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Brownhornitt · 07-07-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm looking at buying Doug Thorley Headers for my V6. But I don't know where to get them installed? They require bolting and welding.

Do you folks know a good shop to get them installed in the San Jose/south Bay Area?

2010 4 DW · 07-07-2010, 04:27 PM

I would skip the headers as they are NOT legal in California and knowing they weld in means you cannot remove them before smog test.

Save your $$$$ for other mods.

Just my o2

Brownhornitt · 07-07-2010, 04:41 PM

Hmmmm... That's good news and bad news.

Bad news because I wanted headers. Good news that you let me know that before I went ahead with a fairly expensive install.

Thanks for the info. How do you know the legality?

*Mindz* · 07-07-2010, 05:16 PM

Are they longtubes? Anything that moves the catalytic converter even 0.00001mm will be deemed illegal in California.

If they're shorties, and don't move the location of the cats, then they are legal. As for a shop that will install them, a few come to mind. I've been to the first one, but the other ones are just word of mouth.

Sound of Speed in Santa Clara
Synergy Motorsports in Fremont
TPS Motorsports in Campbell

PoorMansCamaro · 07-07-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Are they longtubes? Anything that moves the catalytic converter even 0.00001mm will be deemed illegal in California.

If they're shorties, and don't move the location of the cats, then they are legal. As for a shop that will install them, a few come to mind. I've been to the first one, but the other ones are just word of mouth.

Sound of Speed in Santa Clara
Synergy Motorsports in Fremont
TPS Motorsports in Campbell

may i ask how they measure that?

*Mindz* · 07-07-2010, 05:27 PM

visual check. If long tube headers move the cats, they're moving them like a foot or more. It's pretty easy to check. You can find smog check places that don't check visually to make sure all is stock, but they're few and far between.

*Mindz* · 07-07-2010, 05:28 PM

You can be sent to the state ref for them to measure with tape measures and such if you get a ticket and the officer decides that he wants a closer inspection to check if your car is legal.

Brownhornitt · 07-07-2010, 05:33 PM

They are shorties, and won't move the cats (don't know about down to the hundred thousandths of a millimeter though, though, haha).

I'll research those shops, thanks!

Iwantone2 · 07-07-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownhornitt

They are shorties, and won't move the cats (don't know about down to the hundred thousandths of a millimeter though, though, haha).

I'll research those shops, thanks!

If they're shorties, you're good!!!

*Mindz* · 07-07-2010, 05:44 PM

Yoshi's right. DT shorties will bolt right up. They shouldn't need welding but who knows. I don't think you'll have a problem with them at all. Just make sure to gut your cats for more air flow. =)

Ryne @ CMS · 07-08-2010, 01:26 PM

i would take it Rick at Synergy.... he is a great guy, we speak a fair amount on the phone

2010 4 DW · 07-08-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Are they longtubes? Anything that moves the catalytic converter even 0.00001mm will be deemed illegal in California.

If they're shorties, and don't move the location of the cats, then they are legal. As for a shop that will install them, a few come to mind. I've been to the first one, but the other ones are just word of mouth.

Sound of Speed in Santa Clara
Synergy Motorsports in Fremont
TPS Motorsports in Campbell

You are wrong with your statement.. Anything that does not have a CARB # assigned to it is illegal to have on a registered vehicle on the street. He has a v6 and he will have to weld in his headers so not going to be easy to change back when he needs a smog.

This is California only the other 49 states laws are any shorty is legal as it does not move placement of the cats.

DW

Brownhornitt · 07-08-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 4 DW

You are wrong with your statement.. Anything that does not have a CARB # assigned to it is illegal to have on a registered vehicle on the street. He has a v6 and he will have to weld in his headers so not going to be easy to change back when he needs a smog.

This is California only the other 49 states laws are any shorty is legal as it does not move placement of the cats.

DW

See... that's what I thought. I love California most of the time. This is one of the few times where they make it more difficult. I think I'm just going to put it in and figure things out in five years, or whatever.

DTM · 07-08-2010, 06:20 PM

I take all of my cars to exhaust works in Belmont, they do great custom work wayyyy cheaper than anywhere else around!

07-07-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Header Install Shop I'm looking at buying Doug Thorley Headers for my V6. But I don't know where to get them installed? They require bolting and welding. Do you folks know a good shop to get them installed in the San Jose/south Bay Area? __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

07-07-2010, 04:41 PM	#3
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	Hmmmm... That's good news and bad news. Bad news because I wanted headers. Good news that you let me know that before I went ahead with a fairly expensive install. Thanks for the info. How do you know the legality? __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

07-07-2010, 05:16 PM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Are they longtubes? Anything that moves the catalytic converter even 0.00001mm will be deemed illegal in California. If they're shorties, and don't move the location of the cats, then they are legal. As for a shop that will install them, a few come to mind. I've been to the first one, but the other ones are just word of mouth. Sound of Speed in Santa Clara Synergy Motorsports in Fremont TPS Motorsports in Campbell __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-07-2010, 05:27 PM	#6
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	visual check. If long tube headers move the cats, they're moving them like a foot or more. It's pretty easy to check. You can find smog check places that don't check visually to make sure all is stock, but they're few and far between. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-07-2010, 05:28 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	You can be sent to the state ref for them to measure with tape measures and such if you get a ticket and the officer decides that he wants a closer inspection to check if your car is legal. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-07-2010, 04:27 PM	#2
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	I would skip the headers as they are NOT legal in California and knowing they weld in means you cannot remove them before smog test. Save your $$$$ for other mods. Just my o2

07-07-2010, 05:33 PM	#8
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	They are shorties, and won't move the cats (don't know about down to the hundred thousandths of a millimeter though, though, haha). I'll research those shops, thanks! __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

07-07-2010, 05:44 PM	#10
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Yoshi's right. DT shorties will bolt right up. They shouldn't need welding but who knows. I don't think you'll have a problem with them at all. Just make sure to gut your cats for more air flow. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-08-2010, 01:26 PM	#11
Ryne @ CMS Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 06 C6 Z06, 15 Sierra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 778	i would take it Rick at Synergy.... he is a great guy, we speak a fair amount on the phone

07-08-2010, 06:20 PM	#14
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	I take all of my cars to exhaust works in Belmont, they do great custom work wayyyy cheaper than anywhere else around! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

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