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Bad70supreme · 04-14-2011, 02:54 PM

So I just ordered my XS power long tubes

I did not order O2 extenders... I have heard that on some cars, you can pull enough wire out to make it to the headers without extension ( c6 corvette a clip you can cut that keeps the wire's from being pulled out more) Has anyone tried this with a camaro, or do I need the extenders? Thanks, cant wait to get these things on!

bpoirier · 04-14-2011, 03:45 PM

You'll need the 12" extenders for the forward 02 sensors. There is no way the wiring will reach them. The aft ones just need a little rearranging but will plug in no problem.

USNSCPO · 04-14-2011, 05:34 PM

What he said^^^^^^^ x2

TBone · 04-14-2011, 07:33 PM

^^^^^ x3

T.

CamaroCowboy · 04-14-2011, 09:51 PM

I got mine to reach on my OBX Headers without Extenders. You just have to trace the wires and see where they are tied into the harness and cut them free. Just make sure to re zip tie the remaining wires.

Bad70supreme · 04-14-2011, 10:18 PM

Thats what I heard also, trace them and cut them free! I dont know if I should chance it or not

I cant have my car down, its my DD.

Bell040 · 04-14-2011, 11:54 PM

they didn't come with extenders?

Huggerorange73 · 04-14-2011, 11:58 PM

Extenders are typically included....and are a better bet than hacking up the OEM wiring.

This becomes even more important if this car is you DD.

Just my .02

slickmetal · 04-15-2011, 01:11 AM

I was thinking the same...I have the Dynatech SuperMaxx series and they came with everything needed to include 02 extenders.

Bad70supreme · 04-15-2011, 08:38 AM

I got XS power, they didnt come with them.

axis · 04-15-2011, 08:54 AM

Most budget brand LT's don't come with all the accessories. XS would fall into that category.

Bell040 · 04-15-2011, 10:05 AM

By the time you get extenders, HF cats, and misc accessories... are you not at the price of the premium headers?

Bad70supreme · 04-15-2011, 10:43 AM

No cats for me... I built my own catback for just over a 100 bucks, 350 for a nice set of budget headers, I am in total under $500 for a system that I could have spent more money then I feel exhaust is worth spending and it will make the same power. Thats just me though, I am on a tight budget. I do all my own work, so I save alot there too.

04-14-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	Header install, O2 question's So I just ordered my XS power long tubes I did not order O2 extenders... I have heard that on some cars, you can pull enough wire out to make it to the headers without extension ( c6 corvette a clip you can cut that keeps the wire's from being pulled out more) Has anyone tried this with a camaro, or do I need the extenders? Thanks, cant wait to get these things on! __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

04-14-2011, 05:34 PM	#3
USNSCPO Gearhead Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 204	What he said^^^^^^^ x2 __________________

04-14-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	^^^^^ x3 T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

04-14-2011, 09:51 PM	#5
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I got mine to reach on my OBX Headers without Extenders. You just have to trace the wires and see where they are tied into the harness and cut them free. Just make sure to re zip tie the remaining wires. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

04-14-2011, 10:18 PM	#6
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	Thats what I heard also, trace them and cut them free! I dont know if I should chance it or not I cant have my car down, its my DD. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

04-14-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
bpoirier Drives: 2SS/RS IOM CGM Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haughton, LA Posts: 931	You'll need the 12" extenders for the forward 02 sensors. There is no way the wiring will reach them. The aft ones just need a little rearranging but will plug in no problem.

04-14-2011, 11:54 PM	#7
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	they didn't come with extenders? __________________ 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.

04-14-2011, 11:58 PM	#8
Huggerorange73 Banned Drives: The REAL C5 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norridge, IL Posts: 1,830	Extenders are typically included....and are a better bet than hacking up the OEM wiring. This becomes even more important if this car is you DD. Just my .02

04-15-2011, 01:11 AM	#9
slickmetal Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 491 View My Garage	I was thinking the same...I have the Dynatech SuperMaxx series and they came with everything needed to include 02 extenders. __________________ - 2013 Black ZL1 - A6 - Lingenfelter/Cordes Stage 2.5 packages E85 - FORE Fuel System - Kooks LTHs - Magnaflow Cans - Rotofab CAI/Big Gulp/Coolant Tank - Savini 3pc Forged - Underhood Dress Up (ACC & Drake & Moroso) - Hurst Shifter Kit - Custom Audio w/ JL Audio Sub/Amp/Stealthbox - Hand Polished Brace - Oracle Ghost Sidemarkers - LEDs everywhere - 624/617 on E85 & 545/548 on 91 (Sept 2015) - 693rwhp (Dec 15)

04-15-2011, 08:38 AM	#10
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	I got XS power, they didnt come with them. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

04-15-2011, 08:54 AM	#11
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Most budget brand LT's don't come with all the accessories. XS would fall into that category. __________________ 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.

04-15-2011, 10:05 AM	#12
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	By the time you get extenders, HF cats, and misc accessories... are you not at the price of the premium headers? __________________ 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.

04-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#13
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	No cats for me... I built my own catback for just over a 100 bucks, 350 for a nice set of budget headers, I am in total under $500 for a system that I could have spent more money then I feel exhaust is worth spending and it will make the same power. Thats just me though, I am on a tight budget. I do all my own work, so I save alot there too. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

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