Anyone tried the Flowmaster Catback for the SS on the V6? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jimbobikr · 09-14-2010, 04:52 AM

As the title states, has anyone tried the Flowmaster catback Part #817481 for the SS on the V6. Im guessing it would fit since both are 2.5 at the cats and have the same hanger positions. Just curious in searching for exhaust for my new 1LT. I believe they use a 40 series muffler as well. Just figuring why buy the axleback for 400 when the catback would be 628 shipped and full 3in with an x-pipe. Thanks guys.

Victoryred69 · 09-14-2010, 07:39 AM

I'm interested too!! But I'm not sure if the rest of the exhaust is bent the proper way to fit the same way on a V8 for a V6... Any one know ?

bmwdon · 09-14-2010, 09:17 AM

don't recall seeing anybody try a v8 aftermarket on the v6, my guess is it's not gonna sound good, but you never know until you spend the money

Let us know, I would suggest a set of long tube headers at the same time to try and fill the big boy shoes with as much sound as possible, or it might sound like a honda engine with a glass pack on it.

BigRed585Lbs · 09-14-2010, 09:51 AM

Well, it works with the Cherry Bomb V8 system, so why not with the Flowmaster, or any other V8 system, for that matter, as far as fitment goes? Don't know about the sound, though.

CamaroScotty · 09-14-2010, 09:53 AM

We installed an MBRP from tunerz_store a vendor on here... that was a nice set up!

cerealkller72 · 09-14-2010, 10:01 AM

Somebody installed the Pypes V8 on theirs as well. I emailed Pypes and asked them what the difference between the V8 and V6 setup was and they said the only difference was the size of the tips, 4.5" versus 4"

PoorMansCamaro · 09-14-2010, 10:29 AM

I believe Corsa is also interchangable.

Amenti · 09-14-2010, 11:37 AM

The Doug Thorley catback #85423 that I have on my Camaro also says it's for both the 6.2L and 3.6L engines.

Sounds pretty good and loud.

jimbobikr · 09-14-2010, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the info guys. the only thing is its 3in piping and might be a little over kill, but I have heard the v6 with the 40 series mufflers and it sound pretty decent and thats what they use on the catback. Anyone with 3in exhaust on their v6?

KFH · 09-14-2010, 11:30 PM

You're going to loose back presure with 3" pipes, which will mean less torque. I was advised by my local HotRod shop owner that it's best to stick with the 2.25" pipes on a V6.

jimbobikr · 09-15-2010, 03:35 AM

Yea after thinking about it a little the V6 doesnt push enough air to make use for the 3in pipes unless it was FI. I just cant see spending 400 for a pair of mufflers and few feet of pipe with the axleback kits they make.

09-14-2010, 04:52 AM	#1
jimbobikr Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 73	Anyone tried the Flowmaster Catback for the SS on the V6? As the title states, has anyone tried the Flowmaster catback Part #817481 for the SS on the V6. Im guessing it would fit since both are 2.5 at the cats and have the same hanger positions. Just curious in searching for exhaust for my new 1LT. I believe they use a 40 series muffler as well. Just figuring why buy the axleback for 400 when the catback would be 628 shipped and full 3in with an x-pipe. Thanks guys. Last edited by jimbobikr; 09-14-2010 at 06:05 AM.

09-14-2010, 09:17 AM	#3
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	don't recall seeing anybody try a v8 aftermarket on the v6, my guess is it's not gonna sound good, but you never know until you spend the money Let us know, I would suggest a set of long tube headers at the same time to try and fill the big boy shoes with as much sound as possible, or it might sound like a honda engine with a glass pack on it. __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

09-14-2010, 10:29 AM	#7
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	I believe Corsa is also interchangable. __________________

09-14-2010, 11:30 PM	#10
KFH 1SS Victory Red Manual Drives: 2010 1SS 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 215	You're going to loose back presure with 3" pipes, which will mean less torque. I was advised by my local HotRod shop owner that it's best to stick with the 2.25" pipes on a V6. __________________ 1st Camaro - 77 Type LT Rally Sport, 3 Speed Manual, Inline 6 2nd - 94 Z28, 6 Speed Manual LT1 V8 3rd - 2010 1LT, 6 Speed Manual LLT V6 4th - 2010 1SS, 6 Speed Manual LS3 V8, RX Catch Can, Holley iNTECH CAI, Flowmaster Force II Exhaust

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09-14-2010, 07:39 AM	#2
Victoryred69 Drives: RS Victory Red/BS V6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 384	I'm interested too!! But I'm not sure if the rest of the exhaust is bent the proper way to fit the same way on a V8 for a V6... Any one know ?

09-14-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Well, it works with the Cherry Bomb V8 system, so why not with the Flowmaster, or any other V8 system, for that matter, as far as fitment goes? Don't know about the sound, though.

09-14-2010, 09:53 AM	#5
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	We installed an MBRP from tunerz_store a vendor on here... that was a nice set up!

09-14-2010, 10:01 AM	#6
cerealkller72 Nightshade Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nitro, WV Posts: 153 View My Garage	Somebody installed the Pypes V8 on theirs as well. I emailed Pypes and asked them what the difference between the V8 and V6 setup was and they said the only difference was the size of the tips, 4.5" versus 4"

09-14-2010, 11:37 AM	#8
Amenti Drives: 2017 1SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 583	The Doug Thorley catback #85423 that I have on my Camaro also says it's for both the 6.2L and 3.6L engines. Sounds pretty good and loud. __________________ Performance Mods: Injen Powerflow CAI, Doug Thorley Cat-Back Exhaust, Doug Thorley Shorty Headers, Trifecta Tune, TSW Nurburgring Wheels 20x9, 3.45 Ratio LSD Swap, VMax Black Ice-Olator Appearance Mods: RiderGraphix LS7 Front Fascia Blackout Vinyl, Gill Insert Vinyl, Rear Deck Lid Vinyl (Gloss Black), Gary's Customs Painted Bowties Coming Soon: BMR Trailing Arms

09-14-2010, 02:08 PM	#9
jimbobikr Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 73	Thanks for the info guys. the only thing is its 3in piping and might be a little over kill, but I have heard the v6 with the 40 series mufflers and it sound pretty decent and thats what they use on the catback. Anyone with 3in exhaust on their v6?

09-15-2010, 03:35 AM	#11
jimbobikr Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 73	Yea after thinking about it a little the V6 doesnt push enough air to make use for the 3in pipes unless it was FI. I just cant see spending 400 for a pair of mufflers and few feet of pipe with the axleback kits they make.