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Lee0123567 · 03-16-2012, 09:45 PM

I was wondering what kind of sound i would get from mid/long tube headers. I have a '01 v6 with a 3" cat-back system going in a Magnaflow muffler with 3 1/2" tips. It has a nice deep/low tone to it but i am wondering how headers will effect the sound. I've been listening to some videos on youtube but i would like some better advice. Would removing the cat give it a better tone also?

fbodyrs96 · 03-17-2012, 05:03 AM

Shorties are you only option, nobody makes long tubes.
Btw 00-02 got tublar mainfold so you not going to notice a big difference in sound or HP.

Zabo · 03-17-2012, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

Shorties are you only option, nobody makes long tubes.
Btw 00-02 got tublar mainfold so you not going to notice a big difference in sound or HP.

That's a negative..

http://pacesetterexhaust.com/95-02-c...d-headers.aspx

Technically aren't shorties but they aren't true LTs either. There's other companies out there if you look, not many, but a handful.

Lee0123567 · 03-17-2012, 02:25 PM

How would they change the sound if i did put them on?

fbodyrs96 · 03-17-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

That's a negative..

http://pacesetterexhaust.com/95-02-c...d-headers.aspx

Technically aren't shorties but they aren't true LTs either. There's other companies out there if you look, not many, but a handful.

I have the pacesetter's and there shorties, rksport no longer makes there shorties, clear image still makes them but very expensive and eBay has obx, pascestter knock offs. FFF was the only company to make lt's and only made 10 sets at $800 no y pipe. I'm on evey v6 fbody fourm, don't belive what I say just check.

fbodyrs96 · 03-17-2012, 05:20 PM

Even on mine and I went form the log style mainifolds the sound only got a little deeper, nothing to brag about, it sounded the best when it was open y pipe back on the way to have my Borla welded back on.

Lee0123567 · 03-17-2012, 07:27 PM

Alright i think ill just keep mine the way it is then. My buddy keeps telling me that removing the cat will also make it sound better. Would it really make that much of a difference?

fbodyrs96 · 03-18-2012, 11:18 AM

I removed mine, but we don't have emmisson here, if that matters where you live, and it
made it a tad louder and seem to make the throttle response better, I don't know if it works the same on yours since your throttle is computer control.

Lee0123567 · 03-18-2012, 08:38 PM

Alright, I think I'll just keep my exhaust system the way it is then. Thanks for the help!

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-19-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zabo

That's a negative..

http://pacesetterexhaust.com/95-02-c...d-headers.aspx

Technically aren't shorties but they aren't true LTs either. There's other companies out there if you look, not many, but a handful.

Shorties - Mids - Long Tubes

demonspeed · 03-19-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee0123567

Alright, I think I'll just keep my exhaust system the way it is then. Thanks for the help!

You could always just pull the cat off and remove the catalyst material and put the converter back on. This way it will pass a visual inspection.

Lee0123567 · 03-19-2012, 07:58 PM

Mid is what i would put on if I decided to get them but I'm still undecided

OffseT · 03-19-2012, 08:26 PM

Im interested in finding out how much power we could expect to get from mid headers on the v6

Lee0123567 · 03-19-2012, 10:21 PM

I concur.

03-16-2012, 09:45 PM	#1
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	V6 header questions I was wondering what kind of sound i would get from mid/long tube headers. I have a '01 v6 with a 3" cat-back system going in a Magnaflow muffler with 3 1/2" tips. It has a nice deep/low tone to it but i am wondering how headers will effect the sound. I've been listening to some videos on youtube but i would like some better advice. Would removing the cat give it a better tone also?

03-17-2012, 05:03 AM	#2
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	Shorties are you only option, nobody makes long tubes. Btw 00-02 got tublar mainfold so you not going to notice a big difference in sound or HP. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

03-17-2012, 02:25 PM	#4
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	How would they change the sound if i did put them on? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

03-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#6
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	Even on mine and I went form the log style mainifolds the sound only got a little deeper, nothing to brag about, it sounded the best when it was open y pipe back on the way to have my Borla welded back on. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

03-17-2012, 07:27 PM	#7
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Alright i think ill just keep mine the way it is then. My buddy keeps telling me that removing the cat will also make it sound better. Would it really make that much of a difference? __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

03-18-2012, 11:18 AM	#8
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	I removed mine, but we don't have emmisson here, if that matters where you live, and it made it a tad louder and seem to make the throttle response better, I don't know if it works the same on yours since your throttle is computer control. __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

03-18-2012, 08:38 PM	#9
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Alright, I think I'll just keep my exhaust system the way it is then. Thanks for the help! __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

03-19-2012, 07:58 PM	#12
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	Mid is what i would put on if I decided to get them but I'm still undecided __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

03-19-2012, 08:26 PM	#13
OffseT Maroboy2001 AKA Offset Drives: Boosted Trans Am Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,149	Im interested in finding out how much power we could expect to get from mid headers on the v6 __________________

03-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#14
Lee0123567 Nope! v6. Drives: 2001 SOM v6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ottawa, OH Posts: 459	I concur. __________________ 3" Magnaflow cat-back, MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, KN Air Filter, Halo Headlights, Shaved Air Lid, Chrome ZR1 Rims, SS Hood Scoop/Spoiler

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