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Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

I wouldn't put any RTV in place of a gasket, it's guaranteed to leak. I used new factory gaskets and have no issues. They were $20 and I've never seen one fail.

Exactly. Not a fan of that stuff at all.

Camaro Dude · 04-03-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

That is Apex Amanda. She was Miss Kentucky USA a couple years ago and Miss Coors Lite for NASCAR last season.

Just wish they weren't fake.

Not the same texture when you bite it.

Not the same at all, sorry.

Been there, done that.

Apex Motorsports · 04-09-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

Just wish they weren't fake.

Not the same texture when you bite it.

Not the same at all, sorry.

Been there, done that.

OMG.

Js2fst · 04-09-2016, 05:49 PM

What gain is there from 1 7/8 to 2" at 800 rwhp

Apex Motorsports · 04-10-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Js2fst

What gain is there from 1 7/8 to 2" at 800 rwhp

There is no way to give an honest answer to that question without testing it back-to-back on the car, but, at 800rwhp it would be significant.

Js2fst · 04-11-2016, 12:55 AM

I agree I need to ditch my 1 7/8 and soon or when I put my 408 in

Apex Motorsports · 04-11-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Js2fst

I agree I need to ditch my 1 7/8 and soon or when I put my 408 in

If you dropping a new engine in, that would be the easiest time to do it.

edog · 04-12-2016, 02:43 AM

Question, years ago I went with Thorley tri-y headers for my 10 Camaro. Great gains and look great. The issue I have found is the drive train sound as power has increased.

Is there a header that minimizes the drive train sound? If I was to replace these, which would be best? Would Kooks stepped headers make better power and minimize drive train noise?

Which is best PFADT tri-y or kooks stepped?

Apex Motorsports · 04-12-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by edog

Question, years ago I went with Thorley tri-y headers for my 10 Camaro. Great gains and look great. The issue I have found is the drive train sound as power has increased.

Is there a header that minimizes the drive train sound? If I was to replace these, which would be best? Would Kooks stepped headers make better power and minimize drive train noise?

Which is best PFADT tri-y or kooks stepped?

Are you referring to the valvetrain sounds? That is just part of the game. The heavy stock cast manifolds keep all that sound inside but thin wall tubing just can't. Going to another brand won't change that.

Pfadt Tri-Y will make more mid-range power and Kooks stepped will make more power at the high end of the RPM range. If you are building a max effort or dedicated race car then the stepped are probably the way to go. Otherwise, peak power is meaningless because you spend almost zero time at peak RPM and full throttle. However, you spend a lot of time in the middle of the RPM range where Tri-Y headers really shine.

satxrider · 04-12-2016, 08:07 PM

Just a heads up, if your considering Kooks stepped up headers..., be patient. The turn time is about 3 months.

edog · 04-12-2016, 08:10 PM

OK, 3 months could work. Is pfadt tri-y available anymore?

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clarkkent · 04-12-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by edog

OK, 3 months could work. Is pfadt tri-y available anymore?

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Yes, they are made by aFe Power now or something http://afepower.com/shop/application...p?brandID=140&

Apex Motorsports · 04-13-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by edog

OK, 3 months could work. Is pfadt tri-y available anymore?

Yes, we have them on our website. AFE owns them now.

edog · 04-13-2016, 02:12 PM

Same backlog?

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04-09-2016, 05:49 PM	#326
Js2fst 2010 transformer Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lee's summit mo Posts: 591	What gain is there from 1 7/8 to 2" at 800 rwhp __________________ 2010 transformer, vertical doors, 315nt05 rears, pedders supercar coilovers, hotchkis sway bars, links, adjustable, toe bars, bmr poly cradle bushings, 1le control arms, bmr tunnel brace, bmr subframe connectors. Cam 227/239-623-620@114 Mast medium bore heads, sw 1 7/8 headers, cat delete, x pipe, 3" dynomax true duals, fuel rails, fast 102 intake and NW 102 throttle body, catch can, rotofab cai, shifter, raptor custom shift light. Dss drive shaft, 3.91 gears. 492 rwhp

04-11-2016, 12:55 AM	#328
Js2fst 2010 transformer Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lee's summit mo Posts: 591	I agree I need to ditch my 1 7/8 and soon or when I put my 408 in __________________ 2010 transformer, vertical doors, 315nt05 rears, pedders supercar coilovers, hotchkis sway bars, links, adjustable, toe bars, bmr poly cradle bushings, 1le control arms, bmr tunnel brace, bmr subframe connectors. Cam 227/239-623-620@114 Mast medium bore heads, sw 1 7/8 headers, cat delete, x pipe, 3" dynomax true duals, fuel rails, fast 102 intake and NW 102 throttle body, catch can, rotofab cai, shifter, raptor custom shift light. Dss drive shaft, 3.91 gears. 492 rwhp

04-12-2016, 02:43 AM	#330
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Question, years ago I went with Thorley tri-y headers for my 10 Camaro. Great gains and look great. The issue I have found is the drive train sound as power has increased. Is there a header that minimizes the drive train sound? If I was to replace these, which would be best? Would Kooks stepped headers make better power and minimize drive train noise? Which is best PFADT tri-y or kooks stepped? __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

04-12-2016, 08:07 PM	#332
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Just a heads up, if your considering Kooks stepped up headers..., be patient. The turn time is about 3 months. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

04-12-2016, 08:10 PM	#333
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	OK, 3 months could work. Is pfadt tri-y available anymore? Sent from my 0PJA2 using Tapatalk __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

04-13-2016, 02:12 PM	#336
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,828 View My Garage	Same backlog? Sent from my 0PJA2 using Tapatalk __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending