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Augie1978 · 04-05-2012, 06:57 AM

American Racing Headers sells a replacement brace that allows for more space for the 3 inch pipes. I still have my SLP LM II axle back exhaust, may swap those out with something different this year.

Drottie · 05-01-2012, 02:54 AM

SLP LT Headers are on, stock exhaust is off. Hopefully on the way to the exhaust shop tomorrow to get the rest of the 3" on. Not sure what I'm going to do about the braces, I'm sure there will be clearance issues.

Jakeman · 05-01-2012, 07:37 PM

I have Kooks LTs on order for an install. Also have Borla axle back S exhaust and Airaid CAI. Have any of you had the need to get a special tune? I have seen some people saying check engine light comes on until a tune is done.

If so, what type - Dyno, handheld like Diablo or SCT, etc.? Any recommendations?

llcamaro · 05-01-2012, 09:46 PM

Just installed LG Pro LT's today. The fit of the headers was outstanding! The rest of the system.....uh, took a little work to fit without any rubbing, but it did fit. All 3" system, really excellent quality.

No codes...yet.

Chris82xx · 05-01-2012, 10:00 PM

After taking the advice from Matt@ECS, and talking to one of the guys at American Racing, I ended up buying a set of LT's and high flow cats. After I install them, I'm taking a day trip down to ECS again for a retune. I'm hoping to get near 700rwhp, or somewhere near that neighborhood.

Drottie · 05-01-2012, 10:34 PM

I'm betting the check engine light has something to do with the o2 sensors. I had to run to the exhaust shop today on just open headers (omg loud!) and it thru like 12 service codes due to the rear set of sensors no being hooked up. Exhaust is in, going to work on the braces tonight. Really looking at the ARH brace, has anyone found a good price? Seems like $475 is pretty standard.

decepticon-vert · 05-02-2012, 11:36 AM

I am going to install JBA cat4ward shorties, being in CA I need smog legal ones. However, you need to cut the down pipes and weld on an adaptor in order to bolt on headers. Otherwise seems fairly straight forward.

Update: installed headers I thought it was simple but had to flatten surface on headers then the stacker kept getting a leak. It took a week to install another week to fix. So good luck with them. On the plus side they look good and took away the drone and car runs great..

Fnfalguy · 05-02-2012, 07:59 PM

I've got Magnaflow Axleback Mufflers with a resonator delete and am days away from installing a K&N Typhoon CAI on my convertible. As cool as headers sound on a V8, I'm a bit concerned that it would be too loud to put headers on with a convertible top.

SUX2BU · 05-02-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnfalguy

I've got Magnaflow Axleback Mufflers with a resonator delete and am days away from installing a K&N Typhoon CAI on my convertible. As cool as headers sound on a V8, I'm a bit concerned that it would be too loud to put headers on with a convertible top.

Headers only get too loud after you get a cam. I have headers, off road X pipe, catback and my car is a little too quiet. I can't wait to throw my cam in!

Fnfalguy · 05-02-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Headers only get too loud after you get a cam. I have headers, off road X pipe, catback and my car is a little too quiet. I can't wait to throw my cam in!

Thanks for the insight! Once I get my CAI installed I'll have to reassess my mods.

Augie1978 · 05-03-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Headers only get too loud after you get a cam. I have headers, off road X pipe, catback and my car is a little too quiet. I can't wait to throw my cam in!

SUX, I am thinking a cam next too, what are you going with?

spckatnip · 05-03-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Augie1978

SUX, I am thinking a cam next too, what are you going with?

I too am planning on a cam around the time of Christmas as a gift to my car. Other than the threads here on the boards what are some other resources I can research so I can make sure I understand all there is I need to know before I venture into this mod.

SUX2BU · 05-03-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augie1978

SUX, I am thinking a cam next too, what are you going with?

I was going to go with the LG G6X3 cam for the all out most power possible, but i got a KILLER deal on a TSP 231/236 which is a tiny bit smaller than the G6X3. It drives a tiny bit better but makes a little less power.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spckatnip

I too am planning on a cam around the time of Christmas as a gift to my car. Other than the threads here on the boards what are some other resources I can research so I can make sure I understand all there is I need to know before I venture into this mod.

