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Originally Posted by medicineman
padre, sorry i was late to the show, but enjoyed the build. i recently purchaced a 2011 camaro ss and i have questions after having read the thread. first i need to explain i'm new to forums so if i'm breaking any rules let me know. you mentioned a "drone" coming from the car before you started your build. was that from the stock exhaust (and is that the borla exhaust you mentioned). next, for someone who can turn a wrench but may not be as mechanically inclined as you, is it possible to add on the CAI and exhaust (how much of an issue is the burning wires with the shorties) lots more questions but i'll start here. thanks
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Hi medicineman, welcome to the forum! I'm responding to your post here in my build thread.
Yes, the drone is with the Borla Touring exhaust. You will have no drone if you keep the stock exhaust.
Doing a CAI and exhaust like Borla is very easy and can be done by amateurs with basic tools. I like my Fastlane Pipeline CAI, but it does require a little extra work to move the windshield washer bottle. You can find CAI's that look great, fit great, and perform great and are easier to install.
If you go with headers, or even shorties and midpipes, I'd recommend having a shop do it for you. My shop helped me correct mine (small leak), so it's best just to have them do it.
If you get headers, most (like my JBA's) will come with one longer spark plug wire for the one exhaust that is closest to the wires. I put a heat shield on mine and it works fine now.
Hope this helps!
Padre