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j.curt · 06-30-2015, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

I have a thread on them when I got/installed. People here don't like us saying we're happy with them cos we didn't pay as much as they did haha

The only issue I had/have with my set is that the flange is not a smooth finish; more like a shot peened rough finish and this causes a bit of leakage with the stock MLS gaskets. Will be switching them out to some graphite like gaskets in the near future .. is anyone else's flange the same finish? Or is mine an isolated incident?

You may have had the thread that convinced me to buy the same ones. The thread was titled "my budget headers came in."

Danny505 · 06-30-2015, 04:08 AM

Im glad i could help you guys and also help myself to info on these headers.

Danny505 · 06-30-2015, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLOMARO

They are great I'll get pics up soon for u guys
They fit perfect

Cant wait for pictures.

FASTDIESEL · 07-06-2015, 09:37 PM

Was under mine last week changing the oil. Everything's tight. No leaks, rattles, or rubs. I checked all bolts/clamps a week after the install and NOTHING required re-torquing.

Search for a thread "ebay headers" and 'shrecker". He's one of the ones who gave such great feedback on the headers, I got them too.

The only people I've seen that don't like the headers, are people who have never used them!

Speed-Engineering is a camaro5 vendor. Send them a PM with any questions. When I bought mine last Dec., off road connections came with them.

Mine had a small mark on one port flange (liked like something may have scratched it). Don't think it would have leaked, but I hit it lightly with a smooth file, before installing. The sealing surface (header to gasket) is rough (appears to be sand blasted), but seals fine with stock gaskets. The texture is not too rough and very uniform.

I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.

MarioSS · 11-29-2016, 12:42 PM

Mine should be here sometime this week!

Wish me luck guys

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camrytt · 11-29-2016, 12:51 PM

I'm starting to lean towards going the cheap route. I really want those damn kooks stepped headers but man....saving 1k bucks sounds pretty good, especially being on a budget

carbro · 11-29-2016, 02:21 PM

Just got mine delivered last week. Haven't installed them yet, but they look to be good quality. I've been waiting to install because I'm still contemplating finding some HF cats. Not worried about the smell so much as the rasp, exhaust tip soot, and overall volume. I already have the NPP catback, and would like a little more volume but don't want to piss off the neighbors too much if I can help it.

If anyone has run these both catless and catted I'd like to hear your impressions.

Mean Green Z28 · 11-29-2016, 03:14 PM

TSP for their cats

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Stew2000 · 11-29-2016, 04:55 PM

I love mine, starts up loud but after it warms up and cruising around the car actually isn't too loud unless you step on it.

jydavis · 11-29-2016, 06:12 PM

Installed mine today, very easy install, great fit. The only negative thing I can say the clamps are not that great. The welds look teally good.

Mean Green Z28 · 11-30-2016, 05:55 PM

Don't use the clamps that come with the kit. Get some wide band clamps, put some high temp gasket maker around the pipe overlap and clamp it down. Makes a nice seal and also easy to remove.

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/wlk...1mgRoCTS_w_wcB

Any type of clamp that crushes the pipe is a disaster to service

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MarioSS · 12-01-2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

Don't use the clamps that come with the kit. Get some wide band clamps, put some high temp gasket maker around the pipe overlap and clamp it down. Makes a nice seal and also easy to remove.

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/wlk...1mgRoCTS_w_wcB

Any type of clamp that crushes the pipe is a disaster to service

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We only need 2 clamps for the headers > connection pipes. And we can use the original clamps to connect connection pipes > exhaust correct?

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stpijb · 12-01-2016, 07:16 AM

Speed engineering headers fit like a glove. The only issue I had was exhaust leaks at the collector. I couldnt get the clamps tight enough. I just had them welded in place. I can always cut it later and add real bolt flanges if needed later on. But that would be so far down the road the tires may fall off first.

Mean Green Z28 · 12-03-2016, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MarioSS

We only need 2 clamps for the headers > connection pipes. And we can use the original clamps to connect connection pipes > exhaust correct?

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Yes, you can use the slip fit OEM for the back

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Originally Posted by stpijb

Speed engineering headers fit like a glove. The only issue I had was exhaust leaks at the collector. I couldnt get the clamps tight enough. I just had them welded in place. I can always cut it later and add real bolt flanges if needed later on. But that would be so far down the road the tires may fall off first.

