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jaysanti · 03-08-2018, 03:46 PM

I really enjoy the Kooks setup which I got used for a good price from a fellow forum member but I say just about any set of headers should do the trick with the relatively same results.

HyperV117 · 03-08-2018, 05:48 PM

I got the TSP's you are considering. Got them for 400 with Hi-Flo's from another member. I dig em. Took me all day to install them because I didn't have the right tools. Runs like a champ though. Sounds like a beast too.

Powered1le · 03-09-2018, 03:37 AM

I just installed some 1 7/8 tsp headers and the install was very simple car sounds great. I don't know about the 2" ones it will be real tight on the steering wheel knuckle. I had a limited amount of space between the headers and the knuckle.

eLeSthree · 03-09-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoosier1LE

No plans for SC in future. But from doing research, the 1 7/8" may be better suited in the 1LE for torque values. Plus I don't want to chance clearance issues on install.

I would love to see actual evidence that 2inch headers lose torque over 1 7/8.

But, they will rub the steering column. I loosened mine, shifted it over, and tightened it. That helped for about a month. Now when I make a tight right hand turn, it rubs some.

We're counting peanuts here though. Go 1 7/8s, you'll be happy.

Pro-tuned · 03-10-2018, 01:03 AM

There is an actual calculation to determine optimal tube diameter its not so much about when the torque is lost but at what RPM torque will come in coupled with the intended use or “operating RPM” range. The complete exhaust combination and engine air volume should be considered.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-10-2018, 01:12 AM

Kooks is the way to go! Great product and quality! Wish I would have gone with 2” headers instead of 1 7/8”, but other than that they have held up great over the past 4 years

8balldeluxe · 03-10-2018, 07:32 AM

Speed Engineering Headers, 3 years, zero issues. Why spend extra money when you don’t have to, use the extra cash for other mods

gsxrturbo · 03-11-2018, 02:35 PM

Check out speed engineering headers.I have kooks on my 2010 Camaro and bought speed engineering headers for my 2011 Silverado,I was so impressed with there headers,quality was just perfect,I am a welder and kooks has nothing on speed.304 stainless steel,spike inside the collectors,I paid 365 bucks for them with the Y pipe all 304 stainless.I paid 1200 for my kooks stepped header alone

Hoosier1LE · 03-12-2018, 10:20 AM

Quick update. I have a line on some ARH headers and exhaust. I will be talking with the guy on Wednesday hopefully.

deano1989 · 03-12-2018, 12:59 PM

I have the Texas Speed catted 1 7/8 lt's installed on mine. With a tune these headers are well worth the money. Here's the dyno results of the headers before and after the tune:

8balldeluxe · 03-12-2018, 02:20 PM

Can’t go wrong with Texas Speed as well, good stuff

43Camaro · 03-13-2018, 08:20 PM

Ordered some from Steve at RDP, Stainless Power. He has always been great to work with. I’ll update as soon as they arrive. Love Steve and his customer service. Customer service always wins my dollar.

Mgizzle · 03-13-2018, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Powered1le

I just installed some 1 7/8 tsp headers and the install was very simple car sounds great. I don't know about the 2" ones it will be real tight on the steering wheel knuckle. I had a limited amount of space between the headers and the knuckle.

You got better pictures of how close to the steering shaft? That does not look good promising? Also those coils look dang close.... on street I wouldnt worry as much but I track so heavily the heat and proximity to steerig shaft would freak me out. After years I still cant find a header that makes me comfortable for track days....

Hoosier1LE · 03-14-2018, 11:57 AM

Getting a great deal on a full set up of ARH from a guy at work who sold his Camaro. Still new in box. Picking them up this weekend. Going to get the headers coated locally and install only those. I have the NPP already. If it sounds good, I will probably sell off the exhaust later on.

