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VenomZ302 · 11-03-2009, 12:36 PM

Well, as has been said, the auto is quieter than the manual. Also, cold weather and miles seemed to make mine sound more aggressive. Give it a bit of time. If you're still unhappy, do something with the mufflers.

CamaroFemme · 11-03-2009, 06:47 PM

I have an automatic, and at 2400 miles now, there's a more aggressive sound. I don't know if it's just the colder weather or the car being broken in (the muffler losing something over time? Heh) - but it sounds a lot better now. I'm debating getting exhaust, but if the car is going to sound more & more aggressive on its own..maybe not...

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-03-2009, 06:56 PM

My LS3 is really starting to sound good. So much that I am probably NOT going to do anything with the exhaust. The more I drive it the more that exhaust loosens up and she's
sounding SWEET!!! I'm sure it's not loud enough for some, but it is plenty aggressive for me. It may be I like keeping it in 1st, 2nd and 3rd as long as possible. With the rpm's up
it a freaking beast!!!

VenomZ302 · 11-03-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

My LS3 is really starting to sound good. So much that I am probably NOT going to do anything with the exhaust. The more I drive it the more that exhaust loosens up and she's
sounding SWEET!!! I'm sure it's not loud enough for some, but it is plenty aggressive for me. It may be I like keeping it in 1st, 2nd and 3rd as long as possible. With the rpm's up
it a freaking beast!!!

So what's your mileage, if you don't mind me asking?

brandotron · 11-03-2009, 07:01 PM

Good read!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-03-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomZ302

So what's your mileage, if you don't mind me asking?

The DIC says I'm getting 18.1 right now. That is actually better than I thought.
I must have been doing some granny driving.

You know I just
think now maybe you wanted to know how many miles I have on the car, well if that's the case then it's 3042.

VcrusaderV · 10-18-2010, 01:17 AM

Having both (LS3 and L99) I feel that the LS3 definately benifited from a muffler delete. The L99 sounded great after cutting out the resonator and adding an SLP axle back deal. Your choice, but I would not go with strait pipes alone.

Sterling · 10-18-2010, 05:12 AM

Holy Necro-thread batman!

Jamester · 08-20-2011, 07:32 AM

No offense but I think the exhaust note is weak. Due to an ankle injury I had to get an automatic 2SS Vert. Even with the top down it's quiet. The Infiniti G37S I traded in had a better sound. The speedometer is the only thing that reminds me that I have an LS3 under the hood. Now I'm going to have to spend over a grand to have the exhaust yanked out and replaced to make it sound like it should have from the start.

I love the car in all ways but the exhaust note sounds like I'm in a souped up Prius.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

My LS3 is really starting to sound good. So much that I am probably NOT going to do anything with the exhaust. The more I drive it the more that exhaust loosens up and she's
sounding SWEET!!! I'm sure it's not loud enough for some, but it is plenty aggressive for me. It may be I like keeping it in 1st, 2nd and 3rd as long as possible. With the rpm's up
it a freaking beast!!!

Maybe that's my problem. I only have 400 miles....should I wait to see if it sounds better? Does it truly improve as it loosens? I'd like to imagine it only gets just so loose....Suggestions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Partick

I was disapointed with the orginal sound of the car, just too quiet for a muscle car. Had my local muffler shop replace the original mufflers and resonators with Magnaflow mufflers and install and an X pipe. Sounds like a Camaro should sound now!!!!

How much was that? I'm contemplating the same thing.

*DGthe3* · 08-20-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamester

No offense but I think the exhaust note is weak. Due to an ankle injury I had to get an automatic 2SS Vert. Even with the top down it's quiet. The Infiniti G37S I traded in had a better sound. The speedometer is the only thing that reminds me that I have an LS3 under the hood. Now I'm going to have to spend over a grand to have the exhaust yanked out and replaced to make it sound like it should have from the start.

I love the car in all ways but the exhaust note sounds like I'm in a souped up Prius.

If you bought an automatic, you don't have an LS3 under the hood

krabtree13 · 08-20-2011, 12:37 PM

thanks for the interesting inside story on this aspect of the camaro's construction !

scythezo6 · 08-20-2011, 02:52 PM

Too bad the stock SS comes from the factory sounding like its either been neutered or pre-pubescent. I was absolutely let down with how the exhaust sounded.

trainjeff24 · 05-14-2012, 10:31 PM

They must have been listening to Beethoven... Bc that's what factory exhaust sounds like!

mexiken · 05-15-2012, 03:06 AM

I can agree that the LS3 definitely comes alive after 800 miles or so, sounds great now (1599 miles)

11-03-2009, 12:36 PM	#57
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	Well, as has been said, the auto is quieter than the manual. Also, cold weather and miles seemed to make mine sound more aggressive. Give it a bit of time. If you're still unhappy, do something with the mufflers. __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

11-03-2009, 07:01 PM	#61
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	Good read! __________________

10-18-2010, 01:17 AM	#63
VcrusaderV Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 362 View My Garage	Having both (LS3 and L99) I feel that the LS3 definately benifited from a muffler delete. The L99 sounded great after cutting out the resonator and adding an SLP axle back deal. Your choice, but I would not go with strait pipes alone. __________________ 2010 2SS Camaro (sold) 2010 ZL 427 Camaro (sold) 2012 ZL-1 Camaro (sold) 2018 ZL-1 Camaro

10-18-2010, 05:12 AM	#64
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	Holy Necro-thread batman! __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 02:52 PM	#68
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Too bad the stock SS comes from the factory sounding like its either been neutered or pre-pubescent. I was absolutely let down with how the exhaust sounded. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

11-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#58
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	I have an automatic, and at 2400 miles now, there's a more aggressive sound. I don't know if it's just the colder weather or the car being broken in (the muffler losing something over time? Heh) - but it sounds a lot better now. I'm debating getting exhaust, but if the car is going to sound more & more aggressive on its own..maybe not...

11-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#59
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	My LS3 is really starting to sound good. So much that I am probably NOT going to do anything with the exhaust. The more I drive it the more that exhaust loosens up and she's sounding SWEET!!! I'm sure it's not loud enough for some, but it is plenty aggressive for me. It may be I like keeping it in 1st, 2nd and 3rd as long as possible. With the rpm's up it a freaking beast!!!

08-20-2011, 12:37 PM	#67
krabtree13 krabtree13 Drives: '10 S.W. 2SS/RS w/I.O. stripe pkg Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: plymouth,MA Posts: 219	thanks for the interesting inside story on this aspect of the camaro's construction !

05-14-2012, 10:31 PM	#69
trainjeff24 Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2015 STI, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 160	They must have been listening to Beethoven... Bc that's what factory exhaust sounds like! __________________

05-15-2012, 03:06 AM	#70
mexiken Drives: Sofia: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 409 View My Garage	I can agree that the LS3 definitely comes alive after 800 miles or so, sounds great now (1599 miles) __________________ Interior: 2-tone gray interior, Blue Dome and trunk lights, L.A. Dodgers floor mats (to come: footwell lighting) Exterior: Sunroof, custom painted gray stripes, vinyl Bowtie emblem decals, Holographic Transformer decals, white license plate LED lights Sounds: Stock highs, Alpine MRX-M100 amp mated to a 12" JL Audio W3 in a ****** Stealth enclosure Engine/Performance**: Hurst Short Throw Shifter, Rx Catch Can painted IBM, (to come: JacFab CAI, muffler delete/Flowmasters)

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