Help me decide what to do w/ headers/exhaust - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NYYFan325 · 05-21-2015, 08:18 PM

Currently I have a ebay brand (topspeed pro-1) headers to tip system (1 7/8 and 3" catback). I did this before I came in to my current $$ situation that allowed me to go to town upgrading my car.

I'm actually pretty happy with the sound the issue is the shop that did the install when they attempted to dimple the primary that hit the steering shaft they actually made a small crack in the header.

Got a refund and all that but I'm thinking now that I have the $$ to go with a better setup. Options I'm considering are:

1) Replace the headers and mid pip only, leaving the catback

2) Replace the whole damn thing.

My dilemma is this:

Overall goal is ~600rwhp --- should I go 2" on the headers to stick w/ 1 7/8 and should I go 3" again on the exhaust or is 2" enough? Help me spend my $$ Camaro5!

Nighthawk89 · 05-21-2015, 08:43 PM

2 Inch Primaries if you are starting fresh. And it all just depends on how much your wanting to spend. I love my New ZL1 quad Corsa Catback with the Black Tipped finish.

10aSSee D · 05-21-2015, 08:50 PM

Do 3 inch exhaust for sure, the primaries is a toss up either will do but I went 2 inch on the primaries because I knew down the road I would grow into them.

NYYFan325 · 05-21-2015, 08:50 PM

I have ~3500 to spend on headers/catback, install and tune - maybe 4k

Nighthawk89 · 05-21-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NYYFan325

I have ~3500 to spend on headers/catback, install and tune - maybe 4k

Thats a good amount. Seeing as how headers will run you about a grand. and if you were to go with a cat-back system that will be about 1500-1600 leaving you with plenty for an install and tune.. Id contact Steve at RDP and see what kinda deal he can muster up. I got my cat-back system from him just a month ago.

10aSSee D · 05-22-2015, 09:30 AM

I got my full exhaust from Stainless Works for around $2,100 and it is awesome!!

NYYFan325 · 05-22-2015, 05:44 PM

So Maryland Speed made me an offer I couldn't refuse... Got a set of Kooks 1 7/8 and 3" catback on the way

Nighthawk89 · 05-22-2015, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NYYFan325

So Maryland Speed made me an offer I couldn't refuse... Got a set of Kooks 1 7/8 and 3" catback on the way

Didnt wanna go the full 2inch? Did you atkeadt get the stepped headers?

Unreal · 05-22-2015, 06:47 PM

Absolutely zero need for anything larger than that for that setup.

05-21-2015, 08:18 PM	#1
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	Help me decide what to do w/ headers/exhaust Currently I have a ebay brand (topspeed pro-1) headers to tip system (1 7/8 and 3" catback). I did this before I came in to my current $$ situation that allowed me to go to town upgrading my car. I'm actually pretty happy with the sound the issue is the shop that did the install when they attempted to dimple the primary that hit the steering shaft they actually made a small crack in the header. Got a refund and all that but I'm thinking now that I have the $$ to go with a better setup. Options I'm considering are: 1) Replace the headers and mid pip only, leaving the catback 2) Replace the whole damn thing. My dilemma is this: Overall goal is ~600rwhp --- should I go 2" on the headers to stick w/ 1 7/8 and should I go 3" again on the exhaust or is 2" enough? Help me spend my $$ Camaro5! __________________

05-21-2015, 08:50 PM	#3
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	Do 3 inch exhaust for sure, the primaries is a toss up either will do but I went 2 inch on the primaries because I knew down the road I would grow into them. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

05-21-2015, 08:50 PM	#4
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	I have ~3500 to spend on headers/catback, install and tune - maybe 4k __________________

05-22-2015, 09:30 AM	#6
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I got my full exhaust from Stainless Works for around $2,100 and it is awesome!! __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

05-22-2015, 05:44 PM	#7
NYYFan325 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 508	So Maryland Speed made me an offer I couldn't refuse... Got a set of Kooks 1 7/8 and 3" catback on the way __________________

05-21-2015, 08:43 PM	#2
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	2 Inch Primaries if you are starting fresh. And it all just depends on how much your wanting to spend. I love my New ZL1 quad Corsa Catback with the Black Tipped finish.

05-22-2015, 06:47 PM	#9
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Absolutely zero need for anything larger than that for that setup. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp