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CalvertCamaro · 01-13-2017, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashn4it

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 ��

Yes, that is exactly what I have! That is the sound I am looking for. Of all the sound clips I have listened to, the Retro Chambered with the HF cats and Headers sounded the best. Can't wait to start installing this weekend pending the weather...

CreeperRS · 01-13-2017, 02:51 PM

I had to remove 1 bolt, to separate the steering shaft to allow shorty headers some clearance. Super easy to do, if it's necessary.

WHAMMO · 01-13-2017, 04:49 PM

I had to massage the heatshield to slip the headers in. Tight fit bug doable on my custom wood ramps.

Chuckem12 · 01-15-2017, 04:35 PM

I just went through this process two days ago on a 15 camaro ss..... I used race ramps for this one though. With the race ramps and weight on wheels you'll have to disconnect the steering shaft....its actually pretty easy as all it takes is a 11mm wrench or crows foot. Its a tight spot so it may be a bit of work but its a simple process.... remove bolt and pull the shaft/link up towards the steering wheel. Reconnect is pull down and onto the steering actuator and install bolt.

A couple months ago I did the same process on a '10 SS but used a lift.... it seemed to give a bit more space (don't ask why because I honestly don't know). Either way, its an easy task but if you have bigger hands it'll be a bit of work.

Black_SS10 · 01-15-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckem12

I just went through this process two days ago on a 15 camaro ss..... I used race ramps for this one though. With the race ramps and weight on wheels you'll have to disconnect the steering shaft....its actually pretty easy as all it takes is a 11mm wrench or crows foot. Its a tight spot so it may be a bit of work but its a simple process.... remove bolt and pull the shaft/link up towards the steering wheel. Reconnect is pull down and onto the steering actuator and install bolt.

A couple months ago I did the same process on a '10 SS but used a lift.... it seemed to give a bit more space (don't ask why because I honestly don't know). Either way, its an easy task but if you have bigger hands it'll be a bit of work.

I did mine with weight on the tires. I didn't have to mess with the steering shaft or a heat shield. I have heard that the newer vehicles 12+ have a plastic cover on the steering shaft. This can be removed and left off.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-15-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckem12

I just went through this process two days ago on a 15 camaro ss..... I used race ramps for this one though. With the race ramps and weight on wheels you'll have to disconnect the steering shaft....its actually pretty easy as all it takes is a 11mm wrench or crows foot. Its a tight spot so it may be a bit of work but its a simple process.... remove bolt and pull the shaft/link up towards the steering wheel. Reconnect is pull down and onto the steering actuator and install bolt.

A couple months ago I did the same process on a '10 SS but used a lift.... it seemed to give a bit more space (don't ask why because I honestly don't know). Either way, its an easy task but if you have bigger hands it'll be a bit of work.

Hmmm I did mine on race ramps also and didn't disconnect

Ryan B.

Chuckem12 · 01-15-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

Hmmm I did mine on race ramps also and didn't disconnect

Ryan B.

hmmm, yeah IDK.....i had almost no space with the '15.... but the '10, I remember being able to get my whole hand in there from above and from below....idk.....i wouldn't think the power/electric actuator would make a difference...... or maybe i'm just thinking/remembering it wrong....i've been known to do that

Either way, it CAN be done with or without disconnecting steering.

01-13-2017, 02:51 PM	#16
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,579	I had to remove 1 bolt, to separate the steering shaft to allow shorty headers some clearance. Super easy to do, if it's necessary. __________________

01-13-2017, 04:49 PM	#17
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,653	I had to massage the heatshield to slip the headers in. Tight fit bug doable on my custom wood ramps. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

01-15-2017, 04:35 PM	#18
Chuckem12 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS (2SS/RS) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Miami (for now) Posts: 46	I just went through this process two days ago on a 15 camaro ss..... I used race ramps for this one though. With the race ramps and weight on wheels you'll have to disconnect the steering shaft....its actually pretty easy as all it takes is a 11mm wrench or crows foot. Its a tight spot so it may be a bit of work but its a simple process.... remove bolt and pull the shaft/link up towards the steering wheel. Reconnect is pull down and onto the steering actuator and install bolt. A couple months ago I did the same process on a '10 SS but used a lift.... it seemed to give a bit more space (don't ask why because I honestly don't know). Either way, its an easy task but if you have bigger hands it'll be a bit of work.