Just Installed Speed Engineering 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2slik · 09-04-2017, 08:28 PM

I'm not going to share an entire "how to" in this post as I feel there are stickies on this site, like the one I used, with plenty of good info. I'm just going to give my two cents worth about this particular brand of header. So, after much debate, research, and a few sleepless nights I opted to purchase the Speed Engineering 1 7/8" long tubes for my low mileage 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6. They had great reviews in many threads on here and were more than reasonably priced. Now dont get me wrong, I had the money for the KOOK's but, felt after much soul searching, that IMO the money I would save could be better spent elsewhere (like on other go fasty stuff). When I purchased the headers on Speed Engineerings site there were drop down menus for upgrades so, I ordered the "off road" connection pipe package to replace the cats, the GM MLS gasket upgrade, and new header bolts. Everything came to right at $355.00 and I think shipping was about $25-30 which, I thought was a bargin.

Installation held no surprises, they installed as easily as the stickies and videos claimed that the long tubes do on these cars. No fitament issues at all...every bolt hole lined up...all the pipes cleared...I was even able to reuse the factory exhaust band clamps the connect the "off road" pipes to the rest of the stock exhaust (which worked beautifully btw). bottom line they fit like they were made for my car, which, well, they were...lol. Anyhow, this is day one so, Ill keep every one informed of their durability with daily use and report back but, so far I can say they were easy as any other brand to install and fit like a glove!

On a side note, as for the dreaded highway cruising/low RPM drone, I didn't experience any with these headers, no cats, and the stock exhaust which, btw, sounds amazing!!! Anyone, has any questions feel free to message me.

UPDATE: Been six months since I installed these on my car and other than some discoloration they are still leak free and working perfectly! BTW I drive my car daily.

G701LE · 09-04-2017, 08:34 PM

Very cool

frankwjr · 09-04-2017, 09:26 PM

cut your mufflers out and replace with axle back...whole new world!

(drone>> did you say sumthin?)

btw - good on you fer doin your own wrenchin!!

Gunmetal Speedster · 09-04-2017, 09:44 PM

Nice man! The SE headers are definitely worth it if you can accept something not American made and don't need cats. Glad the installation went well for you and you're happy with the outcome! Give it time, that factory catback will come off, they always do eventually

(NPP is the exception)

2slik · 09-05-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Nice man! The SE headers are definitely worth it if you can accept something not American made and don't need cats. Glad the installation went well for you and you're happy with the outcome! Give it time, that factory catback will come off, they always do eventually

(NPP is the exception)

Thanks and yes, Im already looking at some catback but kinda likin the way it sounds right now so Im in no hurry.

2slik · 09-05-2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

cut your mufflers out and replace with axle back...whole new world!

(drone>> did you say sumthin?)

btw - good on you fer doin your own wrenchin!!

Thanks man...been doin my own wrenchin for a long time...have a thing about other people wrenchin on my ride.

sweet99ss · 09-05-2017, 12:50 AM

I just put the same Speed Engineering Headers on mine a few weeks ago. I agree. Install was super simple and they fit perfect. I was very impressed with them!

My exhaust sounds like ass however. I recommend if you like the way it sounds now just leave it. You have nothing to really gain replacing the stock cat back. I have straight pipes and my god it's over bearing loud and has a terrible echoing sound to it. I'm going to try an x-pipe and bullet mufflers and if that does't do the trick I'll add some cats as well

Ashen L99 · 09-05-2017, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Nice man! The SE headers are definitely worth it if you can accept something not American made and don't need cats. Glad the installation went well for you and you're happy with the outcome! Give it time, that factory catback will come off, they always do eventually

(NPP is the exception)

I'm glad I read all of your post before sayin something. lol I SEARCHED for NPP.

Op glad to hear you joined the budget header club. For what they are the quality is great! Make sure to get your car tuned to see maximum benefit.

zman1969 · 09-05-2017, 03:10 PM

any pictures of your setup or specifically the off road pipe?

Gunmetal Speedster · 09-05-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

I'm glad I read all of your post before sayin something. lol I SEARCHED for NPP.

Op glad to hear you joined the budget header club. For what they are the quality is great! Make sure to get your car tuned to see maximum benefit.

NPP is pretty nice, I do love the way they sound cammed

Leo72793 · 09-05-2017, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

NPP is pretty nice, I do love the way they sound cammed

im going for a SE headers to high flow cats ( making them with flanges and high flow cats from kooks ) and bolting them up to my Xpipe to NPP on my 2011 SS

Clarkstar · 09-05-2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zman1969

any pictures of your setup or specifically the off road pipe?

