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DJ ATOMIX · 05-28-2012, 02:57 PM

Ok, its now installed and it costed me $190 after tax to have it installed. Going from MRT1 with no resonators and DT headers to the same combo with the new res x-pipe is huge!

The first and most obvious thing noticed is that all rasp is completely eliminated! Drone is significantly reduced as well while driving on the freeway. Idle has tammed a bit, not as loud at idle but the sound is deeper yet. When you get going with the car in first gear, you notice right away that there is no more high end noise, the car simply will not scream like it used too!

With that said, the lows are still as low as they were before while driving but the highs and rasp are gone 100%. When you get above 3000rpm, I can explain it like all your hearing is the engine, kinda like stock but still way louder.

Performance wise, wow, the car feels much smoother, seriously... when I put the peddle down to the floor, it just seems way more quicker now, I dont know why but I absolutely love it. The shop said that there would definately be a performance gain trading up the h-pipe for the x-pipe, I just didnt think it would be this noticeable.

Noise wise as for turning heads, I'm no where near as loud as before, I dont know whether thats good or bad but the refined sound is just fantastic! It sounds like a factory exhaust but loud and rumbles.

Again, all the high pitched sounds are elimated after 3000rpm so if your wondering if the car gets quieter, I will say yes for sure!

Overall, I'm glad that I've done this mod and I have no intentions of switching back. I just need to get used to not hearing any rasp at all! Next up, I will post how the cold start goes and the first 5minutes of driving when the rasp was just terrible.

Shaun

Lil' Nasty · 05-28-2012, 03:46 PM

Great!

after I get some long tubes and hi flow cats I will be pairing those items with my MRT v1

rtcat600man · 05-28-2012, 05:32 PM

AWESOME, glad to hear you like the new sound and it has worked out for you.

inferno camaro · 05-28-2012, 07:04 PM

I have the kooks street sleeper exhaust and just did the same and totally agree not as loud but wow great sound.

Khmero215 · 05-28-2012, 07:17 PM

can you post a video? I'm debating on doing this

inferno camaro · 05-28-2012, 07:26 PM

If you go on youtube and type in scotts 2010 camaro, mine is the pace car if asking me.

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Originally Posted by Khmero215

can you post a video? I'm debating on doing this

GoPaul · 06-05-2012, 11:14 AM

I just ordered one to go with my current setup which is BBK LT's w / high flow cats, full 2.5" system from a donor SS all the way back to my MRT v2. Not sure what kind of gain if any I will feel seeing as my system is already a complete 2.5" but I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it installed.

pgustavson · 06-05-2012, 12:07 PM

Scott's Camaro does indeed sound great to me, but it is a V8 after all...

VR Baron · 06-05-2012, 02:37 PM

Glad it worked out!

inferno camaro · 06-05-2012, 04:03 PM

My bad, I didn't notice this was v-6 thread

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Originally Posted by pgustavson

Scott's Camaro does indeed sound great to me, but it is a V8 after all...

colingordon · 06-22-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

Ok, its now installed and it costed me $190 after tax to have it installed. Going from MRT1 with no resonators and DT headers to the same combo with the new res x-pipe is huge!

The first and most obvious thing noticed is that all rasp is completely eliminated! Drone is significantly reduced as well while driving on the freeway. Idle has tammed a bit, not as loud at idle but the sound is deeper yet. When you get going with the car in first gear, you notice right away that there is no more high end noise, the car simply will not scream like it used too!

With that said, the lows are still as low as they were before while driving but the highs and rasp are gone 100%. When you get above 3000rpm, I can explain it like all your hearing is the engine, kinda like stock but still way louder.

Performance wise, wow, the car feels much smoother, seriously... when I put the peddle down to the floor, it just seems way more quicker now, I dont know why but I absolutely love it. The shop said that there would definately be a performance gain trading up the h-pipe for the x-pipe, I just didnt think it would be this noticeable.

Noise wise as for turning heads, I'm no where near as loud as before, I dont know whether thats good or bad but the refined sound is just fantastic! It sounds like a factory exhaust but loud and rumbles.

Again, all the high pitched sounds are elimated after 3000rpm so if your wondering if the car gets quieter, I will say yes for sure!

