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mopar75110 · 01-12-2012, 02:23 PM

I recently bought a 3000 mile 2010 SS with the L-99 and am considering installing shorty headers. Someone who has done this or helped please suggest a brand to buy. Are there any negative aspects to this?? Thanks.

Bad70supreme · 01-12-2012, 02:53 PM

Any reason why not LTs? I would skip the shortys and get high flow cats, thats were the power is. Shortys without high flows wont be worth it, high flows and a cat back would sound good with a nice power gain.

Juiced1 · 01-12-2012, 05:18 PM

We would recommend long tubes as well. But if you're sure you want shorites you need to check out the new ARH shorty headers. We would also recommend a set of Solo high flow cats!

2010 4 DW · 01-12-2012, 05:25 PM

I had the JBA shorty headers and mid-pipes and they made some good power. If I was to do it all over again it would be JBA Catted mids and a catback with a CAI and custom tune. "No headers"

The JBA mids will make more rwhp then a CAI or a Catback.

Padre · 01-12-2012, 06:05 PM

My JBA Shorties and High-Flows are making great power and I'll be running them with my supercharger install this week.

Padre

mopar75110 · 01-13-2012, 07:30 AM

All replies are appreciated. You guys talk and I listen and learn!! Thanks.

caverman · 01-13-2012, 08:01 AM

Any reason why you want to do shorties? Is it because of price?

The biggest restriction on our exhaust is the fatory cats. That's what you need to focus on getting rid of. You would see more HP gain from using factory headers with HF cats than you would with shorties and factory cats.

Do yourself a favor and wait to do long tube headers with a tune. If price is an issue there are some relatively inexpensive options available now.

Keep researching before you pull the trigger on shorties. I think you'll change your mind.

TRIPWIRE · 01-13-2012, 08:32 AM

Arh is the way to go

CooG · 01-13-2012, 08:49 AM

As others have said....if you are going to mess with headers, go long tube. Save your pennies and do it right.....

I just bought Texas Speed's LT headers (304 Stainless Steel) with Cats for $782.00 shipped.

2010SSRSM6 · 01-13-2012, 09:52 AM

Shorty's are primarily used for changing the sound of the exhaust, LT's will add (free up) power but require that the car be re-tuned.

If you are not wanting to have to tune the car, shorties are the way to go. I would look at JBA or BBK. The quality is top notch and the price is hard to beat.

Lou@ARH · 01-13-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopar75110

I recently bought a 3000 mile 2010 SS with the L-99 and am considering installing shorty headers. Someone who has done this or helped please suggest a brand to buy. Are there any negative aspects to this?? Thanks.

Look no further bud! Whether it be Shorties or Longtubes American Racing Headers has you covered!! These Shorties not only picked up 10hp and 13trq at the rear wheels on bone stock L99, they also DON'T require a tune and are 50 STATES LEGAL (For all of you California Enthusiasts)!! You can even have your dealer install them for you.

They come equipped with a real merge style collector with scavenger spike, 304 US MADE Stainless Steel (A standard on all ARH Products) and 3/8 thick S/S Flanges. What would really compliment them is the ARH Pure Thunder Series axle back system! Check out our website for sound clips.

www.americanracingheaders.com

Give us a call, you wont be disappointed!

Louie Filippides
American Racing Headers
Louie@americanracingheaders.com
631-608-1986

caverman · 01-13-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou@ARH

Look no further bud! Whether it be Shorties or Longtubes American Racing Headers has you covered!! These Shorties not only picked up 10hp and 13trq at the rear wheels on bone stock L99, they also DON'T require a tune and are 50 STATES LEGAL (For all of you California Enthusiasts)!! You can even have your dealer install them for you.

They come equipped with a real merge style collector with scavenger spike, 304 US MADE Stainless Steel (A standard on all ARH Products) and 3/8 thick S/S Flanges. What would really compliment them is the ARH Pure Thunder Series axle back system! Check out our website for sound clips.

www.americanracingheaders.com

Give us a call, you wont be disappointed!

Louie Filippides
American Racing Headers
Louie@americanracingheaders.com
631-608-1986

Just curious.....was that 10 rwhp or crank HP? Also, was that with using the OEM cats or no cats?

