Now I "Get" it! Full Stainless Works exhaust finally installed! (headers back) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ashn4it · 01-07-2017, 11:22 PM

I've had these headers for at least 5 months I finally got them installed.

First off, this is EXACTLY the sound I was after. Even the local shop said it is by far the best sounding bolt on Camaro setup they've ever done.

Car currently only has:

Full Stainless Works 3 inch performance connect system. (Long tube headers with high flow cats, with performance connect to a Retro Chambered exhaust by SW. Tune.

Cold Air Inductions intake (black)

Vmax Ported Throttle Body.

The sound truly does remind me of my 67 at idle, very deep and such a nice deep tone. YouTube clips do NOT do it justice.

This full setup is not "pull me over loud" at all unless you WANT it to be. Under 3 k rpms it's deep but easily drivable without getting pulled over as long as you keep it mellow and don't high rev it. Only when you stab the throttle does it get really loud (but awesome sounding!).

Like others have said simply wish I would have done it sooner, but once my Ls3 hit 30k miles and with their reliability it was time ��

I always ran Borla on my C4 and C5 vettes as well as my 07 STI actually. I had never heard of stainless works prior to reading great things and then finally hearing the setup in person at a Camaro meet.

I actually had an uninstalled Borla Atak ready to go on but once I heard this setup on the Ls3 I knew I had to have it. The Camaro ls3's I heard in person with the Atak and long tubes were loud, but very raspy. The SW setup however is really deep and throaty even in the higher rpm range.

For those on the fence about SW I highly recommend this setup. I was sceptical as well but could NOT be happier with the sound. The Perfect sound in person, the YouTube vids are far off from what it sounds in person.

The extra power and weight savings always are good to me ��

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-08-2017, 03:45 AM

Awesome post, thanks for sharing! I'm hoping to get my hands on a SW catback here before too long. That deep tone they provide is very desirable haha

Smokin19 · 01-08-2017, 04:11 AM

What I have and couldn't be happier.

pyroguy · 01-08-2017, 07:08 AM

It is a great sounding exhaust. You should hear it from behind you when you get on it. My buddy has it and it gets LOUD, but in a very good way. Congrats on the upgrade! It's a very nice setup and actually the full 3" exhaust surprised my buddy, me, and our tuner on the dyno with extra gains.

QmaroSS · 01-08-2017, 09:11 AM

My car is the one pyroguy is talking about. I am soooo happy with this system. I was told by a few different vendors that I don't want the full 3 inch exhaust because I would need the back pressure in the system. But I just ignored them and went with it anyway and I believe it gave me nice gains in the RWHP dept.

I have the Roto-Fab CAI, BO White PTB and the SW High-Flow Cats and I got 427 rwhp/431 tq on a dynojet. I anticipated lower than that before the dyno tune.

But that ins't the point of the discussion is it, this system sounds abosolutely outstanding!

Ashn4it · 01-08-2017, 11:25 AM

Great to hear I'm not alone!

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-08-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by QmaroSS

My car is the one pyroguy is talking about. I am soooo happy with this system. I was told by a few different vendors that I don't want the full 3 inch exhaust because I would need the back pressure in the system. But I just ignored them and went with it anyway and I believe it gave me nice gains in the RWHP dept.

I have the Roto-Fab CAI, BO White PTB and the SW High-Flow Cats and I got 427 rwhp/431 tq on a dynojet. I anticipated lower than that before the dyno tune.

But that ins't the point of the discussion is it, this system sounds abosolutely outstanding!

Good numbers!

Did you happen to get a baseline?

QmaroSS · 01-08-2017, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Good numbers!

Did you happen to get a baseline?

No I didn't, I wish I would have done at least a single pull on a dyno when I was stock. I am assuming from what I have read hear on the forum that a stock LS3 is somewhere around 370-380 rwhp.

CalvertCamaro · 01-08-2017, 08:20 PM

I just purchased the entire 3" Stainless Header/Exhaust setup based on the reviews people wrote about the great sound. I can't wait to get this installed!!

Ashn4it · 01-08-2017, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CalvertCamaro

I just purchased the entire 3" Stainless Header/Exhaust setup based on the reviews people wrote about the great sound. I can't wait to get this installed!!

Like a new car especially with a tune. The incredible sound,weight savings make it so much more fun to drive, you will see soon enough, will be grinning from ear to ear, a PERFECT deep sound.

Chime in once you get it installed and let us know!

cabbe · 01-08-2017, 11:37 PM

Also have the SW and love it!

Olddudesrule · 01-09-2017, 06:46 AM

LTH's and HFC's really make the LS3 sound like it should. Everytime I turn the key, I smile!!

14Black1LESS · 02-10-2017, 07:26 AM

Im looking into getting this full setup. When I had my '02 Vette I had LT headers with SLP Loudmouth and while I loved the sound, it was EXTREMELY LOUD. As in stock car loud, even at idle. After seeing these reviews it makes me feel better because I don't want my SS that loud unless its WOT.

jshaf · 02-10-2017, 10:09 PM

I have the full SW setup also for about two years, when I open it up leaving work I get tons of "thumbs up" gestures, wicked sounding

I was down to SW and Solo and a vendor video on here swayed me to SW, couldn't resist the deep low tone, completely satisfied with my choice!!

