Dynatech Headers Review - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dixonk · 08-19-2013, 11:51 PM

I searched the site high and low and read damn near every article and thread posted about all the varieties. My conclusion...I was no where closer to a decision than I was when I started my search. The solution: call my favorite vendor and let him help me out.

I called up Steve at RDP Motorsports (always honest and helpful regardless if you buy or not) I told him I was looking for quality and most importantly fitment. He didn't even hesitate for a second to tell me that the header for me is the Dynatech headers. I told him to put them in the mail.

A few days later and I get a surprise at my door. Headers where here in CA in record time. I wasted no time. Removed the stock system and unpackaged the headers. Sorry no pics of the unboxing or installation process as its been posted before. I will say this the headers are top quality. They look brilliant.

Here comes the moment of truth...fitment. Holy crap!!! The headers went on in less than an hour!!! It was literally harder to pull off the stock system than it was to install the new system. I got everything on and bolted down. Had over 3/4 inch clearance to the steering shaft. In all the header threads this seemed to be a major issue. Passenger side had zero clearance issues even with the relocated coolant hoses.

Ground clearance was unchanged. Zero leaks in the system and bolted straight up to my Corsa catback.

Here is the kicker...in every thread tuning seems to come up all the time. People are always asking "will I need a tune" I can honestly say with the Dynatechs you WILL NOT get a CEL light. I have HP Tuners but I purposely did not touch the tune just to verify this. I have put on over 250 miles of varied driving conditions. Mostly hard but stop and go traffic mixed in with about 10 hard stops. NO CEL to date. Hooked up the scanner and o2 sensors are all reading within tolerances.

If you are looking for the best fitting header on the market and get it from an outstanding vendor at a great price call Steve at RDP Motorsports.

Here is a pic of the steering shaft clearance:

axis · 08-20-2013, 02:28 AM

We have members with well over 500 miles before they threw a code. The point is, when you move the rear O2 sensors further down the line, they won't heat up as fast and throw a code. Some do it immediately, and other come on later. I drove mine for two weeks before I had it tuned and it never threw a code. If yours never does, you'll be the first.

dixonk · 08-20-2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

We have members with well over 500 miles before they threw a code. The point is, when you move the rear O2 sensors further down the line, they won't heat up as fast and throw a code. Some do it immediately, and other come on later. I drove mine for two weeks before I had it tuned and it never threw a code. If yours never does, you'll be the first.

The rear o2 sensors are in the same location. They don't need extensions. Only the fronts. I will be driving back and forth to Reno today which will put me well over 500 miles. Will continue to report. I will not turn off the MIL and monitor.

dixonk · 08-20-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piccione Performance

Ive installed over 50 sets of the Dynatech's, love them, easiest L/T to install and it makes great power.
You will eventually throw a CEL, enjoy it while it lasts.
I have the 2nd production set on my '10 and I just installed a set on my '12.

I'm not worried about the CEL. I just know there are a lot of people dead set against tuning for whatever reason. I hooked HP tuners up to my car within an hour of taking it home. Remarkably no warranty issues lol.

ssmike · 08-20-2013, 08:05 PM

I've had my Dynatechs now for almost 3 years and no problems. Easy install and perfect fitment!

litle88 · 08-20-2013, 08:11 PM

Congrats! Enjoy them and welcome to modding but since you have HPT I doubt it's your first rodeo lol.

dixonk · 08-20-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by litle88

Congrats! Enjoy them and welcome to modding but since you have HPT I doubt it's your first rodeo lol.

Let me see: 2 SBC, 1 TPI, 1 LT1, 2 LS1, 2 LS2, and now L99. Oh ya lets not forget about my LQ4 truck too.

camaro500 · 08-26-2013, 10:08 AM

great headers! congrats on the 1LE

H8S FORD · 08-26-2013, 11:41 PM

Aren't you selling these in the member classifieds now? Strange, 6 days later only...

caverman · 08-26-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixonk

The rear o2 sensors are in the same location. They don't need extensions. Only the fronts. I will be driving back and forth to Reno today which will put me well over 500 miles. Will continue to report. I will not turn off the MIL and monitor.

Not true. Big difference in locations.

caverman · 08-26-2013, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8S FORD

Aren't you selling these in the member classifieds now? Strange, 6 days later only...

Looks like he got a 1LE which is awesome!

However, I wouldn't sell the headers. You'll end up putting some on the 1LE.

2010 SSRS · 08-26-2013, 11:57 PM

absolute awesome Headers, Ted Jannetty recommended Dynatechs when I brought my SS to him, so I knew they were top of the line.

