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franknbeans · 07-01-2009, 07:07 PM

I am thinking about picking up a cat back or axel back system. To do either of these two does on ehave to cut the stock exhaust?

Didn't know if it was held together by clamps or if it was one piece.

franknbeans · 07-02-2009, 09:04 AM

no one has an answer? hell, there's people doing exhaust here left and right.

Edrock · 07-02-2009, 09:56 AM

I think they are cut just behind the CATS and the rest of the installation is clamp. I don't have confirmation on that but that's what I have gathered from several pics on the site.

Here's another CAT-back question:

Is it true that the "X" pipe configuration is where the raspy exhaust sound comes from when revving? I don't like raspy which is why I was going to keep the "H" pipe from the factory and just do axle back. Is this correct or am I way off?

Jason 98 TA · 07-03-2009, 08:51 AM

The catback systems are the setups that are adding rwhp to cars. We've seen time & time again the muffler removal doesn't seem to offer any good gains worth talking about. The advantage to the complete 3" catback is you'll get bigger tubing & a redesigned center section complete with x pipe. Look for the TSP Rumbler 5 catback to be ready very soon & priced similar to other companies axle back kits!!

Edrock · 07-03-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason 98 TA

The catback systems are the setups that are adding rwhp to cars. We've seen time & time again the muffler removal doesn't seem to offer any good gains worth talking about. The advantage to the complete 3" catback is you'll get bigger tubing & a redesigned center section complete with x pipe. Look for the TSP Rumbler 5 catback to be ready very soon & priced similar to other companies axle back kits!!

Every Cat-back system I have ever heard put on the 2010 Camaro has been real raspy and pops a lot...almost like the old fashioned glass pack Cherry bombs. Some say the rasp and pops come from the type mufflers installed but I just don't buy that at this point. I'm inclined to say that the H-pipe config. promotes a deeper, less raspy tone, therefore, I'm going to stick with it. Not all that interested in pulling even more HP. If that happens with the mods I do, then great. Sound means a lot to me, moreso than I originally thought actually.

*mlee* · 07-03-2009, 09:10 AM

Here's some pics... pretty easy removal...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29401

07-01-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	cat back question I am thinking about picking up a cat back or axel back system. To do either of these two does on ehave to cut the stock exhaust? Didn't know if it was held together by clamps or if it was one piece. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

07-02-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	no one has an answer? hell, there's people doing exhaust here left and right. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

07-02-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
Edrock Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 964 View My Garage	I think they are cut just behind the CATS and the rest of the installation is clamp. I don't have confirmation on that but that's what I have gathered from several pics on the site. Here's another CAT-back question: Is it true that the "X" pipe configuration is where the raspy exhaust sound comes from when revving? I don't like raspy which is why I was going to keep the "H" pipe from the factory and just do axle back. Is this correct or am I way off? __________________ DT Shorties, Solo hi-flow Cats, X-pipe, resonator delete, Flowmaster Super-44s, VMAX TB, Stronger MAF, C.A.I. Intake with race scoop, and JRE Tune! WOT is my happy place!!

07-03-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,496 View My Garage	Here's some pics... pretty easy removal...http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29401 __________________

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07-03-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	The catback systems are the setups that are adding rwhp to cars. We've seen time & time again the muffler removal doesn't seem to offer any good gains worth talking about. The advantage to the complete 3" catback is you'll get bigger tubing & a redesigned center section complete with x pipe. Look for the TSP Rumbler 5 catback to be ready very soon & priced similar to other companies axle back kits!!