01-07-2017, 11:22 PM	#1
Ashn4it Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray LS3 M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 224	Now I "Get" it! Full Stainless Works exhaust finally installed! (headers back) I've had these headers for at least 5 months I finally got them installed. First off, this is EXACTLY the sound I was after. Even the local shop said it is by far the best sounding bolt on Camaro setup they've ever done. Car currently only has: Full Stainless Works 3 inch performance connect system. (Long tube headers with high flow cats, with performance connect to a Retro Chambered exhaust by SW. Tune. Cold Air Inductions intake (black) Vmax Ported Throttle Body. The sound truly does remind me of my 67 at idle, very deep and such a nice deep tone. YouTube clips do NOT do it justice. This full setup is not "pull me over loud" at all unless you WANT it to be. Under 3 k rpms it's deep but easily drivable without getting pulled over as long as you keep it mellow and don't high rev it. Only when you stab the throttle does it get really loud (but awesome sounding!). Like others have said simply wish I would have done it sooner, but once my Ls3 hit 30k miles and with their reliability it was time �� I always ran Borla on my C4 and C5 vettes as well as my 07 STI actually. I had never heard of stainless works prior to reading great things and then finally hearing the setup in person at a Camaro meet. I actually had an uninstalled Borla Atak ready to go on but once I heard this setup on the Ls3 I knew I had to have it. The Camaro ls3's I heard in person with the Atak and long tubes were loud, but very raspy. The SW setup however is really deep and throaty even in the higher rpm range. For those on the fence about SW I highly recommend this setup. I was sceptical as well but could NOT be happier with the sound. The Perfect sound in person, the YouTube vids are far off from what it sounds in person. The extra power and weight savings always are good to me �� __________________ 2012 Camaro SS/RS LS3 6Spd (SOLD) 2011 Camaro RS 6 Spd (SOLD) 2007 Subaru WRX STI (SOLD) 1997 C5 LS1 Corvette (SOLD) 1985 C4 L98 Corvette (SOLD) 1967 Camaro RS/SS 383 sb (STOLEN) Last edited by Ashn4it; 01-07-2017 at 11:41 PM.

01-08-2017, 03:45 AM	#2
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	Awesome post, thanks for sharing! I'm hoping to get my hands on a SW catback here before too long. That deep tone they provide is very desirable haha __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-08-2017, 04:11 AM	#3
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,551	What I have and couldn't be happier. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

01-08-2017, 07:08 AM	#4
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	It is a great sounding exhaust. You should hear it from behind you when you get on it. My buddy has it and it gets LOUD, but in a very good way. Congrats on the upgrade! It's a very nice setup and actually the full 3" exhaust surprised my buddy, me, and our tuner on the dyno with extra gains. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread Last edited by pyroguy; 01-08-2017 at 01:22 PM.

01-08-2017, 09:11 AM	#5
QmaroSS No regrets the red one! Drives: 2012 Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallastown, PA Posts: 482 View My Garage	My car is the one pyroguy is talking about. I am soooo happy with this system. I was told by a few different vendors that I don't want the full 3 inch exhaust because I would need the back pressure in the system. But I just ignored them and went with it anyway and I believe it gave me nice gains in the RWHP dept. I have the Roto-Fab CAI, BO White PTB and the SW High-Flow Cats and I got 427 rwhp/431 tq on a dynojet. I anticipated lower than that before the dyno tune. But that ins't the point of the discussion is it, this system sounds abosolutely outstanding! __________________ StainlessWorks LT (JetHot Coating) + HFC + Performance Connect, 3" SW Retro Cat-back, Roto-Fab CF CAI, Bo White PO TB, R1Concepts Drilled-Slotted Rotors, Hawk Ceramic Pads, AirLift Performance 3H suspension, MPD1 Rear Spoiler, Heritage Grill w/ Red SS Sparks Emblem, SLP Front Splitter, NightOwl V2 Halo Kit, Roto-Fab Red Engine cover w/ CF Plenum & Fuse Box Cover

01-08-2017, 11:25 AM	#6
Ashn4it Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray LS3 M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California Posts: 224	Great to hear I'm not alone! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS/RS LS3 6Spd (SOLD) 2011 Camaro RS 6 Spd (SOLD) 2007 Subaru WRX STI (SOLD) 1997 C5 LS1 Corvette (SOLD) 1985 C4 L98 Corvette (SOLD) 1967 Camaro RS/SS 383 sb (STOLEN)

01-08-2017, 08:20 PM	#9
CalvertCamaro Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 46	I just purchased the entire 3" Stainless Header/Exhaust setup based on the reviews people wrote about the great sound. I can't wait to get this installed!!

01-08-2017, 11:37 PM	#11
cabbe Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,074	Also have the SW and love it!

01-09-2017, 06:46 AM	#12
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	LTH's and HFC's really make the LS3 sound like it should. Everytime I turn the key, I smile!! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

02-10-2017, 07:26 AM	#13
14Black1LESS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 697	Im looking into getting this full setup. When I had my '02 Vette I had LT headers with SLP Loudmouth and while I loved the sound, it was EXTREMELY LOUD. As in stock car loud, even at idle. After seeing these reviews it makes me feel better because I don't want my SS that loud unless its WOT. __________________

02-10-2017, 10:09 PM	#14
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I have the full SW setup also for about two years, when I open it up leaving work I get tons of "thumbs up" gestures, wicked sounding I was down to SW and Solo and a vendor video on here swayed me to SW, couldn't resist the deep low tone, completely satisfied with my choice!! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint