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1sweet11SS · 02-21-2011, 09:10 PM

Just got done installing a set of JBA midpipes w/ cats (already had the Borla ATAK installed). WOW! What a difference! If you like loud, then this is what you want. As far as "seat of the pants", I don't know. I just know this sucker is a lot louder and I LOVE IT. Thus far I have driven 10 miles (with several WOT pulls) and no CEL.

Install on the driver's side was a piece of cake. Install on the passenger was a piece of cake until I attempted to remove the rear O2 sensor (after removing the cat of course). Every O2 sensor was easy except for this one. I think GM damaged/stripped the threads when installing the O2 sensor. After a 1/2 turn (removing the sensor) it became very very very difficult to remove.....it would not budge!!! After spraying a very small amount of wd40 and letting it sit, it finally moved, but continued to be very difficult. After finally removing the rear O2, it was obviously stripped/damaged. Pissed off, I shoved that sucker in the new midpipe. After some cursing it tightened it all the way down (probably shouldn't have done it, but I was pissed). I know eventually, if I ever decide to reinstall the stock cats, I'll have to get a new rear O2 (not gonna try to remove it and install it again) and retap the rear O2 bung (if possible).

All in all

...... sound is AWESOME!

Here is a vid. I only brought it up to 4500 - 5000 rpms (didn't want to piss off the neighbors

)... enjoy...

iom · 02-22-2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sweet11SS

Just got done installing a set of JBA midpipes w/ cats (already had the Borla ATAK installed). WOW! What a difference! If you like loud, then this is what you want. As far as "seat of the pants", I don't know. I just know this sucker is a lot louder and I LOVE IT. Thus far I have driven 10 miles (with several WOT pulls) and no CEL.

Install on the driver's side was a piece of cake. Install on the passenger was a piece of cake until I attempted to remove the rear O2 sensor (after removing the cat of course). Every O2 sensor was easy except for this one. I think GM damaged/stripped the threads when installing the O2 sensor. After a 1/2 turn (removing the sensor) it became very very very difficult to remove.....it would not budge!!! After spraying a very small amount of wd40 and letting it sit, it finally moved, but continued to be very difficult. After finally removing the rear O2, it was obviously stripped/damaged. Pissed off, I shoved that sucker in the new midpipe. After some cursing it tightened it all the way down (probably shouldn't have done it, but I was pissed). I know eventually, if I ever decide to reinstall the stock cats, I'll have to get a new rear O2 (not gonna try to remove it and install it again) and retap the rear O2 bung (if possible).

All in all

...... sound is AWESOME!

Here is a vid. I only brought it up to 4500 - 5000 rpms (didn't want to piss off the neighbors

)... enjoy...

l99 or ls3 ?

iom · 02-22-2011, 01:33 AM

i got the mid pipes from jba with the high flow cats .

and i am confused , should i go with the s type or atak from borla ?

if its not to much to ask could we get some more vids maybe with some drive bye's .

P.S.

DONT GET PULLED OVER BY THE COPS LOL

lakersftbl69 · 02-22-2011, 01:37 AM

Sounds great chk mine out as well if u like

SSilver5gen · 02-22-2011, 01:47 AM

sounds excellant!!! stock manifolds on there??? i have the ATAK cat back with x pipe...was thinking long tubes BUT maybe now just mid pipes!

briancb1 · 02-22-2011, 02:18 AM

there will be pretty much zero power gains until you retune the car. What kept you from going to Long Tubes?

mikeSS · 02-22-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by briancb1

there will be pretty much zero power gains until you retune the car. What kept you from going to Long Tubes?

i think he was going more for sound. most people who get high flow cats dont want to void the warranty yet. the cats seem not to be setting off codes for the most part.

Vinnysrt8 · 02-22-2011, 08:30 AM

sounds good i got catless mid pipes with the atak its alittle louder but not much then urs

1sweet11SS · 02-22-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iom

l99 or ls3 ?

It's an LS3.

1sweet11SS · 02-22-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iom

i got the mid pipes from jba with the high flow cats .

and i am confused , should i go with the s type or atak from borla ?

if its not to much to ask could we get some more vids maybe with some drive bye's .

P.S.

DONT GET PULLED OVER BY THE COPS LOL

I will try and get more vids up this weekend. As far as s-type or Atak, it's up to you. If you want loud, got with the Atak. The s- type will still be loud, but not as loud as the Atak. I personally love it loud.

1sweet11SS · 02-22-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSilver5gen

sounds excellant!!! stock manifolds on there??? i have the ATAK cat back with x pipe...was thinking long tubes BUT maybe now just mid pipes!

Thank you! Those are the stock manifolds. I thought about LTs as well, but decided to wait a couple years. This way if anything goes wrong, it's easy to return to stock and there is no flash on the car's computer.

1sweet11SS · 02-22-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by briancb1

there will be pretty much zero power gains until you retune the car. What kept you from going to Long Tubes?

There is a gain. Others have seen it on dynos. As far as LTs, wanted to keep the warranty intact for a couple years. Eventually I may go with LTs. Haven't decided.

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-22-2011, 12:51 PM

sweet music to the ears.

FDNY-L107 · 02-23-2011, 09:59 AM

Nice!

02-22-2011, 01:37 AM	#4
lakersftbl69 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: conway sc. Posts: 1,453 View My Garage	Sounds great chk mine out as well if u like __________________ ordered dec 15 2008 picked up on june 8 2009. upgrades kooks 1 7/8" LTH w/ deleted cats, corsa exhaust, hurst short throw shifter stage 3 comp cam, 3.91 gears ecs kit blower, meth injection, upgraded axles, drive shaft, McLeod rxt clutch, fully forged 416ci stroker all installed and dyno tuned by slowhawk performance in bridgewater ma.

02-22-2011, 08:30 AM	#8
Vinnysrt8 Drives: Jeep srt8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 215	sounds good i got catless mid pipes with the atak its alittle louder but not much then urs __________________ 2010 2ss/rs inferno orange with inferno interior with painted body kit. MODS 20% tint, Borla Atak, BBK Headers no cats, Cold air induction cai, custom tune. 2007 JEEP SRT8 11 Second club V-3 Vortech Supercharger, Borla S, 180 t-stat, diablo sport predator, Eibach lowering springs, shorty antenna, crossed drilled and slotted rotors, dash hawk, 20% tint,tinted tails, rammedic23 fiberglass hood.

02-23-2011, 09:59 AM	#14
FDNY-L107 Drives: 2020 COPO #006 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cecil County, Maryland Posts: 134	Nice! __________________ 2020 COPO #006, John Force Edition 5.7 SC Gone, but not forgotten: 2019 ZL1 755WHP/782RWTQ 2011 LS V6 375HP, 6 speed 1994 Camaro V6, 5 speed 1985 IROC Z 5.0TPI (special factory ordered 1st new car) 1979 Z-28 4-speed 350 1975 Camaro 350 Auto (first car owned) RESERVED: 2023 Hummer EV 3X Pickup 2024 Hummer EV 3X SUV

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