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CalvertCamaro · 01-12-2017, 10:25 AM

I am going to install a set of Stainless Power LT Headers on my 2015 SS/1LE this weekend. The directions on the Stainless website say to remove the steering shaft. I have been told that this is not a necessary step. I'd rather not mess with the steering shaft if I don't have to. Can anyone give some advice about whether or not I need to remove it or can the headers be easily installed without disconnecting the steering?

Ashn4it · 01-12-2017, 11:04 AM

Correct as long as you have a good lift you can install without removing

Black_SS10 · 01-12-2017, 11:26 AM

I never touched my steering shaft and installed my headers off the back of a trailer. Took the center wood out and drove up the back. You shouldn't have to remove the steering shaft as there should be plenty of room. Some headers need to be dimpled because of their close proximity to the shaft. Keep this in mind and verify if needed before completly installing.

JerTM · 01-12-2017, 12:33 PM

I installed my stainless works headers without disconnecting the steering shaft. I had a lift, but I would think it's still possible with a good set of taller jack stands too.

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-12-2017, 02:02 PM

I didn't have to bother with the steering shaft for my headers either.

CalvertCamaro · 01-12-2017, 02:39 PM

Thanks guys for the responses !!

Detroit Muscle · 01-12-2017, 04:03 PM

I disconnected mine, its easy to do then put back together, installed on jack stands

JLGO · 01-12-2017, 04:11 PM

I did mine without removing the shaft. You might need to adjust the engine mounts so that the headers do not touch the shaft.

pyroguy · 01-12-2017, 05:07 PM

I removed mine because the shorty headers that were on the car when I bought it required the steering shaft to be removed to remove them. It's one bolt and you can slide the shaft up towards the steering wheel. If you do remove the shaft make sure your steering wheel is pointed straight and not cocked at all. Otherwise it can be a pain to get back together.

RS Speedriver · 01-12-2017, 07:18 PM

just installed my headers yesterday. you dont need to remove it at all. maybe the dip stick thats about it. i would suggest using your oem gaskets tho. the ones i got were garbage.

Pluto · 01-12-2017, 08:42 PM

I had to undo mine because I put the headers on using rhino ramps. If you get the front end high enough you shouldn't have to undo it.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-12-2017, 09:01 PM

I didn't disconnect mine

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Ir0nM4n · 01-12-2017, 10:09 PM

I have no idea until saturday.

Ashn4it · 01-12-2017, 11:22 PM

Hopefully you have hi flow cats and the stainless works retro chambered exhaust!
Setup without either is very raspy, but with cats and retro chambered exhaust it's very deep at all rpms unlike other exhausts I've heard with long tubes ��

01-12-2017, 10:25 AM	#1
CalvertCamaro Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 46	SP Headers - Removing the Steering Shaft I am going to install a set of Stainless Power LT Headers on my 2015 SS/1LE this weekend. The directions on the Stainless website say to remove the steering shaft. I have been told that this is not a necessary step. I'd rather not mess with the steering shaft if I don't have to. Can anyone give some advice about whether or not I need to remove it or can the headers be easily installed without disconnecting the steering?

01-12-2017, 11:04 AM	#2
Ashn4it Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray LS3 M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 224	Correct as long as you have a good lift you can install without removing __________________ 2012 Camaro SS/RS LS3 6Spd (SOLD) 2011 Camaro RS 6 Spd (SOLD) 2007 Subaru WRX STI (SOLD) 1997 C5 LS1 Corvette (SOLD) 1985 C4 L98 Corvette (SOLD) 1967 Camaro RS/SS 383 sb (STOLEN)

01-12-2017, 11:26 AM	#3
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I never touched my steering shaft and installed my headers off the back of a trailer. Took the center wood out and drove up the back. You shouldn't have to remove the steering shaft as there should be plenty of room. Some headers need to be dimpled because of their close proximity to the shaft. Keep this in mind and verify if needed before completly installing. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

01-12-2017, 02:02 PM	#5
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	I didn't have to bother with the steering shaft for my headers either. __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-12-2017, 04:03 PM	#7
Detroit Muscle Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 659	I disconnected mine, its easy to do then put back together, installed on jack stands __________________ Stainless Power Headers, High Flow Cats, CAI intake, SLP Loudmouth 1 exhaust, Dyno tune from Alternative Performance

01-12-2017, 12:33 PM	#4
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	I installed my stainless works headers without disconnecting the steering shaft. I had a lift, but I would think it's still possible with a good set of taller jack stands too.

01-12-2017, 02:39 PM	#6
CalvertCamaro Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 46	Thanks guys for the responses !!

01-12-2017, 04:11 PM	#8
JLGO Drives: 2015 Camaro SS convertible L99 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 245	I did mine without removing the shaft. You might need to adjust the engine mounts so that the headers do not touch the shaft.

01-12-2017, 05:07 PM	#9
pyroguy Keeper of “THE list” Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GA Posts: 7,108 View My Garage	I removed mine because the shorty headers that were on the car when I bought it required the steering shaft to be removed to remove them. It's one bolt and you can slide the shaft up towards the steering wheel. If you do remove the shaft make sure your steering wheel is pointed straight and not cocked at all. Otherwise it can be a pain to get back together. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-12-2017, 07:18 PM	#10
RS Speedriver Drives: 2018 camaro 1ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: B.C. Pitt Meadows Posts: 305 View My Garage	just installed my headers yesterday. you dont need to remove it at all. maybe the dip stick thats about it. i would suggest using your oem gaskets tho. the ones i got were garbage.

01-12-2017, 08:42 PM	#11
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,198 View My Garage	I had to undo mine because I put the headers on using rhino ramps. If you get the front end high enough you shouldn't have to undo it. __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

01-12-2017, 09:01 PM	#12
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,397 View My Garage	I didn't disconnect mine Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

01-12-2017, 10:09 PM	#13
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	I have no idea until saturday. __________________

01-12-2017, 11:22 PM	#14
Ashn4it Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray LS3 M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 224	Hopefully you have hi flow cats and the stainless works retro chambered exhaust! Setup without either is very raspy, but with cats and retro chambered exhaust it's very deep at all rpms unlike other exhausts I've heard with long tubes �� __________________ 2012 Camaro SS/RS LS3 6Spd (SOLD) 2011 Camaro RS 6 Spd (SOLD) 2007 Subaru WRX STI (SOLD) 1997 C5 LS1 Corvette (SOLD) 1985 C4 L98 Corvette (SOLD) 1967 Camaro RS/SS 383 sb (STOLEN)