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RLHMARINES · 04-08-2013, 02:08 AM

I was just wondering if GM would offer the 3" dual mode exhaust system with hydro-formed headers and higher flowing cats from Z/28 as an option on the 1LE for '14 model year?

Will the headers for the LS7 work on LS3 exhaust ports? Not sure if this will be an issue or not, someone with some knowledge please chime in if they might know if this is feasible or not. I think it would be a welcomed performance option since we are also getting the Recaro seats inside the car as an option in '14.

It would be a great option for the folks in Cali and other states who must past a visual inspection for smog equipment. Let GM know how you feel since they did promise shorty headers at the launch as a GMPP option.

Denis · 04-08-2013, 05:46 AM

Just being out in Cali I can see this being useful. But other than that I don't think it's really worth it. It would probably be more expensive of an option than just buying headers and a cat back after you purchase the car knowing how much GM charges for this stuff.

davidcroft · 04-08-2013, 06:57 AM

NOT GONNA HAPPEN!

RLHMARINES · 04-08-2013, 01:56 PM

GM did say it was to improve performance and the sound quality on the Z/28. I would love to have the option with a warranty (it is important to some for a little while at least) If long tubes was not a option due to regulations for some.

WHAMMO · 04-08-2013, 06:35 PM

You are going to be able to buy all parts separatly...but at what cost??

The best option is going to be buying just the headers and aftermarket HFC with the stock dual mode catback...No CEL with a warranty and more HP, sounds great!!!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 04-08-2013, 07:46 PM

GM would need some exclusivity to the Z/28. I would say the ZL1 would get the exhaust and not the 1LE but I could be wrong.

JimE · 04-08-2013, 08:31 PM

I seriously doubt any changes to the exhaust aside from the NPP option. And everyone keeps losing sight of the fact that the 1LE is an SS option. So it would affect ALL of the 1SS and/or 2SS cars, not just the "1LE's". Everyone keeps acting like the 1LE is it's own model...it's not.

RLHMARINES · 04-08-2013, 10:57 PM

But the 1LE comes equipped with stuff you cannot get on a regular SS, regardless if it's a 1SS or 2SS so it's totally relevant.

View Poll Results: What if the Camaro Team made the Z/28 Performance Exhaust an option on the '14 1LE?
Yes, I want the Z/28 exhaust optional for the 1LE	9	40.91%
No, We have enough headers on the market	4	18.18%
Not sure if it would offer any real benefit for the LS3	2	9.09%
Yes, but it should be standard equipment to distinguish from SS	3	13.64%
Yes, California owners need a smog friendly factory option.	4	18.18%
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04-08-2013, 02:08 AM	#1
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	3" Factory Exhaust and Headers for '14 1LE... I was just wondering if GM would offer the 3" dual mode exhaust system with hydro-formed headers and higher flowing cats from Z/28 as an option on the 1LE for '14 model year? Will the headers for the LS7 work on LS3 exhaust ports? Not sure if this will be an issue or not, someone with some knowledge please chime in if they might know if this is feasible or not. I think it would be a welcomed performance option since we are also getting the Recaro seats inside the car as an option in '14. It would be a great option for the folks in Cali and other states who must past a visual inspection for smog equipment. Let GM know how you feel since they did promise shorty headers at the launch as a GMPP option. Attached Images __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly Last edited by RLHMARINES; 04-11-2013 at 11:27 PM.

04-08-2013, 05:46 AM	#2
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Just being out in Cali I can see this being useful. But other than that I don't think it's really worth it. It would probably be more expensive of an option than just buying headers and a cat back after you purchase the car knowing how much GM charges for this stuff. __________________

04-08-2013, 06:57 AM	#3
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	NOT GONNA HAPPEN! __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

04-08-2013, 01:56 PM	#4
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	GM did say it was to improve performance and the sound quality on the Z/28. I would love to have the option with a warranty (it is important to some for a little while at least) If long tubes was not a option due to regulations for some. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

04-08-2013, 06:35 PM	#5
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,642	You are going to be able to buy all parts separatly...but at what cost?? The best option is going to be buying just the headers and aftermarket HFC with the stock dual mode catback...No CEL with a warranty and more HP, sounds great!!! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

04-08-2013, 07:46 PM	#6
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	GM would need some exclusivity to the Z/28. I would say the ZL1 would get the exhaust and not the 1LE but I could be wrong.

04-08-2013, 08:31 PM	#7
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I seriously doubt any changes to the exhaust aside from the NPP option. And everyone keeps losing sight of the fact that the 1LE is an SS option. So it would affect ALL of the 1SS and/or 2SS cars, not just the "1LE's". Everyone keeps acting like the 1LE is it's own model...it's not.

04-08-2013, 10:57 PM	#8
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,726	But the 1LE comes equipped with stuff you cannot get on a regular SS, regardless if it's a 1SS or 2SS so it's totally relevant. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly