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Danb79 · 02-01-2013, 11:53 AM

Hey guys i wanted to get a Cold Air Intake for my LS3 and a full exhaust (maybe long tube headers) any suggestions. i have looked at corsa exhaust they sound great, and look great..how about the headers? and what is a good intake to get?

v6sonoma · 02-01-2013, 12:29 PM

Pretty much any header is gonna perform well. Very little difference between them. Most go with 1 7/8"s. I wouldn't get anything but SS. Some can come coated. I love my Corsa. Worth every penny. Intake is a bigger choice because there are a lot of good ones but CAI's seems to be the most popular choice. I would also recommend a Jannetty Racing Tuner. You'll be very happy.

TRC-SS · 02-01-2013, 12:47 PM

Intake definately get Cold Air Inductions intake. As far as exhaust, sit on youtube and listen for what you want. Or wait for out huge meet in Rhode island in June. then you can hear a bunch of our different setups.

Also keep in mind if you put long tube headers on your car the powertrain warranty will be void due to having to "tune" the computer to get the check engine lights not to go one with long tube headers. Just an fyi

Danb79 · 02-01-2013, 01:35 PM

great info! i dont wantr to do that so guess catback or can i still do short headers? i would like to keep the engine warranty just incase.. i was also thinking of remapping the ECU does that void warranty?

TRC-SS · 02-01-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Danb79

great info! i dont wantr to do that so guess catback or can i still do short headers? i would like to keep the engine warranty just incase.. i was also thinking of remapping the ECU does that void warranty?

Yes you can do shorties, but many vendors here have proven there is no real power gain by them. There will be sound wise tho.

I did the Stainless works 3" retro catback with a set of Solo performance High flow cats. And it made it loud, ask a few other guys here in out NEC5 group that have heard it in person.

The factory manifolds are very good flowing, so my suggestion is get a set of high flow cats and a nice catback.

Below my sig picture is a link to my build thread, in my thread look for my section for exhuast, i got some photos and nice videos showing how my setup works. Hope this helps and good luck

v6sonoma · 02-01-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Danb79

great info! i dont wantr to do that so guess catback or can i still do short headers? i would like to keep the engine warranty just incase.. i was also thinking of remapping the ECU does that void warranty?

Any changes to the programming will void the warranty. The computer has a flash counter so even if you revert to stock they will know it has been altered.

You can get a decent gain from replacing the midpipe and very rarely has that caused a check engine light to trigger.

Titan · 02-04-2013, 07:28 AM

Im in the same boat except with an L99. I am leaning towards the solo catback because of the drone issue. Whats the verdict on how they sound?

Yellow Camaro · 02-04-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan

Im in the same boat except with an L99. I am leaning towards the solo catback because of the drone issue. Whats the verdict on how they sound?

Mine is an L99 with the SOLO Mach XL with J-pipes, as well as their high flow cats. I think it sounds amazeballs.

v6sonoma · 02-04-2013, 02:05 PM

The only issues I know of with L99 exhausts (of all types) is the AFM. I believe some people that choose not to tune their engines tend to go with an axel back system which leaves the stock center section intact to deal with the AFM sound.

2012-2SS · 02-04-2013, 02:49 PM

Pypes is definitely the best systems on the market. Minimal drone and very throaty.

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Titan · 02-04-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Camaro

Mine is an L99 with the SOLO Mach XL with J-pipes, as well as their high flow cats. I think it sounds amazeballs.

Thanks for the reply. I think I will order the catback soon and if it is not loud enough next time im in upstate ny I will have them throw high flows on it.

Yellow Camaro · 02-04-2013, 05:57 PM

I'd do it right the first time. The High Flows give the sound the depth/bass...and it's a very legitimate power gain. I'm not the type of guy who gets his car dynoed just so he can jerk off to the results, but the horsepower gains are reportedly high teens.

TRC-SS · 02-04-2013, 06:23 PM

It's been proven that a catback and or axle back have no gains in HP for ours cars. The high flows cats however do, with long tube headers giving the most power added.

HardrockSS · 02-04-2013, 06:37 PM

I put hi-flo cats on and the rest stock,sounds good but now I just want headers. I'll be selling my Solo HFC soon

02-01-2013, 11:53 AM	#1
Danb79 Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS with IO interior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode island Posts: 22	new CAI and full exhaust for 2ss LS3 Hey guys i wanted to get a Cold Air Intake for my LS3 and a full exhaust (maybe long tube headers) any suggestions. i have looked at corsa exhaust they sound great, and look great..how about the headers? and what is a good intake to get?

02-01-2013, 12:29 PM	#2
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Pretty much any header is gonna perform well. Very little difference between them. Most go with 1 7/8"s. I wouldn't get anything but SS. Some can come coated. I love my Corsa. Worth every penny. Intake is a bigger choice because there are a lot of good ones but CAI's seems to be the most popular choice. I would also recommend a Jannetty Racing Tuner. You'll be very happy. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-01-2013, 12:47 PM	#3
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Intake definately get Cold Air Inductions intake. As far as exhaust, sit on youtube and listen for what you want. Or wait for out huge meet in Rhode island in June. then you can hear a bunch of our different setups. Also keep in mind if you put long tube headers on your car the powertrain warranty will be void due to having to "tune" the computer to get the check engine lights not to go one with long tube headers. Just an fyi __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

02-04-2013, 02:05 PM	#9
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	The only issues I know of with L99 exhausts (of all types) is the AFM. I believe some people that choose not to tune their engines tend to go with an axel back system which leaves the stock center section intact to deal with the AFM sound. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-04-2013, 02:49 PM	#10
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	Pypes is definitely the best systems on the market. Minimal drone and very throaty. Sent from my Galaxy S3 __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

02-01-2013, 01:35 PM	#4
Danb79 Drives: 2012 IOM 2SS with IO interior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode island Posts: 22	great info! i dont wantr to do that so guess catback or can i still do short headers? i would like to keep the engine warranty just incase.. i was also thinking of remapping the ECU does that void warranty?

02-04-2013, 07:28 AM	#7
Titan Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 264	Im in the same boat except with an L99. I am leaning towards the solo catback because of the drone issue. Whats the verdict on how they sound?

02-04-2013, 05:57 PM	#12
Yellow Camaro Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 417	I'd do it right the first time. The High Flows give the sound the depth/bass...and it's a very legitimate power gain. I'm not the type of guy who gets his car dynoed just so he can jerk off to the results, but the horsepower gains are reportedly high teens.

02-04-2013, 06:23 PM	#13
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	It's been proven that a catback and or axle back have no gains in HP for ours cars. The high flows cats however do, with long tube headers giving the most power added. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

02-04-2013, 06:37 PM	#14
HardrockSS Drive Fast Take Chances Drives: 2012 45th anniversary SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cape cod Posts: 560 View My Garage	I put hi-flo cats on and the rest stock,sounds good but now I just want headers. I'll be selling my Solo HFC soon __________________ 2012 45th Ls3 M6:ECS 1500, Custom Cam ,Alky Meth kit, Mcleod Rxt, MGW shifter,Pfadt Tri-y headers Solo Mach X, 20%tint,3.91 gears ,Suspension upgrades, G-force axles.700 RWHP http://www.slowhawkperformance.com/