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Mwalterhouse · 04-28-2013, 04:35 PM

I just recently purchased a 2010 Camaro SS/RS with a manual trans. I am considering several modification which will include a tune, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Stage 2 Cam. Because of budget constraints should I install Kooks headers with high flow cats and axle back Borla exhaust, or, eliminate the headers and go with catback Borla exhaust? All thoughts appreciated.

69camaroSS · 04-28-2013, 04:38 PM

I would go with the kooks long tube headers, high flow cats

K32 Camaro · 04-28-2013, 04:59 PM

Headers all the way no question. Increases sound and performance (35-50hp)

Apex Motorsports · 04-28-2013, 05:43 PM

A cat back is not going to do much to help performance. You will get a lot more out of the headers and high flow cats.

Chevy69er · 05-06-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

Headers all the way no question. Increases sound and performance (35-50hp)

Kooks than a good tune!

axis · 05-06-2013, 11:23 PM

If budget is a concern, there are several very good headers for less money than Kooks. Kooks makes great headers but they do come at a premium, as do a couple of brands.

Apex Motorsports · 05-07-2013, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

If budget is a concern, there are several very good headers for less money than Kooks. Kooks makes great headers but they do come at a premium, as do a couple of brands.

Excellent point. You can get a very high quality header for less money if you have budget concerns.

StephenS_84 · 05-07-2013, 05:37 AM

Headers, catback are a must. I would delete the cats. Less to worry about down the road.

TECADON · 05-07-2013, 08:10 AM

Personally I had some budget thoughts in mind so I went with a set of TSP 2" headers, some bullet race muffles and a x-pipe with muffler delete all with the stock catback and personally love the sound and many have ask what type of cat-back I have and when I tell them they say WTF lol

rahallfly · 05-08-2013, 10:29 AM

I purchased OBX headers and you can get cats or cat-less mids. But they are identical to kooks without paying for the name. If you read reviews on here for them the only negative ones are people saying they are knock-offs. but almost all love them! I bought mine new for 450. Just saying

litle88 · 05-08-2013, 11:01 AM

You'll need LT's if you are going to cam it.
I'd go catless too.
Get the stage 3, the 2 will get OLD in two months. Mark my words lol.

LSX Camaro · 05-08-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

You'll need LT's if you are going to cam it.
I'd go catless too.
Get the stage 3, the 2 will get OLD in two months. Mark my words lol.

Rhino79 · 05-08-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

You'll need LT's if you are going to cam it.
I'd go catless too.
Get the stage 3, the 2 will get OLD in two months. Mark my words lol.

Ditto. Id do all the bolt-ons vs just doing a cam with manifolds.

JANNETTYRACING · 05-08-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwalterhouse

I just recently purchased a 2010 Camaro SS/RS with a manual trans. I am considering several modification which will include a tune, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Stage 2 Cam. Because of budget constraints should I install Kooks headers with high flow cats and axle back Borla exhaust, or, eliminate the headers and go with catback Borla exhaust? All thoughts appreciated.

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04-28-2013, 04:35 PM	#1
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Thoughts from the experts! I just recently purchased a 2010 Camaro SS/RS with a manual trans. I am considering several modification which will include a tune, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Stage 2 Cam. Because of budget constraints should I install Kooks headers with high flow cats and axle back Borla exhaust, or, eliminate the headers and go with catback Borla exhaust? All thoughts appreciated.

04-28-2013, 04:38 PM	#2
69camaroSS Drives: 1969 camaro SS;2011 Turbocharged SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 244 View My Garage	I would go with the kooks long tube headers, high flow cats __________________ 2011 turbocharged SS Borla Touring Axle back

05-06-2013, 11:23 PM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	If budget is a concern, there are several very good headers for less money than Kooks. Kooks makes great headers but they do come at a premium, as do a couple of brands. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-07-2013, 08:10 AM	#9
TECADON Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 96 View My Garage	Personally I had some budget thoughts in mind so I went with a set of TSP 2" headers, some bullet race muffles and a x-pipe with muffler delete all with the stock catback and personally love the sound and many have ask what type of cat-back I have and when I tell them they say WTF lol __________________ __________________ 2011 SS/RS Homemade CAI, Doug Thorley Muffler Delete, Burns Stainless X-pipe and Dynomax Race Bullets, 8k HIDS and Fogs with harness, Tuned by Me on HPTuners Yes its quick...quicker then you think!!!

05-08-2013, 10:29 AM	#10
rahallfly Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Posts: 267	I purchased OBX headers and you can get cats or cat-less mids. But they are identical to kooks without paying for the name. If you read reviews on here for them the only negative ones are people saying they are knock-offs. but almost all love them! I bought mine new for 450. Just saying __________________ TSP VVT2, OBX LTs Catless mids, Flowmaster, Half K&N, Half Fastlane Pipeline CAI, Tuned by RDP Motorsports! Thats the main fun adders SHAKE ANNNNNNND BAKE!!!!!

04-28-2013, 04:59 PM	#3
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	Headers all the way no question. Increases sound and performance (35-50hp)

04-28-2013, 05:43 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	A cat back is not going to do much to help performance. You will get a lot more out of the headers and high flow cats.

05-07-2013, 05:37 AM	#8
StephenS_84 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 972	Headers, catback are a must. I would delete the cats. Less to worry about down the road.

05-08-2013, 11:01 AM	#11
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	You'll need LT's if you are going to cam it. I'd go catless too. Get the stage 3, the 2 will get OLD in two months. Mark my words lol. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.