3 Mods I REGRET doing to my 5th Gen Camaro SS - I wish I did THESE Instead... | Gen 5 Camaro Mods!

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  • I've owned my 2010 5th Gen Camaro SS for 7 years now, and over the course of that time I've done a copious amount of mods for my 5th Gen Camaro SS. However, there are some modifications that I've done to my 5th Generation Camaro SS I regret doing. In this video, we will name 3 Mods that I've done to my 5th Gen Camaro SS that I regret and additionally, I will talk about what are the mods, or path I would've have done if I could start again. Be sure to subscribe and set notifications on so you don't miss any of my other exciting content!
    VIDEO GUIDE:
    1st MOD I REGRET - 01:00
    2nd MOD I REGRET - 04:43
    3rd MOD I REGRET - 12:07
    Drawbacks of my OTHER Mods - 14:31
    What I Would've Done Differently - 17:16
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  • @supergrovah2729
    @supergrovah2729 10 місяців тому +4

    You made it YOURS. That's the best part. Doing that to mine and it encourages me to see someone else that's done it...

  • @dovid916
    @dovid916 Рік тому +13

    I just went with a 1LE. It comes with a lot of the mods that you made from the factory.
    Aesthetics:
    - Hood vent
    - Front splitter
    - Rear spoiler
    - Quad exhaust tips
    - Suspension
    - ZL1 Wheels 285/305
    - ZL1 Short throw shifter
    - ZL1 Suede flat bottom steering wheel
    - ZL1 Suede shifter/boot
    - Strut tower brace
    Mechanical:
    - 3.91 diff
    - ZL1 fuel pump w/multiple pickups
    - Swaybars
    - ZL1 wheel bearings, hubs, toe links, and rear shock mounts
    - ZL1 rear axles
    - Re-geared TR6060
    - ZL1 Oil/trans coolers
    - Oil catch can
    Mods I installed w/the help of Camaro5 and UA-cam:
    - K&N Intake (wish I went with a Rotofab)
    - TSP 1 7/8 long tube headers
    - TSP Stage 2 cam (3 bolt)
    - Borla ATAK catback
    - Dual spring valve springs w/titanium retainers
    - Pushrods
    - Che trunnion bushings
    Putting down 488hp/490tq

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +3

      If they werent so expensive and rare, I would have gone for a 13 1LE. I absolutely love how perfect they are from the factory. That's awesome man!

    • @bobbyj870
      @bobbyj870 Рік тому +2

      @@gvaspirated man I love those. I wanted one but I a 6gen instead 😅

    • @FelixLSX
      @FelixLSX Рік тому +6

      just picked up a 15' 1le a month ago, didn't know it came with that many zl1 mechanical goodies

    • @dovid916
      @dovid916 Рік тому +2

      @@FelixLSX Heck yeah brother!

    • @jayteejohnson4409
      @jayteejohnson4409 9 місяців тому +1

      Bump that. No better feeling than modding your own car to your own preference by your own hand. It just takes all the fun of tinkering and customizing.

  • @oliphauntsneverlie6227
    @oliphauntsneverlie6227 Рік тому +20

    I see a Prius in your future. 😁 Seriously though your car is very nice! I have a '13 Rally Yellow 2SS. I went straight pipe but kept the stock muffler. I don't get drone like you described and I drive with my rear seats folded down so I can hear it all! My only exterior mods are getting the hood, mirrors, and spoiler painted black and an aftermarket grille for the front and new wheels and tires. Looking forward to getting a supercharger in the near future. I think I will look into tinting the headlights and when I black out the tail light bezels this winter. I only drive in the summer months up here and there is no night at that time of year.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +1

      Lmfaooo for a daily? WHY NOT, hahaha! Yeah going FULL straight pipe is wild tbh. You're a guy that went straight to performance, exactly what I should have done!

