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DirtyDirt · 02-06-2023, 07:48 PM

As the title says, I am looking to do headers, and I know i will need a tune when i do the headers. What kind of recommendations do you guys have?
Any input would be appreciated, I am looking to get everything done before I get it out of winter storage in april.

Royal Tiger · 02-06-2023, 08:02 PM

I have American Racing long tubes hooked up to Borla ATAK. She sounds amazing.

morepowerjoe · 02-06-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyDirt

As the title says, I am looking to do headers, and I know i will need a tune when i do the headers. What kind of recommendations do you guys have?
Any input would be appreciated, I am looking to get everything done before I get it out of winter storage in april.

It depends on what you want? You can get cheap, better, and the best or coated or none coated. With or without cats. And you can get a simple remote tune for your headers. I would recommend someone like https://gwatneyperformance.com/ for headers and a tune. The tune will cost you a little more then a dyno tune but you will then have the HP tuners interface for future tuning.

MSgt O · 02-06-2023, 08:54 PM

Im doing this now, and pay once, cry once....Im going with Kooks and a dyno tune, but I am also installing a BTR Stage 2 Cam as well....

JAFWF · 02-07-2023, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

Im doing this now, and pay once, cry once....Im going with Kooks and a dyno tune, but I am also installing a BTR Stage 2 Cam as well....

What he said, Kooks 1 7/8" with their green cats and ceramic coating.

Arogg · 02-07-2023, 07:29 AM

Im running TSP Long tubes, offroad connection pipes, x-pipe, and Borla Ataks. Currently running a Trifecta mail order tune. Eventually when I go heads/cam it will get dyno tuned

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-07-2023, 07:52 AM

I'm running Stainless Power 1 7/8ths into offroad mids, no cats and a Corsa Sport ZL1 3" catback with a custom dyno tune. The headers are uncoated and have been on the car for 10 years and still look great!!

DirtyDirt · 02-07-2023, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the replies. I should have made mention in my original post. I am just looking for a lil more growl and a lil more power is all. Im not gonna be running laps or drag racing. Not that money is no object, but I like to get the good stuff and do it right the first time. with that being said, does that change anyone's thoughts or opinions? I watched a couple of youtube videos, and the install of headers seems pretty strait forward.. Is that truely the case?
My master mechanic friend would be doing the install, and he has HP tuners already. That be a good tune for my current wants/needs?

gtstorey · 02-07-2023, 11:11 AM

HP Tuners is not a tune, good or bad. That's up to the person using it.

Arogg · 02-07-2023, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDirt

Thanks for the replies. I should have made mention in my original post. I am just looking for a lil more growl and a lil more power is all. Im not gonna be running laps or drag racing. Not that money is no object, but I like to get the good stuff and do it right the first time. with that being said, does that change anyone's thoughts or opinions? I watched a couple of youtube videos, and the install of headers seems pretty strait forward.. Is that truely the case?
My master mechanic friend would be doing the install, and he has HP tuners already. That be a good tune for my current wants/needs?

The install is cake on these cars. I had access to a lift at work which obviously made it a bit easier but it took me all of maybe 2 hours including a couple beer breaks. The last headers I installed before these were on a 4th gen and they were a nightmare. These are a breeze. My Texas speed headers fit flawlessy and still look great after almost 7 years. They have a little color to them now but I dont mind that at all. For the price, I cant recommend TSP enough.

MSgt O · 02-07-2023, 11:43 AM

Once done Dirty (and obviously the snow melts sometime in June), you need to take a drive up north and run the tunnel of trees and across the Mighty Mac! Drop me a line when you do!!!

CamaroDreams76 · 02-07-2023, 01:24 PM

I have Stainless Power (stainless works) 1-7/8th, no cats, stock NPP.

