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morepowerjoe · 02-15-2021, 03:18 PM

Isn't RDP in like San Antonio?

LCPLPunk · 02-15-2021, 03:30 PM

Ohio

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-15-2021, 04:20 PM

I agree with the guys on the trunion upgrade while you are in there with the miles you have on her. Very good insurance for sure. I have the CHE kit installed in my rockers.

morepowerjoe · 02-15-2021, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I agree with the guys on the trunion upgrade while you are in there with the miles you have on her. Very good insurance for sure. I have the CHE kit installed in my rockers.

I think that I will go with the CHE kit as well. It seems like good quality stuff.

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-15-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

I think that I will go with the CHE kit as well. It seems like good quality stuff.

Yes they are the best out there. You don't have to have a press to install them, they just slide in with a bit of oil on them, and they are lighter than the other brands.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-15-2021, 06:44 PM

I went with the CHE also. Figure afm delete in parts is about $850 give or take. Definitely change ALL of the lifters not the afm lifters only.

morepowerjoe · 02-17-2021, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I went with the CHE also. Figure afm delete in parts is about $850 give or take. Definitely change ALL of the lifters not the afm lifters only.

GPI wants $2350 for the entire swap, plus the trunnion upgrade. It's a little bit expensive.

morepowerjoe · 02-18-2021, 12:19 AM

Does anyone know if I could safely run the headers from speed engineering uncoated? Should I be concerned about the heat? Will it torch everything under the hood?

Bigdumogre · 02-18-2021, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Does anyone know if I could safely run the headers from speed engineering uncoated? Should I be concerned about the heat? Will it torch everything under the hood?

Many people don’t have coated headers or wrapped and are fine. Just put thermal boots over the spark plug wires just in case.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-18-2021, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Does anyone know if I could safely run the headers from speed engineering uncoated? Should I be concerned about the heat? Will it torch everything under the hood?

A good number of us have Speed Engineering headers. I have no issue with them. Don't get the 1 3/4 primary's though. Get at least 1 7/8.

morepowerjoe · 02-18-2021, 08:56 AM

Thanks for all the answers guys. One more question though. Is there a exhaust kit that will bolt on after the headers that doesn't require wielding? I'm trying to save all that I can now that it's gonna cost me around $3000 to do all this. Thanks again.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-18-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Thanks for all the answers guys. One more question though. Is there a exhaust kit that will bolt on after the headers that doesn't require wielding? I'm trying to save all that I can now that it's gonna cost me around $3000 to do all this. Thanks again.

Most of the cat back systems are designed to bolt up or use clamps. I don't like welding my exhaust either. My Corsa system came with all the clamps but it's also an expensive system. Do some shopping and compare sounds before you jump on one based on cost alone.

LCPLPunk · 02-18-2021, 11:26 AM

Ok, if trying to not spend needlessly, get the Speed Engineering longtubes, an X-pipe from summit, and be done. It sounds awesome, zero drone, and gets the same power as having longtubes and a catback. Sounds like this:

morepowerjoe · 02-18-2021, 01:03 PM

[QUOTE=LCPLPunk;10957646]Ok, if trying to not spend needlessly, get the Speed Engineering longtubes, an X-pipe from summit, and be done. It sounds awesome, zero drone, and gets the same power as having longtubes and a catback. Sounds like this

What about the rest of the exhaust from the x pipe to the tips?

02-15-2021, 03:18 PM	#15
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02-15-2021, 03:30 PM	#16
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02-15-2021, 04:20 PM	#17
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	I agree with the guys on the trunion upgrade while you are in there with the miles you have on her. Very good insurance for sure. I have the CHE kit installed in my rockers. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-15-2021, 06:44 PM	#20
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I went with the CHE also. Figure afm delete in parts is about $850 give or take. Definitely change ALL of the lifters not the afm lifters only. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

02-18-2021, 12:19 AM	#22
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Does anyone know if I could safely run the headers from speed engineering uncoated? Should I be concerned about the heat? Will it torch everything under the hood? __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

02-18-2021, 08:56 AM	#25
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Thanks for all the answers guys. One more question though. Is there a exhaust kit that will bolt on after the headers that doesn't require wielding? I'm trying to save all that I can now that it's gonna cost me around $3000 to do all this. Thanks again. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

02-18-2021, 01:03 PM	#28
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	[QUOTE=LCPLPunk;10957646]Ok, if trying to not spend needlessly, get the Speed Engineering longtubes, an X-pipe from summit, and be done. It sounds awesome, zero drone, and gets the same power as having longtubes and a catback. Sounds like this What about the rest of the exhaust from the x pipe to the tips? __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817