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TFord · 03-02-2008, 08:54 PM

as you know I just got a Z28 I knew everything there was to know about the 3.8L, but Im wondering whats the best exhaust setup in Y'alls opinion? Im gonna do the full exhaust so feel free to chime in!

SilverTurtle · 03-02-2008, 10:46 PM

I've heard great things about the Random Tech exhaust... and, of course, evryone loves the Corsa... B&B Tri-Flow is another great one... if you dont mind the noise, the GMMG chambered exhaust is the best sounding one available, IMO

stay away from the Flowmaster... I had one and it sounded good, but it was a serious performance inhibitter.

MTron · 03-02-2008, 11:18 PM

i would say check out clubgp.com If you are interested in ANYTHING 3800 series engines, it is there, granted the forum is for grand prixs, but we use the same engine, so a lot of the performance parts and exhaust stuff will be the same. AT the very least you can check out the exhast section to see vids of other members setup's so you can see what sounds best to you......but a personal FYI from someone with a 3.8, beware the dreaded DRONE with custom exhaust, i dont mind so much, but i can be troublesome at times

*TAG UR IT* · 03-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Agree w/ Turtle!!! Stay away from the flowmaster!

I know...I HAD ONE. Didn't like it. Didn't do a d@mn thing to help.

TFord · 03-03-2008, 01:08 AM

SilverTurtle Ive heard that GMMG chambered exhaust. It sounds great, but where do I buy?

SilverTurtle · 03-03-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFord

SilverTurtle Ive heard that GMMG chambered exhaust. It sounds great, but where do I buy?

currently, there's a group purchase going on on LS1Tech... go to LS1Tech.com and then do a search for GMMG group purchase... I think its $650 after they get the first 10 orders or something like that... I'm considering getting in on that GP

other than that, you can go to GMMGinc.net and buy directly from GMMG

Moose · 03-03-2008, 12:37 PM

If you're looking at just a "cat-back", then GMMG is a good choice. I'm considering it for my SS.

I changed the complete system on my SS, (see sig.) and I like the result.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-03-2008, 03:45 PM

for price, power, and sound, you cant beat a magnaflow catback.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-03-2008, 04:25 PM

I've always been partial to Gibson. But that was truck cat backs. No idea if they are as good for Camaros.

TFord · 03-03-2008, 04:49 PM

I had a magnaflow on my 3.8L and I loved it! I havent heard how it sounds on the 5.7L though.

*radz28* · 03-05-2008, 10:49 AM

I think Magnaflow and SLP are great options for stainless catbacks. The SLP is available with a resonator or a muffler. The Loud Mouth SLP (resonator) will rasp really bad if you plan to run long tubes headers, so be forewarned.

I run QTP long tubes with their high velocity merge collectors(HVMC.) I used to have mid-length MACs, then switched to QTP standard collectors, and have ended at their HVMCs. They are T304 stainless, 1 3/4" primaries, and are about the longest primary tube headers on the market. I use QTPs catd' Y-pipe but have replaced their cats' with Magnaflow cats' and changed the orientation a little bit for better ground clearance. I have a Borla adjustable catback and use QTPs QTEC (electric cutout) and the only thing I'll end-up changing is eventually fabb'ing up my own T304 Y-pipe, merge collector, and four-inch I-pipe. I love the system because with the cutout closed, there is little to no rasp and with it open, you could hear it a mile away.

You'll spend close to $2000 for a set-up like this but it will last as long as the car and give you good power. I've made more than 360 rear wheel horse power with this setup with only an air box and a dyno tune. I have a stock long block and a big stall converter.

There are a bunch of other header and catback manufacturers. It will pay to do some research. If you want to listen to sound bites, try ls1sounds.com.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-05-2008, 11:46 AM

I will deifinitly be consulting you when the time comes to buy my exhaust for the Maro.

Can you please define "long block"? I'm thinking this isn't the same as a crate motor long block vs short block.

