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iBMV6 · 08-17-2011, 05:24 PM

I used to have a MRT2.0 axle back exhaust but it eventually became too annoying for me to deal with because of the rattling and droning it made. I've been driving with my stock exhaust for about 6 months now and I've been missing a louder sound. Can anyone make a recommendation for an exhaust that won't drone so much and isn't quite as loud? And preferably cheap too! Thanks!

Ir0nM4n · 08-17-2011, 07:09 PM

Magnaflow, sounds a little above stock to me. Alot below MRT 2.0 or 1.0 per video watching.

KMPrenger · 08-17-2011, 07:15 PM

Magnaflow, JBA, Borla, Flowmaster....or SOLO with J-pipes as you will get a big sound when you want it without the drone.

VR Baron · 08-18-2011, 12:05 AM

Or MRTV2 and Magnaflow resonated x pipe. It really helps on the drone. I have a little on the freeway but doesnt bother us, And I have headers and cai, all of which add to loudness.It will muffle down the MRT's somewhat and smoothen the tone some but a trade off I can live with. But get on it and it is nice!

SIXJAK · 08-18-2011, 12:56 AM

I was going to say look at KM's current set up and go with that. His setup IMO is very livable and will not annoy you after a while. I have heard it from outside, I have heard it riding inside and I think it sounds very good-waaaaaaaay better than stock but is not much louder than stock if that makes sense. The SOLO by itself might work for you too. It shuts right up when you want to cruise and it will let you know there's a motor under the hood when you get on it too. And those J-pipes do an amazing job of getting rid of the drone. I have the SOLO but I also have LT's and HFC's so my set up is pretty loud. I dig it but it's certainly not everyone's cup of tea.

iBMV6 · 08-18-2011, 01:50 AM

What kind of sound do those Vararam Intakes make? I've been looking into getting on to replace my Injen CAI because of water issues I ran into. The Injen makes a cool whistling noise but I keep reading that the Vararam Intake makes a sweet noise as well?

E.T. · 08-18-2011, 10:06 AM

Corsa makes a very nice system, with no drone and it's only loud when you want it to be. Only downside is, it's expensive (but very high quality).

SIXJAK · 08-18-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iBMV6

What kind of sound do those Vararam Intakes make? I've been looking into getting on to replace my Injen CAI because of water issues I ran into. The Injen makes a cool whistling noise but I keep reading that the Vararam Intake makes a sweet noise as well?

I recently rode in a 2011 LT2 with just the Vararam intake installed and it sounded a lot like my 2010 LT2 when I had only a CAI Inc. intake installed, which is very much a compliment because I thot the CAI sounded amazing. Very throaty in the cabin almost V8 like. The engine note coming out of the exhaust seemed a bit deeper and sounded a little less like Aunt Betty's Buick. I think any of the better intakes ROTO-FAB, CAI, Ingen, VR are going to give you this deeper sound though. It's just more dramatic when you have a stock exhaust because you can more easily hear the intake over the stock exhaust.

montreal2010yellow · 08-18-2011, 01:11 PM

Go with Solo's.....

scrming · 08-18-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

Corsa makes a very nice system, with no drone and it's only loud when you want it to be. Only downside is, it's expensive (but very high quality).

I agree on the Corsa quality... I had them put a system on my new truck last winter and got a tour of the facility...

E.T. · 08-18-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

I agree on the Corsa quality... I had them put a system on my new truck last winter and got a tour of the facility...

Doh! I didn't even think about that. I was there last year for mine, and I just sat by the front desk reading boat magazines for an hour

Ir0nM4n · 08-18-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iBMV6

What kind of sound do those Vararam Intakes make? I've been looking into getting on to replace my Injen CAI because of water issues I ran into. The Injen makes a cool whistling noise but I keep reading that the Vararam Intake makes a sweet noise as well?

I am not sure what the sound is like from other CAI's. The Vararam sounds like a low roar at around 2K with stock exhaust. You can hear the intake sound getting louder as you go through the higher rpms. To me it sounds like I added exhaust when in fact I didn't.

Next week I will have MRT V1.0 installed on my car. I know as per your first post you did not like the MRT V2.0. So my car with the Vararam and the MRT V1.0 you will definatley not like.

ScottyB911 · 08-18-2011, 03:13 PM

I REALLY like the sound of my JBA axle back setup. (Did not change the stock resonators)

I have a post with videos here... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149824

(I think I got it from Autoanything...got 15% off by typing LOYALTY in the coupon code box) Wound up being just under $400 shipped.

Ir0nM4n · 08-18-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyB911

I REALLY like the sound of my JBA axle back setup. (Did not change the stock resonators)

I have a post with videos here... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149824

(I think I got it from Autoanything...got 15% off by typing LOYALTY in the coupon code box) Wound up being just under $400 shipped.

Nice Car

08-17-2011, 05:24 PM	#1
iBMV6 Drives: IBM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: PC Posts: 11	Casual medium sound exhaust? I used to have a MRT2.0 axle back exhaust but it eventually became too annoying for me to deal with because of the rattling and droning it made. I've been driving with my stock exhaust for about 6 months now and I've been missing a louder sound. Can anyone make a recommendation for an exhaust that won't drone so much and isn't quite as loud? And preferably cheap too! Thanks!

08-17-2011, 07:09 PM	#2
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	Magnaflow, sounds a little above stock to me. Alot below MRT 2.0 or 1.0 per video watching. __________________

08-17-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Magnaflow, JBA, Borla, Flowmaster....or SOLO with J-pipes as you will get a big sound when you want it without the drone. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#5
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	I was going to say look at KM's current set up and go with that. His setup IMO is very livable and will not annoy you after a while. I have heard it from outside, I have heard it riding inside and I think it sounds very good-waaaaaaaay better than stock but is not much louder than stock if that makes sense. The SOLO by itself might work for you too. It shuts right up when you want to cruise and it will let you know there's a motor under the hood when you get on it too. And those J-pipes do an amazing job of getting rid of the drone. I have the SOLO but I also have LT's and HFC's so my set up is pretty loud. I dig it but it's certainly not everyone's cup of tea. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

08-18-2011, 10:06 AM	#7
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Corsa makes a very nice system, with no drone and it's only loud when you want it to be. Only downside is, it's expensive (but very high quality). __________________

08-18-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Or MRTV2 and Magnaflow resonated x pipe. It really helps on the drone. I have a little on the freeway but doesnt bother us, And I have headers and cai, all of which add to loudness.It will muffle down the MRT's somewhat and smoothen the tone some but a trade off I can live with. But get on it and it is nice!

08-18-2011, 01:50 AM	#6
iBMV6 Drives: IBM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: PC Posts: 11	What kind of sound do those Vararam Intakes make? I've been looking into getting on to replace my Injen CAI because of water issues I ran into. The Injen makes a cool whistling noise but I keep reading that the Vararam Intake makes a sweet noise as well?

08-18-2011, 01:11 PM	#9
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Go with Solo's..... __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

08-18-2011, 03:13 PM	#13
ScottyB911 Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 659	I REALLY like the sound of my JBA axle back setup. (Did not change the stock resonators) I have a post with videos here... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149824 (I think I got it from Autoanything...got 15% off by typing LOYALTY in the coupon code box) Wound up being just under $400 shipped. __________________ Scotty B

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