09-21-2017, 06:53 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016
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Headers or no? Is it worth it?
I'm looking to put a Borla ATAK cat back exhaust system on my 2010 SS LS3 and was wondering if you guys think a set of long tube headers is worth it? I would also be doing high flow cats. My car is not a daily driver but a weekend warrior/car show car. Any problems with throwing codes with headers and aftermarket cats? Are performance gains noticible by adding more than just a cat back? I want it loud so I will never say it's too loud.
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09-21-2017, 06:58 PM | #2 |
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100 % yes, one of the best mods you can do !
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09-21-2017, 07:02 PM | #3 |
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Headers are my next mod. Just get a good tune.
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09-21-2017, 08:01 PM | #4 |
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In CA I will not risk problems with Smog. Even so, installing Shorties, along with these JBA HFC's has been definitely worth the time, money, and effort!
LT's are the way to go for slightly better airflow, but let me tell you that the real gain is getting rid of the stock cats with either straight mid pipes, or high flow cats... plus the tune of course. |
09-21-2017, 08:07 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016
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You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?
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09-21-2017, 08:20 PM | #6 |
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I used Diablo Intune for a good while before getting on the dyno. The dyno fine tuned things and did give me a nice bump... but the Diablo Intune worked great in preventing codes, checking codes when I did get one (still use it for that), and tuning the car (in a good, but limited way).
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09-21-2017, 08:26 PM | #7 |
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Long tubes make great hp gains and support future mods. Either get a mail order tune from DynoSteve (he is on this forum) or a dyno tune.
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09-21-2017, 08:47 PM | #8 |
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More than HP, they help with the torque and sound.......Def. worth it. But as mentioned above. To get full benefit, you will need a tune
Contact DynoSteve on here and he can better explain why you "need" a tune
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09-21-2017, 08:56 PM | #9 |
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Absolutely worth it, absolutely will throw a CEL eventually without a tune, and you can get a canned tune but a custom one will make the vehicle perform better.
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09-22-2017, 02:17 AM | #10 |
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It is loud with headers. I have the borla atak paired with long tube headers. I love the sound
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09-22-2017, 06:47 AM | #11 |
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Yes they are well worth it! MY favorite mod so far.
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09-22-2017, 07:35 AM | #12 |
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09-22-2017, 08:00 AM | #13 |
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Best mod you can do! Adds to the soul of the car!
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09-22-2017, 09:18 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012
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Definitely worth it. It is required to get a tune to maximize the gains. Its not a do or die situation to where you need to have it tuned as soon as you tighten the last bolt but shortly there after will be fine. I drove mine around for about two weeks before it finally popped a code. Sounded awesome as soon as I fired her up. I just didn't have time in my schedule to have it tuned right after install and it was my only mode of transportation. You will love them as SOON as turn that key
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