TSP Headers & Y install pics; FINALLY
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
this is the thread i been looking for. i want to do the tsp ss long tubes ive got a totally bone stock 01 ss this is my second f bod i got it off a 55 year old man with 60,000 miles. cars beautiful i wann do everything rite and nice quality.
so its got the slp dd cat back that should be no prob to hook rite up to the tsp y right?
so from tsp u get the gaskets and all clamps but u upgraded all clamps i would prop do the same correct?.
now where im sketchy is doing the cat delete and air pump delete what o2 hook up or extensions i need and all this **** from the air pump what to block off what exactly to take out how to leave it bassically.
i also cant stand ses lights or anything like that with the cat delete im gooing to need to get a mail order tune to get the lights off?? also i heard its good to get a tune anyway with headers
thanks in advance cause i wanna have everything sorted out for this install
-glenn
so its got the slp dd cat back that should be no prob to hook rite up to the tsp y right?
so from tsp u get the gaskets and all clamps but u upgraded all clamps i would prop do the same correct?.
now where im sketchy is doing the cat delete and air pump delete what o2 hook up or extensions i need and all this **** from the air pump what to block off what exactly to take out how to leave it bassically.
i also cant stand ses lights or anything like that with the cat delete im gooing to need to get a mail order tune to get the lights off?? also i heard its good to get a tune anyway with headers
thanks in advance cause i wanna have everything sorted out for this install
-glenn
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,717
Likes: 24
From: Lafayette, LA
Hi Glenn,
Your stock catback should be 2.75, and the TSP ORY is 2.75, so you'll have no issues there.
TSP will send you 2 band clamps, so you'll only need the ones for the Y and the catback attachment.
You can do O2 extensions, or you can swap a few pins in the PCM and turn your rear O2's into your front O2's. (Takes all of 15 minutes)
For deleting the air, you can either take the pump out completely, or just disconnect some of the hose. How far you want to take it is up to you. I completely removed mine; It's just 4 bolts underneath the driver's side front bumper.
As far as a tune, I'm still untuned at the moment, but I'll be sending my PCM to Frost next week for his mail order. You CAN NOT beat his price.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, post em up!
Your stock catback should be 2.75, and the TSP ORY is 2.75, so you'll have no issues there.
TSP will send you 2 band clamps, so you'll only need the ones for the Y and the catback attachment.
You can do O2 extensions, or you can swap a few pins in the PCM and turn your rear O2's into your front O2's. (Takes all of 15 minutes)
For deleting the air, you can either take the pump out completely, or just disconnect some of the hose. How far you want to take it is up to you. I completely removed mine; It's just 4 bolts underneath the driver's side front bumper.
As far as a tune, I'm still untuned at the moment, but I'll be sending my PCM to Frost next week for his mail order. You CAN NOT beat his price.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, post em up!
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
this is the thread i been looking for. i want to do the tsp ss long tubes ive got a totally bone stock 01 ss this is my second f bod i got it off a 55 year old man with 60,000 miles. cars beautiful i wann do everything rite and nice quality.
so its got the slp dd cat back that should be no prob to hook rite up to the tsp y right?
so from tsp u get the gaskets and all clamps but u upgraded all clamps i would prop do the same correct?.
now where im sketchy is doing the cat delete and air pump delete what o2 hook up or extensions i need and all this **** from the air pump what to block off what exactly to take out how to leave it bassically.
i also cant stand ses lights or anything like that with the cat delete im gooing to need to get a mail order tune to get the lights off?? also i heard its good to get a tune anyway with headers
thanks in advance cause i wanna have everything sorted out for this install
-glenn
so its got the slp dd cat back that should be no prob to hook rite up to the tsp y right?
so from tsp u get the gaskets and all clamps but u upgraded all clamps i would prop do the same correct?.
now where im sketchy is doing the cat delete and air pump delete what o2 hook up or extensions i need and all this **** from the air pump what to block off what exactly to take out how to leave it bassically.
i also cant stand ses lights or anything like that with the cat delete im gooing to need to get a mail order tune to get the lights off?? also i heard its good to get a tune anyway with headers
thanks in advance cause i wanna have everything sorted out for this install
-glenn
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
hrs... **** ive spent days reading all that stuff ur rite i know. i just wanted to jump on this thread and get some live feed back thats all thanks guys.
yeah i only wanted to get the tune because i was gonna throw codes for having no rear o2s rite? can frost tune that out so i have no ses lights on? and does he tune anything for removeing the air pump. the price is great with his mail order tune i love it.
yeah i only wanted to get the tune because i was gonna throw codes for having no rear o2s rite? can frost tune that out so i have no ses lights on? and does he tune anything for removeing the air pump. the price is great with his mail order tune i love it.
