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Texas2SS · 07-12-2011, 11:01 AM

Mine is scheduled to arrive at the shop today. Will be getting installed next wednesday!

MudderFinger · 07-12-2011, 11:12 AM

I have had the XS Power headers and exhuast since Jan 2011 and have put about 7000 miles on them and still holding up good. Love the sound and the drone, the drone only seems to come in noticiable at 1800 rpms. I would not hesitate to buy again, I have almost thought about buying a second set for a backup under the current sale price. Can't beat it, why pay over double for the same thing? I also bought cats to install but decided not to. The clamps are garbage, buy the lap clamps.

simon.w · 07-12-2011, 02:28 PM

Mine is on order and I'm fitting this weekend!

Can't wait to hear this mixed in with the whine of my Whipple SC!

gelboy1015 · 07-13-2011, 12:57 AM

Anyone here running this system without a tune? I've read some posts saying it doesn't throw a CEL.

Reason I ask is because I plan on installing this system sometime soon while Im in Houston, but I'll be driving the Camaro to Tulsa, OK next month and I dont want it to throw a CEL or have any problems on the way there (500+ miles or so). I can tune it if needed when I get there and it throws a light when Im there, but I just dont want anything to happen if Im in the middle of the trip.

Any cons/negatives in doing this, or should I hold off?

SUX2BU · 07-13-2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gelboy1015

Anyone here running this system without a tune? I've read some posts saying it doesn't throw a CEL.

Reason I ask is because I plan on installing this system sometime soon while Im in Houston, but I'll be driving the Camaro to Tulsa, OK next month and I dont want it to throw a CEL or have any problems on the way there (500+ miles or so). I can tune it if needed when I get there and it throws a light when Im there, but I just dont want anything to happen if Im in the middle of the trip.

Any cons/negatives in doing this, or should I hold off?

Mine never threw a light, but that in no way guarantees yours won't. The type of CEL headers throw is not a big deal. It's just telling you the cats are not working correctly. You could drive your car for the rest of its life with that code and no ill effects.

Bay Area SS · 07-13-2011, 04:35 AM

Mine threw a code within minutes of driving it. It runs fine as is. Getting a tune soon so it should run even better. I wouldn't worry about driving alil with out a tune

Nvincent4708 · 07-13-2011, 03:54 PM

Got my kit in yesterday. Put the drivers header on.. Acetylene torch + Hammer and round bar to get the ding. about 1/4" deep. I doubt it has anything to do with the LSX.. But i'm happy with how the kit was designed.. Thats minor to me.

Will finish the install tomorrow.

tkjohn25 · 07-14-2011, 10:08 AM

Mine have been on almost two weeks and no CEL.

Jason7 · 07-14-2011, 01:27 PM

BayAreaSS installed his with no clearance issues at all???

Bay Area SS · 07-14-2011, 08:56 PM

I got lucky I guess, I heard some of the sets did not need to be modified. I had plenty of clearance on the driver side near the steering shaft. On the passenger side it was close to the frame rail, but enough to clear..

Nvincent4708 · 07-18-2011, 09:19 AM

Video of my exhaust here on page 2.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151517

Stickboy · 07-18-2011, 06:13 PM

Just ordered mine from oversteering! After reading this thread I had to buy one.... my wife thanks all of you.

wildcatjake · 07-21-2011, 04:06 PM

I've had them in for about a week and a half now, have to say i love the sound. i did have to dimple the header by the steering shaft, and the passenger side almost needed it. I also used the Walker clamps, ordered through O'Reilly's. No exhaust leaks after two complete checks. Definitely hear that LS3 valvetrain more in the cockpit, but I've got some CCF/vinyl sound deadener I'll be putting in the floors to knock it down.

On a side note I can't seem to get my tips to align, drivers side seems to sag while the passenger tends to come up. I'll probably end up pulling the mufflers out and adjust the hangers to get it to stay perfect, but I am pretty particular about the car...Or I might take it to the exhaust shop and have them weld it all up for me too.

Nvincent4708 · 07-21-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatjake

I've had them in for about a week and a half now, have to say i love the sound. i did have to dimple the header by the steering shaft, and the passenger side almost needed it. I also used the Walker clamps, ordered through O'Reilly's. No exhaust leaks after two complete checks. Definitely hear that LS3 valvetrain more in the cockpit, but I've got some CCF/vinyl sound deadener I'll be putting in the floors to knock it down.

