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11-29-2019, 03:57 PM
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Joe
Drives: 2004 Tahoe Z71, 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018
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Headers with Borla Catback
Hi everyone,
I currently have a Borla S-Type (mufflers and x-pipe 60606) on my SS 1LE, which is otherwise stock. I'm looking at getting some catless long tubes. Do any brands match up with the Borla X, or will I have to do some cutting regardless? I know some brands offer "connection" pipes, but I'm not sure if they'd bolt right up. Any input is appreciated. Currently looking at Speed Engineering and TSP, for what it's worth. Don't have the budget for Kooks or ARH. Thanks. |
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11-29-2019, 08:07 PM
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 Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Austin, TX
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Just be sure to have at least 3 days to do the install, if you're doing it yourself.
Good idea to be sure the headers and exhaust will match up. Also budget for a tune once the headers are in.
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11-30-2019, 04:22 AM
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 Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012
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11-30-2019, 07:54 AM
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Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012
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I don't want to assume the OP will be able to shoe horn in headers and install an exhaust as quick as 6 hrs. Better to have more time, than not enough. My Kooks took me almost a whole day...and that was just the passenger side! 
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11-30-2019, 08:23 AM
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Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lake Havasu Arizona
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6 hours to do headers!? You must be the flash lol, mine took 20 hours to do.
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11-30-2019, 12:22 PM
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Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012
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11-30-2019, 02:02 PM
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Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lake Havasu Arizona
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Many, many things lol. From lost bolts, to not being able to fit the header in, to jack stands not high enough, to steering wheel moving when detached at link, figuring out a way to get the starter back in, trying to keep the gaskets on, I could go on and on and on lol. I guess I figured out I'm not as good as I thought with working on cars hah!
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11-30-2019, 09:46 PM
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Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Austin, TX
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 You and me both...I think I spent more time looking for the wrench I just had and then my glasses...now where is that flashlight...damn, that bolt fell into a black hole...my hands were not made to fit in there!!  Oh those spark plugs are worse getting in then they were getting out! Take the starter out to put the header in, then figure how to get the starter back in...up, down, up, down...my abs are killing me! Then at the end of it all, the AWE exhaust doesn't connect to the Kooks Headers...Great and Fun project! 
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12-01-2019, 12:04 AM
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Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012
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I never removed the starter. Just the heat shield and Was able to slip the header in. As far as losing bolts etc. I can’t relate.
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12-01-2019, 09:23 AM
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Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017
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Lol, good times. You sir are a header wizard!
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12-02-2019, 05:35 AM
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Did mine on jack stands in my garage. Took 8 hours or so including setup and cleanup.
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12-03-2019, 11:01 AM
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 Drives: 2018 Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: North Atlanta, Ga.
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The xpipes that borla makes should mate up fine. I cut my stock exhaust, it looks like dookie, but its under the car anyways, and performance makes no difference. If your concerned how it looks, id go with borla, will be easier and less of pain the ass but think it cost like 1000$ more then tsp. |
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12-03-2019, 11:04 AM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: North Atlanta, Ga.
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added side note: if you do 2 inch headers... come in from the bottom, use highest notch on 6 ton jacks in the front and you will get the car high enough to clear the floor. Found this way easier.
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12-03-2019, 04:13 PM
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Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Lake Havasu Arizona
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Damn, I dont feel so well about my work now lol. Thought I was better than that, knocked me down a couple notches in the skill department then lol
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