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MrWray · 10-19-2012, 05:22 AM

i have utilized the search function but i apologize if this question has been asked many times before. i just got my 2013 2SS and i have researched exhaust setups and im wanting my car to be loud and sound mean as hell. i am looking really hard at the magnaflow competition 16580 catback, for anyone who has this setup, is the drone a problem? also if i decide to get a tuner,which one is the best? i do have quite a bit of vehicle knowledge but this is my first camaro, any help and tips will be GREATLY appreciated.

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GMTool · 10-19-2012, 10:10 AM

This thread will probably get moved to the exhaust section. Straight up, here is what I would do if I had to do it over. Read and research alot before making decisions. Leave the stock exhaust on until you are ready to tune. After market exhausts make the AFM noises irritating. When you are ready, then get familiar with Ted Jannetty at JRE. You said loud and mean. Well that means headers. Do it all at one time. JRE has package deals. CAI cold air intake, Dynatech headers with highflow cats, and a custom tune using the SCT X3 hand held device. Also get a catback that connects to your highflow cats. No drone Corsa is what I have. Do this and you will not be disappointed.

Here is a link to an option. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251577

This post is a short answer to alot of reading and researching. Plan on spending alot of time researching this forum. Try using the google search option when searching. Better results

daveagogo1 · 10-19-2012, 11:33 AM

Then keep on looking. I have magnaflow comp and it isn't very loud. Just deeper and with AFM. Forget it. When it kicks down to 4 it sounds like an off key tuba.

daveagogo1 · 10-19-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Then keep on looking. I have magnaflow comp and it isn't very loud. Just deeper and with AFM. Forget it. When it kicks down to 4 it sounds like an off key tuba.

Get headers and solo high flows with tune. Then wahtever catback you want.

Stainless Works · 10-19-2012, 01:18 PM

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MrWray · 10-19-2012, 01:37 PM

i am fully open to suggestions, i do plan on installing headers also. i have a decent budget so i will add what i need to in order to get the sound and performance that im looking for.

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SSICKO · 10-19-2012, 06:20 PM

i have that catback, i also have headers n high flow cats though so mine is loud as hell. it drones a bit but thats why i just installed a whole new stereo and i now i can barely hear it but im also gonna cam my car so idc about noise that much haha

BigRed585Lbs · 10-19-2012, 07:50 PM

Just a thought: Here's a j-pipe mod on Magnaflows for a G8 GT that worked very well. The same set-up ought to work on a Camaro, of course with a little work on connections.

Switchback700 · 10-20-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

Then keep on looking. I have magnaflow comp and it isn't very loud. Just deeper and with AFM. Forget it. When it kicks down to 4 it sounds like an off key tuba.

Great discription! I added Borla Touring and AFM drove me crazy! Got her tuned shortly after and love it now.

litle88 · 10-20-2012, 07:11 AM

I went with a vararam, kooks 1 7/8's headers w/ Catless (off road) mid pipes and flowmaster American thunder catback. After the tune and shutting off that AFM DOD crap the drop was significantly reduced and is ok now. Love the sound it's loud and proud.

10-19-2012, 05:22 AM	#1
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	magnaflow and AFM i have utilized the search function but i apologize if this question has been asked many times before. i just got my 2013 2SS and i have researched exhaust setups and im wanting my car to be loud and sound mean as hell. i am looking really hard at the magnaflow competition 16580 catback, for anyone who has this setup, is the drone a problem? also if i decide to get a tuner,which one is the best? i do have quite a bit of vehicle knowledge but this is my first camaro, any help and tips will be GREATLY appreciated. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android __________________

10-19-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	This thread will probably get moved to the exhaust section. Straight up, here is what I would do if I had to do it over. Read and research alot before making decisions. Leave the stock exhaust on until you are ready to tune. After market exhausts make the AFM noises irritating. When you are ready, then get familiar with Ted Jannetty at JRE. You said loud and mean. Well that means headers. Do it all at one time. JRE has package deals. CAI cold air intake, Dynatech headers with highflow cats, and a custom tune using the SCT X3 hand held device. Also get a catback that connects to your highflow cats. No drone Corsa is what I have. Do this and you will not be disappointed. Here is a link to an option. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251577 This post is a short answer to alot of reading and researching. Plan on spending alot of time researching this forum. Try using the google search option when searching. Better results __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace. Last edited by GMTool; 10-19-2012 at 10:23 AM. Reason: Spelling

10-19-2012, 01:37 PM	#6
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	i am fully open to suggestions, i do plan on installing headers also. i have a decent budget so i will add what i need to in order to get the sound and performance that im looking for. Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android __________________

10-19-2012, 06:20 PM	#7
SSICKO Drives: SSICKO Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 754	i have that catback, i also have headers n high flow cats though so mine is loud as hell. it drones a bit but thats why i just installed a whole new stereo and i now i can barely hear it but im also gonna cam my car so idc about noise that much haha __________________ Slowhawk Performance Built & Tuned

10-20-2012, 07:11 AM	#10
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	I went with a vararam, kooks 1 7/8's headers w/ Catless (off road) mid pipes and flowmaster American thunder catback. After the tune and shutting off that AFM DOD crap the drop was significantly reduced and is ok now. Love the sound it's loud and proud. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#8
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Just a thought: Here's a j-pipe mod on Magnaflows for a G8 GT that worked very well. The same set-up ought to work on a Camaro, of course with a little work on connections.