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06-05-2018, 10:01 PM
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 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Why are ZL1 manifolds and cats so expensive?
Did a search but could find an answer. Looked at approximate prices through GM Parts Online.
LS3 1 Manifold: $190 1 cat pipe: $550 LSA 1 manifold: $550 1 catalytic pipe: $850 I imagine that the ZL1 uses different material to withstand LSA temperatures but is there also something different inside the catalytic pipe? |
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06-05-2018, 10:02 PM
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Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011
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It’s a ZL1. Same goes for buying Z28 parts or Corvette parts...
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06-05-2018, 10:23 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015
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06-05-2018, 11:07 PM
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Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010
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Not sure about the cats, but SS exhaust manifolds are cast iron and the ZL1 manifolds are steel.
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06-06-2018, 05:17 AM
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Not sure about the manifolds, but I'd imagine the cats are more expensive because they can withstand added torture from boost.
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06-06-2018, 09:31 AM
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Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012
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Be glad it's not a boat or airplane. Marine and Aviation "tax" is worse!
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06-06-2018, 09:55 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Sounds like a combo, tax because why not and likely some different internal design to withstand increased pressure.
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06-07-2018, 08:39 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 416 Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Langley B.C
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the ZL1 parts are stainless steel
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06-08-2018, 08:34 AM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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You can always go with Solo cats, I've been running them for years and hold up fine at 625hp so stock will be no issues.
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06-08-2018, 10:05 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 416 Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Langley B.C
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i have a few sets if anyone is looking
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06-08-2018, 12:50 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I bought a set, really for the manifold but wondering if I should use the cats as well?
Will keep stock ones if the internals are the same. |
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