01-28-2018, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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.
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01-28-2018, 09:33 PM | #3 |
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You already have smog legal shorty headers that came with the car. Only longtubes would be worth the upgrade
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Not sure if making some friends and greasing palms with a Benjamin or two would work.
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01-29-2018, 12:44 AM | #6 | |
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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.
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01-29-2018, 07:43 PM | #8 |
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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, 09:53 AM | #9 |
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This.
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01-30-2018, 06:33 PM | #10 |
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lol whats smog legal headers?
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01-30-2018, 09:52 PM | #11 |
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According to this hooker blackheart shorty headers worth 8hp and 7tq.
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...heart-exhaust/
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01-30-2018, 10:20 PM | #12 |
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I’d port the casting flash out of the stock headers and have them coated.
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01-30-2018, 11:29 PM | #13 |
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Headers that are CARB certified.
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01-31-2018, 10:14 AM | #14 |
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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
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