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E.T. · 01-13-2011, 12:35 PM

I'm hoping to get some opinions on my next mod. So far, I have the Injen Short Ram and Corsa cat-back exhaust. From what I've read, it seems like headers might be the next logical step. It looks the the Doug Thorleys are supposed to be really nice. Advice?

Also, if I go with shorties, a tune isn't necessary, right?

jagan323 · 01-13-2011, 12:41 PM

thats right, a tune isn't necessary for the shorties. However, getting a tune after installing shorties may prove to optimize some aspects of the car. =) I don't know why people only tune for the CEL, tuning can improve many aspects.

A good step for modding none-the-less! =D

E.T. · 01-13-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jagan323

thats right, a tune isn't necessary for the shorties. However, getting a tune after installing shorties may prove to optimize some aspects of the car. =) I don't know why people only tune for the CEL, tuning can improve many aspects.

A good step for modding none-the-less! =D

At some point, I might get a tune, but for now I wanna keep my warranty (or most of it, anyway).

If I just do the shorties and don't touch the cats, I shouldn't have any problems with emissions tests, right?

For everyone else who's tuned in: Does anyone have the Doug Thorleys with the Corsa exhaust? I'm wondering how it would sound, as it's already pretty nice now.

jagan323 · 01-13-2011, 03:44 PM

If you just changed the headers to shorties, it shouldn't touch your stock cats... so you probably wouldn't run into any emission problems. goodluck =)

larryt1026 · 01-13-2011, 04:00 PM

E.T you have my dream set-up! Corsa with Injen short ram

Mankind · 01-13-2011, 05:56 PM

The DT's will drop your exhaust note a bit. Still sounds like a V6 when its wound up tho. You will be pleased. Getting the Tune is very benificial but not necessary when going with DT's.

tmac1granger33 · 01-13-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mankind

The DT's will drop your exhaust note a bit. Still sounds like a V6 when its wound up tho. You will be pleased. Getting the Tune is very benificial but not necessary when going with DT's.

i wanna get me some DT shorties too w/mrt 1.0 but i dont want my car to be quieter

KMPrenger · 01-13-2011, 07:55 PM

Don't think you have to worry about the car becomming quieter with the DTs...just meaner!

tmac1granger33 · 01-13-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Don't think you have to worry about the car becomming quieter with the DTs...just meaner!

the guy above said ill lose some exhaust note, but will be deeper...

marleys car doesnt sound as loud imo after his headers.. deeper ya... wish he would make more vids lol

KMPrenger · 01-13-2011, 07:59 PM

yeah it does sound nice though!

PoorMansCamaro · 01-13-2011, 08:30 PM

i think what he means by dropping exhaust note is that it will be deeper, not as high pitched...

VR Baron · 01-13-2011, 09:19 PM

D/T's made the car less boomy in around town driving in the 1-3000 rpm range and at idle a little more quiet.When you get on it it sounds just a little meaner and more of a defined growl, with the set up I have. At freeway speeds no more loud then before the exhaust I did. Now after the headers became seasoned I believe, but not confirmed it is due to the headers, that the car became more loud again, like when they say a catback will after x miles.

E.T. · 01-14-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by larryt1026

E.T you have my dream set-up! Corsa with Injen short ram

Thanks

I would definitely recommend it. I've never dynoed, but I'm sure there's a slight boost in HP and TQ. Just as important, the sound is a lot better than stock.

Thanks to everyone else for all the comments too! Anyone know who's running the best deal on DTs? Can anyone recommend a shop around Cleveland, OH? I was going to just check with my dealer, but not sure if they will do it and/or rip me off

John VS · 01-14-2011, 11:03 AM

I had the DT catback setup and then added the DT shorty headers (I was the first install). Headers definitely reduced the drone and made the exhaust sound better. It's not quiet but it's smoother and better sounding.

I had a video on You Tube showing it but they've disabled my account and won't tell me why.

01-13-2011, 12:35 PM	#1
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	next mod? I'm hoping to get some opinions on my next mod. So far, I have the Injen Short Ram and Corsa cat-back exhaust. From what I've read, it seems like headers might be the next logical step. It looks the the Doug Thorleys are supposed to be really nice. Advice? Also, if I go with shorties, a tune isn't necessary, right? __________________

01-13-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	thats right, a tune isn't necessary for the shorties. However, getting a tune after installing shorties may prove to optimize some aspects of the car. =) I don't know why people only tune for the CEL, tuning can improve many aspects. A good step for modding none-the-less! =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	If you just changed the headers to shorties, it shouldn't touch your stock cats... so you probably wouldn't run into any emission problems. goodluck =) __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-13-2011, 07:55 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Don't think you have to worry about the car becomming quieter with the DTs...just meaner! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-13-2011, 07:59 PM	#10
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	yeah it does sound nice though! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-13-2011, 04:00 PM	#5
larryt1026 Drives: 2011 Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 575	E.T you have my dream set-up! Corsa with Injen short ram

01-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#6
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	The DT's will drop your exhaust note a bit. Still sounds like a V6 when its wound up tho. You will be pleased. Getting the Tune is very benificial but not necessary when going with DT's.

01-13-2011, 08:30 PM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	i think what he means by dropping exhaust note is that it will be deeper, not as high pitched... __________________

01-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#12
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	D/T's made the car less boomy in around town driving in the 1-3000 rpm range and at idle a little more quiet.When you get on it it sounds just a little meaner and more of a defined growl, with the set up I have. At freeway speeds no more loud then before the exhaust I did. Now after the headers became seasoned I believe, but not confirmed it is due to the headers, that the car became more loud again, like when they say a catback will after x miles.

01-14-2011, 11:03 AM	#14
John VS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT CGM, IOM Int. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 381	I had the DT catback setup and then added the DT shorty headers (I was the first install). Headers definitely reduced the drone and made the exhaust sound better. It's not quiet but it's smoother and better sounding. I had a video on You Tube showing it but they've disabled my account and won't tell me why. __________________ DT shorty headers, 2.5" DT catback with 4" tips, Injen short ram intake.

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