Thanks

Moose · 03-05-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radz282003

The SLP is available with a resonator or a muffler. The Loud Mouth SLP (resonator) will rasp really bad if you plan to run long tubes headers, so be forewarned.

If anything, adding the SLP L/T's after installing the Loudmouth only improved the sound, IMO. "rasp"????

*radz28* · 03-05-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

I will deifinitly be consulting you when the time comes to buy my exhaust for the Maro.

Can you please define "long block"? I'm thinking this isn't the same as a crate motor long block vs short block.

Thanks

I'm not expert on anything, however I'm just adicted to exhaust and information thereof

The way I referrenced long block is exactly as you are thinking.

03-02-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	Z28/SS exhaust as you know I just got a Z28 I knew everything there was to know about the 3.8L, but Im wondering whats the best exhaust setup in Y'alls opinion? Im gonna do the full exhaust so feel free to chime in!

03-02-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	I've heard great things about the Random Tech exhaust... and, of course, evryone loves the Corsa... B&B Tri-Flow is another great one... if you dont mind the noise, the GMMG chambered exhaust is the best sounding one available, IMO stay away from the Flowmaster... I had one and it sounded good, but it was a serious performance inhibitter. __________________ got tequila?

03-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#9
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I've always been partial to Gibson. But that was truck cat backs. No idea if they are as good for Camaros. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-05-2008, 10:49 AM	#11
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I think Magnaflow and SLP are great options for stainless catbacks. The SLP is available with a resonator or a muffler. The Loud Mouth SLP (resonator) will rasp really bad if you plan to run long tubes headers, so be forewarned. I run QTP long tubes with their high velocity merge collectors(HVMC.) I used to have mid-length MACs, then switched to QTP standard collectors, and have ended at their HVMCs. They are T304 stainless, 1 3/4" primaries, and are about the longest primary tube headers on the market. I use QTPs catd' Y-pipe but have replaced their cats' with Magnaflow cats' and changed the orientation a little bit for better ground clearance. I have a Borla adjustable catback and use QTPs QTEC (electric cutout) and the only thing I'll end-up changing is eventually fabb'ing up my own T304 Y-pipe, merge collector, and four-inch I-pipe. I love the system because with the cutout closed, there is little to no rasp and with it open, you could hear it a mile away. You'll spend close to $2000 for a set-up like this but it will last as long as the car and give you good power. I've made more than 360 rear wheel horse power with this setup with only an air box and a dyno tune. I have a stock long block and a big stall converter. There are a bunch of other header and catback manufacturers. It will pay to do some research. If you want to listen to sound bites, try ls1sounds.com. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-05-2008, 11:46 AM	#12
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	I will deifinitly be consulting you when the time comes to buy my exhaust for the Maro. Can you please define "long block"? I'm thinking this isn't the same as a crate motor long block vs short block. Thanks __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-02-2008, 11:18 PM	#3
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	i would say check out clubgp.com If you are interested in ANYTHING 3800 series engines, it is there, granted the forum is for grand prixs, but we use the same engine, so a lot of the performance parts and exhaust stuff will be the same. AT the very least you can check out the exhast section to see vids of other members setup's so you can see what sounds best to you......but a personal FYI from someone with a 3.8, beware the dreaded DRONE with custom exhaust, i dont mind so much, but i can be troublesome at times

03-03-2008, 01:01 AM	#4
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Agree w/ Turtle!!! Stay away from the flowmaster! I know...I HAD ONE. Didn't like it. Didn't do a d@mn thing to help.

03-03-2008, 01:08 AM	#5
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	SilverTurtle Ive heard that GMMG chambered exhaust. It sounds great, but where do I buy?

03-03-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	If you're looking at just a "cat-back", then GMMG is a good choice. I'm considering it for my SS. I changed the complete system on my SS, (see sig.) and I like the result.

03-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#10
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	I had a magnaflow on my 3.8L and I loved it! I havent heard how it sounds on the 5.7L though.

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