Installed the stainless cat delete pipes

TSloper · 04-15-2016, 12:44 PM

First off...

The install process is a bit of a pain in the ass. It's more so removing the stock cats rather than installing the delete pipes. On each side there is one cat to manifold nut that due to residing right above the pipe is a bitch to get off. Mid length sockets and an impact gun are your friends. If you have a sparse collection of tools I would suggest taking it to a shop. The other problem area is the driver side post cat clamp. You have to pull the clamp away considerably for the two pipes to disengage from each other. Once all of the manifold side nuts are removed and the clamp is pulled back it is smooth sailing from there. Oh you will need to make sure the passenger side is disconnected or you won't get the driver side out. The exhaust needs to sag down enough to gain clearance for the flange to slide off the studs.

Sound...

For those of you that don't want to spend much money to make things louder this is the mod for you. With the NPP you can still drive around and talk if you desire. But when you get on it it is much louder. You will encounter some minor rasp in the midrange under certain scenarios but it's nothing you wouldn't get if you installed headers. No catless system is going to be 100% clean.

Rear O2s...

HPTuners made deleting these very simple. If you want to know what to change let me know. HPT allows you to change the O2 configuration from 4 to 2. You don't need to go to the DTC list and uncheck everything like you had to in the LS1 days.

Fitment...

Top notch! Everything fit perfectly.

Gripe...

For $300 they could throw in a couple of stainless O2 plugs. I had to get some from Summit. Pretty annoying.

One more thing. Do not try to remove anything when completely cold. Let the exhaust warm up for about 30-45 seconds. If you don't you will run the risk of screwing up O2 threads and/or manifold flange studs. Hit the nuts with PB Blaster also.

One more more thing... don't forget to get new gaskets from GM for the manifold flanges and one for the passenger side post cat flange.

Glen e · 04-15-2016, 12:45 PM

Pics?

TSloper · 04-15-2016, 02:17 PM

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timmy8784 · 04-15-2016, 02:23 PM

Sound video??

Glen e · 04-15-2016, 02:26 PM

Very clean looking install.....

TSloper · 04-15-2016, 02:51 PM

Rear O2 delete instructions for HPT...

<deleted> I'll post new instructions in the next couple of days.

TSloper · 04-15-2016, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy8784

Sound video??

I'll work on one shortly

oldman · 04-15-2016, 06:17 PM

thanks for the tips, I'm waiting on my HP Tuner.

Camaroguy555 · 04-15-2016, 06:22 PM

My apologies if this is a very stupid question, but which company makes these? Are they the 6LE test pipes? I am also extremely interested in a sound clip when it gets on here.

Nvm, just saw the CA logo on the side. My bad.

Sledgehammer70 · 04-15-2016, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaroguy555

My apologies if this is a very stupid question, but which company makes these? Are they the 6LE test pipes? I am also extremely interested in a sound clip when it gets on here.

Nvm, just saw the CA logo on the side. My bad.

Yup, these are the CA Performance pipes as sold by 6LE Designs. I am happy TSloper also got them, been sitting on mine as I don;t have my final car to put them on. Atleast they sent me the gaskets for free on mine as I pre-ordered and waiting a long as time to get them.

@TSloper you going to do any dyno runs with these?

STRUGLE · 04-15-2016, 07:40 PM

May as well go ahead and delete those secondary cats while your there

laynlo15 · 04-15-2016, 07:50 PM

Can't get by with that in Missouri. Although in our state you don't have to have it inspected for 5 year after its built.

TSloper · 04-15-2016, 07:55 PM

Yes I will be able to provide true stock vs pipes comparison next week.

jessehell · 04-17-2016, 11:07 PM

Have you done any additional tuning with these pipes or seen significant changes in the logs?

04-15-2016, 12:44 PM	#1
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	Installed the stainless cat delete pipes First off... The install process is a bit of a pain in the ass. It's more so removing the stock cats rather than installing the delete pipes. On each side there is one cat to manifold nut that due to residing right above the pipe is a bitch to get off. Mid length sockets and an impact gun are your friends. If you have a sparse collection of tools I would suggest taking it to a shop. The other problem area is the driver side post cat clamp. You have to pull the clamp away considerably for the two pipes to disengage from each other. Once all of the manifold side nuts are removed and the clamp is pulled back it is smooth sailing from there. Oh you will need to make sure the passenger side is disconnected or you won't get the driver side out. The exhaust needs to sag down enough to gain clearance for the flange to slide off the studs. Sound... For those of you that don't want to spend much money to make things louder this is the mod for you. With the NPP you can still drive around and talk if you desire. But when you get on it it is much louder. You will encounter some minor rasp in the midrange under certain scenarios but it's nothing you wouldn't get if you installed headers. No catless system is going to be 100% clean. Rear O2s... HPTuners made deleting these very simple. If you want to know what to change let me know. HPT allows you to change the O2 configuration from 4 to 2. You don't need to go to the DTC list and uncheck everything like you had to in the LS1 days. Fitment... Top notch! Everything fit perfectly. Gripe... For $300 they could throw in a couple of stainless O2 plugs. I had to get some from Summit. Pretty annoying. One more thing. Do not try to remove anything when completely cold. Let the exhaust warm up for about 30-45 seconds. If you don't you will run the risk of screwing up O2 threads and/or manifold flange studs. Hit the nuts with PB Blaster also. One more more thing... don't forget to get new gaskets from GM for the manifold flanges and one for the passenger side post cat flange. Last edited by TSloper; 04-15-2016 at 02:24 PM.

04-15-2016, 12:45 PM	#2
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04-15-2016, 02:26 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Very clean looking install..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-15-2016, 02:51 PM	#6
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	Rear O2 delete instructions for HPT... <deleted> I'll post new instructions in the next couple of days. Last edited by TSloper; 04-20-2016 at 04:34 PM.

04-15-2016, 06:17 PM	#8
oldman Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 4,324	thanks for the tips, I'm waiting on my HP Tuner. __________________ Forged short block, large duration sub .600 lift Cam Motion cam, 7200 RPM fuel cut, Pray Ported Heads, 3.85 pulley D1X, stage II intercooler, DSX secondary low side, DSX E85 sensor, Lingenfelter big bore 2.0 pump, ported front cats, 60608 Borla, LT4 injectors, ZL1 1LE driveshaft and Katech ported TB, ported MSD intake, BTR valvetrain, ARP studs, ProFlow valves, PS4 tires.

04-15-2016, 02:17 PM	#3
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779

04-15-2016, 02:23 PM	#4
timmy8784 Drippin' Wet Auto Detail Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 570 View My Garage	Sound video??

04-15-2016, 06:22 PM	#9
Camaroguy555 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2016 1SS NPP 6MT MRC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Parker Posts: 206	My apologies if this is a very stupid question, but which company makes these? Are they the 6LE test pipes? I am also extremely interested in a sound clip when it gets on here. Nvm, just saw the CA logo on the side. My bad.

04-15-2016, 07:40 PM	#11
STRUGLE Drives: 2016 2SS Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Beaumont TX Posts: 146	May as well go ahead and delete those secondary cats while your there

04-15-2016, 07:50 PM	#12
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Can't get by with that in Missouri. Although in our state you don't have to have it inspected for 5 year after its built. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

04-15-2016, 07:55 PM	#13
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	Yes I will be able to provide true stock vs pipes comparison next week.

04-17-2016, 11:07 PM	#14
jessehell Drives: ats Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: buffalo Posts: 5	Have you done any additional tuning with these pipes or seen significant changes in the logs?

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