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cblades · 09-21-2017, 06:53 PM

I'm looking to put a Borla ATAK cat back exhaust system on my 2010 SS LS3 and was wondering if you guys think a set of long tube headers is worth it? I would also be doing high flow cats. My car is not a daily driver but a weekend warrior/car show car. Any problems with throwing codes with headers and aftermarket cats? Are performance gains noticible by adding more than just a cat back? I want it loud so I will never say it's too loud.

SSMY1LE · 09-21-2017, 06:58 PM

100 % yes, one of the best mods you can do !

Royal Tiger · 09-21-2017, 07:02 PM

Headers are my next mod. Just get a good tune.

Spec · 09-21-2017, 08:01 PM

In CA I will not risk problems with Smog. Even so, installing Shorties, along with these JBA HFC's has been definitely worth the time, money, and effort!

LT's are the way to go for slightly better airflow, but let me tell you that the real gain is getting rid of the stock cats with either straight mid pipes, or high flow cats... plus the tune of course.

cblades · 09-21-2017, 08:07 PM

You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?

Spec · 09-21-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cblades

You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?

I used Diablo Intune for a good while before getting on the dyno. The dyno fine tuned things and did give me a nice bump... but the Diablo Intune worked great in preventing codes, checking codes when I did get one (still use it for that), and tuning the car (in a good, but limited way).

KerseySS · 09-21-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cblades

You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?

Long tubes make great hp gains and support future mods. Either get a mail order tune from DynoSteve (he is on this forum) or a dyno tune.

PeteD · 09-21-2017, 08:47 PM

More than HP, they help with the torque and sound.......Def. worth it. But as mentioned above. To get full benefit, you will need a tune

Contact DynoSteve on here and he can better explain why you "need" a tune

pyroguy · 09-21-2017, 08:56 PM

Absolutely worth it, absolutely will throw a CEL eventually without a tune, and you can get a canned tune but a custom one will make the vehicle perform better.

White_Camaro · 09-22-2017, 02:17 AM

It is loud with headers. I have the borla atak paired with long tube headers. I love the sound

BAD DAB · 09-22-2017, 06:47 AM

Yes they are well worth it! MY favorite mod so far.

WoodBoss · 09-22-2017, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cblades

You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?

Get an SCT X4 from DynoSteve and a custom tune. There is no other option that has this value since he gives you free custom tunes for life when you buy the SCT X4 tuner from him.

TintcoatTrooper · 09-22-2017, 08:00 AM

Best mod you can do! Adds to the soul of the car!

Sales@Phastek · 09-22-2017, 09:18 AM

Definitely worth it. It is required to get a tune to maximize the gains. Its not a do or die situation to where you need to have it tuned as soon as you tighten the last bolt but shortly there after will be fine. I drove mine around for about two weeks before it finally popped a code. Sounded awesome as soon as I fired her up. I just didn't have time in my schedule to have it tuned right after install and it was my only mode of transportation. You will love them as SOON as turn that key

PHASTEKPERFORMANCE.COM

Let me know if I can help.

gabe

09-21-2017, 06:53 PM	#1
cblades Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	Headers or no? Is it worth it? I'm looking to put a Borla ATAK cat back exhaust system on my 2010 SS LS3 and was wondering if you guys think a set of long tube headers is worth it? I would also be doing high flow cats. My car is not a daily driver but a weekend warrior/car show car. Any problems with throwing codes with headers and aftermarket cats? Are performance gains noticible by adding more than just a cat back? I want it loud so I will never say it's too loud.

09-21-2017, 06:58 PM	#2
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	100 % yes, one of the best mods you can do ! __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

09-21-2017, 08:47 PM	#8
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	More than HP, they help with the torque and sound.......Def. worth it. But as mentioned above. To get full benefit, you will need a tune Contact DynoSteve on here and he can better explain why you "need" a tune __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

09-21-2017, 08:56 PM	#9
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Absolutely worth it, absolutely will throw a CEL eventually without a tune, and you can get a canned tune but a custom one will make the vehicle perform better. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

09-22-2017, 06:47 AM	#11
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Yes they are well worth it! MY favorite mod so far. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

09-21-2017, 07:02 PM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Headers are my next mod. Just get a good tune.

09-21-2017, 08:01 PM	#4
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	In CA I will not risk problems with Smog. Even so, installing Shorties, along with these JBA HFC's has been definitely worth the time, money, and effort! LT's are the way to go for slightly better airflow, but let me tell you that the real gain is getting rid of the stock cats with either straight mid pipes, or high flow cats... plus the tune of course.

09-21-2017, 08:07 PM	#5
cblades Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	You guys all get a custom tune? Or can you use such tunes as diablo?

09-22-2017, 02:17 AM	#10
White_Camaro Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: phoenix Posts: 287	It is loud with headers. I have the borla atak paired with long tube headers. I love the sound

09-22-2017, 08:00 AM	#13
TintcoatTrooper Drives: '10 RJT 2ss RIP '13 CRT 1ss 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 152	Best mod you can do! Adds to the soul of the car!

09-22-2017, 09:18 AM	#14
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,817	Definitely worth it. It is required to get a tune to maximize the gains. Its not a do or die situation to where you need to have it tuned as soon as you tighten the last bolt but shortly there after will be fine. I drove mine around for about two weeks before it finally popped a code. Sounded awesome as soon as I fired her up. I just didn't have time in my schedule to have it tuned right after install and it was my only mode of transportation. You will love them as SOON as turn that key PHASTEKPERFORMANCE.COM Let me know if I can help. gabe __________________