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Pace · 03-10-2014, 01:01 PM

2011 L99 (Had the Borla S Axle Back for about 3.5 years). Mods were CAI intake, ported TB, catch can and JRE SCT Tune.

Added ARH LT's with their Hi Flow Cats this past weekend.

Quick review: Start up is loud (temps around 45 and lower)...a bit too loud for me. Under load/WOT it sounds fantastic. Idle at the moment seems about the same when warmed up. Havent noticed drone but havent gone on a long drive at one given speed - which is the only time I have ever noticed drone.

Quick ride around with now outdated tune was great. The car was very responsive and seems quicker to go.

Updated tune (haven’t data logged yet) and the car seems so much more eager. The difference in acceleration is night and day (from stock manifolds to LT w Hi Flow Cats)! I am so happy to have purchased LT's (1 7/8"). Its an entire different car now!

A quick note - my installer mentioned the pipes seems bigger and heavier vs. 2 recent OBX installs he did (all Camaro's). Not knocking any one or any product (purchase what you can afford - we have choices). But at least wanted to put it out there in case someone was on the fence.

http://youtu.be/7bHsXNr2NhQ

http://youtu.be/NJbk_WEKsMk

molsonbrador · 03-10-2014, 01:08 PM

Night and Day difference in sound isn't it?

2SS2010 · 03-10-2014, 01:27 PM

How about a video please? I have the same axle back and Im curious how it sounds.

Pace · 03-12-2014, 11:05 AM

Videos added. ARH with Hi Flow Cats, stock mid section and Borla S Axel Back.

Indydriver · 03-12-2014, 11:44 AM

So you did the ARH "short connection" LTs w/HFCs (CA78SHWC) and left the OE H pipe between the cats and your Borla?

I'm considering either the kit above into OE NPP catback or the "to-the-axle" system which carries 3" diameter through the midsection, ARH's X pipe then necks down to 2-1/2" to mate into the OE exhaust. I too am concern about the volume, especially at start up when the NPP will be open and I'm trying to ease out of the garage first thing in the morning. Any comment (by anyone) on the relative volume between these two options?

Pace · 03-12-2014, 12:21 PM

From Ted at JRE: Your existing exhaust Has an X pipe inside the resonator so no need to mess with it.

Not sure of the model number but:
<LI class=product>2010-2013 Camaro ARH Long Tube Headers 1-7/8" x 3" Conn With/Cats USES FACTORY OR AFTERMARKET CAT-BACK

pump905 · 03-12-2014, 12:35 PM

i dont see the video with some revs on it

SteveDoten@ARH · 03-15-2014, 09:58 AM

Thanks for posting up the vids.

2SS2010 · 03-15-2014, 11:57 AM

I have the GMPP version of the S type and im ready to put headers on my LS3. Im glad you posted the video because your car sounds really good..

Indydriver · 03-15-2014, 12:55 PM

I agree with your comment on the vid, "not too bad" especially once outside. I would guess that the same headers into complete OE catback (my application) would be even quieter--which is good for me.

03-10-2014, 01:01 PM	#1
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	ARH mated to Borla S Axle Back (Videos added) 2011 L99 (Had the Borla S Axle Back for about 3.5 years). Mods were CAI intake, ported TB, catch can and JRE SCT Tune. Added ARH LT's with their Hi Flow Cats this past weekend. Quick review: Start up is loud (temps around 45 and lower)...a bit too loud for me. Under load/WOT it sounds fantastic. Idle at the moment seems about the same when warmed up. Havent noticed drone but havent gone on a long drive at one given speed - which is the only time I have ever noticed drone. Quick ride around with now outdated tune was great. The car was very responsive and seems quicker to go. Updated tune (haven’t data logged yet) and the car seems so much more eager. The difference in acceleration is night and day (from stock manifolds to LT w Hi Flow Cats)! I am so happy to have purchased LT's (1 7/8"). Its an entire different car now! A quick note - my installer mentioned the pipes seems bigger and heavier vs. 2 recent OBX installs he did (all Camaro's). Not knocking any one or any product (purchase what you can afford - we have choices). But at least wanted to put it out there in case someone was on the fence. http://youtu.be/7bHsXNr2NhQ http://youtu.be/NJbk_WEKsMk __________________ 11 2SS/RS Last edited by Pace; 03-12-2014 at 11:06 AM. Reason: Added Video

03-12-2014, 11:05 AM	#4
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	Videos added. ARH with Hi Flow Cats, stock mid section and Borla S Axel Back. __________________ 11 2SS/RS

03-12-2014, 11:44 AM	#5
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	So you did the ARH "short connection" LTs w/HFCs (CA78SHWC) and left the OE H pipe between the cats and your Borla? I'm considering either the kit above into OE NPP catback or the "to-the-axle" system which carries 3" diameter through the midsection, ARH's X pipe then necks down to 2-1/2" to mate into the OE exhaust. I too am concern about the volume, especially at start up when the NPP will be open and I'm trying to ease out of the garage first thing in the morning. Any comment (by anyone) on the relative volume between these two options? __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

03-12-2014, 12:21 PM	#6
Pace Lifestyle = Deathstyle Drives: 11 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 686	From Ted at JRE: Your existing exhaust Has an X pipe inside the resonator so no need to mess with it. Not sure of the model number but: <LI class=product>2010-2013 Camaro ARH Long Tube Headers 1-7/8" x 3" Conn With/Cats USES FACTORY OR AFTERMARKET CAT-BACK __________________ 11 2SS/RS

03-12-2014, 12:35 PM	#7
pump905 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs black with white rally Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: il Posts: 303	i dont see the video with some revs on it __________________

03-10-2014, 01:08 PM	#2
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	Night and Day difference in sound isn't it?

03-10-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
2SS2010 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 594	How about a video please? I have the same axle back and Im curious how it sounds.

03-15-2014, 09:58 AM	#8
SteveDoten@ARH Drives: 2010 SS, (ARH/Farks 8sec car) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 140	Thanks for posting up the vids.

03-15-2014, 11:57 AM	#9
2SS2010 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 594	I have the GMPP version of the S type and im ready to put headers on my LS3. Im glad you posted the video because your car sounds really good..

03-15-2014, 12:55 PM	#10
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	I agree with your comment on the vid, "not too bad" especially once outside. I would guess that the same headers into complete OE catback (my application) would be even quieter--which is good for me. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.