Long Tube Headers for Chevrolet Camaro (2016-2018) 6.2L

High-Flow Long Tube Headers for 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro

What it Does: The Long Tube Headers for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro replace the restrictive factory exhaust manifolds with free-flowing primary tubes to optimize exhaust scavenging, eliminate backpressure, and dramatically increase engine power output.

The Stock Chevrolet Camaro Manifold Bottleneck

From the factory, the Alpha platform 6th Gen Camaro utilizes cast-iron or hydroformed shorty manifolds designed around tight emissions packaging rather than volumetric efficiency. These stock manifolds feature sharp, uneven runner bends and restrictive internal geometry that cause heavy exhaust reversion back into the combustion chambers. Under high RPM loads on both the naturally aspirated LT1 and supercharged LT4 engines, excessive exhaust backpressure traps residual heat within the cylinder heads, forcing ECU ignition timing retards, raising cylinder head temperatures, and severely bottlenecking mass flow rate.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered to resolve these exhaust restrictions, these performance long tube headers are precision fabricated from heavy-gauge, mandrel-bent 304 Stainless Steel. Featuring continuous-diameter, computer-routed primary runners and merged collectors, this configuration synchronizes exhaust pulses to generate an aggressive vacuum scavenging effect across all exhaust ports. Every joint features precision TIG welding to withstand severe thermal expansion without cracking or warping. By streamlining exhaust velocity directly out of the cylinder head, exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs) drop, volumetric efficiency increases across the mid-to-high powerband, and backpressure is virtually eliminated.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS (6.2L V8 LT1)
• 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS (6.2L V8 LT1)
• 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (6.2L Supercharged V8 LT4)
• 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS (6.2L V8 LT1)
• 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (6.2L Supercharged V8 LT4)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the Alpha Platform Camaro?
Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2016-2018 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with the LT1 and LT4 engines.

Is an ECU recalibration required after installing these headers?
Yes, custom ECU tuning is mandatory to adjust fuel trims, account for the drastic change in O2 sensor locations, and prevent a Check Engine Light.

The Chevrolet Muscle Performance Caliber

Engineered for high-stress street and track environments, these long tube headers deliver maximum scavenging velocity, allowing your 6.2L direct-injected V8 to generate sustained horsepower and a clean, aggressive muscle car exhaust note without heat-induced performance fade.