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macwest · 11-24-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wrbear

1000....dddddduudddudududdudududud....WOW! Really easy to install if you ask me. I did it alone and from the top. "That's what she said" You cat killer you!

I have a set and I have been debating on installing them myself or having a shop do it. i was told 4 hours for install time. Does this sound right? Also, is the install pretty straight forward or are there any things that should be pointed out?

SlingShot · 11-24-2010, 01:13 PM

You can do the job yourself, if your handy with tools. You'll need to raise the car to get under it. Make sure your car is cold, the cats will hold heat for a very long time if you run your car first. I would suggest when putting them on, start all the bolts first, including the cats and exhaust before tightening them up. The hardest part is tightening the cats back up, because there is very little room to work. I didn't bother unhooking the battery, because I didn't want to go through resetting everything. After putting a heat cycle through them, re-tighten the bolts again. Also wipe the headers off with a clean rag before starting the car the first time. Make sure you bend or tie back any lines or wires away from headers so they don't melt. Four hours is about right taking your time and doing a good job ...

Good Luck ...

wrbear · 11-24-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macwest

I have a set and I have been debating on installing them myself or having a shop do it. i was told 4 hours for install time. Does this sound right? Also, is the install pretty straight forward or are there any things that should be pointed out?

First of all do you have a good torque wrench? If not I know where you can get a good one for free.

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange2SSRS

They seem a little quiter than the manifolds. If all you are after is sound you might want to try the high flow cats first. I have been told that the Clear Image cats on a stock exhaust sounds pretty good. $1000 for DT shorties installed sounds a bit steep. Check with Ivan at Southwest Speed for the headers and look for a different installer.

$403 for the dt headers is a good price...it's the install that's overboard.

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrbear

1000....dddddduudddudududdudududud....WOW! Really easy to install if you ask me. I did it alone and from the top. "That's what she said" You cat killer you!

i didn't kill the cat, put up the sign or even take the picture. i'm a peace lovin dove if there ever was one.

y2k king · 11-24-2010, 02:42 PM

i'm good with tools and have a couple torque wrenches, but with all the health snafu's i've been through the last 7 months i'm afraid if i got under the car...i'd never make it back out.

hell, 5 years ago i'd change out an engine by myself.

13 ZL1 · 11-24-2010, 02:51 PM

[QUOTE=SlingShot;2577718]What pipes are you running with them ?

The rest of the system was stock.

2010 SSRS · 11-24-2010, 03:14 PM

looks great

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 11-25-2010, 01:16 AM

Made my day looking at those bad boys installed!!

Yeehaw!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed

OUTATIME · 11-25-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

What pipes are you running with them ? I have FlowMasters and picked up a lot of sound after putting the DT's on.

This isn't my car, but this is what it sounds like under normal take off. And it get much louder under WOT ...

I wonder how much of that low end resonance comes from the CAI. I think that's the exact sound that I'm after in that video.

SlingShot · 11-25-2010, 08:39 PM

^^^

That's pretty much all exhaust you hear. I have an Airaid on mine, and you don't hear it until I really kick it. Then the whole system comes alive and makes a lot of noise, from the back and front ...

Mike2ss · 11-28-2010, 10:33 PM

those look great, I have been debating myself on these. I have an A6 and while I want more HP I would be content with a lot better pull/quickness.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 11-28-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike2ss

those look great, I have been debating myself on these. I have an A6 and while I want more HP I would be content with a lot better pull/quickness.

They'd be an awesome overall addition to your RotoFab'd Car!

You really start seeing nice gains with the addition of supporting items. Alone they aren't worth more than a handful of ponies, but when used in conjunction with other modifications that contribute to the overall efficiency of the entire "air pump" mentality, they are great.

Really nice down low Torque gains!

Ivan

fee5fofum · 11-28-2010, 11:13 PM

I also have the DT Shorties on mine and love them ! !

11-24-2010, 01:13 PM	#16
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	You can do the job yourself, if your handy with tools. You'll need to raise the car to get under it. Make sure your car is cold, the cats will hold heat for a very long time if you run your car first. I would suggest when putting them on, start all the bolts first, including the cats and exhaust before tightening them up. The hardest part is tightening the cats back up, because there is very little room to work. I didn't bother unhooking the battery, because I didn't want to go through resetting everything. After putting a heat cycle through them, re-tighten the bolts again. Also wipe the headers off with a clean rag before starting the car the first time. Make sure you bend or tie back any lines or wires away from headers so they don't melt. Four hours is about right taking your time and doing a good job ... Good Luck ... __________________

11-24-2010, 02:42 PM	#20
y2k king Drives: 2011 ss camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: spring hill, fl Posts: 1,705	i'm good with tools and have a couple torque wrenches, but with all the health snafu's i've been through the last 7 months i'm afraid if i got under the car...i'd never make it back out. hell, 5 years ago i'd change out an engine by myself. __________________ 10/28/2010 got it

11-24-2010, 03:14 PM	#22
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks great __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-25-2010, 08:39 PM	#25
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	^^^ That's pretty much all exhaust you hear. I have an Airaid on mine, and you don't hear it until I really kick it. Then the whole system comes alive and makes a lot of noise, from the back and front ... __________________

11-28-2010, 10:33 PM	#26
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	those look great, I have been debating myself on these. I have an A6 and while I want more HP I would be content with a lot better pull/quickness. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

11-24-2010, 02:51 PM	#21
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	[QUOTE=SlingShot;2577718]What pipes are you running with them ? The rest of the system was stock.

11-25-2010, 01:16 AM	#23
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Made my day looking at those bad boys installed!! Yeehaw! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

11-28-2010, 11:13 PM	#28
fee5fofum Drives: 2012 CTS-V Coupe & 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 374	I also have the DT Shorties on mine and love them ! ! Attached Images __________________

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