On a side note I can't seem to get my tips to align, drivers side seems to sag while the passenger tends to come up. I'll probably end up pulling the mufflers out and adjust the hangers to get it to stay perfect, but I am pretty particular about the car...Or I might take it to the exhaust shop and have them weld it all up for me too.

Aligning the tips took me 2 hours to get PERFECT. I got one side how i wanted..tightened it completely down, then screwed with the other side until i got it.. had to bend the hangers a little.

07-12-2011, 11:01 AM	#99
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	Mine is scheduled to arrive at the shop today. Will be getting installed next wednesday! __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

07-18-2011, 06:13 PM	#110
Stickboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Victoria Posts: 108	Just ordered mine from oversteering! After reading this thread I had to buy one.... my wife thanks all of you. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS H&R Sport Springs XSPower Full Exhaust Hi-Flo Cats K&N CAI 5252motorsport Custom Dyno Tune 435hp/434ft-lbs

07-21-2011, 04:06 PM	#111
wildcatjake Full of Shenanigans Drives: The pedal through the floor pan... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 114 View My Garage	I've had them in for about a week and a half now, have to say i love the sound. i did have to dimple the header by the steering shaft, and the passenger side almost needed it. I also used the Walker clamps, ordered through O'Reilly's. No exhaust leaks after two complete checks. Definitely hear that LS3 valvetrain more in the cockpit, but I've got some CCF/vinyl sound deadener I'll be putting in the floors to knock it down. On a side note I can't seem to get my tips to align, drivers side seems to sag while the passenger tends to come up. I'll probably end up pulling the mufflers out and adjust the hangers to get it to stay perfect, but I am pretty particular about the car...Or I might take it to the exhaust shop and have them weld it all up for me too. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS M6 - "H1 OFCR" GMPP 21" Wheels - Volant CAI - XS Power LT's and exhaust - Custom Tune - MGW Short Throw - IOM Heritage Grille - 25% Tint - AAC Amber LED Upgrade, Footwells, and DRL's - JL 10W7 in a **** Box - Active Image Dynamics and Vifa Components - Kenwood Amps - Lots of Sound Deadener - Big Worm full tint kit and bowties Future Plans: Vmax ported TB - More AAC goodies - Drop Springs/Sways/Bushings Wish List: AirLift - Whipple - Cam

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07-12-2011, 11:12 AM	#100
MudderFinger Drives: 2011 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 887 View My Garage	I have had the XS Power headers and exhuast since Jan 2011 and have put about 7000 miles on them and still holding up good. Love the sound and the drone, the drone only seems to come in noticiable at 1800 rpms. I would not hesitate to buy again, I have almost thought about buying a second set for a backup under the current sale price. Can't beat it, why pay over double for the same thing? I also bought cats to install but decided not to. The clamps are garbage, buy the lap clamps.

07-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#101
simon.w Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS RS 6M Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Clemente CA Posts: 309	Mine is on order and I'm fitting this weekend! Can't wait to hear this mixed in with the whine of my Whipple SC!

07-13-2011, 12:57 AM	#102
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Anyone here running this system without a tune? I've read some posts saying it doesn't throw a CEL. Reason I ask is because I plan on installing this system sometime soon while Im in Houston, but I'll be driving the Camaro to Tulsa, OK next month and I dont want it to throw a CEL or have any problems on the way there (500+ miles or so). I can tune it if needed when I get there and it throws a light when Im there, but I just dont want anything to happen if Im in the middle of the trip. Any cons/negatives in doing this, or should I hold off?

07-13-2011, 04:35 AM	#104
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Mine threw a code within minutes of driving it. It runs fine as is. Getting a tune soon so it should run even better. I wouldn't worry about driving alil with out a tune

07-13-2011, 03:54 PM	#105
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	Got my kit in yesterday. Put the drivers header on.. Acetylene torch + Hammer and round bar to get the ding. about 1/4" deep. I doubt it has anything to do with the LSX.. But i'm happy with how the kit was designed.. Thats minor to me. Will finish the install tomorrow.

07-14-2011, 10:08 AM	#106
tkjohn25 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Huntingdon, Pa Posts: 204	Mine have been on almost two weeks and no CEL.

07-14-2011, 01:27 PM	#107
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	BayAreaSS installed his with no clearance issues at all???

07-14-2011, 08:56 PM	#108
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	I got lucky I guess, I heard some of the sets did not need to be modified. I had plenty of clearance on the driver side near the steering shaft. On the passenger side it was close to the frame rail, but enough to clear..

07-18-2011, 09:19 AM	#109
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	Video of my exhaust here on page 2. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151517