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12camaroSS · 03-13-2014, 07:56 PM

I currently have stock manifolds, with 3 inch pipes from manifolds to tips. I have slp loudmouth 1 - no mufflers with x pipe and stock cats. Any advice on what I need? I'm wanting headers (kooks, stainless works, or arh.) but don't know what else to order beside just the headers and high flow cats. Thanks

angie7 · 03-13-2014, 08:16 PM

Should come with everything you need. Make sure to use GM gaskets or your OEM ones, also get the O2 extensions (not all companies include them) Also dont forget you'll need to get it tuned afterwards. The shop doing mine in a few weeks recommended I change to a SLP 160* thermostat and NGK TR6 plugs. Its controversial to change these but I trust the shops opinion on the subject. GL!

BasedSS · 03-13-2014, 08:16 PM

Headers and high flow cats are all you will need. The headers will come with O2 extensions. I would suggest Stainless Works. I love them!

12camaroSS · 03-13-2014, 08:30 PM

Ok awesome! Thanks guys! I'm on a cheap budget and I found a set of used kooks for 700, but if I run across any of my options I listed used on a good budget then I'll take the plunge. So there is no need in changing my x pipe that's on the car now? Just headers, high flow cats, and extensions right?

376LS3 · 03-13-2014, 09:52 PM

Get new Stainless Power headers. Great headers and an even better price.

12camaroSS · 03-14-2014, 12:41 AM

Is there much of a sound difference between the high dollar headers or cheap headers? It's all just quality huh?

376LS3 · 03-14-2014, 01:01 AM

No, no difference. The stainless power are visually identical to the more expensive stainless works headers. The pipes are bent in the USA, then are shipped to China to be welded. Stainless works still does visual quality checks on the stainless power headers. It's just pipe. Save the money and put it toward something else. I have zero issues with my sp headers. Quality is great.

Apex Motorsports · 03-14-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 376LS3

No, no difference. The stainless power are visually identical to the more expensive stainless works headers. The pipes are bent in the USA, then are shipped to China to be welded. Stainless works still does visual quality checks on the stainless power headers. It's just pipe. Save the money and put it toward something else. I have zero issues with my sp headers. Quality is great.

This. Stainless Power is a great option if you are looking for a great set of headers at a more affordable price point and they are becoming extremely popular. They include everything needed to bolt them up to your existing exhaust system. No need to mess with your x-pipe.

12camaroSS · 03-14-2014, 12:27 PM

Awesome thanks guys?

12camaroSS · 03-14-2014, 12:28 PM

!!*

JDP Sales · 03-14-2014, 12:46 PM

As stated, they will bolt right up and should include everything needed. The only thing I recommend adding on is a new set of GM manifold gaskets.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Apex Motorsports · 03-14-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 12camaroSS

Awesome thanks guys?

angie7 · 03-14-2014, 04:05 PM

Check out Texas Speed Performance. Thats what I just put on and the quality is excellent and you can't complain about the price.

camarosspower · 03-14-2014, 04:27 PM

Hey guys don't mean to steal the thread but I'm installing Lt kooks headers w HF cats. Would y'all recommend adding high temp silicon to the OEM header gaskets. I'm planning on using the original gaskets. I'm at 70k miles should I get new gaskets or will the originals be good enough

03-13-2014, 07:56 PM	#1
12camaroSS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jasper tn Posts: 109	What do I need for headers? I currently have stock manifolds, with 3 inch pipes from manifolds to tips. I have slp loudmouth 1 - no mufflers with x pipe and stock cats. Any advice on what I need? I'm wanting headers (kooks, stainless works, or arh.) but don't know what else to order beside just the headers and high flow cats. Thanks

03-13-2014, 08:16 PM	#2
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Should come with everything you need. Make sure to use GM gaskets or your OEM ones, also get the O2 extensions (not all companies include them) Also dont forget you'll need to get it tuned afterwards. The shop doing mine in a few weeks recommended I change to a SLP 160* thermostat and NGK TR6 plugs. Its controversial to change these but I trust the shops opinion on the subject. GL! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

03-13-2014, 08:16 PM	#3
BasedSS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 254	Headers and high flow cats are all you will need. The headers will come with O2 extensions. I would suggest Stainless Works. I love them! __________________ 2014 SS Stainless Works Headers w/ high flow cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Exhaust, Jannety Tune, Hurst short throw, APEX catch can, Tampa Tunning Throttle Body, APEX/Gen5 LED fogs, CAI Intake system, Diode Dynamics LED's, ACS T4 Splitter

03-13-2014, 09:52 PM	#5
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	Get new Stainless Power headers. Great headers and an even better price. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

03-14-2014, 01:01 AM	#7
376LS3 Eh, that'll happen Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,841	No, no difference. The stainless power are visually identical to the more expensive stainless works headers. The pipes are bent in the USA, then are shipped to China to be welded. Stainless works still does visual quality checks on the stainless power headers. It's just pipe. Save the money and put it toward something else. I have zero issues with my sp headers. Quality is great. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 - No Modz

03-13-2014, 08:30 PM	#4
12camaroSS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jasper tn Posts: 109	Ok awesome! Thanks guys! I'm on a cheap budget and I found a set of used kooks for 700, but if I run across any of my options I listed used on a good budget then I'll take the plunge. So there is no need in changing my x pipe that's on the car now? Just headers, high flow cats, and extensions right?

03-14-2014, 12:41 AM	#6
12camaroSS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jasper tn Posts: 109	Is there much of a sound difference between the high dollar headers or cheap headers? It's all just quality huh?

03-14-2014, 12:27 PM	#9
12camaroSS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jasper tn Posts: 109	Awesome thanks guys?

03-14-2014, 12:28 PM	#10
12camaroSS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jasper tn Posts: 109	!!*

03-14-2014, 12:46 PM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	As stated, they will bolt right up and should include everything needed. The only thing I recommend adding on is a new set of GM manifold gaskets. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-14-2014, 04:05 PM	#13
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Check out Texas Speed Performance. Thats what I just put on and the quality is excellent and you can't complain about the price. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

03-14-2014, 04:27 PM	#14
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Hey guys don't mean to steal the thread but I'm installing Lt kooks headers w HF cats. Would y'all recommend adding high temp silicon to the OEM header gaskets. I'm planning on using the original gaskets. I'm at 70k miles should I get new gaskets or will the originals be good enough