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'11CamaroLS · 08-20-2012, 01:55 AM

so ive been looking around at what i wanna do next, and i dont have the money for headers so i was looking at maybe deleting both my cats, but i cant find any off road downpipes for the LLT, closest thing is the solo highflow, but thats a bit pricey. i understand theres not a huge market for the v6 camaro like the SS, but looking around it sucks cause there are downpies for the v6 mustang. anyway i know the SS exhaust fits on the v6 any chance the ss downpipe will fit on the v6 as well? any ideas short of having a shop custom make one? lol thanks

KMPrenger · 08-20-2012, 12:25 PM

You may want to consider OBX headers which go for like 300 bucks. Yes I know you said headers are too expensive, but you'll spend half that on a proper four cat delete anyways, and I know I'd rather keep my stock stuff so it could be replaced later on if need be.

Chrisco22 · 08-20-2012, 01:34 PM

where are you finding obx headers for 300? lt or shorties?

OOLIE · 08-20-2012, 02:11 PM

OBX would be the cheapest and easiest way to go IMO. Plus you get the gains from the lt too. I think I got mine for 350 which I have had for over a year and over 30k miles and still very happy.

MACE_ENG · 08-20-2012, 03:43 PM

I have to agree with Ollie and Keith. OBX is a very cheap alternative that will give you a very nice gain. I would recommend it unless money is no issue than stainless is another very good option!

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KMPrenger · 08-20-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisco22

where are you finding obx headers for 300? lt or shorties?

OK....so 350.

'11CamaroLS · 08-20-2012, 11:07 PM

i went to a local performance shop and talked to one of the guys and it was convienent cause unlike almost everyone else i talk to he actually knew a bit about the v6 cause he used to have one before he traded for SS. i asked about install on headers and he said it would be around 5-6 hours so thats gonna be a bit of money. He quoted me around 200 for all the cats deleted. but the questions i have are with our LLT can i leave the o2 sensors just unplugged cause i can just turn off or tune it out anyways right? and how raspy will i prolly get?

OOLIE · 08-21-2012, 04:46 PM

To be honest I am not so sure the gains which will be minimal most likely are worth $200. Most likely you will just add rasp causing you to want to get a res x pipe which is also an added expense, but you would want to add it too with Obx. Might be better to take that $200 and let it grow into enough for headers. Just a thought good luck which ever way you go and sorry not sure if the sensors need hooking up.

'11CamaroLS · 08-21-2012, 11:06 PM

ya, and i dont wanna do the cat delete then not have the money for a resonated x if it sounds terrible.

On a side note but still exhaust related...our stock exhaust is 2.5 in but doesnt it go down to 2.25 at somepoint? what point does it go down to 2.25 in? thanks!

lscamaro · 08-21-2012, 11:33 PM

At the h-pipe it drops to 2.25"

LVDran · 08-21-2012, 11:43 PM

Hey man. Did you go to sin city performance? Max and Mike are good guys.. They have done most of my work.

'11CamaroLS · 08-21-2012, 11:48 PM

yep i went to sin city performance. i spoke with max. he seemed really cool and it was nice that he knew about our v6 unlike most places. they are were i dyno'd also. what have you had them do for you there?

so if most cat backs are 2.5 inch...that means the only difference in our stock exhaust and a cat back is the 2.25 h pipe? so if i put a 2.5in x wouldnt that be the same as a cat back? lol am i missing something here?

LVDran · 08-21-2012, 11:55 PM

They installed my headers, vararam and catch can. Im gonna dyno there as well whn it cools down. Max is a good guy. I sometimes just stop by just to BS about car stuff and check out what they are working on that day. I'm actually going on Friday to have them check on some things for me, and hopefully install my isolator if it ever gets here! Lol

'11CamaroLS · 08-21-2012, 11:57 PM

yeah i wanna dyno there again once it cools down too. your gonna love the manifold insulator

you remember what you were charged for install on headers by any chance?

LVDran · 08-22-2012, 12:13 AM

I know I can't wait! Ordered it like two weeks ago, getting impatient! Lol. Sent you a pm re: the header install.

SSbee22 · 06-01-2013, 08:37 PM

Hi guys new here, anyone knows if i would change my downpipe to catless would it require a tuning or i could just run it without tune?

DarkneSS · 06-01-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

You may want to consider OBX headers which go for like 300 bucks. Yes I know you said headers are too expensive, but you'll spend half that on a proper four cat delete anyways, and I know I'd rather keep my stock stuff so it could be replaced later on if need be.

Damn ya need to come to the BX!

OP I've got a shop that will replace all your cats with straight pipes for ~$100, great welding work too, been going there for years.

Why don't you just buy some standard straight pipes off Summit or w/e and have a shop weld them in?

08-20-2012, 01:55 AM	#1
'11CamaroLS E85 ethanol tuned Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 384 View My Garage	off road downpipe? so ive been looking around at what i wanna do next, and i dont have the money for headers so i was looking at maybe deleting both my cats, but i cant find any off road downpipes for the LLT, closest thing is the solo highflow, but thats a bit pricey. i understand theres not a huge market for the v6 camaro like the SS, but looking around it sucks cause there are downpies for the v6 mustang. anyway i know the SS exhaust fits on the v6 any chance the ss downpipe will fit on the v6 as well? any ideas short of having a shop custom make one? lol thanks __________________

08-20-2012, 12:25 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: '10 ABM LT/RS, 01 Ford Ranger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 7,156	You may want to consider OBX headers which go for like 300 bucks. Yes I know you said headers are too expensive, but you'll spend half that on a proper four cat delete anyways, and I know I'd rather keep my stock stuff so it could be replaced later on if need be. __________________ Shes ALL MINE! - 8/24/2009 2G1FB1EV2A9133373 Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Vararam intake, MACE Ported Intake Manifold, RX Ported TB, RX "Black Ice" manifold insulator, Mike Norris Catch Can, ZL1 reproduction wheels, DRL Harness, Heritage grill, Street Scene lower grill, NLP Spoiler, ZL1 rockers, Switchblade silver interior, Defenderworx sills, and more!