Mine...

rudySS · 09-05-2017, 11:45 PM

is it tune is check engine light on?

jethrobandit · 09-06-2017, 03:39 PM

Just got mine back last week with SE headers and a BTR Stage 3 cam and for the most part really like it. Didn't have as deep a tone as I'd hoped for and I have NPP. Concerned I have a leak somewhere though as the exhaust smell can be overbearing at times even on the move. Also decel pop is currently awful and I LOVED it before the change. Thinking it might be due to leak? Getting many more pops like machine gun regularly and they are LOUD, like 12 gauge shotgun loud. That's too much.

Overall it's fine/fun, but 500rwhp didn't feel as badass as I thought it would... planning what's next...

09-04-2017, 08:28 PM	#1
2slik Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Western KY Posts: 25	Just Installed Speed Engineering 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers I'm not going to share an entire "how to" in this post as I feel there are stickies on this site, like the one I used, with plenty of good info. I'm just going to give my two cents worth about this particular brand of header. So, after much debate, research, and a few sleepless nights I opted to purchase the Speed Engineering 1 7/8" long tubes for my low mileage 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6. They had great reviews in many threads on here and were more than reasonably priced. Now dont get me wrong, I had the money for the KOOK's but, felt after much soul searching, that IMO the money I would save could be better spent elsewhere (like on other go fasty stuff). When I purchased the headers on Speed Engineerings site there were drop down menus for upgrades so, I ordered the "off road" connection pipe package to replace the cats, the GM MLS gasket upgrade, and new header bolts. Everything came to right at $355.00 and I think shipping was about $25-30 which, I thought was a bargin. Installation held no surprises, they installed as easily as the stickies and videos claimed that the long tubes do on these cars. No fitament issues at all...every bolt hole lined up...all the pipes cleared...I was even able to reuse the factory exhaust band clamps the connect the "off road" pipes to the rest of the stock exhaust (which worked beautifully btw). bottom line they fit like they were made for my car, which, well, they were...lol. Anyhow, this is day one so, Ill keep every one informed of their durability with daily use and report back but, so far I can say they were easy as any other brand to install and fit like a glove! On a side note, as for the dreaded highway cruising/low RPM drone, I didn't experience any with these headers, no cats, and the stock exhaust which, btw, sounds amazing!!! Anyone, has any questions feel free to message me. UPDATE: Been six months since I installed these on my car and other than some discoloration they are still leak free and working perfectly! BTW I drive my car daily. Last edited by 2slik; 03-29-2018 at 10:32 PM. Reason: Update

09-04-2017, 08:34 PM	#2
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09-04-2017, 09:44 PM	#4
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Nice man! The SE headers are definitely worth it if you can accept something not American made and don't need cats. Glad the installation went well for you and you're happy with the outcome! Give it time, that factory catback will come off, they always do eventually (NPP is the exception) __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

09-05-2017, 12:50 AM	#7
sweet99ss Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Plains KS Posts: 219	I just put the same Speed Engineering Headers on mine a few weeks ago. I agree. Install was super simple and they fit perfect. I was very impressed with them! My exhaust sounds like ass however. I recommend if you like the way it sounds now just leave it. You have nothing to really gain replacing the stock cat back. I have straight pipes and my god it's over bearing loud and has a terrible echoing sound to it. I'm going to try an x-pipe and bullet mufflers and if that does't do the trick I'll add some cats as well __________________ ~01 zO6~ (Procharged/bolt-ons) SOLD ~05 Vette~ (Procharged/Bolt-ons) SOLD ~98 Z28~ (TMS 408/RPM LVL 6/Circle D4k) SOLD. ~00 SS~ (Forged LS/IIHS 7875 Turbo/RPM Lvl 6/Strange S60) 10.3-141 ~2010 SS~ (SLP TVS2300 Blower/Speed Eng LT's) ~2012 ZL1~ (IIHS Twin Turbo)

09-05-2017, 03:10 PM	#9
zman1969 Drives: 1969 R/S Z28 302 m20 Endura Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 432	any pictures of your setup or specifically the off road pipe? __________________ 1969 RS Z/28 302 1969 Firebird LS6-6 speed TA clone 2015 Zl1

09-05-2017, 11:45 PM	#13
rudySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oxnard California Posts: 83	is it tune is check engine light on?

09-06-2017, 03:39 PM	#14
jethrobandit Drives: 2013 Black 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 77	Just got mine back last week with SE headers and a BTR Stage 3 cam and for the most part really like it. Didn't have as deep a tone as I'd hoped for and I have NPP. Concerned I have a leak somewhere though as the exhaust smell can be overbearing at times even on the move. Also decel pop is currently awful and I LOVED it before the change. Thinking it might be due to leak? Getting many more pops like machine gun regularly and they are LOUD, like 12 gauge shotgun loud. That's too much. Overall it's fine/fun, but 500rwhp didn't feel as badass as I thought it would... planning what's next...