    • @Reco_757
      @Reco_757 11 місяців тому

      A Prius 😂😂😂

    • @billbob9570
      @billbob9570 9 місяців тому

      @@gvaspirated ya ur a dunce tbh ur assumptions and expectations are so elementary and ur consensus is low iq

    • @joshbutler9897
      @joshbutler9897 7 місяців тому +1

      Don’t knock a Prius lmao I’ve got a work car 2008 Prius it’s a tank. My at home car 2010 2 SS/RS M6 . Kooks LT’s QTP cutouts

  • @dylankirby8162
    @dylankirby8162 Рік тому +2

    everyone talks about modding the inside of your car changing up things in the engine bay etc, but small cosmetic upgrades can make such a difference to how you feel about your car, I just got some vinyl striping for the vents, it was like 6 bucks, and it just makes me feel so much better about my car, I look at it and im like "damn that is so sick"

  • @Rdavis6672
    @Rdavis6672 Рік тому +7

    As far as your exhaust goes. Retro fit a factory NPP system. I did it & I absolutely love it. Quiet when cruising Flip a switch & it becomes a strait piped system. Best of both!

    • @jakethomas_419
      @jakethomas_419 7 місяців тому

      Are you running the Mild2Wild setup? I have a stock 2014 SS with the NPP and considering my exhaust options. I’m thinking about just keeping the NPP and eventually running headers and a X-Pipe. I also really like how the Valvetronic mufflers came out on Gabe’s SS. I still want some kind of quiet mode, but don’t want to spend money unnecessarily.

    • @Rdavis6672
      @Rdavis6672 6 місяців тому

      @@jakethomas_419 Sorry for the delay. Mine is a
      12 so i it is retro fitted . ran off engine vacuum with a vacuum solenoid to open ^ close the valves it works but only an open & closed position, no in-between.

  • @ovespar_ss
    @ovespar_ss Рік тому +12

    Such a clean 5th gen! Keep it up!

  • @Ronin7477
    @Ronin7477 Рік тому +2

    great video and great timing, you actually answered a couple things I was thinking about myself as well for my 2011 SS.

  • @MrFrost-xh6rf
    @MrFrost-xh6rf 8 місяців тому +4

    I love my straight pipes… stock headers tho
    Note: there’s a difference between loud good and loud obnoxious

  • @tatolynn985
    @tatolynn985 7 місяців тому +1

    2015 Camaro owner.. I straight piped with resonater and muffler delete. Cold air intake as well. The drone is almost deafening on long drives. ☹️

  • @wickedvq491
    @wickedvq491 5 місяців тому

    Definitely tackling suspension mods on my stang before doing anything under the hood. What good is a one trick pony that only goes fast in a straight line.

  • @Dhughes1313
    @Dhughes1313 Рік тому

    Getting one next year i cant wait my friend got a black ss one in high school brand new with 0 miles with the bodykit i fell in love with them

  • @detroit6761
    @detroit6761 Рік тому +1

    I’m really happy you went into it about intakes. I have a K&N plastic tube cold air intake and thought about changing because people apparently don’t care for them as much. I didn’t know if that was because horsepower gains were worse or not. I take it they are around the same. Also I’m pretty sure your gears aren’t stock. I have a 2012 LS3 with a similar exhaust set up. I have flow master axel backs instead of no mufflers. (416rwhp and 426 tq on dyno), and 75mph I’m right at 2000 rpm.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +1

      Hey man thank you so much for the feedback. Honestly the intakes help but which one you get shouldn't really matter to much

  • @dinoc9378
    @dinoc9378 7 днів тому

    Yes thank you, I’m glad I change my camaro that matchs with your opinion

  • @canaryveteran
    @canaryveteran 6 місяців тому

    Soft at first but when you started explaining the exost and the getting older thing i started paying attention. And thanks for the swade tip im sick of cleaning.

