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Snake Slayer · 02-13-2012, 08:46 AM

Over the weekend I added the retrochamber catback to my SW 1 7/8 headers with no cats..... and all I can say is

Here is a quick review and I'll post clips later as I dropped the car off to have the exhaust welded:

PROS

This setup is unbelievable my car finally sounds as badass as it looks
There is no drone or resonance at any RPM even with an A6 car.
It had a deep rumble and without the boom that I have heard in some of the Borla and Flowmaster systems.

Cons

The install can be a bit tedious when using jackstands as the system has multiple connection points and 12 clamps. No biggie but easier with a lift
I chose to weld a few of the connection point to keep everything aligned.

Overall this system get a 10 for quality and sound

Overkillphil · 02-13-2012, 11:50 AM

Video?

lsuguy · 02-13-2012, 11:56 AM

I have the same setup with ARH headers. Definitely sounds awesome!

Snake Slayer · 02-13-2012, 12:04 PM

Thanks guys... I actually dropped the car off this morning to have a few sections welded it was necessary but I am a perfectionist and decided to line everything up and tack the system. I'll post clips later.

10aSSee D · 02-13-2012, 03:45 PM

I love my SW headers and s-turbo mufflers, car sounds pure evil!!!

Onyx319 · 02-13-2012, 04:27 PM

Eager to hear what this setup sounds like myself as I have been on the fence with the Stainless Works Retro or the Solo Mach XL. Decisions decisions...

Apex Motorsports · 02-13-2012, 04:49 PM

Video!

brantley847 · 02-13-2012, 05:09 PM

...I thought the retro (much like the ATAK) was tuned for stock manifolds and subsequently ear bleeding will follow?

Apex Motorsports · 02-13-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

...I thought the retro (much like the ATAK) was tuned for stock manifolds and subsequently ear bleeding will follow?

It is loud with headers but not as insane as a lot of people assume.

lsuguy · 02-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Idle Vid:

Dyno Pull:

Caswell239 · 02-13-2012, 05:54 PM

Sounds awesome!

Onyx319 · 02-13-2012, 06:00 PM

OH SNAP!!!!! I Love it!

Apex Motorsports · 02-13-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsuguy

Idle Vid:

Dyno Pull:

Rcfiddy1 · 02-13-2012, 06:35 PM

Sounds Great! Not much different from my J-pipe MachXL.

02-13-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
Snake Slayer Drives: Awaiting 2014 C7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 902	Stainless Works Badassery :) Over the weekend I added the retrochamber catback to my SW 1 7/8 headers with no cats..... and all I can say is Here is a quick review and I'll post clips later as I dropped the car off to have the exhaust welded: PROS This setup is unbelievable my car finally sounds as badass as it looks There is no drone or resonance at any RPM even with an A6 car. It had a deep rumble and without the boom that I have heard in some of the Borla and Flowmaster systems. Cons The install can be a bit tedious when using jackstands as the system has multiple connection points and 12 clamps. No biggie but easier with a lift I chose to weld a few of the connection point to keep everything aligned. Overall this system get a 10 for quality and sound __________________ Awaiting 2014 C7

02-13-2012, 12:04 PM	#4
Snake Slayer Drives: Awaiting 2014 C7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 902	Thanks guys... I actually dropped the car off this morning to have a few sections welded it was necessary but I am a perfectionist and decided to line everything up and tack the system. I'll post clips later. __________________ Awaiting 2014 C7

02-13-2012, 03:45 PM	#5
10aSSee D Drives: Silver 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,562	I love my SW headers and s-turbo mufflers, car sounds pure evil!!! __________________ MODS: ADM built 417, 2.9L Whipple with 3.250 pulley, ADM ported and polished LSA heads,ADM stage3 cam,ADM LSA belt drive system,ADM CAI race scoop, ADM dual fuel pumps, ID 850's, BMR full suspension, Gforce 9 inch kit with 3.5 inch driveshaft, Street Slayer twin carbon clutch, Lingenfelter oil seperator. Tuned by built by ADM Performance, 763rwhp,705rwtq

02-13-2012, 05:09 PM	#8
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	...I thought the retro (much like the ATAK) was tuned for stock manifolds and subsequently ear bleeding will follow? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-13-2012, 06:35 PM	#14
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Sounds Great! Not much different from my J-pipe MachXL. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

02-13-2012, 11:50 AM	#2
Overkillphil Tire Destroyer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Hurst M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kingman, Arizona Posts: 164 View My Garage	Video?

02-13-2012, 11:56 AM	#3
lsuguy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 362 View My Garage	I have the same setup with ARH headers. Definitely sounds awesome!

02-13-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
Onyx319 Drives: Black 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 35	Eager to hear what this setup sounds like myself as I have been on the fence with the Stainless Works Retro or the Solo Mach XL. Decisions decisions...

02-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#7
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Video!

02-13-2012, 05:54 PM	#11
Caswell239 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,431	Sounds awesome!

02-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#12
Onyx319 Drives: Black 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 35	OH SNAP!!!!! I Love it!

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