ZED SLED · 01-13-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou@ARH

Look no further bud! Whether it be Shorties or Longtubes American Racing Headers has you covered!! These Shorties not only picked up 10hp and 13trq at the rear wheels on bone stock L99, they also DON'T require a tune and are 50 STATES LEGAL (For all of you California Enthusiasts)!! You can even have your dealer install them for you.

They come equipped with a real merge style collector with scavenger spike, 304 US MADE Stainless Steel (A standard on all ARH Products) and 3/8 thick S/S Flanges. What would really compliment them is the ARH Pure Thunder Series axle back system! Check out our website for sound clips.

^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Just curious.....was that 10 rwhp or crank HP? Also, was that with using the OEM cats or no cats?

Toyaholic · 01-13-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou@ARH

Look no further bud! Whether it be Shorties or Longtubes American Racing Headers has you covered!! These Shorties not only picked up 10hp and 13trq at the rear wheels on bone stock L99, they also DON'T require a tune and are 50 STATES LEGAL (For all of you California Enthusiasts)!! You can even have your dealer install them for you.

They come equipped with a real merge style collector with scavenger spike, 304 US MADE Stainless Steel (A standard on all ARH Products) and 3/8 thick S/S Flanges. What would really compliment them is the ARH Pure Thunder Series axle back system! Check out our website for sound clips.

www.americanracingheaders.com

Give us a call, you wont be disappointed!

Louie Filippides
American Racing Headers
Louie@americanracingheaders.com
631-608-1986

Are the shorties for a LS3 avail. ceramic coated? If so PM me a price delivered to Atlanta. Thanks.

01-12-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
mopar75110 Drives: 2010 camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Corsicana, Tx. Posts: 47	Shorty Header Advice Please!! I recently bought a 3000 mile 2010 SS with the L-99 and am considering installing shorty headers. Someone who has done this or helped please suggest a brand to buy. Are there any negative aspects to this?? Thanks.

01-12-2012, 02:53 PM	#2
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	Any reason why not LTs? I would skip the shortys and get high flow cats, thats were the power is. Shortys without high flows wont be worth it, high flows and a cat back would sound good with a nice power gain. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

01-12-2012, 06:05 PM	#5
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	My JBA Shorties and High-Flows are making great power and I'll be running them with my supercharger install this week. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-13-2012, 08:01 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Any reason why you want to do shorties? Is it because of price? The biggest restriction on our exhaust is the fatory cats. That's what you need to focus on getting rid of. You would see more HP gain from using factory headers with HF cats than you would with shorties and factory cats. Do yourself a favor and wait to do long tube headers with a tune. If price is an issue there are some relatively inexpensive options available now. Keep researching before you pull the trigger on shorties. I think you'll change your mind. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-13-2012, 09:52 AM	#10
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Shorty's are primarily used for changing the sound of the exhaust, LT's will add (free up) power but require that the car be re-tuned. If you are not wanting to have to tune the car, shorties are the way to go. I would look at JBA or BBK. The quality is top notch and the price is hard to beat. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

01-12-2012, 05:18 PM	#3
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We would recommend long tubes as well. But if you're sure you want shorites you need to check out the new ARH shorty headers. We would also recommend a set of Solo high flow cats!

01-12-2012, 05:25 PM	#4
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	I had the JBA shorty headers and mid-pipes and they made some good power. If I was to do it all over again it would be JBA Catted mids and a catback with a CAI and custom tune. "No headers" The JBA mids will make more rwhp then a CAI or a Catback.

01-13-2012, 07:30 AM	#6
mopar75110 Drives: 2010 camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Corsicana, Tx. Posts: 47	All replies are appreciated. You guys talk and I listen and learn!! Thanks.

01-13-2012, 08:32 AM	#8
TRIPWIRE Chillin Like a Villain Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Dusk Ed. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clarksburg,MD Posts: 551 View My Garage	Arh is the way to go

01-13-2012, 08:49 AM	#9
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	As others have said....if you are going to mess with headers, go long tube. Save your pennies and do it right..... I just bought Texas Speed's LT headers (304 Stainless Steel) with Cats for $782.00 shipped.

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