you know, we have a rule here....it goes like this. "Pics or it didn't happen."
I'm especially curious in your statement "created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well." What's that about? Look forward to hearing about it!
Welcome to the nuthouse!
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@SaltyClownNY, welcome! Last things first....if you search in the main forum, using the box in the upper right corner of the page, you will find all kinds of information on both tire width and turbo possibilities. Lots of threads on that stuff. Happy hunting!
So you know, we have a rule here....it goes like this. "Pics or it didn't happen."I'm especially curious in your statement "created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well." What's that about? Look forward to hearing about it!
Welcome to the nuthouse!
@KayTwo - Fair enough!
So as the 2017 LE had a white frame and white suspension, I wanted to light up the wheel wells a bit. I don't want to see the LED's though, so ended up having to make a bracket to hold a strip of lights at a 45deg. angle so to allow for this. Used existing screws mounts in the hood. Forgot that I also shortened the stock cold air intake and installed a DDMWorks Heat Shield around the air filter. Just used the factory bracket and bent it flat to hold it in place. -
@SaltyClownNY power depends on when you want it and how much stress you want to put on the engine.
Turbo - spools up to power and has more on the backend
Supercharger - power early but tops out.Turbos run more risk and have had more issues with engines, but most of those kinks have been worked out. Search on here and you will find lots and I mean lots of data on both.
Vendors on here as well to help with questions. If you really want speed, you might consider a "built" engine from @Dave@DDMWorks along with a turbo to ensure your engine can take the pressure.
Have fun and open the wallet..
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Thanks. From what I have been reading thus far, it may be good to have a custom block built with all the good stuff. May be fun to turn it into a project with the kids. Open wallet... may as well just throw it away as it may just burst out in flames.Work hard, play harder!
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welcome aboard @SaltyClownNY - looking forward to more pictures of your ride and adventures
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Hi all! So it took me 3 years to finally jump into a SS. Health issues and lack of a turbo version were the main issues, but when I saw the midnight cherry color, just had to pull the trigger. Name is Todd and live outside of Albany NY. For me, it's about the speed, tunes and having fun. First week I had the thing I ended up passing an off duty officer who asked me "do you think it was a good idea to pass me when I was going the speed limit"... all I could say is "well, at the time I did...". Still can't believe he let me go, but what the hell, I'm not arguing with an officer who CLEARLY thought I was in the right!
Upgrades... well, threw the horn out within 24 hours of me getting the thing and switch over to the largest air horn I could find. Wired a secondary 1600watt (max) amplifier into the stock stereo and added two 10" subs and 2 more sets of 6.5 Kicker marine grade speakers to it all with LED's. Also did my own underglow kit in the front and created my own brackets for wheel well LED's as well. Figured with all that, they can hear and see me coming and yet still almost get run over with people whipping out their cell phones to get a picture as we go by.
So brings me to primary reason for me joining this group! I need more speed and want to do it right. Hopefully learn from others mistakes.
So any stats on turbo and supercharger numbers are MUCH appreciated. I also wanted to see if anyone has ever tried putting a 20 inch wheel on the front that is 255mm wide (10 inches)? If my math is correct, it can be done with the wheel sticking 0.5 inches farther out the sides, but worry about the width of the tire making the steering a bit too stiff. Thoughts? Inside looks like I have 1.5 inches of clearance from the stock sway bar, so if I steel an inch... maybe... What I do have coming in is a 12 inch wheel for the back that I can get a 315mm drag tire on it (was thinking of the Nitto NT05F). After that, new shocks and hopefully ready to start doing some engine work!
Hey SaltyClownNY!
I work in Albany and live outside Albany as well. If you ever want to get together for a ride let me know!
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Hey SaltyClownNY!
I work in Albany and live outside Albany as well. If you ever want to get together for a ride let me know!I'm up by Thacher Park area. I'm always looking for places to go. Sent you an email off this site with my contact info. -T
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Hi Yall... I'm still kicking ☺
JICYMI;FYI;BTW; ETC. ETC.
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Hi Yall... I'm still kicking ☺
JICYMI;FYI;BTW; ETC. ETC.
Welcome back!
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Hi Yall... I'm still kicking ☺
JICYMI;FYI;BTW; ETC. ETC.
We missed you.
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Funny... Just the other night I was thinking .... Where the hell has @Guardian_Angel been....?
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@Ruptured Duck maybe @Guardian_Angel had been busy dealing with the wackadoodle neighbors.....
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@Ruptured Duck maybe @Guardian_Angel had been busy dealing with the wackadoodle neighbors.....
@Ruptured Duck maybe @Guardian_Angel had been busy dealing with the wackadoodle neighbors.....
Jail Time ???
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Ok so I have a cold air intake question....they sell them with and without the heat shield....
Is the heat shield necessary? And would you notice any difference with or without it?
One more question...looking at install pictures I think it blocks cold air from blowing over the engine..any thoughts on this?
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@'Bigdog. The heat shield probably helps keep hot air from going into the intake while stopped at a light. While moving there probably isn't a big difference between having it or not. As for blocking air from going over the engine, surely some, but as open to the world as the engine bay is it gets plenty of air.
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@'Bigdog. The heat shield probably helps keep hot air from going into the intake while stopped at a light. While moving there probably isn't a big difference between having it or not. As for blocking air from going over the engine, surely some, but as open to the world as the engine bay is it gets plenty of air.
I agree with @WOLF
I had a cold air intake without the shields.
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It’s funny they call it a heat shield...so is there that much heat getting sucked into the intake without it? Does having it help the intake suck anymore air?
