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Bcran3 · 06-30-2012, 10:36 PM

I have a 2012 camaro 2LS 3.6L V6 and i want to know if i am able to take a stock camaro SS V8 exhaust and install it onto mine. It would be Cat-back.

Does anyone know if it would fit nicely? Do you know anyone that has done this before? Need some suggestions.

Trying to save money and dont want to spend a lot on the exhaust. Ill be installing a K&N Typhoon Intake very shortly as well....

_Nick_ · 06-30-2012, 10:39 PM

It'd be a complete waste. Go aftermarket.

gahammerle · 06-30-2012, 10:52 PM

The mounting points are the same and it will fit, but there isn't much to be gained. The pipes are just slightly larger, but still have the big, heavy stock mufflers. I have also been told that the V8 exhaust on V6 cars doesn't really sound all that good.

ihaveacamaro · 07-01-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by _Nick_

It'd be a complete waste. Go aftermarket.

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

The mounting points are the same and it will fit, but there isn't much to be gained. The pipes are just slightly larger, but still have the big, heavy stock mufflers. I have also been told that the V8 exhaust on V6 cars doesn't really sound all that good.

I totally disagree. I have it on my car and it sounds WAY BETTER than stock.

AdamZ · 07-01-2012, 02:23 AM

Take the v8 exhaust and put a SS on it

. Sorry I had to.

Bcran3 · 07-01-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by _Nick_

It'd be a complete waste. Go aftermarket.

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

The mounting points are the same and it will fit, but there isn't much to be gained. The pipes are just slightly larger, but still have the big, heavy stock mufflers. I have also been told that the V8 exhaust on V6 cars doesn't really sound all that good.

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

I totally disagree. I have it on my car and it sounds WAY BETTER than stock.

Thanks everyone for the input. Reason im not looking into aftermarket exhaust is i dont have the money at the moment and i can get the SS exhaust for very very cheap. And also, thanks for the video. Sounds good!

ihaveacamaro · 07-01-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcran3

Thanks everyone for the input. Reason im not looking into aftermarket exhaust is i dont have the money at the moment and i can get the SS exhaust for very very cheap. And also, thanks for the video. Sounds good!

Same reason I went for the SS exhaust. You'll like it I'm sure. Huge upgrade over stock

SSGUNNER · 07-01-2012, 04:05 AM

Wouldn't it be cheaper to go aftermarket???

SD2011SS · 07-01-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGUNNER

Wouldn't it be cheaper to go aftermarket???

no because he can buy the full catback system for the stock SS for the price he would spend on an axel back for an after market brand.. I actually have a full catback stock exhaust with mufflers sitting in my garage lol..

Camaro_hx · 07-01-2012, 04:59 AM

So you can fit a V8 SS stock exhaust onto the V6??
Would'nt the manifold diameter be larger than the V6's?
That install will surely damage header gaskets or something when run for a while..No?

SD2011SS · 07-01-2012, 05:20 AM

no it should all be the same, from stock exhaust v6 to v8. I believe its the same 2.5 inch piping from the cats back. unless the v6 is on 2 inch pipes which wouldnt make much sense at all in my opinion.. if it is for whatever reason bigger then a little welding and a clamp should do the trick

Sterling · 07-01-2012, 05:36 AM

Make sure the SS exhaust is from a stick. The Auto's exhaust has extra stuff in it because of the noise from the cyllinder deactivation and it won't sound as good.

SD2011SS · 07-01-2012, 05:39 AM

^^ useful info I didnt know that..! im diggin the grey and red sterling.. a little bit of a different color combo!

Camaro_hx · 07-01-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sterling

Make sure the SS exhaust is from a stick. The Auto's exhaust has extra stuff in it because of the noise from the cyllinder deactivation and it won't sound as good.

thanks for the info.
now, need to make sure of the manifold diameter sizes.

06-30-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
Bcran3 Drives: White 2012 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 85 View My Garage	Stock V8 exhaust to a V6? I have a 2012 camaro 2LS 3.6L V6 and i want to know if i am able to take a stock camaro SS V8 exhaust and install it onto mine. It would be Cat-back. Does anyone know if it would fit nicely? Do you know anyone that has done this before? Need some suggestions. Trying to save money and dont want to spend a lot on the exhaust. Ill be installing a K&N Typhoon Intake very shortly as well.... __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-30-2012, 10:39 PM	#2
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06-30-2012, 10:52 PM	#3
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	The mounting points are the same and it will fit, but there isn't much to be gained. The pipes are just slightly larger, but still have the big, heavy stock mufflers. I have also been told that the V8 exhaust on V6 cars doesn't really sound all that good. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

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07-01-2012, 05:20 AM	#11
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 542	no it should all be the same, from stock exhaust v6 to v8. I believe its the same 2.5 inch piping from the cats back. unless the v6 is on 2 inch pipes which wouldnt make much sense at all in my opinion.. if it is for whatever reason bigger then a little welding and a clamp should do the trick __________________

07-01-2012, 02:23 AM	#5
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Take the v8 exhaust and put a SS on it . Sorry I had to.

07-01-2012, 04:59 AM	#10
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	So you can fit a V8 SS stock exhaust onto the V6?? Would'nt the manifold diameter be larger than the V6's? That install will surely damage header gaskets or something when run for a while..No?

07-01-2012, 05:36 AM	#12
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	Make sure the SS exhaust is from a stick. The Auto's exhaust has extra stuff in it because of the noise from the cyllinder deactivation and it won't sound as good. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

07-01-2012, 05:39 AM	#13
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 542	^^ useful info I didnt know that..! im diggin the grey and red sterling.. a little bit of a different color combo! __________________