Z06_N_SD

So, disable, as in don't even plug them in and screw in a bolt in the rear holes. Will I have drivability issues until a tune?

Most likely going to do a cai, cam, headers, xpipe, tune-and done.

tennblkc6

yep..plug the holes and no drivability issues but you will get a cel. just don't go beating on it at wot until you get a tune. I must admit though...with the sound and torque that you will get from installing those long tubes it will be tempting.

el es tu

You just get a check engine light for secondary O2 sensors (the ones that measure whether the cats are in working order)

All you have to do is disable the check engine light for any issues regarding secondary o2 sensors - It requires a programmer or a laptop hookup and takes all of 5 min; while this is technically changing the "tune" you dont actually have to have the car "tuned" as in sitting on a dyno with hours of work... Its just checking some boxes on a spreadsheet and being done with it.

If you do decide to get a full tune done, Ed Hutchings is local (Chesapeake) and is one of the best in the country: forum member edcmat-l1 website:http://www.hitechtuning.com/

shawnaj7731

I can confirm Ed Hutchings is a good dude. He just finished up alot of work on my car this past week, H/C/I exhaust.. One of the best tuners in the country for sure.

Z06_N_SD

Yea , he did the tune on my c5z, I/h/E and cam. Ran like a champ and never had a CEL again. Headers installed. As soon as I started it up, SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM. Gonna post a new thread.

Misael

How does she sound? Happy with the headers?

chevnut55

I love before and after videos.
Does anyone know if OBX headers will bolt up to the stock x pipe or does the aftermarket x pipe need to be used?

el es tu

obx comes with x pipe

chevnut55

I know, but OBX does not fit anything over 09 , still unclear what would need to be done to make it fit, all I am told is x pipe to tail pipe needs to be made to fit but is it a alignment issue or just cut and weld.

el es tu

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1577633059-post3.html

What youd do is make an x pipe using the one provided by obx for the front half and the factory one for the rear half (not really half but some place after the x prior to the pipe bending outward, youd want to adapt to the factory setup). This is a very common task for those converting z06 exhausts to the base/gs setups; relatively quick and easy.

Good luck!

chevnut55

OBX makes a kit for the zo6 but no one seems to know about it existing.
There was a used kit on this site but the seller never responded, now its too late.

tennblkc6

cajun@ber is an authorized obx dealer. have you contacted him with your obx questions?

JAvery20

Bought my set from BER, shoot him an email. He was pretty responsive when I dealt with him.

Z06_N_SD

Well, my obx system is installed and fits great with zero issues, but now, my car won't start. Think I screwed something up in the charging system when I reinstalled the statue and crossed wires.

chevnut55

He is the one who said they will not fit.
Z ,I would check to see if any wires near the starter are off or loose you had to do something to the wiring during the install..

Z06_N_SD

It's weird, right after I installed everything, I wanted to drive into my base to use a lift to really tighten the clamps(had a little leak).

Started right up, then "Service charging system error"

Then service traction control

Somehow I made it to the base, and it died. Starter won't even crank over anymore.

Originally, it was the alternator not being connected that killed the battery while car was running.

Replaced the bad battery, checked starter at autozone, tests good. I could check the alternator, but that shouldn't matter because the brand new(tested good) battery should crank the starter.

Just weird how it started yesterday, and now nothing with a good starter and battery.

Something is blocking the ignition from telling the starter to kick over.

I purposely jumped the constant battery wire to the bottom terminal on the starter and the motor free spins(gear doesn't engage).

The problem has to be between the ignition button, and the plug/wire that goes into the starter.

Misael

I'm sure you already have but did you check the fuse box?

Z06_N_SD

Yea I'm pretty sure I checked every single possible culprit in the pass kick panel, and under hood.

LD85

Weird problem, di you take the alternator off or unhook it?

I hope nothing melted.

Mr.Nubain

I just had to sell my OBX, I'm a little too strapped for cash to get them installed and tuned this summer. I'm super bummed. The welds look really good and the finish is great. I'll buy another set once I get caught up with those damn bills!