What midpipe with OBX long tubes? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sfgiantsfan9 · 10-20-2010, 10:59 AM

Looking at getting the OBX long tube headers. Was going to stay away from headers but after seeing peoples posted gains I'm having a hard time staying away. Question is, what midpipe, catted or non catted adapts to these headers? Also, do I need any extensions or anything for the O2 sensors to make them reach and work? Thanks for the help.

Hicompression · 10-20-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

Looking at getting the OBX long tube headers. Was going to stay away from headers but after seeing peoples posted gains I'm having a hard time staying away. Question is, what midpipe, catted or non catted adapts to these headers? Also, do I need any extensions or anything for the O2 sensors to make them reach and work? Thanks for the help.

1) You can use the catless midpipes supplied with the OBX kit or buy Kooks catted midpipes if you want to stay legal.
2) You can use O2 extenders on the rear sensors to prevent a CEL if you don't run cats.
3) You will need O2 extensions for the front sensors.

See my thread on this subject here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=obx

CamaroCowboy · 10-20-2010, 11:53 AM

PM sent.

We can't have a discussion about those headers in public without Haters showing up.

2010 2-Tone · 10-20-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

PM sent.

We can't have a discussion about those headers in public without Haters showing up.

RedJewel2SS · 10-20-2010, 12:05 PM

do some research before you are 100% decided on what header to use

just

and no i'm not a hater of anything except vegetables and 28" wheels on a lifted camaro

CamaroCowboy · 10-20-2010, 12:06 PM

and no i'm not a hater of anything except vegetables and 28" wheels on a lifted camaro

Smoky10 · 10-20-2010, 02:16 PM

on the rear extenders did ya'll put anything on them to help them seal? Or just tighten the P out of them?

Hicompression · 10-20-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoky10

on the rear extenders did ya'll put anything on them to help them seal? Or just tighten the P out of them?

I used antiseize on the threads of the extenders and the O2 sensors. Keep the antiseize away from the tip of the sensors. Use a cotton swab or acid brush to apply it to the threads.

Smoky10 · 10-20-2010, 02:27 PM

Thank you sir.

v6sonoma · 10-20-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCowboy

PM sent.

We can't have a discussion about those headers in public without Haters showing up.

LOL

Bell040 · 10-20-2010, 06:32 PM

well if the haters aren't gonna show, I'll say it...

BUY AMERICAN!

sfgiantsfan9 · 10-20-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

well if the haters aren't gonna show, I'll say it...

BUY AMERICAN!

Thanks....that was helpful.

MarylandSpeed · 10-20-2010, 07:36 PM

I bet kooks mids would work. Not being an ass, I am serious.

audiomikej · 10-20-2010, 10:50 PM

buy any cheap mild steel cat you want. Take a pen, write "304SS" on the box. Then install with your OBX junk, and wait to see which one rusts through first. Shouldn't take long. Actually you should just run open headers, less chance of the welds failing if the OBX's aren't tied to anything. The real question is, what will fail first, the rusty pipes or the welds?

10-20-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	What midpipe with OBX long tubes? Looking at getting the OBX long tube headers. Was going to stay away from headers but after seeing peoples posted gains I'm having a hard time staying away. Question is, what midpipe, catted or non catted adapts to these headers? Also, do I need any extensions or anything for the O2 sensors to make them reach and work? Thanks for the help.

10-20-2010, 11:53 AM	#3
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	PM sent. We can't have a discussion about those headers in public without Haters showing up. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

10-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#5
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	do some research before you are 100% decided on what header to use just and no i'm not a hater of anything except vegetables and 28" wheels on a lifted camaro __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

10-20-2010, 12:06 PM	#6
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	and no i'm not a hater of anything except vegetables and 28" wheels on a lifted camaro __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

10-20-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	well if the haters aren't gonna show, I'll say it... BUY AMERICAN! __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

10-20-2010, 02:16 PM	#7
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	on the rear extenders did ya'll put anything on them to help them seal? Or just tighten the P out of them?

10-20-2010, 02:27 PM	#9
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	Thank you sir.

10-20-2010, 07:36 PM	#13
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	I bet kooks mids would work. Not being an ass, I am serious.

10-20-2010, 10:50 PM	#14
audiomikej Drives: the wife crazy talking Camaros Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 277 View My Garage	buy any cheap mild steel cat you want. Take a pen, write "304SS" on the box. Then install with your OBX junk, and wait to see which one rusts through first. Shouldn't take long. Actually you should just run open headers, less chance of the welds failing if the OBX's aren't tied to anything. The real question is, what will fail first, the rusty pipes or the welds?

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