Kiwi_Camaro_2010 · 08-27-2013, 02:26 AM

Love the headers, would love to see additional bung installed for AFR option, would not recommend the dynatech catts for FI though, learn't this through expensive forced rebuild.

dixonk · 08-27-2013, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8S FORD

Aren't you selling these in the member classifieds now? Strange, 6 days later only...

Bought a 1LE. Don't need headers on this one. It's faster than my L99 is.

08-19-2013, 11:51 PM	#1
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	Dynatech Headers Review I searched the site high and low and read damn near every article and thread posted about all the varieties. My conclusion...I was no where closer to a decision than I was when I started my search. The solution: call my favorite vendor and let him help me out. I called up Steve at RDP Motorsports (always honest and helpful regardless if you buy or not) I told him I was looking for quality and most importantly fitment. He didn't even hesitate for a second to tell me that the header for me is the Dynatech headers. I told him to put them in the mail. A few days later and I get a surprise at my door. Headers where here in CA in record time. I wasted no time. Removed the stock system and unpackaged the headers. Sorry no pics of the unboxing or installation process as its been posted before. I will say this the headers are top quality. They look brilliant. Here comes the moment of truth...fitment. Holy crap!!! The headers went on in less than an hour!!! It was literally harder to pull off the stock system than it was to install the new system. I got everything on and bolted down. Had over 3/4 inch clearance to the steering shaft. In all the header threads this seemed to be a major issue. Passenger side had zero clearance issues even with the relocated coolant hoses. Ground clearance was unchanged. Zero leaks in the system and bolted straight up to my Corsa catback. Here is the kicker...in every thread tuning seems to come up all the time. People are always asking "will I need a tune" I can honestly say with the Dynatechs you WILL NOT get a CEL light. I have HP Tuners but I purposely did not touch the tune just to verify this. I have put on over 250 miles of varied driving conditions. Mostly hard but stop and go traffic mixed in with about 10 hard stops. NO CEL to date. Hooked up the scanner and o2 sensors are all reading within tolerances. If you are looking for the best fitting header on the market and get it from an outstanding vendor at a great price call Steve at RDP Motorsports. Here is a pic of the steering shaft clearance:

08-20-2013, 02:28 AM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	We have members with well over 500 miles before they threw a code. The point is, when you move the rear O2 sensors further down the line, they won't heat up as fast and throw a code. Some do it immediately, and other come on later. I drove mine for two weeks before I had it tuned and it never threw a code. If yours never does, you'll be the first. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

08-20-2013, 08:11 PM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Congrats! Enjoy them and welcome to modding but since you have HPT I doubt it's your first rodeo lol. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-26-2013, 10:08 AM	#8
camaro500 Drives: 2017 Jaguar F Type R Tuned 498awhp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 871 View My Garage	great headers! congrats on the 1LE __________________ JRE cammed w.full bolt ons 444rwhp/422rwtq SOLD 2017 Jaguar F Type R ''Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'' - F. Bueller

08-26-2013, 11:57 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	absolute awesome Headers, Ted Jannetty recommended Dynatechs when I brought my SS to him, so I knew they were top of the line. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-20-2013, 08:05 PM	#5
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I've had my Dynatechs now for almost 3 years and no problems. Easy install and perfect fitment!

08-26-2013, 11:41 PM	#9
H8S FORD Head Ford Harasser Drives: '10 IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca Posts: 202	Aren't you selling these in the member classifieds now? Strange, 6 days later only...

08-27-2013, 02:26 AM	#13
Kiwi_Camaro_2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS 2010 L99 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 173 View My Garage	Love the headers, would love to see additional bung installed for AFR option, would not recommend the dynatech catts for FI though, learn't this through expensive forced rebuild. __________________ Camaro 2SS/RS 2010 / L99 / Whipple SC /Dynatech Headers & Catts (gutted), ID 850 injectors, ZL1 fuel pump +BAP & ADM pump controller, ZR1 3Bar MAP, Dual Elite Catch Cans, 91 octane ,Eibach sway bar kit , Driveshaft loop, oil cooler delete, ADM dual gauges (AFR/Boost) LC1 wideband controller, D/D, ARP stud kit ,Callies forged slayer crank 3.622", callies ultra rods, wiseco forged pistons, L99-LS3, rollmaster double row steel timing set & comps cam timing cover,blower cam 630/660 lift,3/8 pushrods, pac gear 8deg, yella terra ultra lites. LS9 head gaskets. Texas speed custom oil pump. Asm by me.