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Anaconda · 07-25-2015, 10:30 AM

Greetings. I have decided to go with American Racing Headers as my choice for long tubes. I was torn between 1 7/8 and 2 inch, particularly being a '13 and having electric power steering. Will the 2 inch cause any issues with anything because it's a '13? I've put down the deposit and they will be ordered soon, but I do have time to decide whether or not I want 1 7/8 or 2 inch beforehand.

I plan on taking my car on autocross, road racing, and perhaps a little drag racing(not much at all really). Also, I plan on either going with a Brian Tooley stage 3 or 4 cam in the future and/or a blower, which will be years down the road. Not quite sure which blower to go with, but that's another thread for another day.

Clearance issues with 2 inch? I've heard not many people have had many issues with clearance with bumps and I don't plan on lowering my car since it has the 1LE track pack on it and wouldn't want to jeopardize much of the handling. The 2 inch headers do make a little more power and that's nice, but was just concerned about clearance both over bumps and fitment. I also chose ARH because I keep hearing good stories about their quality craftsmanship and good customer service. I also have the Corsa ZL1 3" cat back as well, so I can't imagine how wild this thing would sound with 2" headers as well.

LSX Camaro · 07-25-2015, 01:07 PM

Stick with 1 7/8"

chuckstacamaro · 07-25-2015, 02:29 PM

1 7/8 Unless you plan on FI in the future for full power. The 1 7/8 is fine for a street warrior.

*mlee* · 07-25-2015, 02:36 PM

Agree, 1-7/8" is your ticket. No major gains with 2"

Anaconda · 07-25-2015, 05:22 PM

Ah okay. I'll probably switch to 1 7/8. I looked at blowers down the road, but again that won't be for another 5-6 years. More than likely going heads and a cam or something and thought the 2" would be a good even if it was just a tad more expensive. Horsepower goal would probably be 600rwhp or at the most ever 650, but then that may be too much. Thanks!

UF4LIFE102SS · 07-25-2015, 05:26 PM

1 7/8" for sure.

MarylandSpeed · 07-25-2015, 08:45 PM

Pretty much everyone runs 1 7/8" now.

Homeless Man · 07-26-2015, 04:49 AM

I don't think 2 inches sound any different either

07-25-2015, 10:30 AM	#1
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	Decided to bite the bullet and buy ARH long tubes. Quick question. Greetings. I have decided to go with American Racing Headers as my choice for long tubes. I was torn between 1 7/8 and 2 inch, particularly being a '13 and having electric power steering. Will the 2 inch cause any issues with anything because it's a '13? I've put down the deposit and they will be ordered soon, but I do have time to decide whether or not I want 1 7/8 or 2 inch beforehand. I plan on taking my car on autocross, road racing, and perhaps a little drag racing(not much at all really). Also, I plan on either going with a Brian Tooley stage 3 or 4 cam in the future and/or a blower, which will be years down the road. Not quite sure which blower to go with, but that's another thread for another day. Clearance issues with 2 inch? I've heard not many people have had many issues with clearance with bumps and I don't plan on lowering my car since it has the 1LE track pack on it and wouldn't want to jeopardize much of the handling. The 2 inch headers do make a little more power and that's nice, but was just concerned about clearance both over bumps and fitment. I also chose ARH because I keep hearing good stories about their quality craftsmanship and good customer service. I also have the Corsa ZL1 3" cat back as well, so I can't imagine how wild this thing would sound with 2" headers as well. __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

07-25-2015, 01:07 PM	#2
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Stick with 1 7/8" __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

07-25-2015, 02:36 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	Agree, 1-7/8" is your ticket. No major gains with 2" __________________

07-25-2015, 05:22 PM	#5
Anaconda Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-speed VR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere nice and cool Posts: 303 View My Garage	Ah okay. I'll probably switch to 1 7/8. I looked at blowers down the road, but again that won't be for another 5-6 years. More than likely going heads and a cam or something and thought the 2" would be a good even if it was just a tad more expensive. Horsepower goal would probably be 600rwhp or at the most ever 650, but then that may be too much. Thanks! __________________ 2013 Victory Red 1SS 6-speed w/ black stripes ordered 8/15/12 Delivered 10/2/2012! Corsa ZL1 catback exhaust, Black CAI intake with scoop and washer bottle relocation

07-25-2015, 05:26 PM	#6
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	1 7/8" for sure. __________________

07-25-2015, 02:29 PM	#3
chuckstacamaro Drives: 2014 2SS/RS BRM Purchase 03/19/2014 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 538 View My Garage	1 7/8 Unless you plan on FI in the future for full power. The 1 7/8 is fine for a street warrior.

07-25-2015, 08:45 PM	#7
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	Pretty much everyone runs 1 7/8" now.

07-26-2015, 04:49 AM	#8
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I don't think 2 inches sound any different either __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.