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dswells11 · 08-06-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

I suppose that I may have been lucky on the now 4 sets of long tubes I have installed on 5th gen Camaro's ,because I have never had a issue with fitment. I have installed Kooks, Stainless Works, and Stainless Power all without any problem . In the good old days hammer to fit was some what common ,but I sure would have thought QC has become better in the 21st century .

No, I don't think its luck at all... Seems like almost everybody has been good on clearance, but there is def a select few that has had some issues, me of course being one of them. They sound amazing though! Hahah! I think I am going to have to get some cats though.

GONIF · 08-06-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dswells11

No, I don't think its luck at all... Seems like almost everybody has been good on clearance, but there is def a select few that has had some issues, me of course being one of them. They sound amazing though! Hahah! I think I am going to have to get some cats though.

Glad it worked out for you , im sure it won't hinder performance in any meaningful way .

Camaro Dude · 08-06-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

I suppose that I may have been lucky on the now 4 sets of long tubes I have installed on 5th gen Camaro's ,because I have never had a issue with fitment. I have installed Kooks, Stainless Works, and Stainless Power all without any problem . In the good old days hammer to fit was some what common ,but I sure would have thought QC has become better in the 21st century .

All of yous, lend me your riiiides for a few weeks, and let's see if the engine doesn't shift over or not (cigarette), and then,

touch.

Camaro Dude · 08-06-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dswells11

I've heard several people cut the rubber boot due to it touching... however the actual knuckle on my steering shaft is touching... not all the time, just on right turns... I can live with it for now, not sure if its bad long term.. I do plan on fixing it as soon as I can though.

I never drive it in the winter, and it almost never sees rain, so the rubber boot is useless to me.

Now if you drive it in the elements......

GONIF · 08-06-2014, 05:56 PM

Camaro dude ,I drive mine like I stole it .And I never lend my women, cars and guns . From what I hear , you may find someone in Anthem that will lend 2 of the 3 to romp on.: Note Anthem is the largest swingers community in Arizona .

Camaro Dude · 08-06-2014, 06:11 PM

^^^lol

Note taken.

USAFS197 · 08-06-2014, 06:32 PM

I have the TSP 2" headers and they rest on the passenger side of the frame. I have about a 1/2" clearance from the steering shaft knuckle on the drivers side. I emailed TSP and they asked me to take pictures and send it to them, which it did but, I haven't gotten a response. At best, they vibrate against the frame, most of the time, they rattle against it. Pretty embarrassing if you ask me and I don't think dimpling the headers should be a viable solution.

I loosened the motor mounts and attempted to move the motor over with no success. Trying to leverage it with a pry bar didn't work, either. It just shifted back into place. For those of you who did move the motor over, how'd you manage to do it without damaging anything in the process?

jon6.0 · 08-07-2014, 12:14 PM

Hmm. I'm guessing sometimes the tube that goes by the frame springs out a little after being welded together. I had Pfadt headers on my C6 that would hit on the passenger frame rail during WOT and turns. They just replaced the header for me and the clearance was easily double what it was with the header that rubbed. I would love some Tri-Y's for my ZL1, but they went out of business.

NM beaSSt · 08-07-2014, 10:09 PM

Hammer did the trick lol

xTOXICxDEATHx · 05-20-2015, 02:28 AM

I'm having the same problem if I decide to let it go and live with the noise over time will it damage anything

dswells11 · 05-20-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xTOXICxDEATHx

I'm having the same problem if I decide to let it go and live with the noise over time will it damage anything

Not sure... I was worried, so that's why I went ahead and made a dimple

briancamaross · 05-20-2015, 01:04 PM

I have the 2 inch tsp just installed by my self monday and i have no issue sounds good with x pipe and stock mufflers

08-06-2014, 05:56 PM	#47
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Camaro dude ,I drive mine like I stole it .And I never lend my women, cars and guns . From what I hear , you may find someone in Anthem that will lend 2 of the 3 to romp on.: Note Anthem is the largest swingers community in Arizona . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 08-08-2014 at 12:11 PM.

08-06-2014, 06:32 PM	#49
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	I have the TSP 2" headers and they rest on the passenger side of the frame. I have about a 1/2" clearance from the steering shaft knuckle on the drivers side. I emailed TSP and they asked me to take pictures and send it to them, which it did but, I haven't gotten a response. At best, they vibrate against the frame, most of the time, they rattle against it. Pretty embarrassing if you ask me and I don't think dimpling the headers should be a viable solution. I loosened the motor mounts and attempted to move the motor over with no success. Trying to leverage it with a pry bar didn't work, either. It just shifted back into place. For those of you who did move the motor over, how'd you manage to do it without damaging anything in the process? __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

08-07-2014, 12:14 PM	#50
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Hmm. I'm guessing sometimes the tube that goes by the frame springs out a little after being welded together. I had Pfadt headers on my C6 that would hit on the passenger frame rail during WOT and turns. They just replaced the header for me and the clearance was easily double what it was with the header that rubbed. I would love some Tri-Y's for my ZL1, but they went out of business. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

08-07-2014, 10:09 PM	#51
NM beaSSt Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10	Hammer did the trick lol __________________ 2010 L99, Texas Speed LTH, Rotofab CAI, VMax ported throttle body, Flowmaster American Outlaw catback, and custom dyno tune by Southwest Speed and Performance

05-20-2015, 02:28 AM	#52
xTOXICxDEATHx Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Ed/2014 camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: DuQuoin,IL Posts: 170 View My Garage	I'm having the same problem if I decide to let it go and live with the noise over time will it damage anything __________________ Dennis xTOXICx rose

08-06-2014, 06:11 PM	#48
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	^^^lol Note taken.

05-20-2015, 01:04 PM	#54
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	I have the 2 inch tsp just installed by my self monday and i have no issue sounds good with x pipe and stock mufflers

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