Are smog legal shorty headers worth it?

Pro Bro · 01-28-2018, 07:50 PM

Only a few options for headers living in an anti-fun state like CA.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jba-1818sjs

Found some JBA shorty headers with an EO letter making them compliant. My question is if it is even worth upgrading to shorty headers over stock. I completely understand how long tube benefits more and alters the exhaust note.

Any of you guys have any additional knowledge on this?

Stormtrooper2ss · 01-28-2018, 08:24 PM

i live in the bay area aswell and can tell you MANY 6 gens use longtubes in california. just find a friend that knows a friend. trust me lol. getting my long tube headers soon.

jimmypop13 · 01-28-2018, 09:33 PM

You already have smog legal shorty headers that came with the car. Only longtubes would be worth the upgrade

Pro Bro · 01-28-2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper2ss

i live in the bay area aswell and can tell you MANY 6 gens use longtubes in california. just find a friend that knows a friend. trust me lol. getting my long tube headers soon.

I'm already chancing smog with the intake, but how much of a headache would headers be to push through? I mean, takes me 20-30 minutes to switch an intake out, headers...not so sure.

Not sure if making some friends and greasing palms with a Benjamin or two would work.

Stormtrooper2ss · 01-28-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Bro

I'm already chancing smog with the intake, but how much of a headache would headers be to push through? I mean, takes me 20-30 minutes to switch an intake out, headers...not so sure.

Not sure if making some friends and greasing palms with a Benjamin or two would work.

it will for me and has for many others but if you are strict about this then keep your stock headers, like the other member said only longtubeheaders are worth the switch.

Pro Bro · 01-29-2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper2ss

it will for me and has for many others but if you are strict about this then keep your stock headers, like the other member said only longtubeheaders are worth the switch.

Im buying the rest of my Borla Catback setup in spring, would this be worth it without tuning my vehicle later next year?

https://www.borla.com/products/camar...rt__17293.html

From what I understand, some long tube headers will throw codes without a tune, something I am avoiding till I do an E85 upgrade/tune late 2019.

glenB · 01-29-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Bro

Im buying the rest of my Borla Catback setup in spring, would this be worth it without tuning my vehicle later next year?

https://www.borla.com/products/camar...rt__17293.html

From what I understand, some long tube headers will throw codes without a tune, something I am avoid till I do an E85 upgrade/tune late 2019.

Gonna be my choice when I do it

Finkleson · 01-29-2018, 07:43 PM

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501587

I too want to go header, but knowing Cali, it's probably best to go CatBacks /or cut out for that roar system

KingLT1 · 01-30-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmypop13

You already have smog legal shorty headers that came with the car. Only longtubes would be worth the upgrade

This.

kropscamaro16 · 01-30-2018, 06:33 PM

lol whats smog legal headers?

7speed · 01-30-2018, 09:52 PM

According to this hooker blackheart shorty headers worth 8hp and 7tq.

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...heart-exhaust/

oldman · 01-30-2018, 10:20 PM

I’d port the casting flash out of the stock headers and have them coated.

KingLT1 · 01-30-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

lol whats smog legal headers?

Headers that are CARB certified.

kropscamaro16 · 01-31-2018, 10:14 AM

lol i was joking i know what they are but why would anybody care i have afe power ones and i live in cali i have cats but there still illegal

01-28-2018, 07:50 PM	#1
Pro Bro Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS, Garnet Red Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 81	Are smog legal shorty headers worth it? Only a few options for headers living in an anti-fun state like CA. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jba-1818sjs Found some JBA shorty headers with an EO letter making them compliant. My question is if it is even worth upgrading to shorty headers over stock. I completely understand how long tube benefits more and alters the exhaust note. Any of you guys have any additional knowledge on this?

01-28-2018, 08:24 PM	#2
Stormtrooper2ss IG: Limitless2ss Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: san jose Posts: 68	i live in the bay area aswell and can tell you MANY 6 gens use longtubes in california. just find a friend that knows a friend. trust me lol. getting my long tube headers soon. __________________ IG: Limitless2ss Borla ATAK, Eibach Pro-kit Springs,OE Front splitter

01-28-2018, 09:33 PM	#3
jimmypop13 Drives: 2016 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,127	You already have smog legal shorty headers that came with the car. Only longtubes would be worth the upgrade __________________ 2016 camaro 2SS hyper blue/Kalahari, A8, MRC, NPP, sunroof, SW headers through axleback, Circle D 3600rpm TC, Pray ported IM/TB, E85 Sold: 2002 Z28, NBM, M6, 460rwhp, 2009 HHR SS RIP : 2002 WS6 Black, A4, 355rwhp

01-30-2018, 06:33 PM	#10
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,811	lol whats smog legal headers? __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-30-2018, 09:52 PM	#11
7speed Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 322	According to this hooker blackheart shorty headers worth 8hp and 7tq. http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...heart-exhaust/ __________________

01-29-2018, 07:43 PM	#8
Finkleson Drives: 16 2ss, NPP, MRC, Sunroof, Grey A8 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Concord Posts: 71	http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501587 I too want to go header, but knowing Cali, it's probably best to go CatBacks /or cut out for that roar system

01-30-2018, 10:20 PM	#12
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,316	I’d port the casting flash out of the stock headers and have them coated. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

01-31-2018, 10:14 AM	#14
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,811	lol i was joking i know what they are but why would anybody care i have afe power ones and i live in cali i have cats but there still illegal __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

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