HP tuners is a tuning software. Its for creating and changing tunes. If I lived in Michigan I would schedule a tune with Livernois Motorsports.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-07-2023, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtyDirt

Thanks for the replies. I should have made mention in my original post. I am just looking for a lil more growl and a lil more power is all. Im not gonna be running laps or drag racing. Not that money is no object, but I like to get the good stuff and do it right the first time. with that being said, does that change anyone's thoughts or opinions? I watched a couple of youtube videos, and the install of headers seems pretty strait forward.. Is that truely the case?
My master mechanic friend would be doing the install, and he has HP tuners already. That be a good tune for my current wants/needs?

lol, doesn't change my opinion at all. The LT's will give you what you are looking for, both power, (with a good tune), and the sound. When we did mine I went from 331 rwhp to 370 rwhp with the dyno tune, and I'm an auto car. And the install like mentioned is a breeze if you have a lift to do it on.

morepowerjoe · 02-07-2023, 01:55 PM

I did mine on my back in the garage with jack stands. Still did it in about 3 hours. If your friend knows how to open an email and download a tune and then write it to you car that will save you about $400. You just need another $3-400 for a good tuner (like GPI) and then your done

02-06-2023, 07:48 PM	#1
DirtyDirt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 57 View My Garage	Header choice and tune for 2010 SS As the title says, I am looking to do headers, and I know i will need a tune when i do the headers. What kind of recommendations do you guys have? Any input would be appreciated, I am looking to get everything done before I get it out of winter storage in april. __________________ 2010 2SS Borla ATAK Cat Back System Airaid Full Cold Air Intake 15% tint Matte Black Rally Stripe 2016 Camaro SS Black Chrome PVD Wheels Pedal Commander

02-07-2023, 07:29 AM	#6
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 680	Im running TSP Long tubes, offroad connection pipes, x-pipe, and Borla Ataks. Currently running a Trifecta mail order tune. Eventually when I go heads/cam it will get dyno tuned __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Window Louvers everyone Hates / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Borla Atak axle back / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

02-07-2023, 07:52 AM	#7
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 8,367	I'm running Stainless Power 1 7/8ths into offroad mids, no cats and a Corsa Sport ZL1 3" catback with a custom dyno tune. The headers are uncoated and have been on the car for 10 years and still look great!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-07-2023, 10:55 AM	#8
DirtyDirt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Michigan Posts: 57 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies. I should have made mention in my original post. I am just looking for a lil more growl and a lil more power is all. Im not gonna be running laps or drag racing. Not that money is no object, but I like to get the good stuff and do it right the first time. with that being said, does that change anyone's thoughts or opinions? I watched a couple of youtube videos, and the install of headers seems pretty strait forward.. Is that truely the case? My master mechanic friend would be doing the install, and he has HP tuners already. That be a good tune for my current wants/needs? __________________ 2010 2SS Borla ATAK Cat Back System Airaid Full Cold Air Intake 15% tint Matte Black Rally Stripe 2016 Camaro SS Black Chrome PVD Wheels Pedal Commander

02-07-2023, 11:43 AM	#11
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 378	Once done Dirty (and obviously the snow melts sometime in June), you need to take a drive up north and run the tunnel of trees and across the Mighty Mac! Drop me a line when you do!!! __________________ Retired MSgt USAF

02-06-2023, 08:02 PM	#2
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I have American Racing long tubes hooked up to Borla ATAK. She sounds amazing.

02-06-2023, 08:54 PM	#4
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 378	Im doing this now, and pay once, cry once....Im going with Kooks and a dyno tune, but I am also installing a BTR Stage 2 Cam as well....

02-07-2023, 11:11 AM	#9
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,686	HP Tuners is not a tune, good or bad. That's up to the person using it.

02-07-2023, 01:24 PM	#12
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 2,932 View My Garage	I have Stainless Power (stainless works) 1-7/8th, no cats, stock NPP. HP tuners is a tuning software. Its for creating and changing tunes. If I lived in Michigan I would schedule a tune with Livernois Motorsports. __________________

02-07-2023, 01:55 PM	#14
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	I did mine on my back in the garage with jack stands. Still did it in about 3 hours. If your friend knows how to open an email and download a tune and then write it to you car that will save you about $400. You just need another $3-400 for a good tuner (like GPI) and then your done __________________ DSS FX Forged Piston's, Eagle ESP L19 Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, LS9 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, BTR .660 Valve Springs, GM Hollow Intake Valves, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, IR EGM-205 Oil Pan Baffle, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer, Eibach ZL1 Drop Springs with Bilstein B6 Shocks, EBC Brakes, BMR Subframe Bushings