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TheMaskedAce · 11-09-2016, 12:49 PM

Hi!
Thanks for taking the time to look and/or chime in on and my issue. Please help me make a great decision!i have a 2015 camaro 1SS manual. I'd like to go with a catback exhaust and longtube headers. Something not too raspy but a nice muscle sound. I dont know what size to go with as i see there are different options. Currently not super/turbo charged but plan to in the future.
Suggestions?

Thanks!

G701LE · 11-09-2016, 01:09 PM

It depends on how much you want to spend on headers. Check out Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back. Sounds real good. If you have the money get the, I believe, Kooks headers with free coating....

TheMaskedAce · 11-09-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by G701LE

It depends on how much you want to spend on headers. Check out Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back. Sounds real good. If you have the money get the, I believe, Kooks headers with free coating....

I also see people add a cutout and have it switched to open the flaps?

G701LE · 11-09-2016, 04:14 PM

If I had to do over again. I would get the Speed Engineering long tubes. They are cheap and everyone raves about them. Then you will have more money for more go fast parts.
Yes, you can wire up cutouts after the downpipes if you want real loud. I would def go for the 2" headers since you plan on forced induction.

Magna_Flow · 11-09-2016, 04:35 PM

If you were looking to keep a reasonable volume for daily driving, we would recommend going with a conservative catback like our Street system (#15167) to help counter the extra sound that comes with long-tubes. We have numerous customers running a setup like this, and often describe it as being perfect for street use-not too loud, but definitely noticeable!

BlaqWhole · 11-09-2016, 06:03 PM

Go with no less than a 1-7/8th primary LT header. Any brand will do. If you go 2 inches then your only options are TSP, Kooks, Manzo, and I think SW/SP. Obviously Manzo and TSP would be the cheapest. But you can't go wrong really with any header...OBX, BBK, TSP, etc.

For a catback I think you're better off listening to clips and seeing what you like. I went with the OBX LT header and OBX 3" catback and it sounds pretty good. I'm looking for a new sound tho so I'll be switching it up soon. There are lots of options out there So take your time sifting thru them.

rhs98jeep · 11-09-2016, 09:34 PM

I have a full Kooks system, I recommend it.

christianchevell · 11-11-2016, 09:00 AM

Lots of us use stainless power made by stainless works welded overseas at least they have a merge collector and can be bought with high flow cats. Got mine from Maryland speed. You how ever are in Commiefornia and you do know this will void the warranty and tune is required......and not available maybe in your whole friggin Liberal lovin state.... Thank god I am a Oregonian where we only have to deal with you all moving here to retire away from the madness and Taxes the state rips you off for to give away to a fat guy named Juan sucking down Coronas on California's wonderful welfare system in a sanctuary city most likely...ROFL not a Cal fan...... Not a keeping Portland weird fan here either wish the quake would come and take them both out..........LOL

Cat back well theres a lot of choices and you should shop around by listening to audio clips on u tube and listening to old clips in threads where you can find them. Good luck down there, you need it. ,(getting the headers shipped there let alone installed or going through smogs).

11-09-2016, 01:09 PM	#2
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	It depends on how much you want to spend on headers. Check out Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back. Sounds real good. If you have the money get the, I believe, Kooks headers with free coating.... __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

11-09-2016, 04:14 PM	#4
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	If I had to do over again. I would get the Speed Engineering long tubes. They are cheap and everyone raves about them. Then you will have more money for more go fast parts. Yes, you can wire up cutouts after the downpipes if you want real loud. I would def go for the 2" headers since you plan on forced induction. __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

11-09-2016, 09:34 PM	#7
rhs98jeep Drives: 2011 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mt Juliet, TN Posts: 10	I have a full Kooks system, I recommend it. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, Black on Black, LS3, 6 speed manual, Procharger D-1SC, Kooks headers and full exhaust, few other things. 678.6RWHP, 625.6 TORQUE.

11-11-2016, 09:00 AM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Lots of us use stainless power made by stainless works welded overseas at least they have a merge collector and can be bought with high flow cats. Got mine from Maryland speed. You how ever are in Commiefornia and you do know this will void the warranty and tune is required......and not available maybe in your whole friggin Liberal lovin state.... Thank god I am a Oregonian where we only have to deal with you all moving here to retire away from the madness and Taxes the state rips you off for to give away to a fat guy named Juan sucking down Coronas on California's wonderful welfare system in a sanctuary city most likely...ROFL not a Cal fan...... Not a keeping Portland weird fan here either wish the quake would come and take them both out..........LOL Cat back well theres a lot of choices and you should shop around by listening to audio clips on u tube and listening to old clips in threads where you can find them. Good luck down there, you need it. ,(getting the headers shipped there let alone installed or going through smogs). __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

11-09-2016, 12:49 PM	#1
TheMaskedAce Drives: 2015 1SS manual Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 6 View My Garage	Which exhaust and headers? Hi! Thanks for taking the time to look and/or chime in on and my issue. Please help me make a great decision!i have a 2015 camaro 1SS manual. I'd like to go with a catback exhaust and longtube headers. Something not too raspy but a nice muscle sound. I dont know what size to go with as i see there are different options. Currently not super/turbo charged but plan to in the future. Suggestions? Thanks! Last edited by TheMaskedAce; 11-09-2016 at 01:09 PM.

11-09-2016, 04:35 PM	#5
Magna_Flow Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 313	If you were looking to keep a reasonable volume for daily driving, we would recommend going with a conservative catback like our Street system (#15167) to help counter the extra sound that comes with long-tubes. We have numerous customers running a setup like this, and often describe it as being perfect for street use-not too loud, but definitely noticeable!

11-09-2016, 06:03 PM	#6
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Go with no less than a 1-7/8th primary LT header. Any brand will do. If you go 2 inches then your only options are TSP, Kooks, Manzo, and I think SW/SP. Obviously Manzo and TSP would be the cheapest. But you can't go wrong really with any header...OBX, BBK, TSP, etc. For a catback I think you're better off listening to clips and seeing what you like. I went with the OBX LT header and OBX 3" catback and it sounds pretty good. I'm looking for a new sound tho so I'll be switching it up soon. There are lots of options out there So take your time sifting thru them.