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OOLIE · 08-03-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BSR-1

Mine just arrived today. They look to be pretty well put together. So far I don't see any flaws with them.

Cool post up how you like them when you get them on.

BSR-1 · 08-03-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OOLIE

Cool post up how you like them when you get them on.

Will do!
I have arranged for a guy I work with that has an auto business too to install them hopefully Monday.

mpiper · 08-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Silly question, but I've been planning on Shorties, sop I never paid attention to the LTs. If you get these, since it changes the Cat situation, does it auto-void the warranty? If you go aftermarket cats, are there ANY that don't trigger a CEL?

gahammerle · 08-03-2011, 08:25 PM

I don't think there is an aftermarket cat that will prevent the CEL. I have the SOLO hi-flow res-cats on my car (no LTs - just the mid-pipe replaced). They were billed as no CEL. That was true for about the first 10,000 miles. Since then I get a CEL (cat inefficiency) every 60-80 miles. But that's OK, now I have an excuse to get LTs - might as well get the added power & sound now if I have to deal with the CEL anyway.

OOLIE · 08-03-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mpiper

Silly question, but I've been planning on Shorties, sop I never paid attention to the LTs. If you get these, since it changes the Cat situation, does it auto-void the warranty? If you go aftermarket cats, are there ANY that don't trigger a CEL?

I think it depends on the dealer really. I would say it is a risk, I pretty much decided my warranty is shot and came to accept it. now if my power window or locks go out I will take it in for that

Jaime068 · 08-03-2011, 10:27 PM

yea i'm stuck on warranty as well. I have the extended but the dealer said it was great for every electronic component in the car....I need to ask the dealer even if I void the engine warranty would the electronics still be covered.

KMPrenger · 08-03-2011, 11:27 PM

I don't think that adding LTs alone (no tune) will kill the powertrain warranty (at least not with the all but the more 'strict' dealerships) but if you got a tune which you will want eventually and the dealer was to find out about it, that would kill it.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-03-2011, 11:30 PM

Just wondering, if you want to go obx, why not pacesetter? Aren't they $250?

gahammerle · 08-03-2011, 11:33 PM

I think pace setters are mild steel and obx are stainless.

KMPrenger · 08-03-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

I think pace setters are mild steel and obx are stainless.

Yep

xpanda305x · 08-04-2011, 12:46 AM

here is my question.

how much hp we are looking from OBX?
what else is needed to make the OBX header work?
why are they so cheap?

* SUS-T304 stainless steel * Individual pipe for each exhaust port * Mandrel bend for smoother airflow to decrease resistance * Increase engine output and efficiency * Limited time warranty from manufacturer defects

Spec:

* Primaries: 1 3/4" * Lead Pipe: 2.5" * Four o2 ports * No EGR

OOLIE · 08-04-2011, 09:23 AM

I honestly think they are VERY comparable to BBK, but don't come with high flow cats. It comes as a cat delete. If you buy high flow cats seperately you start to close the gap on BBK as far as expense, All depends on your emission laws I can run no cats without issue so worked perfect for me.

bmorecam · 08-04-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BSR-1

Will do!
I have arranged for a guy I work with that has an auto business too to install them hopefully Monday.

Couple tips, do not use the gasket obx send and instead reuse the factory gasket or buy a new one from a dealer. most of us just reuse the factory gasket. You will also need 2 front o2 extention. Make sure you clean the header from any stains, oil drops, fingerprints, etc.. I made a mistake of not cleaning off my header before turning the car on for the first time and now every stain that was on my header is now embedded into the finish including couple blood stains

xpanda305x · 08-04-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OOLIE

I honestly think they are VERY comparable to BBK, but don't come with high flow cats. It comes as a cat delete. If you buy high flow cats seperately you start to close the gap on BBK as far as expense, All depends on your emission laws I can run no cats without issue so worked perfect for me.

whats the different between hi flow cats and cat delete?

im in florida also so doesnt matter! no emission tests!!!

so what is the different performance , sound wise?

08-03-2011, 08:20 PM	#17
mpiper Drives: 2011 Black 1LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 496	Silly question, but I've been planning on Shorties, sop I never paid attention to the LTs. If you get these, since it changes the Cat situation, does it auto-void the warranty? If you go aftermarket cats, are there ANY that don't trigger a CEL? __________________ Midnight => 2011 1LT/RS, A6, Roto-Fab CAI & W/W Relocate, MPD Hood, 25%/18% Carbon Tint See my build journal here.

08-03-2011, 08:25 PM	#18
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	I don't think there is an aftermarket cat that will prevent the CEL. I have the SOLO hi-flow res-cats on my car (no LTs - just the mid-pipe replaced). They were billed as no CEL. That was true for about the first 10,000 miles. Since then I get a CEL (cat inefficiency) every 60-80 miles. But that's OK, now I have an excuse to get LTs - might as well get the added power & sound now if I have to deal with the CEL anyway. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

08-03-2011, 10:27 PM	#20
Jaime068 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 1,317 View My Garage	yea i'm stuck on warranty as well. I have the extended but the dealer said it was great for every electronic component in the car....I need to ask the dealer even if I void the engine warranty would the electronics still be covered. __________________

08-03-2011, 11:27 PM	#21
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I don't think that adding LTs alone (no tune) will kill the powertrain warranty (at least not with the all but the more 'strict' dealerships) but if you got a tune which you will want eventually and the dealer was to find out about it, that would kill it. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-03-2011, 11:30 PM	#22
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,227	Just wondering, if you want to go obx, why not pacesetter? Aren't they $250? __________________

08-03-2011, 11:33 PM	#23
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	I think pace setters are mild steel and obx are stainless. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

08-04-2011, 12:46 AM	#25
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	here is my question. how much hp we are looking from OBX? what else is needed to make the OBX header work? why are they so cheap? * SUS-T304 stainless steel * Individual pipe for each exhaust port * Mandrel bend for smoother airflow to decrease resistance * Increase engine output and efficiency * Limited time warranty from manufacturer defects Spec: * Primaries: 1 3/4" * Lead Pipe: 2.5" * Four o2 ports * No EGR

08-04-2011, 09:23 AM	#26
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	I honestly think they are VERY comparable to BBK, but don't come with high flow cats. It comes as a cat delete. If you buy high flow cats seperately you start to close the gap on BBK as far as expense, All depends on your emission laws I can run no cats without issue so worked perfect for me. __________________

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