  • @seanjames9662
    @seanjames9662 8 місяців тому +1

    I have LTH to XPIPE to Borla Atak, sounds amazing with very little drone

  • @karlaiken2845
    @karlaiken2845 8 місяців тому

    Got a 2015 LS3. It came with a Hurst short throw shifter, dual mode exhaust and a trunk mat. Bought it new. Do not like the transmission, Shifts hard and will jump out of 2nd gear sometimes and is noisy. Installed the skip shifter bypass and got rid of that nonsense. Had the dealer check the oil level in the transmission. Never raced or even done a burn out. It has not been abused so I don't know what the deal is with the transmission. But I love the car. Would never lower it because I already drag the stock front splitter on everything. Only got just over 14k miles on it, almost 10 years old. Looks brand new, still.

  • @frenchieblack1
    @frenchieblack1 Рік тому

    This is the best looking blue 5th gen on UA-cam. You ever think about upgrading to CarPlay?

  • @incyder
    @incyder 6 місяців тому

    Adding J pipes to your exhaust is supposed to get rid of the drone with straight pipes. SOLO makes a kit. I'm looking into it myself. Nice looking car!

  • @cheapme1850
    @cheapme1850 5 місяців тому +1

    The quickest way to hate your 5th Gen if you take long trips is swapping out the exhaust. Most aftermarket exhausts are going to drone unless you do it the right way and that gets expensive with little gain in performance.

    • @4u2Envy427
      @4u2Envy427 Місяць тому

      Facts! 2 inch headers and 3 inch catback on my ZL1 lasted 2 weeks! Fauk that noise put my Npp back on no cats loud asf on Acceleration but whisper mode while driving no drone and that’s still with the Kooks 2 inch headers ! And my ass nor do my passengers feel any power loss so each to their own but I said Fauk that drone 🤘🏻😎

  • @sesgust13
    @sesgust13 Місяць тому

    I can vouch for the straight pipe! I grew tired of it in my daily 45 min drive 1 way pretty quick

  • @fw_sky5
    @fw_sky5 6 місяців тому

    Where did you get that grille and the fog light covers?

  • @carlosgarza1962
    @carlosgarza1962 6 місяців тому

    Your SS camaro is killer. Wish it was mine

  • @blkeclipsel2400
    @blkeclipsel2400 11 місяців тому

    The exhaust was surprising, however it makes total sense man. Especially as you get older. My 2SS still has the stock exhaust and im not really eager to swap it for the reasons you've mentioned.
    Im 41 years old, and when guys pull next to me with super loud exhausts, it annoys the F out of me. So, the idea of hearing that 24/7 from my own car is not very appealing.
    Driving on lowered cars is also not very fun when you get older, but i really dislike the Camaro stock height. So I went with airlift suspension. I can drive lower, higher, or at stock height. Also, slamming it when parked is pretty cool.
    Like you, driving around on static just makes me too self conscious. When you get a certain age, you'll start to prefer comfort and practicality over looks.

  • @rjduck4100
    @rjduck4100 Рік тому +1

    Is the car tuned for the headers and intake?

  • @Patrick-b5b
    @Patrick-b5b Місяць тому

    Maybe exhaust cutouts is what you want?

  • @OfficiallJasonG
    @OfficiallJasonG Рік тому +1

    I have a 2011 ss with a corsa cai and borla atak exhaust and thinking about getting a cam and longtube headers

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому

      You certainly wont regret the LT headers bro!

  • @Wajjajagg
    @Wajjajagg Рік тому

    One thing you need to do that i just recently did was a 2015 front end swap on my 2010 made the front end so aggressive & so much better looking found all the parts for $300 on offerup headlights bumper & hood

  • @Rdavis6672
    @Rdavis6672 Рік тому

    On the cold air system, it really seems to be a matter of personal preference. I have the Z/28 system on mine mainly because I like the factory look. Looks like it came with it from the factory.