That's why I recommend the band clamps

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07-06-2015, 09:37 PM	#18
FASTDIESEL Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SLP Cosmetics Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 382 View My Garage	Was under mine last week changing the oil. Everything's tight. No leaks, rattles, or rubs. I checked all bolts/clamps a week after the install and NOTHING required re-torquing. Search for a thread "ebay headers" and 'shrecker". He's one of the ones who gave such great feedback on the headers, I got them too. The only people I've seen that don't like the headers, are people who have never used them! Speed-Engineering is a camaro5 vendor. Send them a PM with any questions. When I bought mine last Dec., off road connections came with them. Mine had a small mark on one port flange (liked like something may have scratched it). Don't think it would have leaked, but I hit it lightly with a smooth file, before installing. The sealing surface (header to gasket) is rough (appears to be sand blasted), but seals fine with stock gaskets. The texture is not too rough and very uniform. I'd buy them again in a heartbeat. __________________ 13.244 @ 104.91 100% stock (#17). Now - Mike Norris catch can. 245/50/19 Firestone Wingfoot A/S on LT2 black powder coated rims (square). 1 7/8" Speed-Engineering LTH, off road pipes, tune. Now 12.93 @ 109.13. Last edited by FASTDIESEL; 07-28-2015 at 06:00 PM.

11-29-2016, 12:51 PM	#20
camrytt Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 592	I'm starting to lean towards going the cheap route. I really want those damn kooks stepped headers but man....saving 1k bucks sounds pretty good, especially being on a budget __________________ Current: 2017 ZL1 A10 previous: 2019 1SS A10 previous: '14 L99, CAI intake, vmax ported tb, e85 kit, stage 2 cnc heads, speed engineering long tubes, custom high flows, resonated x pipe, muffler delete, qtp cut outs, gpi ss3 vvt Cam, zl1 pump and injectors, fti triple disc, mayhem motorsports trans cooler and tune, ngk spark plugs +red msd wires, 3.91 gears. Past: '12 LFX, full bolt ons + E85, 302hp/267tq

11-29-2016, 03:14 PM	#22
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	TSP for their cats Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

11-29-2016, 04:55 PM	#23
Stew2000 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS,2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 91	I love mine, starts up loud but after it warms up and cruising around the car actually isn't too loud unless you step on it. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS/RS-M6,NPP,Z28 CAI,ZL1 Pedals,Heritage grille, LT Headers,Vmax TB,1LE Steering wheel and shift knob 2000 Arctic White SS-M6,factory Hurst with short stick,Slp Lid,Cold Air and Loudmouth,SLP Bilsteins and Eibachs,UMI LCA,PHB,SFCs.

11-29-2016, 06:12 PM	#24
jydavis Drives: 2011camaross Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: shrevport,la Posts: 48	speed engineering headers Installed mine today, very easy install, great fit. The only negative thing I can say the clamps are not that great. The welds look teally good.

06-30-2015, 04:08 AM	#16
Danny505 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Albuquerque, new mexico Posts: 35	Im glad i could help you guys and also help myself to info on these headers.

11-29-2016, 12:42 PM	#19
MarioSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (RS LS3) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Jo Posts: 302	Mine should be here sometime this week! Wish me luck guys Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk

11-29-2016, 02:21 PM	#21
carbro Drives: 2014 2SS something or other Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: DC Posts: 36	Just got mine delivered last week. Haven't installed them yet, but they look to be good quality. I've been waiting to install because I'm still contemplating finding some HF cats. Not worried about the smell so much as the rasp, exhaust tip soot, and overall volume. I already have the NPP catback, and would like a little more volume but don't want to piss off the neighbors too much if I can help it. If anyone has run these both catless and catted I'd like to hear your impressions.

11-30-2016, 05:55 PM	#25
Mean Green Z28 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 941 View My Garage	Don't use the clamps that come with the kit. Get some wide band clamps, put some high temp gasket maker around the pipe overlap and clamp it down. Makes a nice seal and also easy to remove. https://m.summitracing.com/parts/wlk...1mgRoCTS_w_wcB Any type of clamp that crushes the pipe is a disaster to service Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 2SS - CAI Intake, ADM Scoop, RotoFab Washer relo. LT Headers and off-road pipes, X-pipe, Muffler Deletes, ZL1 Spoiler, Technostalgia Tail-lights '98 T/A (Sold) - Forged 6.0ltr, MS3, P&P'd Heads/Valves, 90MM FAST/TB, Headers, 3" Y-pipe, 4" Mufflex Catback. Koni Adjustables w/GC coilovers (550/175), Strano Sway Bars '94 Z28 (Sold) ... LS1 swap (basically same setup as the T/A), TH350/3500 stall ... swapped it all into the T/A -- >> Some of my Projects My Fquick Page

12-01-2016, 07:16 AM	#27
stpijb Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss L99 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: New York Posts: 61	Speed engineering headers fit like a glove. The only issue I had was exhaust leaks at the collector. I couldnt get the clamps tight enough. I just had them welded in place. I can always cut it later and add real bolt flanges if needed later on. But that would be so far down the road the tires may fall off first.