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Raziel101977 · 06-20-2012, 09:17 AM

I was thinking about changing the silver panels in the camaro to the yellow. But someone said when it comes to the doors you have to replace the whole door panel. Then I was thinking about changing my exhaust system to the package that they offer from GM. Anyone got any info on how hard it is to install and how the exhaust makes the V6 sound after install?

menendez1293 · 06-20-2012, 09:23 AM

Exhaust isn't difficult. If its axel back you just cut it with a saw and then take out the trash cans and place the new exhaust and secure it with band clamps. If its a cat back you have to just unbolt everything and bolt it all back together

The Stig · 06-20-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Raziel101977

I was thinking about changing the silver panels in the camaro to the yellow. But someone said when it comes to the doors you have to replace the whole door panel. Then I was thinking about changing my exhaust system to the package that they offer from GM. Anyone got any info on how hard it is to install and how the exhaust makes the V6 sound after install?

you don't have to replace the whole door panel. You can swap out just the inserts. See this DIY: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124391

ParisTNDude · 06-20-2012, 09:31 AM

You won't be satisfied with the GM performance exhaust on your car. I know several who paid the big bucks for them only to find they're not much better sounding than bone stock. Get aftermarkets if you're looking for a performance improvement and muscle car sound.

Raziel101977 · 06-20-2012, 09:44 AM

thanks everyone gives me some thinking to do.

HorsePower-Freak · 06-20-2012, 09:48 AM

You know I've been reading a lot about exhaust upgrades and such, I've pretty much concluded that you have to go all in with a full exhaust (Long Tubes, HF Cats, X-Pipe, etc.) if you want to unlock the real potential of the Camaro. But all of that will need a tune, and if you do then bye-bye warranty.

ihaveacamaro · 06-20-2012, 09:48 AM

I've told several people this, if you don't want to pay ANY money and still get a huge upgrade to exhaust sound, then find someone who modded his SS and take their exhaust. I've done it and had no problems and it sounds amazing! Totally different sound from idle to WOT and my exhaust now has the coveted "popping" sound

motley1987 · 06-20-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

I've told several people this, if you don't want to pay ANY money and still get a huge upgrade to exhaust sound, then find someone who modded his SS and take their exhaust. I've done it and had no problems and it sounds amazing! Totally different sound from idle to WOT and my exhaust now has the coveted "popping" sound

I've never thought of that. How difficult is the changeover to the SS exhaust? Do you know of any sounds clips of that setup out there?

menendez1293 · 06-20-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by motley1987

I've never thought of that. How difficult is the changeover to the SS exhaust? Do you know of any sounds clips of that setup out there?

There's a video here if you scroll down to post number 34. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=53261&page=2

Fiveg56 · 06-20-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raziel101977

I was thinking about changing the silver panels in the camaro to the yellow. But someone said when it comes to the doors you have to replace the whole door panel. Then I was thinking about changing my exhaust system to the package that they offer from GM. Anyone got any info on how hard it is to install and how the exhaust makes the V6 sound after install?

FYI..changing the color of the door panels will change the color of the ambient lighting.

Raziel101977 · 06-20-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

FYI..changing the color of the door panels will change the color of the ambient lighting.

didn't know that thanks.

Mr_Draco · 06-20-2012, 03:32 PM

I did the interior kit last year as well. Here are pics of mine. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10113

It is easy to do but time consuming unless you use a dremel to cut the plastic rivets. Also I've been told the GM kits are not longer available so you'll have to go aftermarket.

And yes changing the panels to yellow will make the ABL green.

boltmark · 06-25-2012, 03:24 PM

You can just change out the door panels plus I've got the OEM exhaust from my 2SS that is free for the taking.

Rangore · 06-25-2012, 03:31 PM

I love my Solo CAT back exhaust. It's an aggressive sound and sounds great IMO. Be sure to check out the exhaust sticky thread and give them a listen. No disrespect, but the SS exhaust on a V6 doesn't have as deep a tone.

06-20-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
Raziel101977 2010 Transformer Edition Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Transformer Ed. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	Thinking about getting these things done. I was thinking about changing the silver panels in the camaro to the yellow. But someone said when it comes to the doors you have to replace the whole door panel. Then I was thinking about changing my exhaust system to the package that they offer from GM. Anyone got any info on how hard it is to install and how the exhaust makes the V6 sound after install?

06-20-2012, 09:31 AM	#4
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	You won't be satisfied with the GM performance exhaust on your car. I know several who paid the big bucks for them only to find they're not much better sounding than bone stock. Get aftermarkets if you're looking for a performance improvement and muscle car sound. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

06-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	I've told several people this, if you don't want to pay ANY money and still get a huge upgrade to exhaust sound, then find someone who modded his SS and take their exhaust. I've done it and had no problems and it sounds amazing! Totally different sound from idle to WOT and my exhaust now has the coveted "popping" sound __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

06-25-2012, 03:31 PM	#14
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	I love my Solo CAT back exhaust. It's an aggressive sound and sounds great IMO. Be sure to check out the exhaust sticky thread and give them a listen. No disrespect, but the SS exhaust on a V6 doesn't have as deep a tone. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

06-20-2012, 09:23 AM	#2
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Exhaust isn't difficult. If its axel back you just cut it with a saw and then take out the trash cans and place the new exhaust and secure it with band clamps. If its a cat back you have to just unbolt everything and bolt it all back together

06-20-2012, 09:44 AM	#5
Raziel101977 2010 Transformer Edition Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Transformer Ed. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	thanks everyone gives me some thinking to do.

06-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
HorsePower-Freak Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 161	You know I've been reading a lot about exhaust upgrades and such, I've pretty much concluded that you have to go all in with a full exhaust (Long Tubes, HF Cats, X-Pipe, etc.) if you want to unlock the real potential of the Camaro. But all of that will need a tune, and if you do then bye-bye warranty.

06-20-2012, 03:32 PM	#12
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,189	I did the interior kit last year as well. Here are pics of mine. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10113 It is easy to do but time consuming unless you use a dremel to cut the plastic rivets. Also I've been told the GM kits are not longer available so you'll have to go aftermarket. And yes changing the panels to yellow will make the ABL green.

06-25-2012, 03:24 PM	#13
boltmark Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2 SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: il Posts: 1,275	You can just change out the door panels plus I've got the OEM exhaust from my 2SS that is free for the taking.