  • @gittyupalice96
    @gittyupalice96 8 місяців тому

    Ay I had the same problem, so I got a Stealthy black Durango with an obnoxious engine in it for the days I want to blend in... but still pass everything but a gas station. ;)

  • @Darren-su2gm
    @Darren-su2gm 10 місяців тому

    Dude if you don't like the straight pipe exhaust put two mufflers on it to quite it down some.I love the color and seats I don't like those black rims they have no flash like chome,aluminum or polished aluminum rims do but you have a nice car build there.👍

  • @ryanr5812
    @ryanr5812 Рік тому +1

    9:49 you tuned to get pops like that? I bought one with a borla catback stock manifolds pops very similar almost more frequent at times. All my friends say it's tuned and I keep telling them it's not lol

  • @PatrikTettinger
    @PatrikTettinger 6 місяців тому

    I have l99 with ls3 conversion and btr stage3 cam with fbo 430whp and 410tq on dyno 😅

  • @katanavx0331
    @katanavx0331 11 місяців тому

    Is your parking brake lever covered with CF inserts? I'm looking to change the lever completely if it comes made in that material, but so far all I have seen are covers that you put over the original, which I'm slightly on the fence about.

  • @CJBuilt
    @CJBuilt Рік тому +1

    Great breakdown!

  • @shawnjohnston394
    @shawnjohnston394 4 місяці тому

    I like my exhaust on my 11 vert... headers into a (stock I think) collector back set of cats with mufflers.... when you start it it gives a growl that let's people know this isn't a 6cylender... then it's very subdued... right up until you mash that right peddle... then she will tell you what's what... then when I'm done being a hooligan we can go back to subdued. The best of both .... I think

  • @MrBigtodd
    @MrBigtodd 11 місяців тому

    Can you tell me where you got the rear diffuser for the dual exhaust

  • @jadonpool22
    @jadonpool22 11 місяців тому +3

    Ya dawg I have a 2011 ss with long tube headers 3 inch straight all the way back X-pipe all that. And I’m getting a cam next to be louder. Hate to be the bearer of bad news but ur just gettin old ❤

  • @darrtrubb
    @darrtrubb Рік тому +1

    Straight-piping my Challenger R/T has earned me increased attention from the cops & 1 ticket already ☹️

    • @Gho5tdSS
      @Gho5tdSS Рік тому +1

      I had a 2019 Challenger R/T some years back. A mid-muffler delete and h-pipe with the stock rear resonators sound sounded great. Deep sound, not too loud until you get on it especially in sport mode. Never had any issue with cops or anything like that.
      If you ever decide to go back, I'd recommend that setup. It won't break your wallet either. Just keep in mind that on the Challenger and Charger the mufflers are in the middle. The resonators are in the rear. There are some shops that will argue that and they are incorrect. Don't let them tell you otherwise. Lol.

  • @imperialblue6.2
    @imperialblue6.2 Рік тому

    Where’d you get the side skirts?

  • @ICheeekyI
    @ICheeekyI Рік тому +3

    I feel like the straight pipe could have been fine if this wasn't your daily car. But as a daily car, i find it's too much, especially with those long tube headers.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +1

      Bro even using it as my car for the channel and driving for 30-40 mins, it's already too much xD!

    • @Gho5tdSS
      @Gho5tdSS Рік тому +2

      I have a straight piped 2010 2SS. (No muffler, no res, 7/8 long tubes, x-pipe and high flow cats) It's honestly really not that bad unless you really get on it. I work and live near a police station and never even get looks from cops when I'm crusing past them. I also don't have much drone either. With my music going, I barely hear the car from the cabin. The concern for this setup is a bit exaggerated. I do have the L99 though. I'm not sure if that makes a difference at all.
      Adding a cam with that set-up would be a different story.

    • @petermad152
      @petermad152 Рік тому

      I disagree, even with headers a straight pipe will make your camaro ss sound pretty good but not obnoxiously loud. Now if you had a Mustang GT then yes it’s obnoxious. Plus the only time a camaro is truly loud is if you either Gun it or have Cams. I have a 2010 camaro 2ss and I had long tubes with straight pipe as well and I loved it. I changed it to highflow cats mainly because I live in Cali and there’s no way I could pass smog with long tubes.

