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H & E · 06-29-2009, 08:43 PM

Hey guys and gals. My car is due in this Wednesday and I'm not sure which route to go on exhaust. Should I go with long tubes and stock cat back or aftermarket cat back and stock manifolds? What kind of dyno numbers is everyone getting? Which headers and cat back systems are getting the best results? Thanks for all your help. In the past I've had to spend twice the money trying different things before finding the right combo with the best power. I'd like to avoid that this time around.

greg_74 · 06-29-2009, 08:51 PM

Longtube headers and a x pipe with stock mufflers is going to give you a bigger hp gain over just a catback. Sounds wise, its pry better just go fo with an axle back system or a x/axle back combo. Why not get the full exhaust though?

H & E · 06-29-2009, 08:53 PM

Little bits at the time. With the economy as slow as it is, I have to pace myself on this build.

ZZcamaro · 06-29-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by greg_74

Longtube headers and a x pipe with stock mufflers is going to give you a bigger hp gain over just a catback. Sounds wise, its pry better just go fo with an axle back system or a x/axle back combo. Why not get the full exhaust though?

I think you should use Long-tubes, and factory exhaust, or even an axle-back...but for sure the Long-Tubes will get the best results...

If you want to order something, or just have questions,feel free to get in touch.

H & E · 06-29-2009, 08:57 PM

Any input on which headers are the best? It's hard to tell by looking at what the manufacturer shows. I'd rather hear what people are actually getting on the dyno.

ZZcamaro · 06-29-2009, 09:04 PM

I have installed afew, and currently use the ARH kit. I love them. There are some choices out there...But I stick with what I know works. I use and recommend the ARH system.

If you are interested in getting a set let me know. I will hook you up on the whole system

H & E · 06-29-2009, 09:17 PM

YGPM.

Edrock · 06-30-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by H & E Motorsports

YGPM.

Are you concerned about Long Tubes being illegal in NC?

Fast SS · 06-30-2009, 08:21 AM

1 7/8th LT's and a 3" exhaust.

ZZcamaro · 06-30-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast SS

1 7/8th LT's and a 3" exhaust.

That is what I have!!!!

H & E · 06-30-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

Are you concerned about Long Tubes being illegal in NC?

No, I've run them on several of my cars in the past. As long as the O2 sensors are there, I'm in good shape. I wasn't wanting to drop all that cash at once for a full LT setup and cat back, but it looks like that's going to be my best option.

DarricSS · 06-30-2009, 08:35 AM

I have been watching this thread for sometime now...

Kooks headers all the way back...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=kooks

Belo · 06-30-2009, 10:00 AM

lt's first then do the rest.

Bell040 · 06-30-2009, 10:08 AM

What if you plan to do this in steps ??...

should you do the LT's first and then do the catback? or vise versa?

06-29-2009, 08:43 PM	#1
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	Headers or Cat back? Hey guys and gals. My car is due in this Wednesday and I'm not sure which route to go on exhaust. Should I go with long tubes and stock cat back or aftermarket cat back and stock manifolds? What kind of dyno numbers is everyone getting? Which headers and cat back systems are getting the best results? Thanks for all your help. In the past I've had to spend twice the money trying different things before finding the right combo with the best power. I'd like to avoid that this time around. __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

06-29-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
greg_74 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 168 View My Garage	Longtube headers and a x pipe with stock mufflers is going to give you a bigger hp gain over just a catback. Sounds wise, its pry better just go fo with an axle back system or a x/axle back combo. Why not get the full exhaust though? __________________ 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS #7590 345 HP Package, LPP Headers and ORY, GMMG, SLP CAI and Smooth Bellows, PHB, Chrome TTM's

06-29-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	Little bits at the time. With the economy as slow as it is, I have to pace myself on this build. __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

06-29-2009, 08:57 PM	#5
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	Any input on which headers are the best? It's hard to tell by looking at what the manufacturer shows. I'd rather hear what people are actually getting on the dyno. __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

06-29-2009, 09:17 PM	#7
H & E Hinson Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 262	AHR System YGPM. __________________ Why did I wait this long to buy this car?

06-29-2009, 09:04 PM	#6
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I have installed afew, and currently use the ARH kit. I love them. There are some choices out there...But I stick with what I know works. I use and recommend the ARH system. If you are interested in getting a set let me know. I will hook you up on the whole system

06-30-2009, 08:21 AM	#9
Fast SS Drives: 2004 416CI Pontiac GTO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iraq Posts: 15	1 7/8th LT's and a 3" exhaust.

06-30-2009, 08:35 AM	#12
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	I have been watching this thread for sometime now... Kooks headers all the way back... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ighlight=kooks __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

06-30-2009, 10:00 AM	#13
Belo Drives: 98 Heavily Modded Pontiac GTP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 114	lt's first then do the rest. __________________ Future G8 or Camaro SS owner. Help me choose...

06-30-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	What if you plan to do this in steps ??... should you do the LT's first and then do the catback? or vise versa? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods. Last edited by Bell040; 06-30-2009 at 11:14 AM.

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