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04-12-2020, 08:35 AM
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Drives: 2017 Silver SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta
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Convertible & Headers
Hey I have a 2017 convertible SS and want to install headers but keeping reading about clearance issues due to the the brace underneath. What is the easiest way to do it and what brand you recommend that fit best? Also does it bolts up to the factory pipe? Meaning cats and all, or do I have to go catless
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04-12-2020, 09:17 AM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MA
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I originally went with the ARH 1 7/8 headers ("intermediate system"). I did not do the install, as I got a tune done as well at the same time. As you can see (link) the cats come with the system. I have had NO clearance issues with braces or steering column, and my stock plug wires have been fine (although would like to get some Granatelli ones). I hacked up my remaining OE exhaust a bit too. I did the secondary "cat" delete and crush pipe and AFM delete as well.
*But the additional hacking did not mess with the header install at all. https://americanracingheaders.com/co...amaro?sort_by=
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NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)
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04-12-2020, 09:48 AM
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Drives: 2017 Silver SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta
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Ok great, I will check them out! Is the problem normally with convertibles just the mid pipe with certain brands? Also do you know if its any problems with clearance with axle back mufflers?
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04-12-2020, 10:23 AM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MA
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I do not have any first hand experience with axle backs, I'm running the NPP still, but to my knowledge they are fine. Maybe someone will chime in with their personal experience.
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NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)
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04-12-2020, 11:05 AM
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Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: MA
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In the meantime, if you haven't already, scan through the convertible forum/section too.
 Or the "V8 LT1 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons" section. ...Or even see what comes up with a forum search 
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NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)
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04-12-2020, 02:34 PM
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 Drives: 2018 A8 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: May 2019
Location: SC
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Just had Kooks long tube headers installed when I installed my Whipple and no fitment issues at all.
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2018 Camaro SS convertible. Whipple S/C, Kooks headers with green cats, NW 103mm TB Streetscene rocker panel and side skirts, Helix tail lights, , Big Gulp Rotofab CAI, Borla Attak axleback, AFE Power lowering springs
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04-12-2020, 03:30 PM
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Drives: 2017 Silver SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta
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Ok thanks 👌🏽
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04-12-2020, 03:31 PM
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Drives: 2017 Silver SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta
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You catless or just got rid of your secondary cats?
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04-12-2020, 03:52 PM
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Drives: 2018 A8 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: May 2019
Location: SC
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I kept my secondary cats and went with the green cat option that Kooks has. Very high flow cats. I may end up deleting my secondary cats eventually but that doesn't do much for hp and the car is already aggressive sounding so maybe not.
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2018 Camaro SS convertible. Whipple S/C, Kooks headers with green cats, NW 103mm TB Streetscene rocker panel and side skirts, Helix tail lights, , Big Gulp Rotofab CAI, Borla Attak axleback, AFE Power lowering springs
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