    • @petermad152
      @petermad152 Рік тому

      @@Gho5tdSSI agree, a cam will definitely be too loud and you’ll definitely get a Cop on your ass. I was pulled over once but only because I floored it right next to a cop.
      Camaros sound amazing with a cam set up.

    • @4bdn_
      @4bdn_ Рік тому

      @@petermad152when you smogged it you took it to a regular shop and it passed the smog test?

  • @marklloyd4153
    @marklloyd4153 6 місяців тому

    I think a good mod would be to get rid of the plastic radiator for a aluminum one

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  6 місяців тому +1

      I did! It has a champion radiator!

    • @marklloyd4153
      @marklloyd4153 6 місяців тому

      @@gvaspirated awesome . I hate the turn to plastic from metal that manufacturers are doing

  • @Ghost.2G
    @Ghost.2G Рік тому +2

    can you tell me where you got your recaro seats? :sob:

  • @Byrd_City
    @Byrd_City 5 місяців тому

    at 7:00 you need to put the car in 6th gear so your rpms would be at 1750rpm, that's if you have stock gearing.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  5 місяців тому +1

      6th gear is usually the worst

    • @Byrd_City
      @Byrd_City 5 місяців тому

      @@gvaspiratedTrue at a certain rpm. I've seen your more recent video of you owning the ZL1, which is nice. I have installed some J-pipes from solo performance, it really works wonders with the drone tremendously. The next owner might want to consider them if they are staying straight piped or using unrestrictive mufflers.

  • @AndrewCastorena-pg2ek
    @AndrewCastorena-pg2ek 2 місяці тому

    I had my Camaro only two and half and man it's a lot of money for parts

  • @BrandonBalatXD
    @BrandonBalatXD 8 місяців тому

    Where’d you get your grill?

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  8 місяців тому

      www.amazon.com/shop/gvaspirated/list/10ZEIF15VDYND?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfgvaspirated_W9BYX6E01EQ5KTVB4798
      It will say it doesn't fit, but it wilL. The ZL1 share the same upper grille dimensions as the 2010-2013 camaro SS

  • @donkeedic6304
    @donkeedic6304 10 місяців тому +1

    Dressed like a great value corvette owner

    • @jaycalibre609
      @jaycalibre609 9 місяців тому +1

      Ikr I'm trying to get like that lol

  • @nicklewis7291
    @nicklewis7291 7 місяців тому +1

    You were droning about the drone. Accept for the inline 6 old Ford truck I have, all my other vehicles are straight pipe V8s. I drove my 2011 SS 92 miles to work every day. I'm 45, it still doesn't bother me.

  • @AceAcumen
    @AceAcumen 6 місяців тому

    You have one of the nicest looking Camaros to ever exist. I need to find a 5th Gen. What year is yours?
    Edit: The millisecond I posted that, you said 2010. LOL

  • @petermad152
    @petermad152 Рік тому

    Personally I don’t think I’ll get rid of my 2010 silver camaro 2SS.
    It’s just so much fun to drive and they look amazing even after 13 years.
    It’s funny, mustangs tend to be faster but I see way more mustang GTs on Craigslist or being sold on the street more often than a camaro ss. For every 10 mustang gts I see maybe 2 5th gen camaro ss being sold on the street.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +3

      Yeah man I get you. These 5th gen’s are an incredible platform out of the box, even to this day, 14 years later

  • @keithcastleberry3993
    @keithcastleberry3993 3 дні тому

    You can easily "un straight pipe it" just have a few mufflers thrown on it.

  • @ktotheswiss1617
    @ktotheswiss1617 Рік тому +1

    I'm gonna go with cut outs.

