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heymatt · 12-06-2012, 07:32 AM

Went with Solo's, no codes been in for 2 months and about 1k miles. Put shorties in at the same time. Very happy with the sound and increase in performance.

stvbldso · 12-06-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I can't speak for either brand, but regular o2 extenders did not work for mine. I made it about a week before throwing the CEL and then it started to throw it every other day (P0420 and P0430). I bought a set of the "adjustable" Vibrant brand o2 extenders... I'm using the "medium size" jet right now and I'll get a code for one side (P0430 only) about every 3 weeks now... I need to swap in the small jets and see what happens... If that doesn't work, I'll have to try moving the o2 sensor bung on the one side...

I spoke with Steve at Solo before buying my HFCs. I asked if the extenders were the key to no CELs when using their product. He indicated that the extenders were part of it, but he also alluded that there was more to it than just that. But he didn't (and probably wouldn't) go into detail. So, I didn't ask him to.

nyrfan · 12-06-2012, 07:58 AM

Will cats alone make the stock exhaust sound better?

Also I am now to cats, what are extenders?

Cat988h · 12-06-2012, 08:01 AM

Go solo just do it. Only thing better is headers but then the tune factor comes into play.

bhillakaiceberg · 12-06-2012, 08:13 AM

I went Solo HF before I got headers. Had them on the car for like 8 mths. Def noticed an improvement in sound, torque and overall power. I did not have a CEL at all. I highly recommend the Solo's. You might be able to get a better price on them through Juiced Motorsports eBay storefront (Make an Offer). Thats what I did. Saved $$

clg_98ta · 12-06-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

Both sets of high flows work great. We've sold a ton of both and have nothing but praise for each brand. They add power and sound with a very quick and easy install.

I only see one type of JBA on your site for the 5th gen Camaro - does it work with both LS3 and L99?

nyrfan · 12-06-2012, 08:46 AM

These look pretty easy to do with the exception of removing the O2 sensors. Is this really hard, is there a trick to it?

Also, how will these impact AFM?

thahemp · 12-06-2012, 08:51 AM

They're easy to do.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229346

I didn't strip my extenders. A 7/8" open face wrench works just as well as the O2 socket remover. It just depends on whether or not they were cross-threaded at the factory.

You might get codes with either set. Do yourself a favor and pick up an ELM327 and the Torque app. Then you can clear them as they come up, as well as monitor your engine through the OBDII port.

TAPSHIFT · 12-06-2012, 09:01 AM

Another fan of Solo here!
Not the least expensive option....but....you get what you pay for !!

heymatt · 12-06-2012, 09:37 AM

Removing the O2 sensors on mine was easy, 7/8 wrench and gentle pressure, not cross threaded. Others have had problems with being cross threaded from the factory.
Drivers side lined up perfectly, passenger side needed a little help getting it to line up. No biggie.
Running with the stock mufflers, sounds good for my tastes. Just enough to know that it's not stock, without sounding like thunder coming down the road!

2010 4 DW · 12-06-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

I only see one type of JBA on your site for the 5th gen Camaro - does it work with both LS3 and L99?

They are the same for L99 and LS3.

Jason@JacFab · 12-06-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stvbldso

I spoke with Steve at Solo before buying my HFCs. I asked if the extenders were the key to no CELs when using their product. He indicated that the extenders were part of it, but he also alluded that there was more to it than just that. But he didn't (and probably wouldn't) go into detail. So, I didn't ask him to.

I'm sure that there are other things to take into consideration like o2 sensor placement, and converter size & efficiency... Those that have not seen the SOLO extender, it's not just a "normal" extender, it's very similar to the Vibrant brand piece except it's not adjustable. Quite a few people have noted that they have gotten a CEL with the SOLO units when they or the installer forgot to install the extenders...

If you get the SOLO cats, you will be fine with the extenders they provide... If you go with some other brand, I would recommend the Vibrant extenders or something similar as it's most likely only a matter of time with normal extenders, however some DO get lucky... Somehow...

justa25thTA · 12-06-2012, 01:02 PM

I've had the JBA's for about a year. No extenders, no codes. Be carefull when you take the O2's out. If you rock it back and forth and gently go a bit farther each time they will come out. Put some anti-seize on them. The clips that hold the O2 wiring in place is a b*tch.

12-06-2012, 07:32 AM	#15
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Went with Solo's, no codes been in for 2 months and about 1k miles. Put shorties in at the same time. Very happy with the sound and increase in performance. __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

12-06-2012, 07:58 AM	#17
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Will cats alone make the stock exhaust sound better? Also I am now to cats, what are extenders? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-06-2012, 08:01 AM	#18
Cat988h Drives: Rally yellow 2011 Camaro 1SSRS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parksville Bc Posts: 263 View My Garage	Go solo just do it. Only thing better is headers but then the tune factor comes into play. __________________ ATI Super Damper, Katech C5R Chain, Jannetty 470 Comp Cam, Comp Valve Springs, Mellings Oil Pump, Manley Push Rods, Comp Tringion Upgrade, Cold Air Inductions Intake, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w Cats, MBRP 3 Inch Exhaust, RX Catch Can, Eaton Tru Trac, 3.91 OEM, DSS Drive And Half Shafts, LPW Diff Cover,3 Inch Noweeds, Amsoil Z-Rod, Tuned by Jannetty Racing

12-06-2012, 08:13 AM	#19
bhillakaiceberg Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 2017 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,960	I went Solo HF before I got headers. Had them on the car for like 8 mths. Def noticed an improvement in sound, torque and overall power. I did not have a CEL at all. I highly recommend the Solo's. You might be able to get a better price on them through Juiced Motorsports eBay storefront (Make an Offer). Thats what I did. Saved $$ __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS L99* (1 of 782) 10.78 @125mph ALL MOTOR SBE Built/Tuned by Me 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Auto 9.29 @144.57mph ALL MOTOR SBE #TEAMGPI Gwatney Performance Innovation

12-06-2012, 08:46 AM	#21
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	These look pretty easy to do with the exception of removing the O2 sensors. Is this really hard, is there a trick to it? Also, how will these impact AFM? __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-06-2012, 08:51 AM	#22
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	They're easy to do. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229346 I didn't strip my extenders. A 7/8" open face wrench works just as well as the O2 socket remover. It just depends on whether or not they were cross-threaded at the factory. You might get codes with either set. Do yourself a favor and pick up an ELM327 and the Torque app. Then you can clear them as they come up, as well as monitor your engine through the OBDII port. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

12-06-2012, 09:37 AM	#24
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Removing the O2 sensors on mine was easy, 7/8 wrench and gentle pressure, not cross threaded. Others have had problems with being cross threaded from the factory. Drivers side lined up perfectly, passenger side needed a little help getting it to line up. No biggie. Running with the stock mufflers, sounds good for my tastes. Just enough to know that it's not stock, without sounding like thunder coming down the road! __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

12-06-2012, 01:02 PM	#27
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	I've had the JBA's for about a year. No extenders, no codes. Be carefull when you take the O2's out. If you rock it back and forth and gently go a bit farther each time they will come out. Put some anti-seize on them. The clips that hold the O2 wiring in place is a b*tch. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...