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Juiced1 · 04-02-2018, 11:13 PM

The 2" headers will always give you more trouble. Try loosening the knuckle and you will probably need to put a dimple in the tube.

jbassking · 04-02-2018, 11:22 PM

Is there only the one bolt to loosen it?

Badbubba · 04-03-2018, 09:15 AM

1 crimp bolt on steering shaft, then slides apart. Do not let anyone spin the shaft or steering wheel while it is apart.

Pro-tuned · 04-04-2018, 04:20 PM

Yes I had to take mine apart too just mark the shaft and realign it.

Powered1le · 04-07-2018, 08:47 AM

I installed mine on jack stands and had no issues. You have to install from the bottom. Passenger side no issues and left the spark plugs in driver side I had to disconnect the steering wheel knuckle and remove the spark plugs. Other than that I had no issues.

mrWizard · 04-11-2018, 09:28 AM

I installed 1 7/8" and didn't have an issue with the steering column.

BUT, I did have an issue with the headers lining up with the factory exhaust. There was a lot of swearing and forcing, but I got it eventually. Almost 4 years and no issues at all.

l.o.d_yankee · 04-11-2018, 10:14 AM

I personally couldn't stand the little (tick,tick) exhaust leak coming from the cats and the fact that it necks down to the factory exhaust diameter. I welded some V-bands up and replaced the faux cats with 3' stainless. All leaks gone!

ecreps · 04-11-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbassking

I know this thread is old but I tried installing the left header - TSP long tube - 2" and it won't go past the knuckle in my 2012. Does the knuckle have to be loosened to fit it and then tighten it back up or is this a real issue?

I ran into the same fitment issue, it will go, just try multiple different angles/approaches.

WheelMan69 · 04-11-2018, 12:37 PM

you can dent the headers it wont do anything to your HP it may even gain HP!!!

Credit: Engine Master

SynergyGreenSS · 04-11-2018, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelMan69

you can dent the headers it wont do anything to your HP it may even gain HP!!!

Credit: Engine Master

That video always makes me laugh

tazman · 04-11-2018, 08:22 PM

Does anyone have information on torque numbers for all of the things related to replacing the headers? Also more information about the steering knuckle if that needs to be moved?

04-03-2018, 09:15 AM	#17
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	1 crimp bolt on steering shaft, then slides apart. Do not let anyone spin the shaft or steering wheel while it is apart. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

04-04-2018, 04:20 PM	#18
Pro-tuned Angewendet Ingenieur Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 401	Yes I had to take mine apart too just mark the shaft and realign it. __________________ ———— LQ9, Iron Block, Forged internals, 408CI, Jannetty custom cam, TS short block, Whipple, Hardened Jackshaft, PRC 260, 2X3 Dynatech Full Competition, HF Cats, CAI, NW 103, Chee, ID 1300, COPO Breather, MSD, Fore Dual Pump, ultratorque, E85, dual Meth, True Trac, 3:45, 1500hp axle-shafts, DSS CF, BMR, custom Pearl/Candy paint by Jaidah.

04-07-2018, 08:47 AM	#19
Powered1le Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Va Posts: 132 View My Garage	I installed mine on jack stands and had no issues. You have to install from the bottom. Passenger side no issues and left the spark plugs in driver side I had to disconnect the steering wheel knuckle and remove the spark plugs. Other than that I had no issues. __________________ 2014 camaro 2ss/rs 1le [muffler & resonator delete, x-pipe , roto fab cai, 305 35 r20 rear tire 285 35 r20 front goodyear f1 supercar,1 7/8" tsp long tube headers with high flow cats, tsp Prc heads, K1 rods, Wisco pistons, 522whp 495tq, dynojet, btr stage3 cam kit, arp head studs and arp bolts.

04-11-2018, 09:28 AM	#20
mrWizard Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 75	I installed 1 7/8" and didn't have an issue with the steering column. BUT, I did have an issue with the headers lining up with the factory exhaust. There was a lot of swearing and forcing, but I got it eventually. Almost 4 years and no issues at all. Attached Images

04-11-2018, 10:14 AM	#21
l.o.d_yankee Drives: 2010/2SS/M6/440ci Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 131	I personally couldn't stand the little (tick,tick) exhaust leak coming from the cats and the fact that it necks down to the factory exhaust diameter. I welded some V-bands up and replaced the faux cats with 3' stainless. All leaks gone! Attached Images

04-02-2018, 11:13 PM	#15
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	The 2" headers will always give you more trouble. Try loosening the knuckle and you will probably need to put a dimple in the tube.

04-02-2018, 11:22 PM	#16
jbassking Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 99	Is there only the one bolt to loosen it?

04-11-2018, 08:22 PM	#25
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Does anyone have information on torque numbers for all of the things related to replacing the headers? Also more information about the steering knuckle if that needs to be moved? __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.