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ssmike · 10-24-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icntdrv55

So can you tell the differance in the ol butt dyno? I am thinking of putting a set on as well but want to know if they are worth it or not! I wouldnt expect to see or feel a huge differance but you should feel something !

I took it out today and deffinatly noticed a difference although not astounding! Better pull in all gears. Acceleration was a little better but I didn't try any 0-60 runs, the weather was crappy with rain and wet roads so the traction control kept kicking in. I would say any power gains are equal to when I added the CAI or the cat backs. Sound was no louder I don't think, although the decel popping seemed to be a little less pervelent, maybe just my imagination, I don't know, it's hard to improve on the sound of the Mach-X cat backs! Overall definatly worth every penny! The butt dyno registered a few more marks IMO! I did notice my son-in-law jerking forward and back in his seat quite a bit more during my shifting due to what seemed to be more torque as I hit the gas! That's a good sign!

ssmike · 10-24-2009, 05:52 PM

I almost forgot to post some pics

madmaxx18 · 10-24-2009, 07:02 PM

Well at least it looks like the wires clear nicely so you don't have to worry about them melting.

DMAX · 10-24-2009, 10:43 PM

I did zip tie some wires and hoses back , to close for me .

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-24-2009, 11:50 PM

SSmike she or he looks good you did a nice job.

mtcwby · 10-25-2009, 12:19 AM

I would go to Checker Auto and get some silver foil heat tape, the same as you see on alot of wiring under the hood of our Camaros. And wrap the AC hose and battery cable
on the drivers side of the engine. Also I noticed some wiring on the passenger side that were awful close to your headers in the pics. Eventually the heat will cook and harden
the insulation on those wires. A little preventative maintenance now will save you alot of headaches in the future. I bought some of this tape and did alot of wires around my
engine compartment that were neglected by GM.

mtcwby · 10-25-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icntdrv55

So can you tell the differance in the ol butt dyno? I am thinking of putting a set on as well but want to know if they are worth it or not! I wouldnt expect to see or feel a huge differance but you should feel something !

Kirk, you put a Procharger on your Camaro and now you want to cheap out and go with shorty headers?????

Spend the $$ and throw on some ARH's and 3" exhaust.
Let that supercharger breath!!!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-25-2009, 12:29 AM

How is the weather in MT and can you drive the car at this time.

mtcwby · 10-25-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

How is the weather in MT and can you drive the car at this time.

I'm in Colorado right now, went for a 320 mile drive today, in the garage now
preparing for a big snow storm that's supposed to hit the Denver area
tomorrow.
I'm heading to SEMA on Nov. 2 with the Camaro, plan on doing some
racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Nov 3, for Test and Tune night
while I'm there. Want to see what I can do at 1900 ft instead of 7000 ft
here in Denver at Bandimere.
You going to SEMA?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-25-2009, 01:16 AM

Yes i am but the car will be in the Show so i will not have it on the 3 and i got back home to from a trip to Hurst in LA and back in one day.

ssmike · 10-25-2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

I would go to Checker Auto and get some silver foil heat tape, the same as you see on alot of wiring under the hood of our Camaros. And wrap the AC hose and battery cable
on the drivers side of the engine. Also I noticed some wiring on the passenger side that were awful close to your headers in the pics. Eventually the heat will cook and harden
the insulation on those wires. A little preventative maintenance now will save you alot of headaches in the future. I bought some of this tape and did alot of wires around my
engine compartment that were neglected by GM.

Thanks for the tip!

Albion · 10-25-2009, 05:00 PM

Hey guys,
Need some knowledgeable thoughts.I'm waiting for delivery of a 1ss and i intend to add some mods before shipping it to the U.K.
Does a Varraram Air intake,Doug Thorley Shorties,Noweeds Ex Diverter and a Solo Quantum Axle Back sound like a decent combination to any of you.Or are any elements non compatible or a waste of cash.
Thanks in advance

ZZcamaro · 10-25-2009, 05:02 PM

They would all work well together.... And you would certainly have an increase in performance. I am sure you would be happy with the sound and the perfromance.

I thought you wanted the items shipped to the U.k. so you can ignore that in my PM...haha it is the weekend, so bear with me!!

HeavyD · 10-26-2009, 12:49 PM

How do those metal heat shields around the plug wire boot come off?

10-24-2009, 05:52 PM	#16
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	DT shorties pics I almost forgot to post some pics Attached Images

10-25-2009, 12:19 AM	#20
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	I would go to Checker Auto and get some silver foil heat tape, the same as you see on alot of wiring under the hood of our Camaros. And wrap the AC hose and battery cable on the drivers side of the engine. Also I noticed some wiring on the passenger side that were awful close to your headers in the pics. Eventually the heat will cook and harden the insulation on those wires. A little preventative maintenance now will save you alot of headaches in the future. I bought some of this tape and did alot of wires around my engine compartment that were neglected by GM. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

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