  • @jorgeirizarry5971
    @jorgeirizarry5971 11 місяців тому

    I think the yellow L and the Yellow calipers are hideous. Also that fron spliter looks very out of place. Other than that is a very nice looking Camaro.

  • @rickss69
    @rickss69 2 місяці тому

    Honestly, lose the front air dam and the side skirts...it would look perfect.

    • @aaronssls3
      @aaronssls3 Місяць тому

      Gotta agree, I love the classic body look with no lip, looks much more boxy and classic muscle

  • @Barbarian_Bru
    @Barbarian_Bru 9 місяців тому

    if you drove that around in Quebec with how shitty the roads are here your splitter would have lasted about a week before falling the fuck off 😂

  • @carlosgarza1962
    @carlosgarza1962 6 місяців тому

    I'll tell you what I'm willing to do , take your SS off your hands so you don't have to listen to that drone. My son has a 4th gen with same exhaust system,,it won't bother me my friend

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  6 місяців тому

      I listed for sale, just testing waters. make an offer and we'll see.

  • @albduke
    @albduke Рік тому +1

    Why don't the 2 ss have the covers like the 1ss over the engine?

    • @rjduck4100
      @rjduck4100 Рік тому +2

      They do. A lot of people just choose to take them off to see the engine. Mine has been sitting in my garage on a shelf for years.

    • @petermad152
      @petermad152 Рік тому

      Plus the covers gather a lot of dust

    • @albduke
      @albduke Рік тому +1

      @@petermad152 Well assume they're there for a reason, Or are they just gingerbread.

    • @albduke
      @albduke Рік тому +1

      When I get mine I think it's gonna stay mostly stock.

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +1

      They all have it but apparently it helps with heat soaking too.

  • @sameralmsaimi2051
    @sameralmsaimi2051 Рік тому

    lesson from the video:
    enjoy your car and the dumb shit when you are young

  • @thebossnocompetition8757
    @thebossnocompetition8757 Рік тому +2

    your front splitter looks fucked up ;)
    btw i plan to install a 1LE bumper (the lowest splitter) on my 2015 SS.
    is it hard to do?

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому +1

      LMFAO, it's GONE now. I dont think it is at all. I think it might have the factory holes and youd probably just need bolts, washers, self taping screws, M-tape and patience. I did an install video of my Z/28 lip

  • @sloth1992
    @sloth1992 10 місяців тому

    Who cares about the environment!! I am putting out way less emissions than any company or politician out there. I'm not hurting any one or anything.

  • @timothyfisher2153
    @timothyfisher2153 Рік тому +1

    👍🏾🤜🏾

  • @MichaelBello33
    @MichaelBello33 Рік тому

    Moral of the story, Gabe is getting old lmao

  • @interr28ALTs
    @interr28ALTs Рік тому +1

    Valid reasons lmfao

  • @johndough7039
    @johndough7039 4 місяці тому

    @ 2:42 why does the inside of the hood look yellow?

  • @daveparkes8539
    @daveparkes8539 10 місяців тому

    Spoiler looks tacky

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  10 місяців тому

      It’s the z28 spoiler bro, soooo?

    • @daveparkes8539
      @daveparkes8539 10 місяців тому

      @@gvaspirated it looks bolt on vs the balance of the car. It's just a matter of preference. Black trim on blue sure rocks tho!

  • @mikewarren6774
    @mikewarren6774 Рік тому

    Your mass airflow sensor dictates the amount of air the motor gets. And a tune is a must if you expect more

    • @gvaspirated
      @gvaspirated  Рік тому

      so basically the tune version would be better?

    • @mikewarren6774
      @mikewarren6774 Рік тому

      @gvaspirated personally I would run the big gulp CAI,
      an LS7 intake, or a Fast and swap out your TB and put a quality cat back system back on and then have it professionally tuned and you'll be happy

    • @emmett1204
      @emmett1204 Рік тому

      @@gvaspiratedabsolutely