OBXR Headers Installed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 02:01 PM

I just wanted to say that i installed my OBX headers this weekend, it took me about 4 hours to do it alone and the dip stick wasn't to bad thanks to all the DIY threads that showed me what to look for and do so it wouldn't be so bad. Also I'm running no cats, no mufflers and so far no code. I have to say that I thought it would be too loud and I wouldn't like it, but I'm finding myself enjoying how it sounds more and more.

Thanks,

Brandon

Here is the vid

c-dub · 12-13-2010, 02:06 PM

oh yeah I forgot to demand a video clip!

c-dub · 12-13-2010, 02:21 PM

groovy

i'm glad that they are working out for you so far though.

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 02:22 PM

Thanks

BowlingSS · 12-13-2010, 02:26 PM

Did you have to tune out the rear O2's? Most codes will take a little while. Hope you do not get any but probably will.

I have a set of XSPower headers I am waiting on install.

We do need sound clip.

Bill

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 02:31 PM

I installed the rear O2 sensor extender, so hopefully it won't throw a code, or at least it won't throw one before I get the car tuned.

toehead93 · 12-13-2010, 02:39 PM

What type of exhaust are you running, is it still the stock catback (LS3/L99)?

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 02:47 PM

LS3, stock piping minus the mufflers

Alain · 12-13-2010, 03:07 PM

dude, please put up a video clip. I have a similar muffler set up as you (stock piping minus the mufflers and an added X pipe). i'm dying to pull the trigger on a set of 1 7/8 tubes but i've been waiting on people who've already bought this particular brand of headers to install them so i can get some good feedback.

did you notice a noticeable gain in HP or torque?

did you loose more low end torque?

thanks in advanced for the feedback man.

Al

Hicompression · 12-13-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoky10

II have to say that I thought it would be too loud and I wouldn't like it, but I'm finding myself enjoying how it sounds more and more.

Thanks,

Brandon

The quality of the headers is outstanding isn't it? Another satisfied OBX owner and you were able to save some money in the process too!

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

dude, please put up a video clip. I have a similar muffler set up as you (stock piping minus the mufflers and an added X pipe). i'm dying to pull the trigger on a set of 1 7/8 tubes but i've been waiting on people who've already bought this particular brand of headers to install them so i can get some good feedback.

did you notice a noticeable gain in HP or torque?

did you loose more low end torque?

thanks in advanced for the feedback man.

Al

Yes I have notice a very nice gain in HP. And no sir I didn't loose anything in the lower RPM's. Also I will take a vid when I get home from work today.

axis · 12-13-2010, 03:42 PM

This has got to be EXTREMELY loud. No cats or mufflers would drive me bonkers, but to each his own. I hope you have VERY understanding neighbors,

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steeleshark2 · 12-13-2010, 03:57 PM

Yeah, it has some drone, but sounds like a real muscle car. At idle it is pretty tame though. With the headers and updated tune, it was very different with increase of both horsepower and low end torque. I am really happy about the setup so if you are thinking about a setup like this. Go ahead and enjoy!!

Smoky10 · 12-13-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

This has got to be EXTREMELY loud. No cats or mufflers would drive me bonkers, but to each his own. I hope you have VERY understanding neighbors,

.

I do have some extremely understanding neighbors. But if you aren't actually getting on it, it's not loud. Don't get me wrong at 2,000 there is a little drone, but I have a 68 truck, with a decent cam, longtube headers, x-pipe and dual flowmasters and the truck is actually louder than the car.

Brandon

12-13-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	oh yeah I forgot to demand a video clip! __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

12-13-2010, 02:21 PM	#3
c-dub It's that guy Drives: 2011 SIM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hopewell VA Posts: 673 View My Garage	groovy i'm glad that they are working out for you so far though. __________________ We mortals are but shadows and dust.

12-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#7
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	What type of exhaust are you running, is it still the stock catback (LS3/L99)? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

12-13-2010, 03:42 PM	#12
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	This has got to be EXTREMELY loud. No cats or mufflers would drive me bonkers, but to each his own. I hope you have VERY understanding neighbors, . __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

12-13-2010, 03:57 PM	#13
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Yeah, it has some drone, but sounds like a real muscle car. At idle it is pretty tame though. With the headers and updated tune, it was very different with increase of both horsepower and low end torque. I am really happy about the setup so if you are thinking about a setup like this. Go ahead and enjoy!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-13-2010, 02:22 PM	#4
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	Thanks

12-13-2010, 02:26 PM	#5
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Did you have to tune out the rear O2's? Most codes will take a little while. Hope you do not get any but probably will. I have a set of XSPower headers I am waiting on install. We do need sound clip. Bill

12-13-2010, 02:31 PM	#6
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	I installed the rear O2 sensor extender, so hopefully it won't throw a code, or at least it won't throw one before I get the car tuned.

12-13-2010, 02:47 PM	#8
Smoky10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 745	LS3, stock piping minus the mufflers

12-13-2010, 03:07 PM	#9
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	dude, please put up a video clip. I have a similar muffler set up as you (stock piping minus the mufflers and an added X pipe). i'm dying to pull the trigger on a set of 1 7/8 tubes but i've been waiting on people who've already bought this particular brand of headers to install them so i can get some good feedback. did you notice a noticeable gain in HP or torque? did you loose more low end torque? thanks in advanced for the feedback man. Al

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