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436SS · 06-16-2014, 12:35 PM

Looking to get the Retro Chambered exhaust Cat-Back, but I want to get a different brand of headers due to fitment issues with SW headers.

45thAnniversary2SS · 06-16-2014, 01:06 PM

I have Stainless Power headers and hi flo cats connected to SW retros, but they are exact same design. What fitment issues? Mine fit and perform just fine.

Apex Motorsports · 06-16-2014, 01:25 PM

You can use whatever headers you like but fitment issues are not common with Stainless Works.

436SS · 06-16-2014, 01:40 PM

I heard and read there have been issues with installing them; its been said they are a PITA.

14pilot · 06-16-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 436SS

I heard and read there have been issues with installing them; its been said they are a PITA.

I'd like to suggest that you have incorrect information and might want to reconsider your source.

GONIF · 06-16-2014, 03:47 PM

Only problem is when you use the 3 inch retro cat back ,you MAY need to shim the frame support or replace it with a after market one that won't rub under acceleration . 3 washers on each side doe's the trick . IMHO the retro cat back sounds the best of all of them ,but it is loud

JDP Sales · 06-16-2014, 05:22 PM

Not sure where you heard of fitment issues, but we haven't ever ran across any. The full stainless works system is an awesome way to go; it's what we run on the JDP Camaro!

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Apex Motorsports · 06-16-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 14pilot

I'd like to suggest that you have incorrect information and might want to reconsider your source.

This.

10aSSee D · 06-16-2014, 05:50 PM

For sure you got the wrong info, mine fit perfectly!! As said I would check your source.

436SS · 06-17-2014, 08:00 AM

I read it on this forum; cant find the thread now. Not only was it said about fitment issues, but there were also issues with some of the welds. Thanks guys.

Apex Motorsports · 06-17-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 436SS

I read it on this forum; cant find the thread now. Not only was it said about fitment issues, but there were also issues with some of the welds. Thanks guys.

That is definitely not typical of Stainless Works headers. They are a great product.

436SS · 06-17-2014, 08:14 AM

For sure going to get the cat-back though. Just on the fence about the headers; don't want it to be obnoxiously loud. I trust everyone of your opinions which is why I came to you.

45thAnniversary2SS · 06-17-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 436SS

For sure going to get the cat-back though. Just on the fence about the headers; don't want it to be obnoxiously loud. I trust everyone of your opinions which is why I came to you.

Unless you are at WOT it is really not obnoxious. Here are a few in cabin videos I took.

caverman · 06-17-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 45thAnniversary2SS

Unless you are at WOT it is really not obnoxious. Here are a few in cabin videos I took.

That sounds REALLY good!

06-16-2014, 12:35 PM	#1
436SS Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: INDY Posts: 271	Who has Retro Chambered exhaust Paired with headers that are not SW? Looking to get the Retro Chambered exhaust Cat-Back, but I want to get a different brand of headers due to fitment issues with SW headers.

06-16-2014, 01:06 PM	#2
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	I have Stainless Power headers and hi flo cats connected to SW retros, but they are exact same design. What fitment issues? Mine fit and perform just fine. __________________

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GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Only problem is when you use the 3 inch retro cat back ,you MAY need to shim the frame support or replace it with a after market one that won't rub under acceleration . 3 washers on each side doe's the trick . IMHO the retro cat back sounds the best of all of them ,but it is loud __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 06-16-2014 at 06:55 PM.

06-16-2014, 05:50 PM	#9
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	For sure you got the wrong info, mine fit perfectly!! As said I would check your source. __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

06-16-2014, 01:25 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	You can use whatever headers you like but fitment issues are not common with Stainless Works.

06-16-2014, 01:40 PM	#4
436SS Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: INDY Posts: 271	I heard and read there have been issues with installing them; its been said they are a PITA.

06-16-2014, 05:22 PM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Not sure where you heard of fitment issues, but we haven't ever ran across any. The full stainless works system is an awesome way to go; it's what we run on the JDP Camaro! Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-17-2014, 08:00 AM	#10
436SS Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: INDY Posts: 271	I read it on this forum; cant find the thread now. Not only was it said about fitment issues, but there were also issues with some of the welds. Thanks guys.

06-17-2014, 08:14 AM	#12
436SS Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: INDY Posts: 271	For sure going to get the cat-back though. Just on the fence about the headers; don't want it to be obnoxiously loud. I trust everyone of your opinions which is why I came to you.