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Jer4251 · 08-04-2013, 09:43 PM

Ordered my Longtubes from the WS6store.com. Went with the 2" polished stainless version. Off road mid pipes. and wire extensions. WS6store was able to get the 2" headers for me even though they did not list them on the site. and also free shipping!!. Will do business with them again for sure..

The sound is great!! it is loud and that's what I like. I helped a buddy install a set of tsp headers before and its very easy to put the gaskets on the wrong way. I still did it with both sides!!!! had to take it all apart to flip them around, not fun !!!

Before ordering them I was informed by ws6store that texas speed said they would require the steering knuckle boot to be trimmed back. easy enough, I just cut it off. But I think at a 1/4 turn to the left the knuckle is actually hitting one of the primary tubes. i'll have to get a better look when its cool in the daytime. secondly the offroad pipes are made to look like cats, which is fine, but it is resting on the transmission cross member. i'm going to need to put a dent in the mid pipe to make it not rattle. the other close fit area is on the starter bracket, there is a bolt head that's realllllly close to the tube but isn't touching, shouldn't touch either when driving as its a part of the engine and will torque will the headers under load. or at least that's my thoughts.

last little thing that bugged me was the clamps that came with the kit. they look like they are a 2.5" clamp as they do not come close to closing down when tightened. maybe that's how they are or maybe they are wrong?? not sure.

SamHouseIII · 08-04-2013, 11:35 PM

Very Nice!!

URBAN LEGEND · 08-06-2013, 05:04 PM

Thoughts?

OVERPAR73 · 08-06-2013, 07:09 PM

Lets hear a video clip. I'm getting ready to install the new Pfat Y-series in a couple weeks.

sportyb24 · 08-06-2013, 07:35 PM

Too close for my comfort that's why I went with 1 7/8 but on the other hand they look awesome on!! Like the polished look!!

2cnd chance · 08-06-2013, 08:12 PM

Any idea of the weight savings? Thanks.

Jer4251 · 08-06-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Thoughts?

I love it. tempted to put my dual mode system back on to hear what it sounds like as well

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

Lets hear a video clip. I'm getting ready to install the new Pfat Y-series in a couple weeks.

I'll get a clip up as soon as I can. I want to fix the rattles before I take it out again

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Any idea of the weight savings? Thanks.

a good bit. prob 1/2 of what the stock pipes weigh if I had to guess. i'll see if I can weigh the stock ones.

mmarx82 · 08-06-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

Lets hear a video clip. I'm getting ready to install the new Pfat Y-series in a couple weeks.

I can attest, his exhaust is loud! Don't think I'm looking for that loud but at the last meet I could hear his car amongst heavy traffic (100-200 yards away) before he made it to where we were.

Jer4251 · 08-06-2013, 10:39 PM

i'll find a way to make it louder yet. I'm going to open the engine up next

Happy_Dan · 08-07-2013, 06:39 AM

It's looks great. Very nice garage too! just too clean.

cybercoaster · 08-07-2013, 09:12 AM

noweeds with headers, thats what I am after right now. Already have noweeds on

thanks for the write up and pictures!

RJT11SS · 08-07-2013, 03:04 PM

excuse my ignorance, but did you have to pulley down after the LTH were installed?

Kyle M · 08-07-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT11SS

excuse my ignorance, but did you have to pulley down after the LTH were installed?

I'd like to know this as well...

Jer4251 · 08-07-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT11SS

excuse my ignorance, but did you have to pulley down after the LTH were installed?

Not sure what you mean.

08-04-2013, 09:43 PM	#1
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	My Texas speed Long Tube install Ordered my Longtubes from the WS6store.com. Went with the 2" polished stainless version. Off road mid pipes. and wire extensions. WS6store was able to get the 2" headers for me even though they did not list them on the site. and also free shipping!!. Will do business with them again for sure.. The sound is great!! it is loud and that's what I like. I helped a buddy install a set of tsp headers before and its very easy to put the gaskets on the wrong way. I still did it with both sides!!!! had to take it all apart to flip them around, not fun !!! Before ordering them I was informed by ws6store that texas speed said they would require the steering knuckle boot to be trimmed back. easy enough, I just cut it off. But I think at a 1/4 turn to the left the knuckle is actually hitting one of the primary tubes. i'll have to get a better look when its cool in the daytime. secondly the offroad pipes are made to look like cats, which is fine, but it is resting on the transmission cross member. i'm going to need to put a dent in the mid pipe to make it not rattle. the other close fit area is on the starter bracket, there is a bolt head that's realllllly close to the tube but isn't touching, shouldn't touch either when driving as its a part of the engine and will torque will the headers under load. or at least that's my thoughts. last little thing that bugged me was the clamps that came with the kit. they look like they are a 2.5" clamp as they do not come close to closing down when tightened. maybe that's how they are or maybe they are wrong?? not sure. __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

08-04-2013, 11:35 PM	#2
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	Very Nice!! __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

08-06-2013, 07:09 PM	#4
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Lets hear a video clip. I'm getting ready to install the new Pfat Y-series in a couple weeks. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

08-06-2013, 07:35 PM	#5
sportyb24 Romanian Outlaw Drives: 13 ZL1 , 14 Silverado Crew Cab Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Baby Posts: 1,082	Too close for my comfort that's why I went with 1 7/8 but on the other hand they look awesome on!! Like the polished look!! __________________ [/SIGPIC]2013 Camaro ZL1 M6

08-06-2013, 08:12 PM	#6
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Any idea of the weight savings? Thanks. __________________

08-06-2013, 05:04 PM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Thoughts?

08-06-2013, 10:39 PM	#9
Jer4251 Camaro Addict Drives: too many Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 912 Posts: 1,274	i'll find a way to make it louder yet. I'm going to open the engine up next __________________ 1990 IROC-Z Vert LS 1996 SS Vert LT4 1992 Z28 Z03 T5 1992 Z28 Z03 L98 2018 Sierra Denali 6.2 1997 Z28 Z4C 1995 Z28

08-07-2013, 06:39 AM	#10
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,238	It's looks great. Very nice garage too! just too clean.

08-07-2013, 09:12 AM	#11
cybercoaster Drives: 2017 2SS 50th Anv, 1972 RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,588 View My Garage	noweeds with headers, thats what I am after right now. Already have noweeds on thanks for the write up and pictures!

08-07-2013, 03:04 PM	#12
RJT11SS Drives: 2011 RJTSS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	excuse my ignorance, but did you have to pulley down after the LTH were installed?