SW Works Retro Chambered vs FM Outlaw (axlebacks) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Homeless Man · 04-02-2016, 02:06 PM

First off I'm talking about just the mufflers as shown in the pictures (you can buy them individually) not the catback versions. What is the difference between these ? If installed on the same exact exhaust except one had the outlaw mufflers in the back and the other had the retro chambered mufflers how would the 2 be different is tone? And sound volume which would be louder?

Links:

SW:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/st...FQFahgod4egCSw

FM:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flo-15430

pyroguy · 04-02-2016, 03:54 PM

I've only heard Stainless Works through stock cats so I cannot give a full opinion but I heard the Flowmaster through stock cats and then high flow cats on the same car and the Flowmaster was louder. However, the Flowmaster was raspier than the Stainless Works. Both sound good but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Stainless Works.

Homeless Man · 04-02-2016, 04:19 PM

If your talking about the catback the stainless works retro has 4 "mufflers" two of them in the middle while the outlaw only has the 2 in the back so I think that makes a difference. That's why I'm not trying to compare catbacks

0331Marine · 04-02-2016, 04:59 PM

Stainless works is very deep. I just installed mine. This is what the Stainless Works looks like inside.

pyroguy · 04-03-2016, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

If your talking about the catback the stainless works retro has 4 "mufflers" two of them in the middle while the outlaw only has the 2 in the back so I think that makes a difference. That's why I'm not trying to compare catbacks

Ok, I thought it was SW catback vs. FM axle back. That's the two setups I've seen. Good luck with the decision!

Homeless Man · 04-03-2016, 12:35 PM

Which one will be deeper of the 2. And which one sounds closer to a muffler delete?

pyroguy · 04-03-2016, 05:50 PM

Again, catback SW vs. axle back FM, but the SW was deeper even though the FM was louder.

amerimuscle · 04-03-2016, 06:24 PM

Not sure if this helps but I have the SW retro but with cam headers and no cat and it sounds vicious ,very deep and screams

Homeless Man · 04-05-2016, 01:11 PM

Would I even be able to fit the stainless works muffler in the back? It's 26 inches long and keep in mind I also have quad tips and those are longer than a regular tip

View Poll Results: Which Sounds Better?
SW Retro	17	85.00%
FM Outlaw	3	15.00%
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04-02-2016, 02:06 PM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	SW Works Retro Chambered vs FM Outlaw (axlebacks) First off I'm talking about just the mufflers as shown in the pictures (you can buy them individually) not the catback versions. What is the difference between these ? If installed on the same exact exhaust except one had the outlaw mufflers in the back and the other had the retro chambered mufflers how would the 2 be different is tone? And sound volume which would be louder? Links: SW:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/st...FQFahgod4egCSw FM:http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flo-15430 Attached Images __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger. Last edited by Homeless Man; 04-03-2016 at 06:38 AM.

04-02-2016, 03:54 PM	#2
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	I've only heard Stainless Works through stock cats so I cannot give a full opinion but I heard the Flowmaster through stock cats and then high flow cats on the same car and the Flowmaster was louder. However, the Flowmaster was raspier than the Stainless Works. Both sound good but if I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the Stainless Works. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-02-2016, 04:19 PM	#3
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	If your talking about the catback the stainless works retro has 4 "mufflers" two of them in the middle while the outlaw only has the 2 in the back so I think that makes a difference. That's why I'm not trying to compare catbacks __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger. Last edited by Homeless Man; 04-02-2016 at 05:30 PM.

04-03-2016, 12:35 PM	#6
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Which one will be deeper of the 2. And which one sounds closer to a muffler delete? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

04-02-2016, 04:59 PM	#4
0331Marine Drives: 2012 SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Covington Ga Posts: 783	Stainless works is very deep. I just installed mine. This is what the Stainless Works looks like inside.

04-03-2016, 05:50 PM	#7
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Again, catback SW vs. axle back FM, but the SW was deeper even though the FM was louder. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-03-2016, 06:24 PM	#8
amerimuscle Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 414	Not sure if this helps but I have the SW retro but with cam headers and no cat and it sounds vicious ,very deep and screams

04-05-2016, 01:11 PM	#9
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Would I even be able to fit the stainless works muffler in the back? It's 26 inches long and keep in mind I also have quad tips and those are longer than a regular tip __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.