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Bigw · 10-16-2013, 09:52 PM

I just got 2ss a couple of months ago, I am looking into doing the exhaust system over winter and am thinking of the borla catback atak or the borla 3 inch dual. The one thing I am unsure of is if I go with the 3 inch exhaust piping on the stock 2ss will the car still run properly.

snaphappy · 10-16-2013, 10:45 PM

I can't answer your specific question, but lots of guys on here have that catback and love it. So I think you'll be fine, doubt you'll need a tune or anything like that. When you get it done post some vids!!!

blake2010ss · 10-17-2013, 12:07 AM

It shouldnt be a problem. Unless you go big horsepower down the road, I would just buy the 2.5" as the 3" isnt really going to give you any gains for the extra money spent.

Apex Motorsports · 10-17-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigw

I just got 2ss a couple of months ago, I am looking into doing the exhaust system over winter and am thinking of the borla catback atak or the borla 3 inch dual. The one thing I am unsure of is if I go with the 3 inch exhaust piping on the stock 2ss will the car still run properly.

Going to 3 inch with not have any negative effects on your car.

ABMLS3 · 10-17-2013, 08:45 AM

I have the atak and love ot

Rocky1974 · 10-17-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigw

I just got 2ss a couple of months ago, I am looking into doing the exhaust system over winter and am thinking of the borla catback atak or the borla 3 inch dual. The one thing I am unsure of is if I go with the 3 inch exhaust piping on the stock 2ss will the car still run properly.

As long as you don't mess with the cats or anything in front of them, you are not going to change how the car runs, just how it sounds. 3 inch is not going to hurt anything, but it is not going to gain you anything either.

omgitsmikeyC · 10-17-2013, 01:38 PM

If you leave stock cats on, no issue running and no tune needed. Remove the cars or go hearders and you will need a tune. World of difference in sound and performance once you do though.

ModBargains.com · 10-17-2013, 01:48 PM

Going with the larger diameter piping is just fine. I tend to ask customers to look around youtube to see what the best exhaust is and then just determine it based on that. The Borla systems all sound great, so you can't really go wrong there.

Let me know if you need any help with those

RJT-SS · 10-17-2013, 07:46 PM

The only thing you might have an issue with using a 3 in exhaust is clearance with the tunnel brace. Some do, some don't. Just something to be aware of.

Bigw · 10-17-2013, 08:23 PM

I wasn't expecting to get so many answers so fast, thanks for the help. I was thinking the 3 inch because I want to go with a 2.9L whipple super charger but because of cost that won't happen for at least a year, I know if I go with the catback atak I will have to upgrade the exhaust again when I do the super charger any way, but I'm concerned with losing exhuast velocity and some power in the mean time if I get the the 3 inch duel system.

RJT-SS · 10-17-2013, 08:36 PM

You don't need to go to 3 in even with the super charger. Like Rocky1974 said, it's not going to hurt but it is not going to gain you anything either. For a 2.5 inch exhaust to become a restriction problem, you would need to be pushing 700+ hp. I have just read enough threads on here with guys that have clearance issues here-and-there with the 3 inch exhausts. To be fair, many haven't had problems either..... just something to think about. Good luck!

Bradstracks.com · 10-18-2013, 12:14 PM

I have a new, complete "cat - back" bolt-on Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust system (part number 16483) for a 2010 - 2014 Camaro, still in it's factory box and bubble wrapping.
I think it might work with a V-6, but I know it will work on a V-8, for sure.
This is a $1,500.00 system that will make your car sound much better! It has polished round tail pipes.
I'm only asking $899.00
Thanks, Brad 760-298-4027

JDP Sales · 10-18-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT-SS

The only thing you might have an issue with using a 3 in exhaust is clearance with the tunnel brace. Some do, some don't. Just something to be aware of.

most of the issues people have with clearance are from the install rather than the exhaust itself. Just have to take your time and know the tricks to get it to sit correctly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw

I wasn't expecting to get so many answers so fast, thanks for the help. I was thinking the 3 inch because I want to go with a 2.9L whipple super charger but because of cost that won't happen for at least a year, I know if I go with the catback atak I will have to upgrade the exhaust again when I do the super charger any way, but I'm concerned with losing exhuast velocity and some power in the mean time if I get the the 3 inch duel system.

