AFTER MARKET EXHAUST FOR COUPES DO NOT FIT VERTS! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 06:49 PM

Will post more details n.pix later, but tried install Flowmaster American Thunder on my Vert today - WILL NOT.CLEAR THE REAR BRACES!!!!!

Just a heads up to anyone in the market.

brAnd7onX · 02-27-2011, 06:51 PM

That sucks. So are you going to do some cutting?

SSAINT · 02-27-2011, 08:05 PM

Damn. You think thats for all of them or just the flow master?

Bodih · 02-27-2011, 08:08 PM

Can you post some pics of the area where it hits?

DarkneSS · 02-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Wow that sucks...

I guess they dont expect most people to mod verts?

SUX2BU · 02-27-2011, 08:37 PM

The thread title is way misleading. Isn't the Flowmaster American Thunder system the one with those big mufflers on it? I'm sure all the smaller muffler sysdtems will fit just fine.

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

The thread title is way misleading. Isn't the Flowmaster American Thunder system the one with those big mufflers on it? I'm sure all the smaller muffler sysdtems will fit just fine.

No, it's not... if you can prove me wrong DO SO! I just spent 4 hours trying this mod on my vert, it DONT fit!

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 08:46 PM

Here's your picks...

these are relatively SMALL mufflers, the problem comes in with the rear "V" shaped brace coming from the side of the car to the rear center, and I assume the lower center piece is also specific to the Vert for the top mechanics... the cross brace hits the pipes, and the muffler hits the center piece... More picks in the next post

2010victoryredss_ron · 02-27-2011, 08:46 PM

i think your the first VERT owner i have seen with the car.......NICE!!!!!!! we dont see them up here yet,,,,,cause we still have snow.....

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 08:48 PM

Heres the rest...

SUX2BU- if you can get them to fit- I'll send you my address and pay you $100 for labor, but there ain't no way in hell, its fitting with these braces!!!

SUX2BU · 02-27-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drago77

No, it's not... if you can prove me wrong DO SO! I just spent 4 hours trying this mod on my vert, it DONT fit!

Are these the ones you are trying to install?

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 08:52 PM

That rear cross brace hits the 3" piping! not even the muffler... the muffler has an entirely different issue in itself- its close, but still rubs the cross braces, however- the pipes are definitely a "NO GO" with the brace... the muffler itself might be OK (minus a lot of rattle from rubbing that center piece) but theres no way the pipes will clear- trust me; I've got a lot of cuts, bruises and sore hands/arms/shoulders to prove it!!!

SUX2BU · 02-27-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drago77

Heres the rest...

SUX2BU- if you can get them to fit- I'll send you my address and pay you $100 for labor, but there ain't no way in hell, its fitting with these braces!!!

My bad i thought you meant it was hitting the mufflers themselves. Looks like I could get them work, but it will require me to bust out my sawzall and welder. I'll post up pics when i get my car. I ordered the full XSpower longtubes and full 3" and will post up pics when i get mine on.

Drago77 · 02-27-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Are these the ones you are trying to install?

Those are- not sure from the pic if theyre GFX or non-GFX, but yes-

Word for word from my instruction packet;

:STSYEM #817487, 2010-2011 CAMARO SS, 6.2L - V8 Engine, **With factory ground effects package**

I know my original pics show NO GFX, but they're being installed as we speak, so I bought the kit for the GFX, the only difference is the rear diffuser, which as you can see, is not an issue at this point (it just lines up differently with the tips)

02-27-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	AFTER MARKET EXHAUST FOR COUPES DO NOT FIT VERTS! Will post more details n.pix later, but tried install Flowmaster American Thunder on my Vert today - WILL NOT.CLEAR THE REAR BRACES!!!!! Just a heads up to anyone in the market. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

02-27-2011, 08:08 PM	#4
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Can you post some pics of the area where it hits? __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

02-27-2011, 08:37 PM	#6
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	The thread title is way misleading. Isn't the Flowmaster American Thunder system the one with those big mufflers on it? I'm sure all the smaller muffler sysdtems will fit just fine. __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

02-27-2011, 08:46 PM	#9
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	i think your the first VERT owner i have seen with the car.......NICE!!!!!!! we dont see them up here yet,,,,,cause we still have snow..... __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

02-27-2011, 08:48 PM	#10
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Heres the rest... SUX2BU- if you can get them to fit- I'll send you my address and pay you $100 for labor, but there ain't no way in hell, its fitting with these braces!!! Attached Images __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

02-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
brAnd7onX Drives: 2012 1SS IOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hutto, TX Posts: 1,642	That sucks. So are you going to do some cutting?

02-27-2011, 08:05 PM	#3
SSAINT Drives: "11 2SS/RS VR vert BG/BG SW stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 385	Damn. You think thats for all of them or just the flow master?

02-27-2011, 08:12 PM	#5
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Wow that sucks... I guess they dont expect most people to mod verts?

02-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#12
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	That rear cross brace hits the 3" piping! not even the muffler... the muffler has an entirely different issue in itself- its close, but still rubs the cross braces, however- the pipes are definitely a "NO GO" with the brace... the muffler itself might be OK (minus a lot of rattle from rubbing that center piece) but theres no way the pipes will clear- trust me; I've got a lot of cuts, bruises and sore hands/arms/shoulders to prove it!!! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

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