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Nutro · 05-25-2013, 09:51 AM

Sounds amazing with high-flow cats and stock manifolds but I have long tubes ready to install.

The drivers side pair of tips is a little off though. The inside tip is hanging a little lower than it should and it can't be moved

It's kind of pissing me off.

I emailed SW and they basically told me that the hanger was probably bent in shipping (the shipping box was perfect) that I need to take it off and re-bend the hangers.

SS Cat · 05-25-2013, 11:33 PM

That sucks your tips are a little off. I concur with you, sounds amazing. I got this catback, SW headers, and Night Fury Cam installed today...unreal.

family man · 05-26-2013, 06:04 AM

This isn't the first time I've read that the tips don't line up.

I should have mine in a few weeks, I'm curious to see how they fit.

Apex Motorsports · 05-26-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by family man

This isn't the first time I've read that the tips don't line up.

I should have mine in a few weeks, I'm curious to see how they fit.

This is the second time he has posted a thread about it. It is the only case I have seen so far though.

family man · 05-26-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

This is the second time he has posted a thread about it. It is the only case I have seen so far though.

Here's the other thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...tainless+works

Nutro · 05-26-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by family man

Here's the other thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...tainless+works

Yep, garbage fit. I'm probably gonna sell it and the brand new Stainless Works headers I just bought and go with a better brand.

If the cat-back has a crappy fit, I bet the headers are trash.

*mlee* · 05-26-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutro

Yep, garbage fit. I'm probably gonna sell it and the brand new Stainless Works headers I just bought and go with a better brand.

If the cat-back has a crappy fit, I bet the headers are trash.

Can we at least get a video w/ sound first...

Quite sure Corsa would be a great option.

mikeyg36 · 05-26-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Can we at least get a video w/ sound first...

Quite sure Corsa would be a great option.

Corsa and Kooks.

Nutro · 05-26-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Can we at least get a video w/ sound first...

Quite sure Corsa would be a great option.

Haha

And in car

*mlee* · 05-26-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

Corsa and Kooks.

I was thinking ARH but same idea

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Originally Posted by Nutro

Haha

And in car

LOL.. much better exhaust thread now..

mikeyg36 · 05-26-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I was thinking ARH but same idea

LOL.. much better exhaust thread now..

Same thing

Deftones · 05-26-2013, 08:54 PM

Why not just have a exhaust shop straighten the tips out? It would only set you back a few bucks. I know you "shouldn't" have to go through that route but let's be realistic here, they are aftermarket parts so it should be expected. The most expensive headers and exhaust have fitment problems from to time as well. Hell, even oem parts don't come perfect, we all know this.

Nutro · 05-26-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Deftones

Why not just have a exhaust shop straighten the tips out? It would only set you back a few bucks. I know you "shouldn't" have to go through that route but let's be realistic here, they are aftermarket parts so it should be expected. The most expensive headers and exhaust have fitment problems from to time as well. Hell, even oem parts don't come perfect, we all know this.

Yeah I'm probably gonna take it down and spend the money to have it fixed the right way. The dude (at the shop) that initially installed the whole system is a skilled mechanic and he gave up on it. He adjusted the hangers and screwed with fitment for quite a while but wasn't pleased with it either.

I've been modifying and working on cars for many many years and I know parts don't fit perfectly but the fitment usually gets better as the price goes up. Not in this case I guess.

mikeyg36 · 05-26-2013, 09:43 PM

This actually scares me with the SW system. I'm considering going with a full Kooks system now...

05-25-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Stainless Works ZL-1 exhaust installed! Sounds amazing with high-flow cats and stock manifolds but I have long tubes ready to install. The drivers side pair of tips is a little off though. The inside tip is hanging a little lower than it should and it can't be moved It's kind of pissing me off. I emailed SW and they basically told me that the hanger was probably bent in shipping (the shipping box was perfect) that I need to take it off and re-bend the hangers. __________________ L99 With a Maggie

05-25-2013, 11:33 PM	#2
SS Cat Drives: '10 Black SS/RS M6 491RWHP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 88	That sucks your tips are a little off. I concur with you, sounds amazing. I got this catback, SW headers, and Night Fury Cam installed today...unreal. __________________ l ******** 5 Ch. System Enhancement l Pioneer AVIC Z-110BT l ACS T4 Splitter/Bumper Assembly l ACS T4 Side Rockers l AAC Concept Sidemarkers l PFADT Stage 2 l D2 Forged FMS-02 l Night Fury Cam Package l Stainless Works ZL1 Retro Chambered Catback & 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers l CAI Cold Air Intake l RX Catch Can/Breather l Dyno/Street Tuned by Lethal Racing

05-26-2013, 06:04 AM	#3
family man Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: . Posts: 1,085	This isn't the first time I've read that the tips don't line up. I should have mine in a few weeks, I'm curious to see how they fit.

05-26-2013, 08:54 PM	#12
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	Why not just have a exhaust shop straighten the tips out? It would only set you back a few bucks. I know you "shouldn't" have to go through that route but let's be realistic here, they are aftermarket parts so it should be expected. The most expensive headers and exhaust have fitment problems from to time as well. Hell, even oem parts don't come perfect, we all know this.

05-26-2013, 09:43 PM	#14
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	This actually scares me with the SW system. I'm considering going with a full Kooks system now...