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CamaroEnergy4Life · 01-26-2009, 05:33 PM

I think i have it narrowed down to these. Any opinions on which would sound best on the LS3?

MerlinZero · 01-26-2009, 05:37 PM

I had a Magnaflow system on my Grand Am GT1... sounded great... i have a Borla system on my WRX and the power output is INSANE.. but minimal sound...

I'm going to see how it sounds off the bat, but if i do something I think I'm going to go with a Corsa chambered exhaust or a Magnaflow system.

*radz28* · 01-26-2009, 05:43 PM

I vote Magnaflow from your list. I don't think it'll drone too much and it's stainless. I like the sound of Flowmasters but they're only aluminized and seem to be heavy on resonance, from the several that I've had. Corsa's good too, but $$$.

Good luck

jachevy28 · 01-26-2009, 05:47 PM

It's all about personal preference in the end...I have Corsa on my Z28 and it's exactly what I was going for, but might not be what the next guy liked.

CamaroEnergy4Life · 01-26-2009, 05:51 PM

which is the loudest?

Kelster · 01-26-2009, 05:52 PM

I had a 71 Caprice sport coupe with a 396 BB and I put 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers on it and it sounded FANTASTIC!

At idle the grumble of the big block would resonate and surround the car with this deep, throbbing LUB LUB LUB. But give it some gas and the mufflers would take the volume out without losing the sound. I miss that car :( even though it weighed 4400 lbs and was a half mile long

The best part of that car was it was a total sleeper. Mint green paint, factory hubcaps and a bored, cammed 396 with dual exhaust and about 375 HP.

darn.. now I really miss it

Chewy · 01-26-2009, 06:35 PM

I've personally only used Magnaflow out of those - i don't have a single complaint, love my exhast

TaylorRyanSS · 01-26-2009, 07:06 PM

corsa for sure... you get what you pay for

watch this vid

ZeeTwentyFour · 01-26-2009, 07:40 PM

I love the flowmaster I have, but it's on a V6. I know its not on your list but my neighbor has the SLP loudmouth on his firebird and I love it. If SLP gets back into the game I would seriously consider them.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-26-2009, 07:42 PM

Magnaflow. if you are going with a catback. its a toss up if you are just swapping mufflers. unless flowmaster changes something, their catbacks will sound and perform just as bad as they did on the 4th gen camaros.

ToddyC · 01-26-2009, 07:52 PM

I had a Flowmaster catback on my 4th gen Z28 and I loved the performance and sound of it....of course, keep in mind that sound is a personal preference. Mine held up great and definitely performed well.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-26-2009, 07:52 PM

go dyno it.

zzz28zzz · 01-26-2009, 07:56 PM

I was advised leave the car stock for a few months. The advise is to give these companies some time with the new car to update what they have to offer. It seems like sound advise to me, but I have never purchased an aftermarket exhaust so I really have no idea!!!!!

TheCaptain · 01-26-2009, 08:21 PM

Some searching on youtube would yield some good sound results. From my own experiance, and from what i've seen and heard, i would and will go with Magnflow. Nice, beautiful sound, not droning at highway speed, lovely little rumble at idle. And this is just off my 91 Caprice Classic with a 3" single exhaust and Magnaflow Ultraflow II!

01-26-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
CamaroEnergy4Life CamaroEnergy4Life Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 358	Corsa Magnaflow or Flowmaster? I think i have it narrowed down to these. Any opinions on which would sound best on the LS3?

01-26-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	I vote Magnaflow from your list. I don't think it'll drone too much and it's stainless. I like the sound of Flowmasters but they're only aluminized and seem to be heavy on resonance, from the several that I've had. Corsa's good too, but $$$. Good luck __________________ '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

01-26-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
Kelster Drives: Many Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E. Colorado Posts: 57	I had a 71 Caprice sport coupe with a 396 BB and I put 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers on it and it sounded FANTASTIC! At idle the grumble of the big block would resonate and surround the car with this deep, throbbing LUB LUB LUB. But give it some gas and the mufflers would take the volume out without losing the sound. I miss that car :( even though it weighed 4400 lbs and was a half mile long The best part of that car was it was a total sleeper. Mint green paint, factory hubcaps and a bored, cammed 396 with dual exhaust and about 375 HP. darn.. now I really miss it __________________ "Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others.” Ayn Rand Last edited by Kelster; 01-26-2009 at 05:59 PM. Reason: sppppppelling

01-26-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	I've personally only used Magnaflow out of those - i don't have a single complaint, love my exhast __________________

01-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#9
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	I love the flowmaster I have, but it's on a V6. I know its not on your list but my neighbor has the SLP loudmouth on his firebird and I love it. If SLP gets back into the game I would seriously consider them. __________________

01-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#2
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	I had a Magnaflow system on my Grand Am GT1... sounded great... i have a Borla system on my WRX and the power output is INSANE.. but minimal sound... I'm going to see how it sounds off the bat, but if i do something I think I'm going to go with a Corsa chambered exhaust or a Magnaflow system.

01-26-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
jachevy28 Camaro. Is. Life. Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 278	It's all about personal preference in the end...I have Corsa on my Z28 and it's exactly what I was going for, but might not be what the next guy liked.

01-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
CamaroEnergy4Life CamaroEnergy4Life Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NY Posts: 358	which is the loudest?

01-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#11
ToddyC Drives: 1993 Z28 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 23	I had a Flowmaster catback on my 4th gen Z28 and I loved the performance and sound of it....of course, keep in mind that sound is a personal preference. Mine held up great and definitely performed well.

01-26-2009, 07:56 PM	#13
zzz28zzz Drives: 2010 Chev Camaro 2SS/RS VR - Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Milford - Ohio Posts: 200	I was advised leave the car stock for a few months. The advise is to give these companies some time with the new car to update what they have to offer. It seems like sound advise to me, but I have never purchased an aftermarket exhaust so I really have no idea!!!!!

01-26-2009, 08:21 PM	#14
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Some searching on youtube would yield some good sound results. From my own experiance, and from what i've seen and heard, i would and will go with Magnflow. Nice, beautiful sound, not droning at highway speed, lovely little rumble at idle. And this is just off my 91 Caprice Classic with a 3" single exhaust and Magnaflow Ultraflow II! __________________