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belliott · 10-09-2012, 10:18 PM

I've only added a solo axle back exhaust and a CAI cold air intake. I just want to make sure I'm not doing any long term damage to this beauty?

SSinisterLS3 · 10-09-2012, 10:44 PM

Solo as in....one single muffler with dual exhaust pipes? Like a 2004 GTO?

austinjames · 10-09-2012, 10:45 PM

the only thing your gonna do damage to till your wallet because youll be guzzling some gas enjoying the new sound and power. The car will be fine.

litle88 · 10-09-2012, 10:50 PM

Wow lol

Ebbsnflows · 10-09-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Wow lol

LOL...They just never stop on this board.

SSinisterLS3 · 10-09-2012, 11:14 PM

And there was a time when the two people above where asking how to connect a cold air intake. Everyone starts somewhere, yet people act like they came out of their mother and disassembled a big block in their crib.

The Blue Ox · 10-09-2012, 11:17 PM

IMO, Won't hurt it at all! I think it's better for it!

2010 SSRS · 10-09-2012, 11:20 PM

definitely won't hurt at all, your Camaro will love the mods and more mods will be soon to come.

SSGUNNER · 10-10-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Wow lol

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Originally Posted by Ebbsnflows

LOL...They just never stop on this board.

Apex Motorsports · 10-10-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by austinjames

the only thing your gonna do damage to till your wallet because youll be guzzling some gas enjoying the new sound and power. The car will be fine.

Nothing to worry about. Just enjoy it.

IndeedSS1 · 10-10-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by belliott

I've only added a solo axle back exhaust and a CAI cold air intake. I just want to make sure I'm not doing any long term damage to this beauty?

The only possible thing that could cause damage is if the filter is too highflow and doesn't trap dirt that well. You can easily test this in a couple of thousand miles. Pull the cai tube off at the throttle body side and swipe your fingers around on the interior wall of the tube. You can also swipe the front of the throttle body blade. Without a good catch can you may feel a slight oily film, but if you feel grit then that is a different story. I always check this when I'm messing around under the hood.

stlrammer · 10-10-2012, 08:36 AM

2004 GTO has true duals just coming out one side. Its how you dive it that matters.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 10-10-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by belliott

I've only added a solo axle back exhaust and a CAI cold air intake. I just want to make sure I'm not doing any long term damage to this beauty?

Just the opposite, your engine now has a more efficient intake and exhaust with better filtration. You have absolutely nothing to worry about, other than perma-grin and speeding tickets

DRKS1D3 · 10-10-2012, 08:49 AM

Jumping a new guy's nuts for asking questions...

. I wish I could have been born knowing everything about everything. OP, enjoy the car. That exhaust will surely put a big smile on your face.

10-09-2012, 10:18 PM	#1
belliott belliott Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 88	Am I hurting the longevity of my SS I've only added a solo axle back exhaust and a CAI cold air intake. I just want to make sure I'm not doing any long term damage to this beauty?

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SSinisterLS3 Drives: 07 C6 LS2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 174	Solo as in....one single muffler with dual exhaust pipes? Like a 2004 GTO? __________________ 2011-Black LS3 2SS/RS-SOLD 2007-Victory Red C6-Magnacharged (M112 Intercooled), B/B Bullets, Lingenfelter Hood/Tune/Valve Covers, AR Catted Long Tubes, K/N Drop Ins, much more Last edited by SSinisterLS3; 10-09-2012 at 11:14 PM.

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austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	the only thing your gonna do damage to till your wallet because youll be guzzling some gas enjoying the new sound and power. The car will be fine. __________________

10-09-2012, 10:50 PM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Wow lol __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-09-2012, 11:14 PM	#6
SSinisterLS3 Drives: 07 C6 LS2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 174	And there was a time when the two people above where asking how to connect a cold air intake. Everyone starts somewhere, yet people act like they came out of their mother and disassembled a big block in their crib. __________________ 2011-Black LS3 2SS/RS-SOLD 2007-Victory Red C6-Magnacharged (M112 Intercooled), B/B Bullets, Lingenfelter Hood/Tune/Valve Covers, AR Catted Long Tubes, K/N Drop Ins, much more

10-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#7
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	IMO, Won't hurt it at all! I think it's better for it!

10-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	definitely won't hurt at all, your Camaro will love the mods and more mods will be soon to come. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

10-10-2012, 08:36 AM	#12
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	2004 GTO has true duals just coming out one side. Its how you dive it that matters.

10-10-2012, 08:49 AM	#14
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Jumping a new guy's nuts for asking questions.... I wish I could have been born knowing everything about everything. OP, enjoy the car. That exhaust will surely put a big smile on your face. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".