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]]>While our team members are different than most, because we love anything that adds extra horsepower. We also love great designed parts by quality manufacturers. Now for the owners of the 2019 -2020 Silverado with either the 5.3 or 6.2 engine option you have a great way to increase your horsepower, get better fuel mileage, and improve the overall look of your engine compartment.
Most cold air intakes are designed to get better airflow to the engine through increased filter and intake tube size which increases the horsepower. Where you will find most air intake manufacturer lacking is keeping the air intake charge cooler longer. This is where you will find that both the RotoFab and CAI (Cold Air Induction) brands shine. They take into fact that you can get numbers on a dyno, but keeping the air intake temperatures low is the main battle of producing a quality air intake system,which both manufacturers have proven sets them apart from mainstream cold air intake manufacturers.
With the systems you will find that they both come with custom designed air intake tubes, bigger cleanable air filters, as well as enclosed air filter boxes to protect your air flow from engine heat. They will also include all hardware,clamps, and detailed instructions for an easy install.
What are the benefits you will get by adding on of these Cold Air Intakes to your 1500 Silverado?
If you are looking to only replace the cold air intake, you should expect to add at least 10-11 horsepower to your Silverado. But remember that besides increasing horsepower you will save money at the pump and have better torque.
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]]>When Roto-Fab announced their new 2019-2020 Silverado 1500/ GMC Sierra 1500 Cold Air Intake, the team at Phastek was more than excited. The Chevy Silverado 1500 community isn’t familiar with Roto-Fab’s products, but Phastek’s experience with Roto-Fab has been nothing short of top-notch from quality of product to their customer service.
Roto-Fab’s new Chevy Silverado Cold Air Intake boasts horsepower gains of 14HP and 23FT-LB TQ at the rear wheels during their own dyno testing. They’ve been able to optimize the Chevy factory calibration, so there is no tune required for this cold air intake system.
Besides that it’s just as sleek as the Camaro Cold Air Intake System, it adds an aggressive sound and gives increased fuel efficiency to your Silverado 1500.
They’ve added a hinging aluminum lid with a single faster that makes filter maintenance and removal quick and easy. There’s also a tinted plex-glas insert for air filter inspection.
The Silverado 1500 Cold Air Intake kit should hit the market this month and you can check Phastek for pricing and updates.
2019-2020 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 CAI – 5.3L
Part Number: 10161078
2019-2020 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 CAI – 6.2L
Part Number: 10161080
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UPDATE: We’ve decided to switch the truck prize to a $200 Phastek Gift Card. We had a difficult time matching the exhaust with the right truck.
1st Place Winner – $200 Phastek Gift Card
2nd Place Winner – Oracle Lighting Camaro Interior Package
3rd Place Winner – JLT Performance Catch Can (Must be V8)
4th Place Winner – MGP Caliper Covers
Honorable Mentions – Phastek will send out three swag bags with some goodies.
We’ve also added several more prizes to the Camaro contest.
The contest will be held on our Facebook channels – so look to @PhastekTrucks and @Phastek. But there is a small disclaimer – the photos submitted for both contests can be used by Phastek for marketing purposes.
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Camaro Gift Card Giveaway
UPDATE: Oracle Lighting of Houston has decided to join us and now we can have two prizes to giveaway! Oracle Lighting of Houston is donating an Oracle Lighting Camaro Interior Package for one of our winners. Don’t forget to use #PhastekMods on your post.
The Oracle Lighting Camaro Interior Package Includes: Dome & Trunk LEDS, along with Matching Front Footwell Lighting Strips. Easy installation maks this first step mod a breeze with optimum lighting output. Available in ALL colors, including the Aqua Blue color in the RS Camaro Package. Basically, if you win your Camaro will look extra cool. We’ve added some photos to the post, so you can check it out.
We also just heard that JLT Performance is going to give out a catch can for one lucky V8 winner!
1st Place Winner – $200 Phastek Gift Card
2nd Place Winner – Oracle Lighting Camaro Interior Package
3rd Place Winner – JLT Performance Catch Can (Must be V8)
For our Camaro fans, we decided to switch it up. We’re always giving out gift cards to those who have top mods or lots of performance parts already on their vehicle. So we decided to do something for those daily drivers that have very little mods. The daily driver with the least amount of mods will win a $200 Phastek Gift Card. Here’s the details:
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]]>The controversial vehicle makes getting a V8 Chevy Camaro considerably cheaper than in the past. The 2020 Camaro LT1 starts at $34,995. Placing it competitively priced with a Ford Mustang and the Challenger RT. The new price tag actually makes it the cheapest V8 muscle car on the market for 2020.
However, the newly designed vehicle comes with some changes that are drawing criticism. Phastek had the opportunity to check out the newly designed 2020 Camaro LT1 during Camaro Fest, and well we love it! But we also don’t discriminate against Camaros. We love them all.
Maybe the best part of the 2020 LT1 is that it’s gonna make a great sleeper car! Anyone that likes to mod out their own vehicle and shock their opponents, should consider this Camaro.
It comes standard with the same nose as the 2020 V6 & 2.0 Turbo, hence the sleeper look, nose, LT body style, 6.2 liter V8 engine and the SS style vented hood. It packs 455-horsepower, the same as the Camaro 1SS and 2SS, but comes with fewer standard options.
