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SSilver5gen · 07-17-2010, 12:33 AM

Im definitly gettin a set of long tubes for my ss, my question is...do long tubes delete the cats?? or are the cats in the long tubes...some of you may think im retarded, but ive hadtrucks before i bought the camaro and im planning on doin some serious mods to this car. so please help me out!!

MarylandSpeed · 07-17-2010, 12:37 AM

All long tube headers will remove the factory cats. Since the long tube headers are much longer than your factory manifolds, the factory cats and mid pipe simply cannot fit. Most will offer the option to replace the cats with either new shorter mid pipes that include either high flow cats, or a cat delete straight pipe.

If you have more questions, feel free to call us at the number in the sig, or shoot me a PM.

Wilburbeest · 07-17-2010, 12:41 AM

^^Pretty much all there is to be said on this subject!^^

SSilver5gen · 07-17-2010, 12:50 AM

but the long tubes will hook up rught where the cat back starts right?

Wilburbeest · 07-17-2010, 01:01 AM

With the needed piping (mid pipes) mentioned above yes.

jimpfromwv · 07-17-2010, 07:28 AM

I've got the stainless works headers that connect to the factory pipes and they fit perfect.

JANNETTYRACING · 07-17-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSilver5gen

but the long tubes will hook up rught where the cat back starts right?

Some Do Some don't.

Dynatech
ARH
Stainlessworks

All offer LT Headers and high flow cats that connect directly to your Factory or aftermarket cat back, at the factory connection point.

This makes it real easy to revert back to stock any time.

Ted.

longbeachss2010 · 07-17-2010, 01:58 PM

get some kooks lt with high flow cats and call it a done. just need to look for muffler to keep it load or keep the stock mufflers.

SGOS252382 · 07-17-2010, 02:17 PM

I recommend 1 7/8 Kooks Long tubes with their catted mid pipes. They connect to your stock catback.

Or if you want to save some money and you don't live in a state that does emissions testing, you can go with the race pipe (mid pipe without cats) that connects to your factory catback. The race pipe/mid pipe will save you a couple hundred dollars.
I've put Kooks Long tubes on my last 3 cars and they make great headers.

2010 2-Tone · 09-20-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

I recommend 1 7/8 Kooks Long tubes with their catted mid pipes. They connect to your stock catback.

Or if you want to save some money and you don't live in a state that does emissions testing, you can go with the race pipe (mid pipe without cats) that connects to your factory catback. The race pipe/mid pipe will save you a couple hundred dollars.
I've put Kooks Long tubes on my last 3 cars and they make great headers.

What is the part number on the catted mid pipes in the Kooks brand? Thanks,

Anthony @ LG Motorsports · 09-20-2010, 05:07 PM

I don't know of any long tube header that will retain the factory cats on these cars. Most header companies are going to offer either an off-road setup with out or cats with it.

Some systems, like ours, will allow you to install and remove when you want for those times when the car is at the track.

From our testing the cats we use with the systems only restrict about 3-5 rwhp on a car making 500 to the tires so they are a high flow design and really do not hurt the performance of the car in any way.

Those that order our kits with the cats, also get the delete pipes as well included.

07-17-2010, 12:33 AM	#1
SSilver5gen Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 264 View My Garage	Long tube headers Im definitly gettin a set of long tubes for my ss, my question is...do long tubes delete the cats?? or are the cats in the long tubes...some of you may think im retarded, but ive hadtrucks before i bought the camaro and im planning on doin some serious mods to this car. so please help me out!!

07-17-2010, 12:41 AM	#3
Wilburbeest Think With Your Dipstick! Drives: 1997 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 185	^^Pretty much all there is to be said on this subject!^^ __________________ - Willy 1997 Camaro Z28 (LT1/T56): K&N CAI \| Kooks 1 3/4" LTs \| 3" Custom Duals \| UMI LCAs w/ relocation brackets \| UMI adj. panhard bar \| UMI adj. torque arm \| Koni SA shocks \| Strano Springs \| Ram Powergrip clutch \| Pro 5.0 shifter \| skip shift eliminator kit \| WS6 Store rotors \| Hawk HPS pads

07-17-2010, 01:01 AM	#5
Wilburbeest Think With Your Dipstick! Drives: 1997 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 185	With the needed piping (mid pipes) mentioned above yes. __________________ - Willy 1997 Camaro Z28 (LT1/T56): K&N CAI \| Kooks 1 3/4" LTs \| 3" Custom Duals \| UMI LCAs w/ relocation brackets \| UMI adj. panhard bar \| UMI adj. torque arm \| Koni SA shocks \| Strano Springs \| Ram Powergrip clutch \| Pro 5.0 shifter \| skip shift eliminator kit \| WS6 Store rotors \| Hawk HPS pads

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07-17-2010, 12:37 AM	#2
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	All long tube headers will remove the factory cats. Since the long tube headers are much longer than your factory manifolds, the factory cats and mid pipe simply cannot fit. Most will offer the option to replace the cats with either new shorter mid pipes that include either high flow cats, or a cat delete straight pipe. If you have more questions, feel free to call us at the number in the sig, or shoot me a PM.

07-17-2010, 12:50 AM	#4
SSilver5gen Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: CT Posts: 264 View My Garage	but the long tubes will hook up rught where the cat back starts right?

07-17-2010, 07:28 AM	#6
jimpfromwv Drives: 1968 camaro ss, 2010 camaro1ss Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ripley,wv Posts: 55	I've got the stainless works headers that connect to the factory pipes and they fit perfect.

07-17-2010, 01:58 PM	#8
longbeachss2010 Drives: black SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: long beach ca Posts: 363	get some kooks lt with high flow cats and call it a done. just need to look for muffler to keep it load or keep the stock mufflers.

07-17-2010, 02:17 PM	#9
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	I recommend 1 7/8 Kooks Long tubes with their catted mid pipes. They connect to your stock catback. Or if you want to save some money and you don't live in a state that does emissions testing, you can go with the race pipe (mid pipe without cats) that connects to your factory catback. The race pipe/mid pipe will save you a couple hundred dollars. I've put Kooks Long tubes on my last 3 cars and they make great headers.

09-20-2010, 05:07 PM	#11
Anthony @ LG Motorsports Drives: 1994 1LE / 2006 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,829	I don't know of any long tube header that will retain the factory cats on these cars. Most header companies are going to offer either an off-road setup with out or cats with it. Some systems, like ours, will allow you to install and remove when you want for those times when the car is at the track. From our testing the cats we use with the systems only restrict about 3-5 rwhp on a car making 500 to the tires so they are a high flow design and really do not hurt the performance of the car in any way. Those that order our kits with the cats, also get the delete pipes as well included.