03-08-2018, 03:46 PM	#15
jaysanti Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Socal LA Posts: 153 View My Garage	I really enjoy the Kooks setup which I got used for a good price from a fellow forum member but I say just about any set of headers should do the trick with the relatively same results. __________________ Follow Me @ssatann_ss

03-08-2018, 05:48 PM	#16
HyperV117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CA Posts: 358	I got the TSP's you are considering. Got them for 400 with Hi-Flo's from another member. I dig em. Took me all day to install them because I didn't have the right tools. Runs like a champ though. Sounds like a beast too. __________________

03-09-2018, 03:37 AM	#17
Powered1le Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Va Posts: 132 View My Garage	I just installed some 1 7/8 tsp headers and the install was very simple car sounds great. I don't know about the 2" ones it will be real tight on the steering wheel knuckle. I had a limited amount of space between the headers and the knuckle. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-10-2018, 01:03 AM	#19
Pro-tuned Angewendet Ingenieur Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 401	There is an actual calculation to determine optimal tube diameter its not so much about when the torque is lost but at what RPM torque will come in coupled with the intended use or “operating RPM” range. The complete exhaust combination and engine air volume should be considered. __________________ ———— 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.

03-10-2018, 01:12 AM	#20
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Kooks is the way to go! Great product and quality! Wish I would have gone with 2” headers instead of 1 7/8”, but other than that they have held up great over the past 4 years __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

03-10-2018, 07:32 AM	#21
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	Speed Engineering Headers, 3 years, zero issues. Why spend extra money when you don’t have to, use the extra cash for other mods __________________ Speed Engineering Headers w/ Texas Speed HFC's ~ Flowmaster 2 1/2" cat back w/Flowmaster Super 10's ~ Cold Air Inductions Intake w/ Scoop and WW relocate ~ VMAX CNC Spiral PTB ~ Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/Hawk pads ~ ZL1 Spoiler ~ SCTX4 RDP Tuned

03-11-2018, 02:35 PM	#22
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	Check out speed engineering headers.I have kooks on my 2010 Camaro and bought speed engineering headers for my 2011 Silverado,I was so impressed with there headers,quality was just perfect,I am a welder and kooks has nothing on speed.304 stainless steel,spike inside the collectors,I paid 365 bucks for them with the Y pipe all 304 stainless.I paid 1200 for my kooks stepped header alone

03-12-2018, 10:20 AM	#23
Hoosier1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portage,In Posts: 102 View My Garage	Quick update. I have a line on some ARH headers and exhaust. I will be talking with the guy on Wednesday hopefully.

03-12-2018, 12:59 PM	#24
deano1989 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 100 View My Garage	I have the Texas Speed catted 1 7/8 lt's installed on mine. With a tune these headers are well worth the money. Here's the dyno results of the headers before and after the tune: Attached Images

03-12-2018, 02:20 PM	#25
8balldeluxe Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Victory Red Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 780	Can’t go wrong with Texas Speed as well, good stuff __________________ Speed Engineering Headers w/ Texas Speed HFC's ~ Flowmaster 2 1/2" cat back w/Flowmaster Super 10's ~ Cold Air Inductions Intake w/ Scoop and WW relocate ~ VMAX CNC Spiral PTB ~ Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors w/Hawk pads ~ ZL1 Spoiler ~ SCTX4 RDP Tuned

03-13-2018, 08:20 PM	#26
43Camaro Drives: [COTW 8/3/15] 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 434 View My Garage	Ordered some from Steve at RDP, Stainless Power. He has always been great to work with. I’ll update as soon as they arrive. Love Steve and his customer service. Customer service always wins my dollar. __________________ A Little bit of power. ALL WORK DONE BY ME! Just added 2021 ZL1 1LE to the Stable! https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418273

03-14-2018, 11:57 AM	#28
Hoosier1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portage,In Posts: 102 View My Garage	Getting a great deal on a full set up of ARH from a guy at work who sold his Camaro. Still new in box. Picking them up this weekend. Going to get the headers coated locally and install only those. I have the NPP already. If it sounds good, I will probably sell off the exhaust later on.