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DolionGrey · 02-03-2014, 12:12 AM

Hey I'm in the market for performance upgrades this year. I'm gonna do a r2c cai; Long tubes of some sort (looking at DT Long tubes tri y atm). My question being which LTs would you reccomend; and how to tune it after words to get rid of sensors and receive more gains?

Apex Motorsports · 02-03-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

Great post!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

Again thanks for the help. I am not interested in performance gains. I have seen and felt the tremendous heat generated by stainless steel headers. I am interested in keeping the heat from heat soaking under the hood, affecting wiring and prematurely ruining other rubber items. In addition I don't believe that the heat under the hood can be good for anything. Supercharger performance, injectors etc.

I was really just trying to keep as much heat as possible from staying under the hood. Rather I would like to see it reflected down to the pavement. Does anyone know of a shield or other item that could do what I am asking.

Jim

I am not aware of anything like that and I think it would hurt more than it would help. You would probably be better of going to a vented hood so that the hot air could escape.

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Originally Posted by DolionGrey

Hey I'm in the market for performance upgrades this year. I'm gonna do a r2c cai; Long tubes of some sort (looking at DT Long tubes tri y atm). My question being which LTs would you reccomend; and how to tune it after words to get rid of sensors and receive more gains?

We recommend ARH, Kooks, Stainless Work, and Pfadt on the higher end and Stainless Power for those on a budget. All of those brands are of the highest quality and produce solid repeatable gains.

As far as tuning goes, you can either have it dyno tuned or remotely tuned. If you have a reputable LS tuner in your area then that it the way to go but if not a remote tune by someone like Matt from FSP or Ted Jannetty is another good option.

camarosspower · 02-09-2014, 02:07 PM

I'm looking to get some Lt headers in the near future most probably the 2" pfadt headers. I have 1"lowering springs all the way around. How would the clearance be or should I do 1 7/8 headers?

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

I'm looking to get some Lt headers in the near future most probably the 2" pfadt headers. I have 1"lowering springs all the way around. How would the clearance be or should I do 1 7/8 headers?

The 5th Gen does pretty well with LT headers. They do not have clearance issues nearly as bad as some other cars (4th Gen Camaro; cough, cough). Any of the brands we have discussed will be fine but the Pfadt headers do offer the most clearance.

camarosspower · 02-10-2014, 08:09 AM

Thanks chase. Always a great help

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

Thanks chase. Always a great help

No problem. That is what I am here for.

1LE801 · 02-10-2014, 10:56 AM

Will all the headers that I see advertised for 10-12 Camaros fit on my 14 1LE?

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LE801

Will all the headers that I see advertised for 10-12 Camaros fit on my 14 1LE?

Yes they will. There have not been any changes that impact header fitment.

1LE801 · 02-10-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Yes they will. There have not been any changes that impact header fitment.

Thanks Chase

LS Luke · 02-10-2014, 11:48 AM

For any LS platform larger than the 5.7 I would STRONGLY recommend the 1 7/8" Kooks long tubes. Whether you go cat-less or not is your choice, but they are superior in every way. IMHO dont wast money on shorties or anything ARH..

psykokwak · 02-10-2014, 12:30 PM

Hi all,
I would like to appologize for my poor English

I'm a frenchy guy.

I have a L99 with stock cat back and noweeds cut outs. I plan to buy 1-7/8" ARH short system with high flow cats but I want to keep my cut outs and my stock cat back.
Do you know if is it possible ? Is there a problem with cold air flow that comes from the cuts to the engine ?

Thanks for your help.

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by psykokwak

Hi all,
I would like to appologize for my poor English

I'm a frenchy guy.

I have a L99 with stock cat back and noweeds cut outs. I plan to buy 1-7/8" ARH short system with high flow cats but I want to keep my cut outs and my stock cat back.
Do you know if is it possible ? Is there a problem with cold air flow that comes from the cuts to the engine ?

Thanks for your help.

Yes, it can be done but it takes some modification. There is no problem with cold air.

llyons92 · 02-10-2014, 11:12 PM

Hey everyone i am very new to cars and camaros but i am looking to learn more. thanks chase for that great info. i was hoping someone could give me some advice on the 2010-2011 CHEVY CAMARO 6.2L 1 7/8" PRIMARY LONG TUBE TRI-Y HEADERS from doug thorley. Im on a budget here but any info would be great and alternatives would be awesome as well.

psykokwak · 02-11-2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Yes, it can be done but it takes some modification. There is no problem with cold air.

Hi Chase,
Thanks for your answer.
Do you have an idea of the kind of modification to do?

02-03-2014, 12:12 AM	#43
DolionGrey Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 5 View My Garage	Hey I'm in the market for performance upgrades this year. I'm gonna do a r2c cai; Long tubes of some sort (looking at DT Long tubes tri y atm). My question being which LTs would you reccomend; and how to tune it after words to get rid of sensors and receive more gains?

02-09-2014, 02:07 PM	#45
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I'm looking to get some Lt headers in the near future most probably the 2" pfadt headers. I have 1"lowering springs all the way around. How would the clearance be or should I do 1 7/8 headers?

02-10-2014, 08:09 AM	#47
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Thanks chase. Always a great help

02-10-2014, 10:56 AM	#49
1LE801 "Lohla" Drives: 2016 1SS A8 :"Lohla" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Utah Posts: 711 View My Garage	Will all the headers that I see advertised for 10-12 Camaros fit on my 14 1LE?

02-10-2014, 11:48 AM	#52
LS Luke Drives: 2000 Silverado 2500HD 6L Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4	For any LS platform larger than the 5.7 I would STRONGLY recommend the 1 7/8" Kooks long tubes. Whether you go cat-less or not is your choice, but they are superior in every way. IMHO dont wast money on shorties or anything ARH..

02-10-2014, 12:30 PM	#53
psykokwak Drives: European white SS camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: France Posts: 13	Hi all, I would like to appologize for my poor English I'm a frenchy guy. I have a L99 with stock cat back and noweeds cut outs. I plan to buy 1-7/8" ARH short system with high flow cats but I want to keep my cut outs and my stock cat back. Do you know if is it possible ? Is there a problem with cold air flow that comes from the cuts to the engine ? Thanks for your help.

02-10-2014, 11:12 PM	#55
llyons92 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 125 View My Garage	Hey everyone i am very new to cars and camaros but i am looking to learn more. thanks chase for that great info. i was hoping someone could give me some advice on the 2010-2011 CHEVY CAMARO 6.2L 1 7/8" PRIMARY LONG TUBE TRI-Y HEADERS from doug thorley. Im on a budget here but any info would be great and alternatives would be awesome as well.