Beginner Mods

Zamudio09 · 07-08-2017, 04:22 PM

Hello all,

I've owned my 16 2SS M6/NPP/MRC for about 13 months now, and I've decided to do some minor upgrades. I am new to this so I have a couple questions I wanted to ask. Ive decided to go with Kooks long tube headers with OEM high flow catted connection pipe. This option comes in 1 7/8" and 2". Which is the better option? There isn't much of a big price difference. Also with the catted options, what is the difference between the OEM catted connection pipes and the GREEN catted connection price. These are about $500 in difference, is the GREEN option worth it? I live in Illinois, Cook County for reference.

I've also decided to go with a Cold Air Inductions Cold air intake. If there are some better options than these or other recommendations to start with I'd greatly appreciate it.

BradfordCamaro · 07-08-2017, 04:37 PM

1 7/8. A 2" header would cost you some power without added some big power adders.
Green cats prevent CELs. I would suggest a tune. They can tune out the chances of CELs .
Save money money on the cats and use it for a tune.
Getting it tuned with headers and a CAI will net you maximum benefit of adding those mods.
I would go with Roto-fab.

Zamudio09 · 07-08-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

1 7/8. A 2" header would cost you some power without added some big power adders.
Green cats prevent CELs. I would suggest a tune. They can tune out the chances of CELs .
Save money money on the cats and use it for a tune.
Getting it tuned with headers and a CAI will net you maximum benefit of adding those mods.
I would go with Roto-fab.

Would the GREEN cats allow me to pass emissions? Plan on getting a tune, but wouldn't this set up cause me to fail emissions testing because of CEL?

BradfordCamaro · 07-08-2017, 05:38 PM

Sorry. I have no experience in emission testing...

BowtieRocket · 07-08-2017, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zamudio09

Would the GREEN cats allow me to pass emissions? Plan on getting a tune, but wouldn't this set up cause me to fail emissions testing because of CEL?

With headers you'll want a tune and they can take care of the CEL, 1 7/8" is plenty of flow without power adders as mentioned above

Illmaticz · 07-08-2017, 09:39 PM

Pretty decent beginner mod that I did was Roto-Fab CAI and Pedal Commander throttle controller. I've had them on for a few months now and I haven't had any issues with them. Slight gains plus car is much quicker off the line can't complain.

attymf · 07-09-2017, 06:22 PM

Add a Procharger and drag radials and done!

VAZL1 · 07-09-2017, 07:08 PM

Green CATs will flow better than stock. They are worth the extra money for performance and piece of mind if you're worried about emission testing.

07-08-2017, 04:22 PM	#1
Zamudio09 Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro M6 NPP MRC Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 17	Beginner Mods Hello all, I've owned my 16 2SS M6/NPP/MRC for about 13 months now, and I've decided to do some minor upgrades. I am new to this so I have a couple questions I wanted to ask. Ive decided to go with Kooks long tube headers with OEM high flow catted connection pipe. This option comes in 1 7/8" and 2". Which is the better option? There isn't much of a big price difference. Also with the catted options, what is the difference between the OEM catted connection pipes and the GREEN catted connection price. These are about $500 in difference, is the GREEN option worth it? I live in Illinois, Cook County for reference. I've also decided to go with a Cold Air Inductions Cold air intake. If there are some better options than these or other recommendations to start with I'd greatly appreciate it. __________________

07-08-2017, 04:37 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	1 7/8. A 2" header would cost you some power without added some big power adders. Green cats prevent CELs. I would suggest a tune. They can tune out the chances of CELs . Save money money on the cats and use it for a tune. Getting it tuned with headers and a CAI will net you maximum benefit of adding those mods. I would go with Roto-fab. __________________

07-08-2017, 05:38 PM	#4
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Sorry. I have no experience in emission testing... __________________

07-08-2017, 09:39 PM	#6
Illmaticz Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 172 View My Garage	Pretty decent beginner mod that I did was Roto-Fab CAI and Pedal Commander throttle controller. I've had them on for a few months now and I haven't had any issues with them. Slight gains plus car is much quicker off the line can't complain. __________________ 2020 ZL1-1LE A10 2016 2SS A8 (SOLD)

07-09-2017, 06:22 PM	#7
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	Add a Procharger and drag radials and done! __________________ SS, A8, Procharger, M&T's and stuff...

07-09-2017, 07:08 PM	#8
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	Green CATs will flow better than stock. They are worth the extra money for performance and piece of mind if you're worried about emission testing. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

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