Looking for advice on LT headers.

kosmo · 07-21-2018, 12:55 PM

Looking to purchase LT headers with cats. Currently have Borla SType axle back exhaust installed. What set up would you recommend I go with?

bullet3z · 07-21-2018, 02:16 PM

How much do you want to spend? Are you doing the install yourself?

Stainless Works are very nice but you pay for that in the price.
Kooks has a setup with the high flow cats. Not bad for the price.
Texas Speed headers are one of the cheapest sets available. But some members have reported issues with the install.

There are too many options to list.

parbreak · 07-21-2018, 03:42 PM

I did Kooks LTs with catted connection pipes mated up to Borla 60606 and ATAK. 60606 had to be cut to fit the LTs but very straightforward.

kosmo · 07-21-2018, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullet3z

How much do you want to spend? Are you doing the install yourself?

Stainless Works are very nice but you pay for that in the price.
Kooks has a setup with the high flow cats. Not bad for the price.
Texas Speed headers are one of the cheapest sets available. But some members have reported issues with the install.

There are too many options to list.

Have not really set a price but I don’t want cheapest but I do want quality. Looking to have someone install and tune. I have been leaning towards Kooks.

djfury05 · 07-21-2018, 05:19 PM

American Racing Headers always has the best quality, fit and finish you can buy. Not the cheapest though.

Desert Drifter · 07-21-2018, 10:09 PM

following this thread because I am looking for HP and Torque gains and this may be a good first step. We must do emission testing here (Phoenix, AZ area) which means pass the gas testing, plus visual inspection that cats are in place. I would not want to pay $1500 for LT headers with cats and then fail emissons test due to an exhaust related failure.

Remember to figure in cost of a tune to let the headers work properly on your car.

Then there is the whole factory warrantee issue. If you have your car tuned it will show up right away when the dealer connects his diagnostic machine to your car. If the issue is anything related to engine failure he can say that you voided your warantee with a non stock tune. Just be aware. You can fight this, but it will likely get ugly. My car only has 3400 miles and with all the computer stuff on the Gen 6 Camaro I bought the extended warrantee. I sure don't want to piss that all away for more noise and maybe 30HP.

meilmarc · 07-23-2018, 12:05 PM

I have Texas speed catless headers 1 7/8" paired with a borla stype axelback, I love the setup.

TJay74 · 07-23-2018, 01:57 PM

I have the ARH catless 1 7/8 headers on my Camaro. They are super nice and the quality is second to none.

KyBoy · 07-23-2018, 04:08 PM

Kooks 1 7/8 catless, Borla 60606 & S-Type 11924.

https://youtu.be/1qTshFOa9OQ

kosmo · 07-23-2018, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyBoy

Kooks 1 7/8 catless, Borla 60606 & S-Type 11924.

https://youtu.be/1qTshFOa9OQ

Poppacapp · 07-24-2018, 12:25 AM

2" ftw. Even with boltons. ARH would be my first choice. Kooks is good also

Nino8309 · 07-24-2018, 06:30 AM

I have 2" ARH long system w/cats to stock npp muffler. Love it.

kosmo · 07-24-2018, 06:39 AM

Thanks to all of you for your responses! I have a lot to look into!

JonD · 07-24-2018, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nino8309

I have 2" ARH long system w/cats to stock npp muffler. Love it.

Can you post a clip of how this sounds?
I’m debating ARH full system vs. what you did for the cost savings

07-21-2018, 12:55 PM	#1
kosmo Finally Satisfied Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Marys, OH Posts: 533 View My Garage	Looking for advice on LT headers. Looking to purchase LT headers with cats. Currently have Borla SType axle back exhaust installed. What set up would you recommend I go with?

07-21-2018, 03:42 PM	#3
parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	I did Kooks LTs with catted connection pipes mated up to Borla 60606 and ATAK. 60606 had to be cut to fit the LTs but very straightforward. __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

07-23-2018, 01:57 PM	#8
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I have the ARH catless 1 7/8 headers on my Camaro. They are super nice and the quality is second to none. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

07-23-2018, 04:08 PM	#9
KyBoy Drives: '17 2SS H50 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Louisa, Ky Posts: 3,952	Kooks 1 7/8 catless, Borla 60606 & S-Type 11924. https://youtu.be/1qTshFOa9OQ __________________ 2017 H50-2SS-MN6-F55-NPP-RIK-WL4-IO6 1100 - 5/26 0000 - Cancelled - 7/5 Contacted Becky - 7/1 2000 - 7/5 3000 - 7/6 3000 - 7/11 TPW 8/1 3100 - 7/18 TPW 8/1 3300 - 7/20 3400 - 7/21 Built - 8/2 - PS 1,182/1 of 699US 4300 - 8/3 5000 - 8/5 6000 - 8/13

07-24-2018, 12:25 AM	#11
Poppacapp Drives: 2017 Grand Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC Posts: 54	2" ftw. Even with boltons. ARH would be my first choice. Kooks is good also __________________ 17' Grand Sport PP ported MSD IM, NW 103mm TB, ARH 2" headers w/ 3" catted x-pipe, PP Flex Fuel tune, Halltech CAI, some radials and a CATCHCAN!!!

07-21-2018, 02:16 PM	#2
bullet3z Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pa Posts: 100	How much do you want to spend? Are you doing the install yourself? Stainless Works are very nice but you pay for that in the price. Kooks has a setup with the high flow cats. Not bad for the price. Texas Speed headers are one of the cheapest sets available. But some members have reported issues with the install. There are too many options to list.

07-21-2018, 05:19 PM	#5
djfury05 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 394	American Racing Headers always has the best quality, fit and finish you can buy. Not the cheapest though.

07-21-2018, 10:09 PM	#6
Desert Drifter Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 48	following this thread because I am looking for HP and Torque gains and this may be a good first step. We must do emission testing here (Phoenix, AZ area) which means pass the gas testing, plus visual inspection that cats are in place. I would not want to pay $1500 for LT headers with cats and then fail emissons test due to an exhaust related failure. Remember to figure in cost of a tune to let the headers work properly on your car. Then there is the whole factory warrantee issue. If you have your car tuned it will show up right away when the dealer connects his diagnostic machine to your car. If the issue is anything related to engine failure he can say that you voided your warantee with a non stock tune. Just be aware. You can fight this, but it will likely get ugly. My car only has 3400 miles and with all the computer stuff on the Gen 6 Camaro I bought the extended warrantee. I sure don't want to piss that all away for more noise and maybe 30HP.

07-23-2018, 12:05 PM	#7
meilmarc Drives: 2016 2SS, HBM, NPP, Sun Roof Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 87	I have Texas speed catless headers 1 7/8" paired with a borla stype axelback, I love the setup.

07-24-2018, 06:30 AM	#12
Nino8309 Drives: 2018 Summit white 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 56	I have 2" ARH long system w/cats to stock npp muffler. Love it.

07-24-2018, 06:39 AM	#13
kosmo Finally Satisfied Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Marys, OH Posts: 533 View My Garage	Thanks to all of you for your responses! I have a lot to look into!

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