We actually prefer the new front grille of the 2020 Camaro LT1. We love that they kept the vented hood like the Camaro SS. However, this Camaro doesn’t look nearly as aggressive as the Camaro SS. It will still resemble the 2.0 turbo or 3.6 V6 powered Camaro. The 2020 Camaro LT1 features base model 20-inch wheels that aren’t staggered like the SS wheels. But similar to the SS you can get it in either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic.
The 2020 Camaro LT1 comes standard with 4-piston Brembo front brakes, 7-inch screen, 20-inch wheels and cloth interior. With the low-budget price tag on this Camaro V8, it makes it a great choice for modding!
There are some options that you can add onto this base Camaro from the dealer, but you can probably look to us for more mods as well. We’re certainly looking at all the mods you can do to this Camaro.
We have to wonder what do you think of the new design? What would your first mod be for this 2020 Camaro LT1?
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]]>The kit is for 2016 to 2018 Camaro SS and comes with an intercooled system and factory air box – making it CARB legal.
Additional system highlights include a shared 6-rib drive system for the HO system, self-contained supercharger oiling, a handheld tuner, Helical Gears for noise reduction, and a choice of finishes from standard satin, or optional black or polished upgrades.
At Phastek we love the bolt-on power that ProCharger brings. ProCharger has listened to their customers to learn what the next generation holds for them. Their superchargers are easy to install and bring more than 150+ more horsepower to your Camaro.
Ready to bolt- on some power? Check out the ProCharger Supercharger kits we carry.
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]]>Everyone wants to stand out in a crowd so styling is important this time of year. What are some ways to improve your Camaro’s stance?
One way is to lower your Camaro. Decreasing the altitude can increase that attitude!
You can drop it using either lowering springs or coilovers. Each of these methods has distinct handling characteristics, so it’s really up to the driver for which they prefer and how you plan to drive your Camaro.
Lowering Springs
Lowering Springs are going to be the cheaper and easier decision. You just swap out the stock springs and install some aftermarket springs – easy right? Not really. You want to make sure you’re purchasing the right kind of spring to handle the weight of your Camaro.
An aftermarket lowering spring will drop your car lower than the springs from the manufacturer without needing to replace the strut. This allows your Camaro to sit lower to the ground.
When it comes to measuring spring rates, they are measured in pounds per inch. Your spring rate refers to the amount of weight that is needed to compress a spring one inch.
So your aftermarket springs need to have a lower spring rate to lower the center of gravity. Lowering the center of mass improves stability and handling. This results in less body roll and allows your Camaro to remain composed when turning corners. It also gives an aggressive stance – that we all want for our Camaro.
Benefits of Lowering Springs
Coilovers
Coilovers are a completely different ballgame than lowering springs. Lowering springs tend to play nice with the rest of your factory parts. Coilover is short for coil spring over strut – so you’re looking to replace your Camaro’s shock/strut and spring combination.
Installing coilovers allows you to take each corner independently for increased balance and control.
Coilovers will have stiffer spring rates than lowering springs alone. They offer a larger range of adjustability because you can adjust the ride height or damping anytime.
Coilover Benefits
Making the decision between lowering springs or coilovers can be tricky. Ultimately, it comes down to how you drive your Camaro. If you’re visiting the track, then coilovers might be the right choice for you.
If you’re looking to simply steal the show, then lowering springs are going to be a more cost efficient option that still gives you an improved, aggressive stance.
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]]>We talk a lot about exhaust systems at Phastek and answer a lot of calls on which exhaust system is best for your Camaro.
Our veteran Camaro modders have typically already decided which exhaust they want, but those of you who are new to Camaro mods might wonder – what the difference is between an axle-back exhaust and a cat-back exhaust?
A cat-back exhaust refers to all the exhaust components and pipes after the catalytic converter. This usually starts at the exhaust manifold, eliminates the catalytic converter and goes straight to the muffler. It includes the intermediate pipe or x-pipe that runs out of the catalytic converter, the muffler and tailpipe. A performance cat-back exhaust is designed to give you more horsepower and efficiency.
An axle-back exhaust is an exhaust system that includes the muffler and “tips.” An axle-back exhaust is really going to give you a much more aggressive sound than a cat-back exhaust.
Both types of exhaust systems are designed to give you more horsepower and a more impressive sound. It really depends on what your intention is with your exhaust system.
If you’re looking for a little more power and a meaner sounding Camaro, then an axle-back exhaust might be what you’re needing. But if you want to improve your fuel-efficiency, then I’d go with a cat-back exhaust.
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]]>Is the oil catch can an important part of your build? Yes, fuel is full of nasty stuff like cleaners and additives that can cause blow-by and clog up your intake.
Basically the blow-by will, overtime, reduce engine efficiency by coating your intake in oil and fuel. Blow-by has the potential to destroy the engine and it will cause a decrease in horsepower. Think of the oil catch can as a way to protect your engine. You probably have several Camaro mods already in place or in the works, so you want to protect those new Camaro parts.
And yes, we all know your neighbor can make a “custom” catch can with some tubing and an empty soda can. But we recommend investing in a catch can that is fitted to the Chevrolet Camaro’s PCV system for peace of mind.
A catch can has two essential functions:
Installing an oil catch can is a fairly easy process. It will take you between 15 & 30 minutes depending on your level of mechanical expertise. And installing an oil catch can is pretty inexpensive Camaro mod.
Phastek has fifth and sixth gen oil catch cans listed between $89 and $200. We carry brands like Mishimoto and JLT.
Ricardo will install a JLT 5th Gen Oil Catch Can on YouTube Live tomorrow at noon. Tune in to watch how easy it is to install and as always feel free to reach out with any questions.
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