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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Talking How To: Install headers on 2010 Camaro SS
We installed a set of American Racing longtube headers on the PlanetLSX.com project 2010 Camaro SS. Check out the article to learn how to do this, and enjoy the sound clip video which compares OEM vs Catback vs Catback+Headers!

http://www.planetlsx.com/tech/How_To...0_Camaro_SS/98

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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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nice!! wish i had one. how is it compared to the 4th gens?
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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love the car and it sounds sick!

nice work!
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2.5 hours? Wow that is awesome. Screw 4th gens lol
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man nineball that sounds WICKED. Your car looks great
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We dyno'd the car yesterday. 402 rwhp with bolt-ons. Stock tune!
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Sounds a lot better with the headers. I'm betting it would sound even better under load. Would love to see a video with take off and drive by both inside and outside.
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what bolt on's? just intake and header back?
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Sounds good but can we can some wot and crusing vids to get the full range of exhaust?
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Awesome writeup thanks Tony do you mind if I link this to other boards with install questions? That system is VERY popular right now.
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This car needs headers, I rode in my buddies Camaro yesterday and my work van is louder.
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Sounds good but can we can some wot and crusing vids to get the full range of exhaust?
x2, car sounds and looks awesome, keep up the work!!
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