08-20-2012, 01:34 PM	#3
Chrisco22 Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 229	where are you finding obx headers for 300? lt or shorties? __________________ 2011 Camaro LS: [Rally Yellow] [22" Status Rims] [BBK Long Tube Headers w/ High Flow Cats] [K&N CAI] [Blacked out Bow Ties and Tail Lights] [15% Tint] [MAC Mufflers] [Rear Cat Delete] [Vmax Black Ice]

08-20-2012, 02:11 PM	#4
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,698	OBX would be the cheapest and easiest way to go IMO. Plus you get the gains from the lt too. I think I got mine for 350 which I have had for over a year and over 30k miles and still very happy. __________________

08-20-2012, 03:43 PM	#5
MACE_ENG --WORLDWIDE DEALER-- Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BMORE/USA/VIC/AUS Posts: 532	I have to agree with Ollie and Keith. OBX is a very cheap alternative that will give you a very nice gain. I would recommend it unless money is no issue than stainless is another very good option! ------------------------------------ Jay@Mace Engineering USA Direct Email//Google Talk: Velocityport410@gmail.com Home of the 31hp/33tq 25mm insulator/stg-3 ported manifold. Drives: 2013 5.0 GT MT82 DIBM. Premium package//Comfort Pack//Track App//Navigation with back up camera//JLT oil seperator//Ford Racing GT500 AB//Ford Racing Strut//Ford Racing Procal. 12.4@114! With 2.0 60ft on all season street tires only at 500 miles easy 11's with drag and CAI! Gotta love it! __________________ *Empowering Enthusiasts* *www.maceengineering.com.au*

08-20-2012, 11:07 PM	#7
'11CamaroLS E85 ethanol tuned Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 384 View My Garage	i went to a local performance shop and talked to one of the guys and it was convienent cause unlike almost everyone else i talk to he actually knew a bit about the v6 cause he used to have one before he traded for SS. i asked about install on headers and he said it would be around 5-6 hours so thats gonna be a bit of money. He quoted me around 200 for all the cats deleted. but the questions i have are with our LLT can i leave the o2 sensors just unplugged cause i can just turn off or tune it out anyways right? and how raspy will i prolly get? __________________

08-21-2012, 04:46 PM	#8
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,698	To be honest I am not so sure the gains which will be minimal most likely are worth $200. Most likely you will just add rasp causing you to want to get a res x pipe which is also an added expense, but you would want to add it too with Obx. Might be better to take that $200 and let it grow into enough for headers. Just a thought good luck which ever way you go and sorry not sure if the sensors need hooking up. __________________

08-21-2012, 11:06 PM	#9
'11CamaroLS E85 ethanol tuned Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 384 View My Garage	ya, and i dont wanna do the cat delete then not have the money for a resonated x if it sounds terrible. On a side note but still exhaust related...our stock exhaust is 2.5 in but doesnt it go down to 2.25 at somepoint? what point does it go down to 2.25 in? thanks! __________________

08-21-2012, 11:33 PM	#10
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 5,923	At the h-pipe it drops to 2.25" __________________ Current Mods: Vararam \| Borla ProXS Custom Axle-Back \| Mace 25mm Insulator \| MACE Ported Intake Manifold \| And a few other things Click here to visit my Build Thread!

08-21-2012, 11:43 PM	#11
LVDran Drives: 2010 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 View My Garage	Hey man. Did you go to sin city performance? Max and Mike are good guys.. They have done most of my work.

08-21-2012, 11:48 PM	#12
'11CamaroLS E85 ethanol tuned Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 384 View My Garage	yep i went to sin city performance. i spoke with max. he seemed really cool and it was nice that he knew about our v6 unlike most places. they are were i dyno'd also. what have you had them do for you there? so if most cat backs are 2.5 inch...that means the only difference in our stock exhaust and a cat back is the 2.25 h pipe? so if i put a 2.5in x wouldnt that be the same as a cat back? lol am i missing something here? __________________

08-21-2012, 11:55 PM	#13
LVDran Drives: 2010 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 View My Garage	They installed my headers, vararam and catch can. Im gonna dyno there as well whn it cools down. Max is a good guy. I sometimes just stop by just to BS about car stuff and check out what they are working on that day. I'm actually going on Friday to have them check on some things for me, and hopefully install my isolator if it ever gets here! Lol

08-21-2012, 11:57 PM	#14
'11CamaroLS E85 ethanol tuned Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 384 View My Garage	yeah i wanna dyno there again once it cools down too. your gonna love the manifold insulator you remember what you were charged for install on headers by any chance? __________________

08-22-2012, 12:13 AM	#15
LVDran Drives: 2010 V6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 116 View My Garage	I know I can't wait! Ordered it like two weeks ago, getting impatient! Lol. Sent you a pm re: the header install.

06-01-2013, 08:37 PM	#16
SSbee22 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformers Ed. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 7	Hi guys new here, anyone knows if i would change my downpipe to catless would it require a tuning or i could just run it without tune?