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trans665 · 02-23-2016, 10:07 AM

I'm installing my Turbonetics turbo system in my camaro I just put a btr stage 3 cam. This is my question can I use my long tube headers with this setup because they're the same length as the original headers with the Cadillac converters? Can I please have some input I would really like to use the long tube headers and I don't want to do two jobs at once because I just built the heads and I'm about to put them back on the car so I have plenty of room to interchange the headers right now...thanks

JakeW1990 · 02-23-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trans665

I'm installing my Turbonetics turbo system in my camaro I just put a btr stage 3 cam. This is my question can I use my long tube headers with this setup because they're the same length as the original headers with the Cadillac converters? Can I please have some input I would really like to use the long tube headers and I don't want to do two jobs at once because I just built the heads and I'm about to put them back on the car so I have plenty of room to interchange the headers right now...thanks

Depends on where you live and the emissions regulations. If your state requires cats, then I'd run them. I haven't looked at that kit per say, but pretty much every kit I've seen eliminates headers and uses a 2-1 merge collected downpipe.

PM me your link and I'll look into it for you- unless someone else that knows of this kit chimes in first.

SSKyle · 02-24-2016, 10:20 AM

long tubes will not work, only shorty headers and im pretty sure the gains arent worth the money over stock manifolds.

DaFisch · 02-24-2016, 11:17 AM

long tube headers won't work without serious fabrication. the down pipe and passenger side pipe would both need to be completely changed and then it still may not work. Trust me, I tried for several weeks to get a shop who swore they could do it to do it. GL with the kit man.

trans665 · 02-24-2016, 02:15 PM

Thanks everyone...

02-23-2016, 10:07 AM	#1
trans665 Drives: 2013 2ss Join Date: May 2011 Location: corpus christi Posts: 488	Turbonetics turbo install question I'm installing my Turbonetics turbo system in my camaro I just put a btr stage 3 cam. This is my question can I use my long tube headers with this setup because they're the same length as the original headers with the Cadillac converters? Can I please have some input I would really like to use the long tube headers and I don't want to do two jobs at once because I just built the heads and I'm about to put them back on the car so I have plenty of room to interchange the headers right now...thanks __________________ 2013 auto ss..full bmr suspension..3800 stall...s475 turbocharger on 16 psi with 150 nitrous outlet plate...,BTR stage 3 turbo cam.....100% Methanol injection....LY6 6.0 iorn block ...

02-24-2016, 11:17 AM	#4
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	long tube headers won't work without serious fabrication. the down pipe and passenger side pipe would both need to be completely changed and then it still may not work. Trust me, I tried for several weeks to get a shop who swore they could do it to do it. GL with the kit man. __________________ 2011 Victory Red 22/RS Forged 418 Ls3 from Texas Speed, LSX heads from Texas Speed, Tick Turbo cam, Jakes/PCM/Billet 4l80e, 3200 Stall converter from Circle D, DSS 750 hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, stock 3.23 gears, TSW Wheels Front 20x10 Rear 20x11.5, Fabberage Twin Turbo Supercharger Killer kit with Upgraded Turbos, Squash Dual fuel pump, Full BMR Suspension/bushings, Holly High Rise intake manifold, ID1300 Injectors, Megan Coilovers, PCM of NC plug and play trans kit. HP/TQ TBA

02-24-2016, 02:15 PM	#5
trans665 Drives: 2013 2ss Join Date: May 2011 Location: corpus christi Posts: 488	Thanks everyone... __________________ 2013 auto ss..full bmr suspension..3800 stall...s475 turbocharger on 16 psi with 150 nitrous outlet plate...,BTR stage 3 turbo cam.....100% Methanol injection....LY6 6.0 iorn block ...

02-24-2016, 10:20 AM	#3
SSKyle Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 47	long tubes will not work, only shorty headers and im pretty sure the gains arent worth the money over stock manifolds.