Headers and Cat-Back....Which ones?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

14ZL1M6 · 05-07-2014, 09:03 AM

I'm now looking to purchase headers and a cat-back for my ZL1. I know there are about 4-5 different brands that I've seen on here. I'm leaning towards Kooks or Stainless Works. I'm sure there's not a big difference between the headers when it comes to HP gain & flow, but I could be wrong. When it comes to a cat-back, I'm not concerned with noise level. The louder the better...bring on the resonating and drone...I want to be heard! Haha So what combos are everyone running on their cars? What sounds the best? Let me know your thoughts...sound clips welcome!

Thanks

MaxxMuscle · 05-07-2014, 09:12 AM

Look into NoWeeds if u like loud.

Botally Tone · 05-07-2014, 09:38 AM

There are a lot of different header set ups being run here and everyone seems to be happy with their respective choice (as far as I can tell). Everything from ARH, Stainless Works and Kooks. PFADT Tri-y headers were very popular until they unfortunately shut down. I have also heard decent things about Stainless Power (a cheaper brand of Stainless Works) although the workmanship man not be as good. Have you decided what size primaries you want? As far as a cat-back system I am not as sure about that. The Corsa cat-backs look awesome with the black tips and sound good from the clips I have heard. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in here shortly.

JDP Sales · 05-07-2014, 05:59 PM

If you are looking for a full Headers to tips system, the Stainless works Retro would be my choice. We have this system installed on our JDP Camaro and it sounds killer. Anyone who was at the Camaro5 Fest this past weekend would agree!

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

hognutz · 05-07-2014, 07:16 PM

my advice would be kooks, arh, stainless works

on the catback side you might try stock to start is does not sound bad with headers. if not look at corsa, borla, stainless works.

I am going to start with ARH headers and then if I do the catback It will most likely be the stainless works.

14ZL1M6 · 05-07-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxxMuscle

Look into NoWeeds if u like loud.

From what I see, it doesn't work with a convertible, which is what I have. I do like the set-up though...really cool.

14ZL1M6 · 05-07-2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

If you are looking for a full Headers to tips system, the Stainless works Retro would be my choice. We have this system installed on our JDP Camaro and it sounds killer. Anyone who was at the Camaro5 Fest this past weekend would agree!

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Tyler, I was planning on calling you about this. I'm Justin that ordered the full Roto-Fab set-up last week from you. You were supposed to send me a sound clip...remember? Lol

14ZL1M6 · 05-07-2014, 07:50 PM

I've always liked the Kooks...I've had a couple sets before on other cars in the past, but I've also heard a lot of positive feedback on Stainless Works as well. Far as the cat-back, I'm leaning towards the Stainless Works retro chambered system. I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed with either one. Decisions...Decisions!

JDP Sales · 05-07-2014, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14ZL1M6

Tyler, I was planning on calling you about this. I'm Justin that ordered the full Roto-Fab set-up last week from you. You were supposed to send me a sound clip...remember? Lol

Hey sorry about that. Last week was was CRAZY getting everything ready for the Camaro5 fest. Hopefully we can get something put together within the next few days. For now, here is the video from Stainless Works. Nothing will do it justice like hearing it in person though..

Also here is a cell phone vid of Jordan's "Victory lap" at the Camaro5fest
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

14ZL1M6 · 05-07-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

Hey sorry about that. Last week was was CRAZY getting everything ready for the Camaro5 fest. Hopefully we can get something put together within the next few days. For now, here is the video from Stainless Works. Nothing will do it justice like hearing it in person though..

Also here is a cell phone vid of Jordan's "Victory lap" at the Camaro5fest
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

So, that video was SW headers w/retro chambered cat-back? With or w/o cats?

Drbormd · 05-08-2014, 01:09 AM

I just bought and installed Kooks long tube with high flow cats from Tyler at JDP. They sound great and I also have no weeds. If you want loud this is the setup..

14ZL1M6 · 05-08-2014, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drbormd

I just bought and installed Kooks long tube with high flow cats from Tyler at JDP. They sound great and I also have no weeds. If you want loud this is the setup..

The No Weeds set-up looks really cool. I would love to have it, but I have a convertible and they all say on the site "not convertible." Maybe I should give them a call and see if they have a set up yet and it's just not on the site.

JDP Sales · 05-08-2014, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14ZL1M6

So, that video was SW headers w/retro chambered cat-back? With or w/o cats?

Yes, both videos are with cats. Going without cats will make it quite a bit louder, but will also introduce rasp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drbormd

I just bought and installed Kooks long tube with high flow cats from Tyler at JDP. They sound great and I also have no weeds. If you want loud this is the setup..

Yeah I bet that thing screams with the cut outs open! Thanks again for the orders and support!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

SIC13ZL1 · 05-09-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drbormd

I just bought and installed Kooks long tube with high flow cats from Tyler at JDP. They sound great and I also have no weeds. If you want loud this is the setup..

Did u get any CELS after you installed ur headers or did you do a tune as well?

05-07-2014, 09:03 AM	#1
14ZL1M6 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Coupe A6 & 2002 ZO6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 246	Headers and Cat-Back....Which ones?? I'm now looking to purchase headers and a cat-back for my ZL1. I know there are about 4-5 different brands that I've seen on here. I'm leaning towards Kooks or Stainless Works. I'm sure there's not a big difference between the headers when it comes to HP gain & flow, but I could be wrong. When it comes to a cat-back, I'm not concerned with noise level. The louder the better...bring on the resonating and drone...I want to be heard! Haha So what combos are everyone running on their cars? What sounds the best? Let me know your thoughts...sound clips welcome! Thanks Last edited by 14ZL1M6; 05-07-2014 at 01:24 PM.

05-07-2014, 07:16 PM	#5
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,985	my advice would be kooks, arh, stainless works on the catback side you might try stock to start is does not sound bad with headers. if not look at corsa, borla, stainless works. I am going to start with ARH headers and then if I do the catback It will most likely be the stainless works. __________________ 2016 2SS 2020 super duty on 37's

05-07-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
MaxxMuscle Blanchard Performance Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 171	Look into NoWeeds if u like loud.

05-07-2014, 09:38 AM	#3
Botally Tone Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 119 View My Garage	There are a lot of different header set ups being run here and everyone seems to be happy with their respective choice (as far as I can tell). Everything from ARH, Stainless Works and Kooks. PFADT Tri-y headers were very popular until they unfortunately shut down. I have also heard decent things about Stainless Power (a cheaper brand of Stainless Works) although the workmanship man not be as good. Have you decided what size primaries you want? As far as a cat-back system I am not as sure about that. The Corsa cat-backs look awesome with the black tips and sound good from the clips I have heard. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will chime in here shortly.

05-07-2014, 05:59 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	If you are looking for a full Headers to tips system, the Stainless works Retro would be my choice. We have this system installed on our JDP Camaro and it sounds killer. Anyone who was at the Camaro5 Fest this past weekend would agree! Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

05-07-2014, 07:50 PM	#8
14ZL1M6 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Coupe A6 & 2002 ZO6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 246	I've always liked the Kooks...I've had a couple sets before on other cars in the past, but I've also heard a lot of positive feedback on Stainless Works as well. Far as the cat-back, I'm leaning towards the Stainless Works retro chambered system. I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed with either one. Decisions...Decisions!

05-08-2014, 01:09 AM	#11
Drbormd Drives: 13 F150 Eco 14 ZL1 650 RWHP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lincoln California Posts: 132	I just bought and installed Kooks long tube with high flow cats from Tyler at JDP. They sound great and I also have no weeds. If you want loud this is the setup..