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kmm1412 · 11-03-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

+1 That's who i got my Kook's and Borla S-Type cat back. Got a good deal too

TXM62SS · 11-03-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kmm1412

+2. Got my Kooks headers and Borla exhaust from Maryland. Great deal on them too.

GMTool · 11-03-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerr

So, the 2011 SS convertiable now has a wopping 300 miles on it in 14 months, it worn out lol.. so far only modification is the GM performace cat back, which was installed when we picked up the car.

Anyway are any of the headers worth any real power gains, and how loud does it get? This heavy pig needs something, its just slow so anything has to help some. Right now the camaro is quiter than the three denali's we have which are all stock, and im not 100% sure its not slower then denali's two.. Also im not interested in spending $2K or something nuts on a set of headers.

Anyway let me know what you all have tried and had results with, or should i just say screw it and no worry about it.

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Definitely Dynatechs, Ted Jannetty recommended them, so that's a win all the way.

Yes it's this simple, order the package from JRE. CAI, Dynatech headers with high flow cats. And a custom tune. Your car will become a different animal. You have the L99, correct? Do this package and you will think you have a different car. Just spend the 2K.

Spektrum · 11-03-2012, 10:17 AM

I myself am in the market for headers with high flow cats, I'm just having trouble pulling the trigger because of all the different options. Is it beneficial to get the headers ceramic coated for an extra cost?

NinoSS · 11-03-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Yes it's this simple, order the package from JRE. CAI, Dynatech headers with high flow cats. And a custom tune. Your car will become a different animal. You have the L99, correct? Do this package and you will think you have a different car. Just spend the 2K.

GaBoy25 · 11-03-2012, 10:26 AM

Ceramic coating originated in the aerospace industry, where it was used to coat the exhaust nozzles of jet engines. The coating was found to not only protect the nozzles from corrosion, but also helped reduce operating temperatures and increase the nozzles' life span. Adapting this coating technique to automotive headers provides the same results--high corrosion resistance, reduced underhood temperatures, and longer life. Chrome plated finishes look good initially, but will tarnish and turn colors during normal operation. Also, chrome will rust if not cleaned regularly.

Or you can wrap them.

Btw YES I stole this from google

Spektrum · 11-03-2012, 10:33 AM

Thanks for taking the time to find that GaBoy25, appreciate it.

Stitch · 11-03-2012, 11:05 AM

Stainless Works, 2" Primaries, S-Tube Turbo Mufflers.

Couldn't be happier...

CamaroCowboy · 11-03-2012, 11:32 AM

TSP 1 7/8 LT Headers, High Flow Cats and Magnaflow 3 inch Cat Back......Sounds Amazing. In my opinion about as close to old school sound as you can get.

Zyklon-SS · 11-03-2012, 05:57 PM

TSP 1 7/8 no cats

Firefighter · 11-03-2012, 07:38 PM

Stitch... that car sounds incredible... but I hate to admit this... I'm too old to drive something that sounds like that. lol

I'm thinking LT's either Kooks or ARE's maybe Dynatechs with the factory dual mode exhaust. Will be just right when I sneak in at 3am from the strip clubs trying to NOT wake up the wife... lol

MarylandSpeed · 11-03-2012, 08:53 PM

LT headers are the bolt on that gives you the most power like 30-40 rwhp with a tune. In terms of brands, we sell a lot of Kooks. They go right in from the bottom with no removing the knuckle, steering shaft, or whatever. Very simple, two hour install. If you call us, you will find the price is one of the best out there of all the premium brands.

MarylandSpeed · 11-03-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Stitch... that car sounds incredible... but I hate to admit this... I'm too old to drive something that sounds like that. lol

I'm thinking LT's either Kooks or ARE's maybe Dynatechs with the factory dual mode exhaust. Will be just right when I sneak in at 3am from the strip clubs trying to NOT wake up the wife... lol

One common mistake that people make is thinking that headers have a lot to do with the tone of the exhaust. The above car sounds like it does because it has an SW S-tube exhaust, which is a pretty aggresive exhaust. If you put say a Magnaflow Street Series, Corsa, or Borla S-type exhaust behind it, the volume level would be fine for 75% of the customers out there. Likewise, the catback above would likely same the sound with any brand headers.

The rule of thumb is that headers and mids will make whatever exhaust you have 15%-20% louder...but not really change things in terms of tone and rasp. Off road mids are slightly louder, however not as much as people make it because high flow cats any more are very high flow. You can see light through a set of Kooks cats.

Oxtar41 · 11-03-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Have installed many kooks headers on fifth gens and NEVER HAD to remove anything else but the plugs, dip stick and of course the stick manifolds as well.

So YES YOU are wrong.

Conclusion = FAIL.

Was it ARH where you had to remove the shaft? I swear it was a big name brand, maybe I'm thinking of a different brand?

11-03-2012, 11:05 AM	#36
Stitch Drives: SS, CTS & SRT-4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 427	Stainless Works, 2" Primaries, S-Tube Turbo Mufflers. Couldn't be happier... __________________ Pedderized, built and tuned by Back Street Performance: 485/430 - COTW 10/17/2011

11-03-2012, 11:32 AM	#37
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	TSP 1 7/8 LT Headers, High Flow Cats and Magnaflow 3 inch Cat Back......Sounds Amazing. In my opinion about as close to old school sound as you can get. __________________ 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!

11-03-2012, 10:17 AM	#32
Spektrum Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Behind you! Posts: 488 View My Garage	I myself am in the market for headers with high flow cats, I'm just having trouble pulling the trigger because of all the different options. Is it beneficial to get the headers ceramic coated for an extra cost?

11-03-2012, 10:33 AM	#35
Spektrum Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Behind you! Posts: 488 View My Garage	Thanks for taking the time to find that GaBoy25, appreciate it.

11-03-2012, 05:57 PM	#38
Zyklon-SS Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Port Credit -ON Posts: 600	TSP 1 7/8 no cats

11-03-2012, 07:38 PM	#39
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Stitch... that car sounds incredible... but I hate to admit this... I'm too old to drive something that sounds like that. lol I'm thinking LT's either Kooks or ARE's maybe Dynatechs with the factory dual mode exhaust. Will be just right when I sneak in at 3am from the strip clubs trying to NOT wake up the wife... lol

11-03-2012, 08:53 PM	#40
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	LT headers are the bolt on that gives you the most power like 30-40 rwhp with a tune. In terms of brands, we sell a lot of Kooks. They go right in from the bottom with no removing the knuckle, steering shaft, or whatever. Very simple, two hour install. If you call us, you will find the price is one of the best out there of all the premium brands.