I have been wanting to increase performance and improve the sound of my 2011 crew cab 2wd 6.2 since I purchased it. I waited till the factory warranty (36k miles) expired then purchased a drop in K&N filter, Airaid intake tube and a Diablosport inTune with a "Lew Tune". Truck is more responsive and fun to drive but I still want a better exhaust sound and a few extra horsepower. I have always felt that when enough "mod funds" were available I would purchase ARH long tube headers with high flow cats. I read on this forum and other sites that the ARH product is the highest quality with best fitment but also the highest price. Currently I don't have quite $1400-1500 for the ARH so I was considering a set of Calspeed LT's with 1-7/8" primaries and their ORY pipe for $399 + $50 for their gaskets and band clamps. I'm asking for opinions of whether to purchase the Calspeed product or wait till I have the dollars for the ARH product. With about $1000 difference between the two brands I am having a hard time finding the justification to purchase the ARH LT's. Can anyone share their hands on experience of performance or fitment differences comparing the two brands of headers? I posted a link to the Calspeed product below for reference. Thanks In Advance

CalSpeed & Performance Stainless Steel 1-7/8" Long Tube Headers with 3.5" Stainless Y-pipe for 99-09 GM Truck & SUV 2WD

 

That kit has no cats, how are you going to deal with the sel.

If you do anything like a cat back or muffler with that, it will be scary loud.

 

I intend to utilize factory catback but I agree about the smell. I should have looked closer and saw the system was without cats. I will explore other options and may just decide to wait to afford the ARH system with cats.

 

im in the same boat as you im wanting to buy headers but jus cant decide on how much i wana spend

 

Same boat as yall lol ill probably go with calspeed again and ditch the y pipe get me a custom 3 inch with some highflow cats

 

1 3/4 ARH with cats on stock cat back
2012 Silverado 6.2L Magnuson TVS1900 American Racing Headers 1 3/4" with cats and stock cat back - YouTube

 

That sounds bad ***. I know what I'm doing next :-)