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TwentyTen2SSRS · 02-11-2014, 09:58 PM

If I get a Flowmaster American Thunder Axle back set up, and then want to add headers down the line. Will that exhaust be compatible? Or will it have to be removed at that point?

Destructo09 · 02-11-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

If I get a Flowmaster American Thunder Axle back set up, and then want to add headers down the line. Will that exhaust be compatible? Or will it have to be removed at that point?

The axle back will work fine, axle back means you'll be leaving everything up to the cats stock. So you will need to make sure the headers you get will bolt up to your stock cat back system which is 2.5".

angie7 · 02-11-2014, 10:22 PM

What about a Catback system?

TwentyTen2SSRS · 02-11-2014, 10:32 PM

Ah okay. So at that point if I want kooks 1 7/8 I can just add from axle down another new piece

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BubbaSS · 02-11-2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

Ah okay. So at that point if I want kooks 1 7/8 I can just add from axle down another new piece

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The 1-7/8" is only describing the diameter of the primary tubes on the header. The header outlet diameter for Kooks is either 2.5" or 3". You only need to match up a long tube header's outlet with the cat's inlet which if stock is 2.5". Either way the axle back has nothing to do with header install.

ST1LE · 02-12-2014, 07:20 AM

When you buy headers, just make sure you are buying 'factory' connection so it bolts right up to your factory midpipe(between cats and axle-back).

1Slow6.2 · 02-12-2014, 12:25 PM

If you go kooks be sure to get the part number 6511-OEMC that'll bolt up to you factory exhaust, meaning the cats will be 3" on the inlet side and necking down to 2.5 to the outlet side leading to the flows..

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JDP Sales · 02-12-2014, 03:42 PM

Everything will connect just as it does now as long as you go with a factory style connection. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help you further.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

SteveDoten@ARH · 02-12-2014, 03:48 PM

Give us a call.

We have 3 different Camaro5 Long Tube header systems in 1 7/8" or 2".

We ship dozens each week.

Frans96ss · 02-12-2014, 10:56 PM

Do your self a favor and PLEASE dont buy Flowmaster.... We have seen as much as a 30rwhp LOSS from flowmasters.

ARivero_SS · 02-13-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Frans96ss

Do your self a favor and PLEASE dont buy Flowmaster.... We have seen as much as a 30rwhp LOSS from flowmasters.

I would love to see a dyno chart that you lost 30 whp from installing flow-master axel backs when that adds no power just a nice rumble and some drone....

ARivero_SS · 02-13-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Everything will connect just as it does now as long as you go with a factory style connection. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help you further.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

If I get a Flowmaster American Thunder Axle back set up, and then want to add headers down the line. Will that exhaust be compatible? Or will it have to be removed at that point?

+1 for JDP great and fast shipping !!

and ive had flow-master american thunder cat back on my L99 with kooks 1 7/8 bolted up fine just make sure when you buy headers that they can connect to the stock exhaust and they work perfect

I have some used ones lying there that im not using on my LS3 theyll go for cheap once i box them up

JDP Sales · 02-13-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ARivero_SS

+1 for JDP great and fast shipping !!

and ive had flow-master american thunder cat back on my L99 with kooks 1 7/8 bolted up fine just make sure when you buy headers that they can connect to the stock exhaust and they work perfect

I have some used ones lying there that im not using on my LS3 theyll go for cheap once i box them up

Thanks for the support!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Frans96ss · 02-13-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ARivero_SS

I would love to see a dyno chart that you lost 30 whp from installing flow-master axel backs when that adds no power just a nice rumble and some drone....

If anyone is local to me I would be MORE than happy to install it for free and GLADLY show them.... Its happened MORE than one time.

02-11-2014, 09:58 PM	#1
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Noob Header/Exhaust Question If I get a Flowmaster American Thunder Axle back set up, and then want to add headers down the line. Will that exhaust be compatible? Or will it have to be removed at that point? __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

02-11-2014, 10:22 PM	#3
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02-11-2014, 10:32 PM	#4
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Ah okay. So at that point if I want kooks 1 7/8 I can just add from axle down another new piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

02-12-2014, 07:20 AM	#6
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	When you buy headers, just make sure you are buying 'factory' connection so it bolts right up to your factory midpipe(between cats and axle-back). __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

02-12-2014, 12:25 PM	#7
1Slow6.2 Drives: 2013 1LE camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NorCal/Abilene Posts: 383	If you go kooks be sure to get the part number 6511-OEMC that'll bolt up to you factory exhaust, meaning the cats will be 3" on the inlet side and necking down to 2.5 to the outlet side leading to the flows.. Sent from the side view mirror.. While watching a ruststang fall back.. Ultimately just giving up

02-12-2014, 03:42 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Everything will connect just as it does now as long as you go with a factory style connection. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help you further. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-12-2014, 03:48 PM	#9
SteveDoten@ARH Drives: 2010 SS, (ARH/Farks 8sec car) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 140	Give us a call. We have 3 different Camaro5 Long Tube header systems in 1 7/8" or 2". We ship dozens each week.

02-12-2014, 10:56 PM	#10
Frans96ss Drives: 96SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Castle Delaware Posts: 1,948	Do your self a favor and PLEASE dont buy Flowmaster.... We have seen as much as a 30rwhp LOSS from flowmasters.