First Mod Exhaust or Headers?

Super Sport C · 08-20-2022, 02:30 AM

Hey guys,just purchased my 2022 Camaro SS 1LE and I currently am stock to the bone 500 miles. I was looking at headers with stock npp or no headers and a corsa variable exhaust or borla considered as well. My main thing is with headers I dont want to void my warranty if it needs to be tuned.Power is cool but i would like a nice sound. Thoughts on anyone who has took this path and the results from it,also considerations on what I should expect as well depending on the route I go. Thanks in advance

LT1ornothing · 08-20-2022, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport C

Hey guys,just purchased my 2022 Camaro SS 1LE and I currently am stock to the bone 500 miles. I was looking at headers with stock npp or no headers and a corsa variable exhaust or borla considered as well. My main thing is with headers I dont want to void my warranty if it needs to be tuned.Power is cool but i would like a nice sound. Thoughts on anyone who has took this path and the results from it,also considerations on what I should expect as well depending on the route I go. Thanks in advance

Headers will give you a nice sound but will need to be tuned, so you may or may not lose your warranty depending on how mod friendly your dealer is. As far as what to expect with corsa or borla, louder exhaust that sounds different from npp, that is it. Catbacks and axlebacks only change exhaust sound tone and loudness.

AZIROC · 08-20-2022, 03:21 AM

If you want to keep the warranty, headers are 100% out BECAUSE of the needed tune. Stock, ur pretty much limited to an axle back and rotofab.

ariZona28 · 08-20-2022, 03:42 AM

You JUST got it. Enjoy it for a bit, do the proper break in and fluid changes. Play around with your traction control settings etc. and then decide if you need more power and/or a different sound. Those new 1LE cars are SO sweet!

Chrome383Z · 08-20-2022, 04:39 AM

I wouldn’t void the warranty for just headers. I would go axle back or just stick with the stock NPP. It sounds great with headers if you keep cats. (IMO)

Save the headers for when you can do the full package (intake/e85/cai/tb).

ST1LE · 08-20-2022, 07:26 AM

As others have said, headers and no tune is not an option, so go for an axle-back.

Work with some sponsors on here in your purchase. I know Borla for one restricts prices that can be advertised, but if you call you can get best pricing.

Good luck and enjoy the new car!

jamala00 · 08-20-2022, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

You JUST got it. Enjoy it for a bit, do the proper break in and fluid changes. Play around with your traction control settings etc. and then decide if you need more power and/or a different sound. Those new 1LE cars are SO sweet!

^^^This!

LT4Greg · 08-20-2022, 03:02 PM

Agree with above reply. Set your exhaust to Track mode if you want more sound but yes headers will need a tune to run effectively and your warranty will be gone.

Super Sport C · 08-20-2022, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AZIROC

If you want to keep the warranty, headers are 100% out BECAUSE of the needed tune. Stock, ur pretty much limited to an axle back and rotofab.

Any OEM Cold AirIntake should be ok right?

Gunkk · 08-20-2022, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport C

Any OEM Cold AirIntake should be ok right?

No, actually most CAIs are not OK and will cost you HP and/or throw codes. Rotofab standard (NOT the big gulp) will look pretty and not make anything worse.

Super Sport C · 08-20-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

No, actually most CAIs are not OK and will cost you HP and/or throw codes. Rotofab standard (NOT the big gulp) will look pretty and not make anything worse.

Damn,guess I will have to return this Injen Intake for rotofab.

AZIROC · 08-20-2022, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport C

Any OEM Cold AirIntake should be ok right?

There is a GM CAI that comes with a factory ecu update. But id personally suggest a rotofab (not the big gulp as it needs a tune).

FarmerFran · 08-20-2022, 08:45 PM

I will say, take the car at least 5k miles before any mods, then decide.

LT4Greg · 08-20-2022, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sport C

Damn,guess I will have to return this Injen Intake for rotofab.

I would return it and get a RotoFab CAI! 👍

08-20-2022, 02:30 AM	#1
Super Sport C Drives: Chevrolet Camaro \| Impala Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 37	First Mod Exhaust or Headers? Hey guys,just purchased my 2022 Camaro SS 1LE and I currently am stock to the bone 500 miles. I was looking at headers with stock npp or no headers and a corsa variable exhaust or borla considered as well. My main thing is with headers I dont want to void my warranty if it needs to be tuned.Power is cool but i would like a nice sound. Thoughts on anyone who has took this path and the results from it,also considerations on what I should expect as well depending on the route I go. Thanks in advance Attached Images

08-20-2022, 03:42 AM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,790	You JUST got it. Enjoy it for a bit, do the proper break in and fluid changes. Play around with your traction control settings etc. and then decide if you need more power and/or a different sound. Those new 1LE cars are SO sweet! __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

08-20-2022, 04:39 AM	#5
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 622	I wouldn’t void the warranty for just headers. I would go axle back or just stick with the stock NPP. It sounds great with headers if you keep cats. (IMO) Save the headers for when you can do the full package (intake/e85/cai/tb). __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

08-20-2022, 07:26 AM	#6
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	As others have said, headers and no tune is not an option, so go for an axle-back. Work with some sponsors on here in your purchase. I know Borla for one restricts prices that can be advertised, but if you call you can get best pricing. Good luck and enjoy the new car! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

08-20-2022, 03:02 PM	#8
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,869	Agree with above reply. Set your exhaust to Track mode if you want more sound but yes headers will need a tune to run effectively and your warranty will be gone. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

08-20-2022, 03:21 AM	#3
AZIROC Drives: '86 IROC-Z '18 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 862	If you want to keep the warranty, headers are 100% out BECAUSE of the needed tune. Stock, ur pretty much limited to an axle back and rotofab.

08-20-2022, 08:45 PM	#13
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,561	I will say, take the car at least 5k miles before any mods, then decide. __________________ <Insert Cars You Own Here>

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