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Juiced1 · 06-02-2011, 06:14 PM

We carry both and haven't had any customer report problems on either the JBA or Solo.

caper · 06-02-2011, 06:29 PM

JBA's and no code for the first few months...no i have to clear it every day. not hard to do with my cell app, but still....

ssmike · 06-02-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babygirl

L99 or LS3?

LS3

caper · 06-02-2011, 07:02 PM

btw, will any of the o2 extenders on ebay work? and do they go in before the cats or after? any other effects from using these ( leaner etc)

mrh923 · 06-02-2011, 09:52 PM

I've got the SOLO High flows and have never thrown a code from these. They make one hell of a difference too.

IndeedSS1 · 06-02-2011, 10:12 PM

Ebay extenders - I would make sure you get stainless steel ones and not the aluminum.

mercedestech · 06-02-2011, 10:22 PM

The check engine light will only flash if a problem exsists that could damage the convertors (such as a missfire)...anything non convertor damaging will not give any visual indication that another code has set since the light is already on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

you will know because it will start flashing at you when another problem presents itself

mercedestech · 06-02-2011, 10:38 PM

I have the XS power complete system with weld in 3" Magnaflow Cats...waiting to get it tuned until my cam is installed....but 1000 miles so far with no light!

Alfieboy · 06-03-2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsuguy

I have been looking into Solo Hi flow cats, He is a vendor/sponsor here on the boards. From what I can tell he guarantees no codes and they do not require a tune. I believe it has something to do with the placement of the O2 sensors, not sure if weld ins would work or not. Someone with more knowledge can probably chime in.

They are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for!

they are awesome

Alfieboy · 06-03-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh923

I've got the SOLO High flows and have never thrown a code from these. They make one hell of a difference too.

+1

IndeedSS1 · 06-03-2011, 08:00 AM

I see things have gotton away from the initial post and I may have not helped either.

If you have the exhaust shop install the highflow cats that were for your Vette, in my opinion, stainless steel extenders for the rear O2's will help eliminate the potential for cat inefficiency codes. It's unlikely you will get lean codes as long as there are no leaks. But when you install highflow cats the rear O2 sensors will read, and the ECM interpret, that the cats have failed and set a code for each bank.

To me it would be worth the extra few bucks now, not to have to go back later and do it anyway.

Ronin_2SS · 06-03-2011, 12:28 PM

Like most have said, getting the rear o2 extensions are the key to no codes. I had codes from my Jba until I got those extensions. Solo comes with them, and Jba you have get them separately. I've seen both Jba and solo in person and imo there is not much difference in quality. Solo do have a better finish but for a part that no one ever sees is not worth the extra $$$ imo.

1sweet11SS · 06-04-2011, 10:47 AM

I've had JBAs on for the last 4 months. Love them! For the $$$ they are great.

06-02-2011, 09:52 PM	#19
mrh923 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/M6 Cyber Gray Met. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Navarre, FL/Emerald Coast Posts: 624 View My Garage	I've got the SOLO High flows and have never thrown a code from these. They make one hell of a difference too. __________________ 2011 1SS/LS3 M6--Vararam CAI-Corsa catback-Dynatech LTs-RX Catch Can-Vmax ported TB-Eibach Springs-Night Fury Camshaft- 486RWHP/458 TQ

06-02-2011, 10:12 PM	#20
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Ebay extenders - I would make sure you get stainless steel ones and not the aluminum. __________________ She is only memory now.

06-02-2011, 10:38 PM	#22
mercedestech Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM,2013 Mercedes ML350 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron Posts: 507	I have the XS power complete system with weld in 3" Magnaflow Cats...waiting to get it tuned until my cam is installed....but 1000 miles so far with no light! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles 1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989!

06-03-2011, 08:00 AM	#25
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	I see things have gotton away from the initial post and I may have not helped either. If you have the exhaust shop install the highflow cats that were for your Vette, in my opinion, stainless steel extenders for the rear O2's will help eliminate the potential for cat inefficiency codes. It's unlikely you will get lean codes as long as there are no leaks. But when you install highflow cats the rear O2 sensors will read, and the ECM interpret, that the cats have failed and set a code for each bank. To me it would be worth the extra few bucks now, not to have to go back later and do it anyway. __________________ She is only memory now.

06-03-2011, 12:28 PM	#26
Ronin_2SS Loving My LS3 Drives: 2010 Summit white 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 828 View My Garage	Like most have said, getting the rear o2 extensions are the key to no codes. I had codes from my Jba until I got those extensions. Solo comes with them, and Jba you have get them separately. I've seen both Jba and solo in person and imo there is not much difference in quality. Solo do have a better finish but for a part that no one ever sees is not worth the extra $$$ imo. __________________

06-02-2011, 06:14 PM	#15
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	We carry both and haven't had any customer report problems on either the JBA or Solo.

06-02-2011, 06:29 PM	#16
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,546	JBA's and no code for the first few months...no i have to clear it every day. not hard to do with my cell app, but still....

06-02-2011, 07:02 PM	#18
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,546	btw, will any of the o2 extenders on ebay work? and do they go in before the cats or after? any other effects from using these ( leaner etc)

06-04-2011, 10:47 AM	#27
1sweet11SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 284	I've had JBAs on for the last 4 months. Love them! For the $$$ they are great. __________________ 2018 ZL1 A10 2011 2SS M6. CAI, ATAK, OBX LTs (JRE tune) Autoclub Dragway Best ET: 12.785 Dec 3, 2011. Autoclub Dragway Best MPH: 112.01 Jan 7, 2012

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