My exhaust/headers dilemma... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Suskam · 03-01-2012, 02:14 PM

I'm going to put on a Corsa exhaust as soon as I get my car out of winter storage. But I can't decide if I should go for the headers at the same time...

Are they worth the price? Would there be a significant HP boost?? Would it make the exhaust sound different??? Short tube or long tube???? Is the world really going to end this year?????

steveo9043 · 03-01-2012, 02:16 PM

First and foremost yes the world is going to end lol jk

Long tube headers will add a significant amount of HP. If you are going to do headers in the future and have the funds available I would say do them together.

Are you tuned? If you are you will need a retune after headers and if you aren't you really should tune after headers.

Headers and cat back will all effect the sound.

I don't personally think shorties are worth it. If you are going to do headers go for long tubes.

Suskam · 03-01-2012, 08:31 PM

Thanks. I was wondering about the tuning also. Still trying to decide...

Suskam · 03-02-2012, 11:23 AM

Wow, I was expecting to get bombarded with opinions. I guess everyone must agree with you 100% Steveo!

lscamaro · 03-02-2012, 11:27 AM

With a corsa cat-back, I hear there is minimal to no drone. If so, I recommend long tubes as well. You should know that tuning will be needed to get rid of the CEL they will throw. If you can live with it, then more power to you. I would also recommend a tune to get the most you can out of them but it isn't necessary and I understand people want to keep their warranty.

I don't have much experience with a corsa system so I would be prepared to hear some rasp as most systems have some. If so, this can be remedied with a resonated x-pipe but since I've never heard a corsa system, it might not be needed

Suskam · 03-06-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

With a corsa cat-back, I hear there is minimal to no drone. If so, I recommend long tubes as well. You should know that tuning will be needed to get rid of the CEL they will throw. If you can live with it, then more power to you. I would also recommend a tune to get the most you can out of them but it isn't necessary and I understand people want to keep their warranty.

I don't have much experience with a corsa system so I would be prepared to hear some rasp as most systems have some. If so, this can be remedied with a resonated x-pipe but since I've never heard a corsa system, it might not be needed

Thanks for the opinion. The Corsa comes with an integrated X-pipe, so this should not be an issue. I can't wait to get it done. C'mon, Spring...

03-01-2012, 02:14 PM	#1
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	My exhaust/headers dilemma... I'm going to put on a Corsa exhaust as soon as I get my car out of winter storage. But I can't decide if I should go for the headers at the same time... Are they worth the price? Would there be a significant HP boost?? Would it make the exhaust sound different??? Short tube or long tube???? Is the world really going to end this year????? __________________

03-01-2012, 08:31 PM	#3
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	Thanks. I was wondering about the tuning also. Still trying to decide... __________________

03-02-2012, 11:23 AM	#4
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	Wow, I was expecting to get bombarded with opinions. I guess everyone must agree with you 100% Steveo! __________________

03-02-2012, 11:27 AM	#5
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	With a corsa cat-back, I hear there is minimal to no drone. If so, I recommend long tubes as well. You should know that tuning will be needed to get rid of the CEL they will throw. If you can live with it, then more power to you. I would also recommend a tune to get the most you can out of them but it isn't necessary and I understand people want to keep their warranty. I don't have much experience with a corsa system so I would be prepared to hear some rasp as most systems have some. If so, this can be remedied with a resonated x-pipe but since I've never heard a corsa system, it might not be needed __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

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03-01-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
steveo9043 Drives: 2012 45th AE 2SS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,125	First and foremost yes the world is going to end lol jk Long tube headers will add a significant amount of HP. If you are going to do headers in the future and have the funds available I would say do them together. Are you tuned? If you are you will need a retune after headers and if you aren't you really should tune after headers. Headers and cat back will all effect the sound. I don't personally think shorties are worth it. If you are going to do headers go for long tubes.