Overall, I'm glad that I've done this mod and I have no intentions of switching back. I just need to get used to not hearing any rasp at all! Next up, I will post how the cold start goes and the first 5minutes of driving when the rasp was just terrible.

Shaun

Can you please post a video?

GoPaul · 06-23-2012, 07:51 AM

Excellent report DJ, I had mine installed yesterday (cost me $125) and I fully agree with everything in your post. Only thing I'd add is that previously in order to spin the wheels changing into 2nd gear I would have to have TC switched off - but not any more

Definitely a mod I like, was always very conscious pulling away at the lights as it always sounded that I was wanting to race people, but now you can pull away more discreetly yet if you want the noise you can still get it with a push to the floor, def feels sharper in the lower gears

VR Baron · 06-23-2012, 08:28 AM

I liked mine on Blackbee, DT headers, res x pipe and MRTv2. You always here that the x pipe doesnt do much but from what I noticed and all of you have is that Magnaflow and JDP are right, the bottom to mid range there is a torque boost and maybe 4-6 hp on top. I even noticed some on the SS but took it off as it was to quiet. Thinking on putting in a regular tru x for a bit more bottom end and a bit louder and deeper sound.

Outlaw_Nation · 06-23-2012, 02:04 PM

can you please get us a video? if what you are saying is true then im not going to go X pipe and just put straight pipe in the h pipe.

i dont want that stock exhaust sound. yuck!

DJ ATOMIX · 06-23-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw_Nation

can you please get us a video? if what you are saying is true then im not going to go X pipe and just put straight pipe in the h pipe.

i dont want that stock exhaust sound. yuck!

http://youtu.be/2gBHYMHk1pM

I'm sorry it took so long to post something; I've just been soo busy lately and havnt had a chance to respond to everyones comments. I threw this together today for you guys, I hope this helps.

Shaun

camaro_RS · 06-25-2012, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

http://youtu.be/2gBHYMHk1pM

I'm sorry it took so long to post something; I've just been soo busy lately and havnt had a chance to respond to everyones comments. I threw this together today for you guys, I hope this helps.

Shaun

Thanks for sharing the vid, man! Car sounds great from the inside.

You wouldn't happen to have vids from the outside would you????

colingordon · 06-25-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_RS

Thanks for sharing the vid, man! Car sounds great from the inside.

You wouldn't happen to have vids from the outside would you????

Just what I was about to say! Haha

KMPrenger · 06-25-2012, 10:18 PM

With your DT headers and that combo I'm sure it sounds fantastic. DT headers makes just about exhaust for this car sound better.

Has a nice growl and can hear a nice rumble even at idle. Good stuff.

05-28-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 920	Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe Installed Ok, its now installed and it costed me $190 after tax to have it installed. Going from MRT1 with no resonators and DT headers to the same combo with the new res x-pipe is huge! The first and most obvious thing noticed is that all rasp is completely eliminated! Drone is significantly reduced as well while driving on the freeway. Idle has tammed a bit, not as loud at idle but the sound is deeper yet. When you get going with the car in first gear, you notice right away that there is no more high end noise, the car simply will not scream like it used too! With that said, the lows are still as low as they were before while driving but the highs and rasp are gone 100%. When you get above 3000rpm, I can explain it like all your hearing is the engine, kinda like stock but still way louder. Performance wise, wow, the car feels much smoother, seriously... when I put the peddle down to the floor, it just seems way more quicker now, I dont know why but I absolutely love it. The shop said that there would definately be a performance gain trading up the h-pipe for the x-pipe, I just didnt think it would be this noticeable. Noise wise as for turning heads, I'm no where near as loud as before, I dont know whether thats good or bad but the refined sound is just fantastic! It sounds like a factory exhaust but loud and rumbles. Again, all the high pitched sounds are elimated after 3000rpm so if your wondering if the car gets quieter, I will say yes for sure! Overall, I'm glad that I've done this mod and I have no intentions of switching back. I just need to get used to not hearing any rasp at all! Next up, I will post how the cold start goes and the first 5minutes of driving when the rasp was just terrible. Shaun __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 23 \| Performance Mods - 13 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - MRT1 EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - PHASE CAM FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

