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bikerdan · 04-14-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

Solo is also drone-free on the L99, and the price is much better than Corsa. Top-notch company, IMO. I'm very happy with mine.

My SOLO was droan free but very loud driving on hiway

Coyotekiller · 04-14-2012, 03:08 PM

What system did you end up using?

GMTool · 04-14-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Coyotekiller

What system did you end up using?

Corsa 14952

Coyotekiller · 04-14-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Corsa 14952

Let us know how well you like it in a month or so. Im looking for one myself, and corsa is one of the options I'm deciding between.

geaux_tigerss · 04-14-2012, 06:21 PM

Wait until you put headers on it.

*mlee* · 04-14-2012, 08:45 PM

Use the clamps... but always tac weld them....

You made a great choice... had Corsa on 2 L99 camaros now and loved it...

DG24FAN · 04-16-2012, 11:50 AM

Any way you can post a video/audio clip of this system? I too have been looking for sound clip of this system and only seem to be able to get the LS3 version.

ToddB · 04-16-2012, 01:22 PM

I have Corsa on mine and love it. No drone. I am a welder and you do not need to tack or weld anything. Once tightened up it won't move.

GMTool · 04-16-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DG24FAN

Any way you can post a video/audio clip of this system? I too have been looking for sound clip of this system and only seem to be able to get the LS3 version.

Being able to post a video is something I need to learn how to do. I believe my camera has the capabilities to do this. I will work on this. I will say, that my car is a complete stock car with the Corsa 14952 system. When standing behind the car as someone revs it up, is a good improvement over stock exhaust. Very happy I bought this system. Inside the car also sounds more aggressive when you get on the gas. It is really kind of quiet when just cruising easy. There is no drone, but there is AFM noise that is a little louder than the stock system. But not that bad. I can live with it. Drone and AFM noise are two different things. I do plan on talking to the service manager at the dealership about warranty and tuning AFM out. I really, would rather not have it. Even with the stock exhaust, I did not care for it. Anyways, I will work on learning how to post a video.

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Originally Posted by ToddB

I have Corsa on mine and love it. No drone. I am a welder and you do not need to tack or weld anything. Once tightened up it won't move.

You are so correct. The clamps are strong, heavy duty stainless. They hold things together very well.

GMTool · 07-09-2012, 10:23 AM

When I started this thread back in April I really thought that if I just replace the stock exhaust with a better sounding and better looking system, that would be all I need to be happy. ( Call it conservative) THEN the AFM noise made me get a tune. THEN I removed the resonators from the L99 Corsa system and modified the x pipe to make it just like the Corsa LS3 system. THEN just last week I ordered a set of Ceramic Coated Dynatech Headers with High flow cats. They should be at the house maybe by Friday. THEN I just got off the phone and ordered a Cold Air Inductions,CAI. NOW after I get the CAI and Headers on next week, I THINK that is all I need to be happy.

When is not Conservative anymore?

E.T. · 07-09-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

When I started this thread back in April I really thought that if I just replace the stock exhaust with a better sounding and better looking system, that would be all I need to be happy. ( Call it conservative) THEN the AFM noise made me get a tune. THEN I removed the resonators from the L99 Corsa system and modified the x pipe to make it just like the Corsa LS3 system. THEN just last week I ordered a set of Ceramic Coated Dynatech Headers with High flow cats. They should be at the house maybe by Friday. THEN I just got off the phone and ordered a Cold Air Inductions,CAI. NOW after I get the CAI and Headers on next week, I THINK that is all I need to be happy.

When is not Conservative anymore?

LOL, it's a slippery slope my friend, isn't it? I'm about at your point now, too. There's not a lot more I can do besides a blower, or tearing into the engine.

GMTool · 07-09-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

LOL, it's a slippery slope my friend, isn't it? I'm about at your point now, too. There's not a lot more I can do besides a blower, or tearing into the engine.

I really do believe that this will be all for a while. The bank book is going in the wrong direction too much. I hope that now I will just drive it, and do regular maintenance. Just spend money on gas and oil. The next big money expense will be tires. Only have a little over 5K miles on it now. I should have a good little while before needing tires. I kind of got a crazy idea in my head right now.

It is maybe in a couple of years, to talk the wife into a little vacation/road trip, by driving out to Connecticut. Swinging buy JRE and having an LS3 conversion done by Ted and his crew. Just a thought.

BluegraSS · 07-09-2012, 11:20 AM

I have the Corsa 14952 system on my car. I'm very pleased with it. It has a good tone and, at idle and around town, is only barely louder than stock. I have an Airaid CAI and JRE tune, too. The car is very responsive and a pleasure to drive.

I just finished a 1000 mile road trip with my car. Before the return drive, I loaded the stock tune back into the ECM to compare gas mileage. I definitely noticed the AFM more than I did when I had the stock exhaust installed. Although I got better mileage (23.75 vs 21.5), I really disliked how the AFM kicking in and out made the car feel.

BluegraSS · 07-09-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

I really do believe that this will be all for a while. The bank book is going in the wrong direction too much. I hope that now I will just drive it, and do regular maintenance. Just spend money on gas and oil. The next big money expense will be tires. Only have a little over 5K miles on it now. I should have a good little while before needing tires. I kind of got a crazy idea in my head right now.

It is maybe in a couple of years, to talk the wife into a little vacation/road trip, by driving out to Connecticut. Swinging buy JRE and having an LS3 conversion done by Ted and his crew. Just a thought.

I'm curious about your observations after your upgrades. I know headers will really improve the car's breathing.

My plans are to add headers late next year. That'll be just about the time I'm getting itchy to either trade or upgrade.

04-14-2012, 06:21 PM	#19
geaux_tigerss Drives: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 740	Wait until you put headers on it. __________________ 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Summit White 6" Lift, 37x13.50R24's

04-14-2012, 08:45 PM	#20
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Use the clamps... but always tac weld them.... You made a great choice... had Corsa on 2 L99 camaros now and loved it... __________________

07-09-2012, 10:23 AM	#24
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Is it still Conservative? When I started this thread back in April I really thought that if I just replace the stock exhaust with a better sounding and better looking system, that would be all I need to be happy. ( Call it conservative) THEN the AFM noise made me get a tune. THEN I removed the resonators from the L99 Corsa system and modified the x pipe to make it just like the Corsa LS3 system. THEN just last week I ordered a set of Ceramic Coated Dynatech Headers with High flow cats. They should be at the house maybe by Friday. THEN I just got off the phone and ordered a Cold Air Inductions,CAI. NOW after I get the CAI and Headers on next week, I THINK that is all I need to be happy. When is not Conservative anymore? __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

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04-16-2012, 11:50 AM	#21
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BluegraSS Drives: 2012 Victory Red SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Carlisle, KY Posts: 42	I have the Corsa 14952 system on my car. I'm very pleased with it. It has a good tone and, at idle and around town, is only barely louder than stock. I have an Airaid CAI and JRE tune, too. The car is very responsive and a pleasure to drive. I just finished a 1000 mile road trip with my car. Before the return drive, I loaded the stock tune back into the ECM to compare gas mileage. I definitely noticed the AFM more than I did when I had the stock exhaust installed. Although I got better mileage (23.75 vs 21.5), I really disliked how the AFM kicking in and out made the car feel.