Best thing you can do is call someone that offers a BIG cam selection, tell them what you have done, what you plan on doing and what you expect out of a cam. Thunder Racing has one of the biggest selections of cams.

mrdth · 05-03-2012, 05:25 PM

The ARH brace is admittedly a little pricey but well worth the money. I would recommend it over the factory two brace set up even without headers.
See my sig for cam recomendation. Call JRE for tons of information with zero pressure to buy.

04-05-2012, 06:57 AM	#15
Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	American Racing Headers sells a replacement brace that allows for more space for the 3 inch pipes. I still have my SLP LM II axle back exhaust, may swap those out with something different this year. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

05-01-2012, 02:54 AM	#16
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	SLP LT Headers are on, stock exhaust is off. Hopefully on the way to the exhaust shop tomorrow to get the rest of the 3" on. Not sure what I'm going to do about the braces, I'm sure there will be clearance issues. __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

05-01-2012, 07:37 PM	#17
Jakeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Co, NJ Posts: 106	Headers I have Kooks LTs on order for an install. Also have Borla axle back S exhaust and Airaid CAI. Have any of you had the need to get a special tune? I have seen some people saying check engine light comes on until a tune is done. If so, what type - Dyno, handheld like Diablo or SCT, etc.? Any recommendations?

05-01-2012, 09:46 PM	#18
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	Just installed LG Pro LT's today. The fit of the headers was outstanding! The rest of the system.....uh, took a little work to fit without any rubbing, but it did fit. All 3" system, really excellent quality. No codes...yet. __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires

05-01-2012, 10:00 PM	#19
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	After taking the advice from Matt@ECS, and talking to one of the guys at American Racing, I ended up buying a set of LT's and high flow cats. After I install them, I'm taking a day trip down to ECS again for a retune. I'm hoping to get near 700rwhp, or somewhere near that neighborhood. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

05-01-2012, 10:34 PM	#20
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	I'm betting the check engine light has something to do with the o2 sensors. I had to run to the exhaust shop today on just open headers (omg loud!) and it thru like 12 service codes due to the rear set of sensors no being hooked up. Exhaust is in, going to work on the braces tonight. Really looking at the ARH brace, has anyone found a good price? Seems like $475 is pretty standard. __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

05-02-2012, 11:36 AM	#21
decepticon-vert Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern California, (IE) Posts: 166 View My Garage	I am going to install JBA cat4ward shorties, being in CA I need smog legal ones. However, you need to cut the down pipes and weld on an adaptor in order to bolt on headers. Otherwise seems fairly straight forward. Update: installed headers I thought it was simple but had to flatten surface on headers then the stacker kept getting a leak. It took a week to install another week to fix. So good luck with them. On the plus side they look good and took away the drone and car runs great.. __________________ There's a difference between knowledge and wisdom.. Last edited by decepticon-vert; 05-25-2012 at 10:31 PM.

05-02-2012, 07:59 PM	#22
Fnfalguy Supreme Advisor Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258 View My Garage	I've got Magnaflow Axleback Mufflers with a resonator delete and am days away from installing a K&N Typhoon CAI on my convertible. As cool as headers sound on a V8, I'm a bit concerned that it would be too loud to put headers on with a convertible top.

05-03-2012, 05:25 PM	#28
mrdth Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Millville, MA Posts: 148	The ARH brace is admittedly a little pricey but well worth the money. I would recommend it over the factory two brace set up even without headers. See my sig for cam recomendation. Call JRE for tons of information with zero pressure to buy. __________________ TVS 2300 3.4 pulley, OD Rear Cog Drive JRE Forged L99, LS3 Valvetrain JRE Rough Idle Blower Cam Dynatech Ceramic Coated LT Headers Magnaflow 3" Competition Cat BacK CAI Cold Air Intake RX Catch Can Pfadt Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Cradle Bushings Built And Tuned By Jannetty Racing Enterprises

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