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Matt21 · 09-23-2012, 02:52 PM

So I have a 2010 Auto SS. Thinking of adding the SLP headers, x-pipe, and loudmouth exhaust. Only thing I have added is a K&N CAI. Should I add 1 3/4" or 1 7/8". Why and what's the difference?

Apex Motorsports · 09-23-2012, 06:38 PM

The larger the primary diameter gets the more air the headers will flow and the further up the RPM range the power band is moved. The impact of the larger primary diameters is increased the more powerful the engine is, especially when you introduce forced induction. This means that generally the more power you make or the more race oriented your application is the bigger primary diameter you need, the closer to stock or the more street oriented the smaller primary diameter you need. In the specific example of the 2010+ Camaro SS, we have found that the 1 7/8 long tube headers are the best all around header for the typical bolt on modified car that is driven on the street regularly and occasionally taken to the track. They offer a tremendous improvement over stock with room to grow as owners modify their car further.

If you have any other questions feel free to give us a call or shoot me a PM.

Juiced1 · 09-24-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The larger the primary diameter gets the more air the headers will flow and the further up the RPM range the power band is moved. The impact of the larger primary diameters is increased the more powerful the engine is, especially when you introduce forced induction. This means that generally the more power you make or the more race oriented your application is the bigger primary diameter you need, the closer to stock or the more street oriented the smaller primary diameter you need. In the specific example of the 2010+ Camaro SS, we have found that the 1 7/8 long tube headers are the best all around header for the typical bolt on modified car that is driven on the street regularly and occasionally taken to the track. They offer a tremendous improvement over stock with room to grow as owners modify their car further.

If you have any other questions feel free to give us a call or shoot me a PM.

+1

It's hard to pass on a 1 7/8" system. They make a lot of sense on these motors. Check out the Stainless Works 1 7/8" full system, they are a popular set up and have had nothing but the highest reviews.

TheNewCzar · 09-24-2012, 07:40 PM

1 7/6" LTs, Hiflo Cats, X-pipe, LMII.

DO IT

You will love the sound.

2012InfernoSS · 09-24-2012, 10:20 PM

I just put kooks long tube 1 7/8 and kooks hiflo cats on today and damn I love it.. I dont have mufflers and its loud

Parag · 09-24-2012, 10:26 PM

only go with 1-3/4 if you cant afford the 1-7/8. but 2 inch is too big. you need 600+ to see the benefit from them

2SS45th · 09-24-2012, 11:18 PM

I disagree on the 2", why not get them? I have them, as I plan on going FI, but there's no harm if you don't. I don't buy anything with a ceiling, you end up replacing it later.

mntgome1 · 09-25-2012, 01:53 AM

I have the exact same setup with the 1 7/8 LT's, HiFLO Cat's, and LMII. I think it really wakes up the Camaro.

09-23-2012, 02:52 PM	#1
Matt21 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 19	Headers, X-Pipe and Loudmouth exhaust ADVICE!!! So I have a 2010 Auto SS. Thinking of adding the SLP headers, x-pipe, and loudmouth exhaust. Only thing I have added is a K&N CAI. Should I add 1 3/4" or 1 7/8". Why and what's the difference? __________________ Living the dream.

09-24-2012, 10:20 PM	#5
2012InfernoSS Drives: 93GMC sierra stepside/ ctsv3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 914	I just put kooks long tube 1 7/8 and kooks hiflo cats on today and damn I love it.. I dont have mufflers and its loud Last edited by 2012InfernoSS; 09-24-2012 at 10:37 PM.

09-24-2012, 10:26 PM	#6
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	only go with 1-3/4 if you cant afford the 1-7/8. but 2 inch is too big. you need 600+ to see the benefit from them __________________ stage III cam, 4.10's, custom CAI, suede headliner 461 RWHP, 422 RWTQ

09-24-2012, 11:18 PM	#7
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I disagree on the 2", why not get them? I have them, as I plan on going FI, but there's no harm if you don't. I don't buy anything with a ceiling, you end up replacing it later. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

09-25-2012, 01:53 AM	#8
mntgome1 Drives: 2012 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Home of the Blue Crab Posts: 861	I have the exact same setup with the 1 7/8 LT's, HiFLO Cat's, and LMII. I think it really wakes up the Camaro. __________________

09-23-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The larger the primary diameter gets the more air the headers will flow and the further up the RPM range the power band is moved. The impact of the larger primary diameters is increased the more powerful the engine is, especially when you introduce forced induction. This means that generally the more power you make or the more race oriented your application is the bigger primary diameter you need, the closer to stock or the more street oriented the smaller primary diameter you need. In the specific example of the 2010+ Camaro SS, we have found that the 1 7/8 long tube headers are the best all around header for the typical bolt on modified car that is driven on the street regularly and occasionally taken to the track. They offer a tremendous improvement over stock with room to grow as owners modify their car further. If you have any other questions feel free to give us a call or shoot me a PM.

09-24-2012, 07:40 PM	#4
TheNewCzar Drives: 2011 SS Rally Yellow Vert, 2000 WS6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 138	1 7/6" LTs, Hiflo Cats, X-pipe, LMII. DO IT You will love the sound.