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rberns · 08-07-2013, 04:50 AM

Nutro, I put ARH 1 7/8 with HFC using my stock catback. I have had it on for 4 months now with about 300 miles on the system and have still not received a CEL. I know that the CEL could come on at any time, but I just haven't had the time to go get it tuned.

litle88 · 08-07-2013, 05:27 AM

The Bimmer needs to get rid of those cats before he blows them out and get clogged.

Deezee · 08-07-2013, 06:15 AM

Yea I was in va beach 12yrs and the cops HATED loud cars! Lol

Cincy10SSRS · 08-07-2013, 09:26 AM

Will shorties (JBA, etc) plus hi-flows throw a CEL and require a tune? I have Solo hi-flows w/mid-pipes now on my stock manifolds. Will shorties bolt up to everything? Would this combo yield a decent hp bump? So many questions...

thahemp · 08-07-2013, 12:15 PM

No on the shorties unless you wanna pay a buttload of money for the look. They yield very little gains.

IMJ · 08-07-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nsane

Nutro,
I take the approach of seeing mods as a fun thing to talk about. Then I tell myself that stock is pretty cool 20 years later when people see the beauty of a stock car... untouched. I am like you. I want that rumble, but the fears of "what's next" creeps into my mind. A buddy of mine used to be a mechanic and is now an engineer. I always run my ideas by him. His response is consistent, "just drive it."

If you do put on headers, I will agree with the previous posts that recommend a tune. A lean/rich running engine will cause more pain down the road.

Good luck with the job search!

I tend to agree with you here too, but my problem is inherent to owning a car of this caliber and power, yet one that gets crushed by any high performance Ford that comes our way because it's a poorly geared fatso.

So I mod. Because Chevy made an awesome slow-fast car that I love.

SSeniorMoment · 08-08-2013, 01:02 AM

I installed Pfadt Try-Ys with high flow cats and haven't experienced any issues, I also live at altitude and have been as low as ~2700ft. Have a boxed CAI, but haven't had time to install it yet.

SSGUNNER · 08-08-2013, 01:37 AM

So if u unplug batter to reset CEL light would it come back on again?

rberns · 08-08-2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

So if u unplug batter to reset CEL light would it come back on again?

It may come on right away or it may come on 50 miles down the road.

SSGUNNER · 08-08-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

It may come on right away or it may come on 50 miles down the road.

Oh i see. So its not a permanent fix. Good to know.

rockrau · 08-08-2013, 03:19 PM

Well, if Kooks will not stand behind their "will not throw a CEL " green cats, I guess I will shop elsewhere! Maybe Phadt.

POS Dakota · 08-09-2013, 12:58 PM

When I installed my kooks and high flows, I would get a CEL every maybe 200 miles. But it stopped happening. I dont get it anymore.

Cuda7050 · 08-10-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rockrau

Well, if Kooks will not stand behind their "will not throw a CEL " green cats, I guess I will shop elsewhere! Maybe Phadt.

Totally agree. I have been trying to justify the high cost of Kooks Step headers and Green Cats, but if they don't back there product, forget it.

62nalide · 08-10-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rockrau

Well, if Kooks will not stand behind their "will not throw a CEL " green cats, I guess I will shop elsewhere! Maybe Phadt.

Do a little more research. Their's also throws the code. Pretty much"EVERY" ling tubes with cars will.

08-07-2013, 04:50 AM	#43
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Nutro, I put ARH 1 7/8 with HFC using my stock catback. I have had it on for 4 months now with about 300 miles on the system and have still not received a CEL. I know that the CEL could come on at any time, but I just haven't had the time to go get it tuned. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

08-07-2013, 05:27 AM	#44
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	The Bimmer needs to get rid of those cats before he blows them out and get clogged. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-07-2013, 09:26 AM	#46
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	Will shorties (JBA, etc) plus hi-flows throw a CEL and require a tune? I have Solo hi-flows w/mid-pipes now on my stock manifolds. Will shorties bolt up to everything? Would this combo yield a decent hp bump? So many questions... __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

08-07-2013, 12:15 PM	#47
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	No on the shorties unless you wanna pay a buttload of money for the look. They yield very little gains. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

08-08-2013, 01:37 AM	#50
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	So if u unplug batter to reset CEL light would it come back on again? __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

08-07-2013, 06:15 AM	#45
Deezee Drives: 2013 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 482	Yea I was in va beach 12yrs and the cops HATED loud cars! Lol

08-08-2013, 01:02 AM	#49
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	I installed Pfadt Try-Ys with high flow cats and haven't experienced any issues, I also live at altitude and have been as low as ~2700ft. Have a boxed CAI, but haven't had time to install it yet.

08-08-2013, 03:19 PM	#53
rockrau Drives: 2010 2ss red LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: perkasie pa Posts: 533	Well, if Kooks will not stand behind their "will not throw a CEL " green cats, I guess I will shop elsewhere! Maybe Phadt.

08-09-2013, 12:58 PM	#54
POS Dakota Drives: GMs and Chryslers Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 367 View My Garage	When I installed my kooks and high flows, I would get a CEL every maybe 200 miles. But it stopped happening. I dont get it anymore.