3 inch piping will not hurt, nor help performance. One benefit of going 3" is that they tend to have a deeper tone than 2.5" systems.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Bigw · 10-22-2013, 04:36 PM

I think I'm gonna go with the catback atak for now and later upgrade to 3 inch once I can afford the 2.9L whipple super charger.

10-16-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
Bigw Drives: 2010 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 10	Exhaust question I just got 2ss a couple of months ago, I am looking into doing the exhaust system over winter and am thinking of the borla catback atak or the borla 3 inch dual. The one thing I am unsure of is if I go with the 3 inch exhaust piping on the stock 2ss will the car still run properly.

10-17-2013, 12:07 AM	#3
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	It shouldnt be a problem. Unless you go big horsepower down the road, I would just buy the 2.5" as the 3" isnt really going to give you any gains for the extra money spent. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

10-17-2013, 08:45 AM	#5
ABMLS3 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 657	I have the atak and love ot __________________ Power Source Performance Turbo Kit 416 C.I ,TH400 Instagram: TomTraube COTW ABMLS3 Build Thread

10-17-2013, 01:38 PM	#7
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	If you leave stock cats on, no issue running and no tune needed. Remove the cars or go hearders and you will need a tune. World of difference in sound and performance once you do though. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

10-17-2013, 07:46 PM	#9
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	The only thing you might have an issue with using a 3 in exhaust is clearance with the tunnel brace. Some do, some don't. Just something to be aware of. __________________ Performance Mods: Kooks 1-7/8 LTs; Calico coated w/HFCs, Solo Mach XL catback w/J-pipes, VMax TB, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, RX Catch-Can

10-16-2013, 10:45 PM	#2
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	I can't answer your specific question, but lots of guys on here have that catback and love it. So I think you'll be fine, doubt you'll need a tune or anything like that. When you get it done post some vids!!!

10-17-2013, 01:48 PM	#8
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	Going with the larger diameter piping is just fine. I tend to ask customers to look around youtube to see what the best exhaust is and then just determine it based on that. The Borla systems all sound great, so you can't really go wrong there. Let me know if you need any help with those

10-17-2013, 08:23 PM	#10
Bigw Drives: 2010 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 10	I wasn't expecting to get so many answers so fast, thanks for the help. I was thinking the 3 inch because I want to go with a 2.9L whipple super charger but because of cost that won't happen for at least a year, I know if I go with the catback atak I will have to upgrade the exhaust again when I do the super charger any way, but I'm concerned with losing exhuast velocity and some power in the mean time if I get the the 3 inch duel system.

10-17-2013, 08:36 PM	#11
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	You don't need to go to 3 in even with the super charger. Like Rocky1974 said, it's not going to hurt but it is not going to gain you anything either. For a 2.5 inch exhaust to become a restriction problem, you would need to be pushing 700+ hp. I have just read enough threads on here with guys that have clearance issues here-and-there with the 3 inch exhausts. To be fair, many haven't had problems either..... just something to think about. Good luck! __________________ Performance Mods: Kooks 1-7/8 LTs; Calico coated w/HFCs, Solo Mach XL catback w/J-pipes, VMax TB, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, RX Catch-Can

10-18-2013, 12:14 PM	#12
Bradstracks.com Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cali Posts: 23	Magnaflow system I have a new, complete "cat - back" bolt-on Magnaflow stainless steel exhaust system (part number 16483) for a 2010 - 2014 Camaro, still in it's factory box and bubble wrapping. I think it might work with a V-6, but I know it will work on a V-8, for sure. This is a $1,500.00 system that will make your car sound much better! It has polished round tail pipes. I'm only asking $899.00 Thanks, Brad 760-298-4027

10-22-2013, 04:36 PM	#14
Bigw Drives: 2010 2ss/rs camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 10	I think I'm gonna go with the catback atak for now and later upgrade to 3 inch once I can afford the 2.9L whipple super charger.