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 6,717
Likes: 24
From: Lafayette, LA
Yes, you will throw codes (no affect on performance though) and he can tune out your rear O2's, as well as the AIR delete. It's all included in the price.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo Registered User
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
nice gotta start ordering my stuff next week. send out the computer. and tell my friend i need take over his garage for a few days. haha. he doesnt like keepin the c5 outside but hes got that ls1 love for my car thow.
so i guess i got everything covered.
pull all the air **** out and plug the one vacume line in my intake manifold and the hole in my air box.
so i guess i got everything covered.
pull all the air **** out and plug the one vacume line in my intake manifold and the hole in my air box.
TECH Fanatic
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,358
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
I sent him my pcm yestarday for the second time... For my LTs, Duals, LS6, P/P Tb that just got installed..I also got rid of my air/egr and rear o2s...His tune takes care of all that. If you have any questions he responds quickly to e-mails/pms as well.
Since my car has been down for a couple of weeks, I installed my TSP 1 7/8" headers the other night. The passenger side was way to easy. The driverside took a bit of elbow grease but after my firewall got alil love from my BFH, (and jacking the engine to the sky, removing the oil filter, cursing, everything already covered in this thread) all was well. Clearance is tight after the install but they fit and look great.
Now I'm patiently waiting for their 3" stainless Ory to come back in stock (says end of March). For now, I have about 2 feet of pipe pointing outward off of each header.
Now I'm patiently waiting for their 3" stainless Ory to come back in stock (says end of March). For now, I have about 2 feet of pipe pointing outward off of each header.
It's not as loud as I thought it would be but everything rattles on the interior. Went with poly mounts. The car vibrates more than enough with the cam, can't imagine it with solid mounts lol.
Good afternoon Dr! Taking the beast out today for the first time since 11/11, hitting the cruise in at bay st louis...
Launching!
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: CT
Since my car has been down for a couple of weeks, I installed my TSP 1 7/8" headers the other night. The passenger side was way to easy. The driverside took a bit of elbow grease but after my firewall got alil love from my BFH, (and jacking the engine to the sky, removing the oil filter, cursing, everything already covered in this thread) all was well. Clearance is tight after the install but they fit and look great.
Now I'm patiently waiting for their 3" stainless Ory to come back in stock (says end of March). For now, I have about 2 feet of pipe pointing outward off of each header.
Now I'm patiently waiting for their 3" stainless Ory to come back in stock (says end of March). For now, I have about 2 feet of pipe pointing outward off of each header.
I didn't drain my oil or remove the steering shaft, probably why I had to beat on my firewall a little.
I found that one of the driverside primary tubes was hitting on the k-member. I wedged a 1x2 block in between the k-member and header using a pry bar, then started with a 1/4" bit and stepped it to a 7/16" or so, until I had a nice notch in the area where it was hitting. Overall I'm happy with these headers, they look great.
I'm down the road from Dr. Whigham, close to the Kart ranch.
I found that one of the driverside primary tubes was hitting on the k-member. I wedged a 1x2 block in between the k-member and header using a pry bar, then started with a 1/4" bit and stepped it to a 7/16" or so, until I had a nice notch in the area where it was hitting. Overall I'm happy with these headers, they look great.
I'm down the road from Dr. Whigham, close to the Kart ranch.
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 60
Likes: 1
Looks good, from one Marine to another please be careful using 2x4s under the K like that. If you need more lift get a 2x12 cut it down and throw one under each stand.
Now for the question, think there will be an issue running a aftermarket intake in the future because of the lost clearance?
Now for the question, think there will be an issue running a aftermarket intake in the future because of the lost clearance?