Doug Thorley shorty headers install! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 01:36 PM

I picked up my car this morning from my mechanic after having the Doug Thorley shorty headers installed on the car. Wow, what a good looking set of headers!

What a difference in the looks alone. Got a little more response on the throttle too. I had him take pics of the process and you can see how rusty and ugly the old exhaust headers were. The new headers look awesome and are polished and ceramic-coated, so they'll never rust. There's a pic of one of his mechanics with the devilish grin before putting on another rack of headers! Not alot of difference in sound yet, since I still have the stock cats on. But I'm either thinking hi-flow cats, or a cat-delete altogether. I'll keep the cats if I ever need to put them back on for any reason. I can get it inspected no problem.

Question- if I do a cat-delete and do something like an X pipe, do I need to get the O2 eliminators? anyone have experience doing this? I want to get that powerful sound I'm looking for and let these headers breathe.

After I get the cat work done, it's off to the dyno and to get an HP tune to where I hope to put 425 hp or more to the rear wheels.

ron10 · 05-11-2010, 01:47 PM

great job.they look awesome.

wirebender · 05-11-2010, 01:49 PM

Very nice! Any numbers?? Did you dyno before and after??

camarowa · 05-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Looks awesome, I will be doing the same thing on my car as soon as DTH finishes the next batch.

PB3 · 05-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Beautiful. How much did you pay for install and parts?

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by camarowa

Looks awesome, I will be doing the same thing on my car as soon as DTH finishes the next batch.

Man I got lucky. I had called a couple weeks ago and they said they were on back order for 4-6 weeks, but that he had just gotten an extra order in! He said it was my lucky day and they were mine! I agreed I was pretty darn lucky. You'll like them for sure.

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wirebender

Very nice! Any numbers?? Did you dyno before and after??

thanks! dynoed before as in my signature last week at 384 rwhp, 374 rwtq. No numbers yet, but I'm definitely going to get it dynoed and tuned once the cats are replaced with hiflows or deleted

Abygale · 05-11-2010, 02:02 PM

OMG I'm so jealous Topgun! Those look amazing and HOT!!!

I love that tattoo....you were holding out on us at the fest.

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PB3

Beautiful. How much did you pay for install and parts?

Thanks alot, purchased them from Doug Thorley for $566 shipped. Got them installed for $300, so not too bad all for under $900.

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Abygale

OMG I'm so jealous Topgun! Those look amazing and HOT!!!

I love that tattoo....you were holding out on us at the fest.

thanks Abygale

haha, yeah he does look like me, although that's not me. That's one of the mechanics! funny thing is, I still do have a tatoo, but it's on the opposite arm.

PB3 · 05-11-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

Thanks alot, purchased them from Doug Thorley for $566 shipped. Got them installed for $300, so not too bad all for under $900.

Wow, looks awesome man.

Abygale · 05-11-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

thanks Abygale

haha, yeah he does look like me, although that's not me. That's one of the mechanics! funny thing is, I still do have a tatoo, but it's on the opposite arm.

Oh my gosh, yes he looks a lot like you, but I like your tattoo better!

Well at least I got part of that right.....you WERE holding out on us at the fest

We need some pictures of your handsome face in this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81732

Please

coptzr · 05-11-2010, 02:16 PM

I put the DT shorties on my 2SS...LOVE EM!!! no dyno numbers, my butt dyno can feel the difference, sounds good too!!! enjoy!!

topgun1 · 05-11-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by coptzr

I put the DT shorties on my 2SS...LOVE EM!!! no dyno numbers, my butt dyno can feel the difference, sounds good too!!! enjoy!!

LOL! NICE!

05-11-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	Doug Thorley shorty headers install! I picked up my car this morning from my mechanic after having the Doug Thorley shorty headers installed on the car. Wow, what a good looking set of headers! What a difference in the looks alone. Got a little more response on the throttle too. I had him take pics of the process and you can see how rusty and ugly the old exhaust headers were. The new headers look awesome and are polished and ceramic-coated, so they'll never rust. There's a pic of one of his mechanics with the devilish grin before putting on another rack of headers! Not alot of difference in sound yet, since I still have the stock cats on. But I'm either thinking hi-flow cats, or a cat-delete altogether. I'll keep the cats if I ever need to put them back on for any reason. I can get it inspected no problem. Question- if I do a cat-delete and do something like an X pipe, do I need to get the O2 eliminators? anyone have experience doing this? I want to get that powerful sound I'm looking for and let these headers breathe. After I get the cat work done, it's off to the dyno and to get an HP tune to where I hope to put 425 hp or more to the rear wheels. Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

05-11-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	Looks awesome, I will be doing the same thing on my car as soon as DTH finishes the next batch. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

05-11-2010, 01:50 PM	#5
PB3 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS/GFX/M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,689	Beautiful. How much did you pay for install and parts? __________________ "Reality is an illusion that occurs due to lack of alcohol" -W.C.Feilds

05-11-2010, 02:16 PM	#13
coptzr Resistance is futile Drives: Anything thats fast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Rapids,MI Posts: 315	I put the DT shorties on my 2SS...LOVE EM!!! no dyno numbers, my butt dyno can feel the difference, sounds good too!!! enjoy!! __________________ Modifications (so far) Edelbrock E-Force supercharger JRE fuel system upgrade Edelbrock CAI VMS stage 2.5 cam kit SLP LT's, no cats NPP muffler's w/x-pipe Tuned at Vector Motorsports 606 RWHP and 567 RWT Black 1LE 10 spokes. Hotchkis drop springs.

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	great job.they look awesome.

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Abygale Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,523 View My Garage	OMG I'm so jealous Topgun! Those look amazing and HOT!!! I love that tattoo....you were holding out on us at the fest.