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NC_SS · 06-19-2016, 06:24 PM

Also I retightened them today, one had threads visible

Will do this for a week and if it doesn't eventually stop I'll go get anti-seize and put on them lol

NC_SS · 06-19-2016, 07:38 PM

After a day of driving including a decently long trip last night, it seems like my headers are not rubbing my steering column so the fitment I'd say is pretty good for $350 headers

2010reddevil · 06-19-2016, 07:51 PM

Yeah that rubber boot isn't on the earlier cars. With it off there's even more clearance.

FieroItaliano85 · 06-19-2016, 08:09 PM

I have the same headers and I zip tied the boot down to give a little more clearance so it wouldn't touch the header tube

NC_SS · 06-19-2016, 08:27 PM

I got a few things I got to zip tie but for the time being I think I'm alright

Very happy with the fitment, I've googled threads on here where people have bought other more expensive brands that rub the steering column, so I'm really happy with my $350 deal.

Need to ziptie a ignition wire off the tube sometime this week, noticed on the actual wire it says heat resistant so I assume it'll be alright for a few days

985ss · 06-19-2016, 08:36 PM

Mine arrive on the 21st, can't wait to get them installed.

NC_SS · 06-19-2016, 08:43 PM

They're worth the money!

yadi8888 · 06-19-2016, 08:52 PM

i got mines for tomorrow i want that sound and that power

985ss · 06-20-2016, 01:49 PM

How do they feel without tune? When I install mine I'll probably have two / three weeks before I get my tuning done.

trw427ss · 06-20-2016, 03:02 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but the picture you showed look like it had high flow cats!

NC_SS · 06-20-2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 985ss

How do they feel without tune? When I install mine I'll probably have two / three weeks before I get my tuning done.

Honestly I don't feel much difference at the moment, it's definitely much louder though

I imagine this sort of thing the ECU needs to be told that it's moving a lot more air now to make it run at it's potential

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Originally Posted by trw427ss @ Futral

Correct me if I'm wrong but the picture you showed look like it had high flow cats!

off road connectors, they do look like cats though

badcompany · 06-21-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_SS

Also I retightened them today, one had threads visible

Will do this for a week and if it doesn't eventually stop I'll go get anti-seize and put on them lol

Do not put anti-seize on the header bolts. Thats not going to accomplish anything, other than making them back out even easier! Get some BLUE loctite (not RED) and apply a little and you'll be fine.

trw427ss · 06-22-2016, 03:04 PM

Anti-seize will work just fine that is all we use here in the shop on header bolts and they never back out. I have had cars come back years later and and the header bolts are still tight!

NC_SS · 06-22-2016, 07:00 PM

Sent in my order sheet for a mail order tune by PCM of NC

Been talking with Kelly for about 2 weeks now via email, she has been very helpful and answered all of my questions!

She told me I could just take my ECU out, drop it off and they'll get it tuned ASAP. So I guess I'll do that Friday more than likely.

06-19-2016, 07:51 PM	#17
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Yeah that rubber boot isn't on the earlier cars. With it off there's even more clearance. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

06-19-2016, 08:09 PM	#18
FieroItaliano85 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 372	I have the same headers and I zip tied the boot down to give a little more clearance so it wouldn't touch the header tube __________________ 2014 2SS/RS AGP Twin Turbo

06-19-2016, 08:52 PM	#22
yadi8888 Drives: 2011 camaro ss ls3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: fl Posts: 25	nice i got mines for tomorrow i want that sound and that power

06-20-2016, 03:02 PM	#24
trw427ss Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Denham Springs La. Posts: 811	Correct me if I'm wrong but the picture you showed look like it had high flow cats! __________________ 2013 2SS/RS L99/A6 Crystal Red Metallic Tincoat 12.76@108.98mph Bone Stock 12.46@111.19mph with New Era CAI & U/D Pulley 12.12 @ 114.16 after Stainless Power headers and no tune yet on stock P-Zero's! 12.007@ 115.20 With 18" Drag Radials - 11.93 @115.19 Added a PTB 11.76 @116.59 With Yank SS3200 Converter - 11.63 @116.52 After PI and Tuning 11.44 @118.75 New Best 10.72 @127.93 after heads and Cam and Yank SS3600

06-22-2016, 03:04 PM	#27
trw427ss Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Denham Springs La. Posts: 811	Anti-seize will work just fine that is all we use here in the shop on header bolts and they never back out. I have had cars come back years later and and the header bolts are still tight! __________________ 2013 2SS/RS L99/A6 Crystal Red Metallic Tincoat 12.76@108.98mph Bone Stock 12.46@111.19mph with New Era CAI & U/D Pulley 12.12 @ 114.16 after Stainless Power headers and no tune yet on stock P-Zero's! 12.007@ 115.20 With 18" Drag Radials - 11.93 @115.19 Added a PTB 11.76 @116.59 With Yank SS3200 Converter - 11.63 @116.52 After PI and Tuning 11.44 @118.75 New Best 10.72 @127.93 after heads and Cam and Yank SS3600

06-19-2016, 06:24 PM	#15
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Also I retightened them today, one had threads visible Will do this for a week and if it doesn't eventually stop I'll go get anti-seize and put on them lol

06-19-2016, 07:38 PM	#16
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	After a day of driving including a decently long trip last night, it seems like my headers are not rubbing my steering column so the fitment I'd say is pretty good for $350 headers

06-19-2016, 08:27 PM	#19
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	I got a few things I got to zip tie but for the time being I think I'm alright Very happy with the fitment, I've googled threads on here where people have bought other more expensive brands that rub the steering column, so I'm really happy with my $350 deal. Need to ziptie a ignition wire off the tube sometime this week, noticed on the actual wire it says heat resistant so I assume it'll be alright for a few days

06-19-2016, 08:36 PM	#20
985ss Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 22	Mine arrive on the 21st, can't wait to get them installed.

06-19-2016, 08:43 PM	#21
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	They're worth the money!

06-20-2016, 01:49 PM	#23
985ss Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 22	How do they feel without tune? When I install mine I'll probably have two / three weeks before I get my tuning done.

06-22-2016, 07:00 PM	#28
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Sent in my order sheet for a mail order tune by PCM of NC Been talking with Kelly for about 2 weeks now via email, she has been very helpful and answered all of my questions! She told me I could just take my ECU out, drop it off and they'll get it tuned ASAP. So I guess I'll do that Friday more than likely.