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v6sonoma · 11-29-2012, 07:49 PM

Here's a video I did over time comparing my car stock->with Corsa->With BBK long tubes and highflows with Corsa. The last part has the car facing the opposite way so the sound isn't bouncing off the house so it's not a 100% true comparison but it's as close as you can get. I can say MPG didn't go up but rather you'll find you drive more "spirited"

so it might take a small hit around town. It is very loud at full throttle. Just ask any NEC5 member. If they can still hear. It has zero drone and is not annoying at all when cruising on the highway at 75mph~ Also I would add the handheld SCT X3 from Jannetty is super easy and makes a huge difference. Hope this helps!

Birm · 11-29-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by a.morblu

Around the board, just changing exhaust will gain around 5-10 rwhp alone with an axle back system. Those huge suitcase mufflers are heavy and restrictive. Adding LTs without a tune and you're going to be looking at around 30-35 rwhp gains if not a little more.

I just had a cam and LTs installed with a tune and gained 100 rwhp. I still have stock cat backs. Once I upgrade those I should gain another 10-15 rwhp. So compared, you should be pretty close to 35ish in gains.

I've heard mixed reports about mpg, but I would think it would improve slightly. I wouldn't expect much difference though.

$2500 for a full install would be the most I would pay. Labor shouldn't be much since everything is pretty much bolt ons and shouldn't take long to install. Corsa IMHO sound the best on L99s and a solid choice. GL!!

5-10hp!? Maybe to the flywheel which to the wheel is nil. You do it for the sound. You do it for the looks. You do it for the savings in weight (this, power can be had because the car is lighter).

Exhaust is aesthetics only, there is no gain to be had there until you are FI or pushing a lot of power NA and need a better flowing system. The stock system flows VERY well.

Headers, on avg 30-40hp with a tune, tone changes to a much more aggressive sound, and well it wakes up your car.

Exhaust and Headers are easy installs, a decent shop shouldnt charge you more then $400 for both to be installed, granted I am in Florida so maybe 500 is about right where you are.

Good luck to you

Sharkss · 11-29-2012, 08:47 PM

I only have $1050 into my exhaust and I have tsp stainless long tubes , welded in stainless x pipe , resontor delete , one chamber flowmaster with stock tips welded on . Sounds great and the price also includes $300 for the tune . I also used stainless tube for all exhaust stuff. Save the money and do headers your self . Really a easy job.

Wvlsxjunkie · 11-29-2012, 11:19 PM

If you are game, I've got a very nice garage and can handle the install for you with no issues whatsoever.
ASE master cert and gm tech for 8 years.
Ill do it for free.

ps2ren · 11-29-2012, 11:28 PM

Thanks for all the help guys~ I think I will stick to the original kooks headers and cats, corsa exhaust along with a hand held tuner, maybe also CAI while I'm at it
Also thanks for the offer to install, but any place that's over 2 hours drive for me won't be worth the time and traveling cost......
I will try make it to west Chester event this weekend and hear the mods in person, then pull the trigger soon or wait until spring

bigbob11 · 11-30-2012, 12:55 PM

Hey ps2ren I live in the area was wondering who you are going to let do your install

1camaro70 · 11-30-2012, 08:00 PM

Has anyone gone with stainless steel works LT and high flow cats, and their pipes?

Birm · 11-30-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1camaro70

Has anyone gone with stainless steel works LT and high flow cats, and their pipes?

I have there exhaust (3" retro chambered catback) paired with my 1 7/8 lt headers and HFCs it is awesome!!! VERY loud, but awesome!

There is minimal drone @ around 1900 Rpms but it is well worth it. Not a better sounding exhaust imop.

Frans96ss · 12-13-2012, 11:47 PM

Feel free to give us a call if you need parts or install. I can give you a good deal on an entire package. Stop by the shop and see a few set ups for your self before you decide if you want.

isrmnd · 12-14-2012, 07:45 AM

I installed the hud kit on my ss myself. Its not really hard or complicated at all. It is time consuming however. Took me around 13 hours or so without any help, keep in mind it was 100 deg. Weather when I did. I would be willing to bet whoever you do get to help you out with your exhaust install would have no problem installing a hud kit even if they hadn't done one before. I wouldnt mind helping myself but philly just way to far for me to go. However if you ever in the houston area let me know. Oh btw the way changing out the windshield is worth it not have the ghosted view of the hud.

11-29-2012, 07:49 PM	#43
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Here's a video I did over time comparing my car stock->with Corsa->With BBK long tubes and highflows with Corsa. The last part has the car facing the opposite way so the sound isn't bouncing off the house so it's not a 100% true comparison but it's as close as you can get. I can say MPG didn't go up but rather you'll find you drive more "spirited" so it might take a small hit around town. It is very loud at full throttle. Just ask any NEC5 member. If they can still hear. It has zero drone and is not annoying at all when cruising on the highway at 75mph~ Also I would add the handheld SCT X3 from Jannetty is super easy and makes a huge difference. Hope this helps! __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

11-29-2012, 11:19 PM	#46
Wvlsxjunkie ^ Has LSX addiction Drives: 2010 L99 SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southern West Virginia Posts: 72	If you are game, I've got a very nice garage and can handle the install for you with no issues whatsoever. ASE master cert and gm tech for 8 years. Ill do it for free. __________________ 2010 1SS Minor mods

11-29-2012, 11:28 PM	#47
ps2ren Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 219	Thanks for all the help guys~ I think I will stick to the original kooks headers and cats, corsa exhaust along with a hand held tuner, maybe also CAI while I'm at it Also thanks for the offer to install, but any place that's over 2 hours drive for me won't be worth the time and traveling cost...... I will try make it to west Chester event this weekend and hear the mods in person, then pull the trigger soon or wait until spring __________________

11-29-2012, 08:47 PM	#45
Sharkss Drives: 2010 CGM 2ss/rs M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 109	I only have $1050 into my exhaust and I have tsp stainless long tubes , welded in stainless x pipe , resontor delete , one chamber flowmaster with stock tips welded on . Sounds great and the price also includes $300 for the tune . I also used stainless tube for all exhaust stuff. Save the money and do headers your self . Really a easy job.

11-30-2012, 12:55 PM	#48
bigbob11 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 259	Hey ps2ren I live in the area was wondering who you are going to let do your install

11-30-2012, 08:00 PM	#49
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	Has anyone gone with stainless steel works LT and high flow cats, and their pipes?

12-13-2012, 11:47 PM	#51
Frans96ss Drives: 96SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Castle Delaware Posts: 1,948	Feel free to give us a call if you need parts or install. I can give you a good deal on an entire package. Stop by the shop and see a few set ups for your self before you decide if you want.

12-14-2012, 07:45 AM	#52
isrmnd Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown Posts: 30	I installed the hud kit on my ss myself. Its not really hard or complicated at all. It is time consuming however. Took me around 13 hours or so without any help, keep in mind it was 100 deg. Weather when I did. I would be willing to bet whoever you do get to help you out with your exhaust install would have no problem installing a hud kit even if they hadn't done one before. I wouldnt mind helping myself but philly just way to far for me to go. However if you ever in the houston area let me know. Oh btw the way changing out the windshield is worth it not have the ghosted view of the hud.