Engine back exhaust for 2013 V6 Camaro

[Chevyfanatic101]

I have decided to keep my v6 camaro instead of trading it in for a v8, eventually I plan on building the motor for boost but that is a little bit down the road.
I was looking at a full exhaust setup and came to a thread that showed me that my camaro does not have any exhaust manifold, and I have a question. Would this high flow cat https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...h-flow-cat.htm
Work with this cat back
https://www.phastekperformance.com/S.../sp-993963.htm
I am looking mainly for performance, for right now I am going to get a cold air intake with the full exhaust setup mentioned above, and potentially a dyno tune to maximize the mods. How much power can I reasonably expect, how good does this exhaust sound, and will those 2 exhaust pieces hook up together correctly?
Thanks for all the help and advice so far! I look forward to posting more down the road once I start my engine build

[Chevyfanatic101]

Oh, a late addition, earlier i had stumbled across a post showing different links for all the parts i needed to build the lfx engine in the future, however i can not find it anymore, if anyone knows which thread im talking about and could post a link it would be much appreciated

[KillboyPowerhead]

Looking at Solo's website they show two cat-backs for the V6: one for 2010 - 11 and one for 2012 - 15; not sure if there's a difference; everything about the cat-back (size, hanger locations, etc.) are the same. Your link to Phastek shows just one so I'm guessing either cat-back (or maybe there is just one?) will fit on 2010 - 15.

If you're considering boosting the engine in the future maybe consider a cat-back made for the V8 - as long as it's 2.5" pipe it'll fit, and the larger pipe will make a difference once boosted. The V6 exhaust starts at 2.5" but after the h-pipe goes to 2.25"; I think some aftermarket exhausts are 2.5" the whole way; Solo's is 2.25".

I have the full Solo exhaust and like the sound. My exhaust shop is a Solo dealer so they bought and installed it; not sure what cat-back they bought (or maybe there's only one...). Power with a full intake + full exhaust + tune is around 300 wheel, more or less.

[xstuntman]

As a V6 guy i can say if you want big numbers just go buy a V8.
Torque is king and 217 cubic inches while fun will not cut it without stupid money thrown at it.

Save yourself the headache.

[Chevyfanatic101]

Originally Posted by xstuntman

As a V6 guy i can say if you want big numbers just go buy a V8.
Torque is king and 217 cubic inches while fun will not cut it without stupid money thrown at it.

Save yourself the headache.

My car has 110,000 miles on it now, just took it to florida, still runs and drives like new, and to be honest i know a v8 will make more power, especially torque, but i am very close to paying off this v6 and would prefer not to take on another loan right off the bat.
I understand that it will take a lot of money and i am ok with that, i will do it one step at a time, mainly i just like the car and i want to see what it can do, not to mention i would love to see a v6 run 12s or lower in the 1/4 mile, I'm hoping that with the intake, exhaust and tune i can break into the 13s.
I dont necessarily want the most powerful camaro around, i just want something unique, and a built and boosted v6 camaro is definitely that.

[Chevyfanatic101]

I did just think of somthing, i would prefer not to make a new thread for it, but the engine in my camaro and the engine in the 2015+ camaros are the same, would it be possible to eventually replace my 6 speed auto with the new 10 speed?

[xstuntman]

The V6 has a high flowing exhaust already plus no rasp thanks to the mufflers. You'll get no gain from buying another one. I believe its the Corsa that sells an entire system for $1400 and the manufacturers numbers show a gain of 6 to 7 hp. Probably over inflated I'd guess too. Of course if you go force fed then bigger is better.
The hi flow cats are as useful as fuel line magnets unless yours are clogged up. A lot of reading thru performance shop dyno testing has led me to believe unless the factory cats have failed then don't bother.

[Modernmusclecar]

You will get zero gains from an exhaust and 7 maybe 8 whp from a caI.

[spyderbuddy]

From a Cat back you will not get any power, That has been shown over and over
Noise from a Cat back system YES in big Volumes.
Headers on a 2010 - 2011 V6 will make about 20 Hp increase
Catted Down pipes on a 2012 - up V6 will get you some power (don't know this one)
But again and again, they try
Cut the Mufflers off To much Rasp
Add a Resonated X pipe Kills the rasp but then its back to Quite no real sound
I have a V6 Camaro, and believe me they don't sound good with the Mufflers cut off

[Chevyfanatic101]

if i install a full exhaust from the engine back as well as a cold air intake would a tune be required immediately or would it run fine without one for a while?
I do know that i need a tune to maximize the power gains from it.
Also, why so many people telling me i wont gain any horsepower from exhaust? i saw a couple threads showing that with intake exhaust and tune the autos were pushing around 270-275whp, and with the e-85 conversion they were pushing 303 whp
And if the exhaust wont add any horsepower, would the 80mm throttle body? or the ported intake manifold?

[Modernmusclecar]

Originally Posted by Chevyfanatic101

if i install a full exhaust from the engine back as well as a cold air intake would a tune be required immediately or would it run fine without one for a while?
I do know that i need a tune to maximize the power gains from it.
Also, why so many people telling me i wont gain any horsepower from exhaust? i saw a couple threads showing that with intake exhaust and tune the autos were pushing around 270-275whp, and with the e-85 conversion they were pushing 303 whp
And if the exhaust wont add any horsepower, would the 80mm throttle body? or the ported intake manifold?

People that are telling you that there's no gains from exhaust are the people that have modded and dynoed their setups a few times during their builds. They know the results...its not a guess. Along with alot of good info on Camaro 5 theres just as much incorrect info. Go to the v6 section and find a member that has modded his car the way you want to do yours. Pm him ..most members are great at giving info and advice on their builds.

[spyderbuddy]

Originally Posted by Chevyfanatic101

if i install a full exhaust from the engine back as well as a cold air intake would a tune be required immediately or would it run fine without one for a while? YES
I do know that i need a tune to maximize the power gains from it.
Also, why so many people telling me i wont gain any horsepower from exhaust? NOT FROM AN AXLE BACK i saw a couple threads showing that with intake exhaust and tune the autos were pushing around 270-275whp, and with the e-85 conversion they were pushing 303 whp
And if the exhaust wont add any horsepower, would the 80mm throttle body? BETTER RESPONSE or the ported intake manifold? A LITTLE, JAC FAB

Their is a Guy/Girl running a LFX with all the Mods on here, Maxium something
I think he is getting the best Numbers hit him up

[Avenging Orange]

IMO, you'd benefit more from minor mods...cai, etc and a really good tune. Then look into some suspension upgrades.
I'd also post more in the LFX section...likely to get better/more responses.