05-28-2012, 03:46 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty Drives: a Beeotch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,802	Great!after I get some long tubes and hi flow cats I will be pairing those items with my MRT v1

05-28-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
rtcat600man having FUN now Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 6,269 View My Garage	AWESOME, glad to hear you like the new sound and it has worked out for you. __________________ MY BUILD

05-28-2012, 07:04 PM	#4
inferno camaro Drives: 2010 camaro pace car, 2008 cts bl, Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 637	I have the kooks street sleeper exhaust and just did the same and totally agree not as loud but wow great sound. __________________ Mods, 2r max cam, ls3 conv,kooks lt w/hf cats,kooks street sleeper cat back with magnaflow res x-pipe, roto fab cai, v-max TB, vigilante 3000 stall, 3.70 LPE, 442hp/392tq, Mike Norris Tune

06-05-2012, 11:14 AM	#7
GoPaul H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 900 View My Garage	I just ordered one to go with my current setup which is BBK LT's w / high flow cats, full 2.5" system from a donor SS all the way back to my MRT v2. Not sure what kind of gain if any I will feel seeing as my system is already a complete 2.5" but I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it installed. __________________ Best Timeslip: <Time Slip> Latest Dyno (w. Injen only): <Dyno Sheet> Journal: <Here>

05-28-2012, 07:17 PM	#5
Khmero215 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 545 View My Garage	can you post a video? I'm debating on doing this

06-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
pgustavson ¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·><)))°> Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 427 View My Garage	Scott's Camaro does indeed sound great to me, but it is a V8 after all... __________________ Paul G 2011 2LT Convertible: Vararam, Rx Ported IM, Black ICE-olator, Vmax Ported TB, Plenum Spacer, Rx Catch Can w/breather, Trifecta Tune, Solo MachX-LFX ***Install Pending*** 1994 C1500 Sport Side PU, Beater Edition, 316K+ mi 1966 Chevelle Convertible, sort of

06-05-2012, 02:37 PM	#9
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,762	Glad it worked out! __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

06-23-2012, 07:51 AM	#12
GoPaul H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 900 View My Garage	Excellent report DJ, I had mine installed yesterday (cost me $125) and I fully agree with everything in your post. Only thing I'd add is that previously in order to spin the wheels changing into 2nd gear I would have to have TC switched off - but not any more Definitely a mod I like, was always very conscious pulling away at the lights as it always sounded that I was wanting to race people, but now you can pull away more discreetly yet if you want the noise you can still get it with a push to the floor, def feels sharper in the lower gears __________________ Best Timeslip: <Time Slip> Latest Dyno (w. Injen only): <Dyno Sheet> Journal: <Here>

06-23-2012, 08:28 AM	#13
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,762	I liked mine on Blackbee, DT headers, res x pipe and MRTv2. You always here that the x pipe doesnt do much but from what I noticed and all of you have is that Magnaflow and JDP are right, the bottom to mid range there is a torque boost and maybe 4-6 hp on top. I even noticed some on the SS but took it off as it was to quiet. Thinking on putting in a regular tru x for a bit more bottom end and a bit louder and deeper sound. __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

06-23-2012, 02:04 PM	#14
Outlaw_Nation Account Suspended Drives: 1LT/M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Timbuktu Posts: 169	can you please get us a video? if what you are saying is true then im not going to go X pipe and just put straight pipe in the h pipe. i dont want that stock exhaust sound. yuck!

06-25-2012, 10:18 PM	#18
KMPrenger Drives: '10 ABM LT/RS, 01 Ford Ranger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 6,936	With your DT headers and that combo I'm sure it sounds fantastic. DT headers makes just about exhaust for this car sound better. Has a nice growl and can hear a nice rumble even at idle. Good stuff. __________________ Shes ALL MINE! - 8/24/2009 2G1FB1EV2A9133373 Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Vararam intake, MACE Ported Intake Manifold, RX Ported TB, RX "Black Ice" manifold insulator, Trifecta Tune, Mike Norris Catch Can, DRL Harness, Heritage grill, Street Scene lower grill, NLP Spoiler, ZL1 rockers, Switchblade silver interior, Defenderworx sills, and more!