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tradosaurus · 04-02-2010, 02:15 PM

After driving for 5 months with the MRT 1.0 and now just going back to the factory muffler I'm surprised at the nice sound the factory exhaust has at idle.

The design group for the mufflers really did a good job. At highway speeds the exhaust is quiet but when you get on it there is some throaty tones to it.

scrming · 04-02-2010, 02:31 PM

So the grass wasn't so green after all....

calflan · 04-02-2010, 04:53 PM

Ya know you're right, the stock is not bad

, but in my opinion - everybody has one

- still weak sounding too often

. I have 14000 miles now and it definitely does get better over time

, but the flow rates shown by MRT, Flowmaster, etc. all point to those GM mufflers holding back these engines just a hair

. Is it worth spending the extra $$ for the gains ?? Probably not, but the small gains justify the expense of wanting the sound !... well that''s gonna be my excuse anyway.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 04-02-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

After driving for 5 months with the MRT 1.0 and now just going back to the factory muffler I'm surprised at the nice sound the factory exhaust has at idle.

The design group for the mufflers really did a good job. At highway speeds the exhaust is quiet but when you get on it there is some throaty tones to it.

x2, i agree with ya.

Doesnt sound like my HEMI powered ram i had with a borla, it never will, so i dont plan on messing with it. Good enough for me.

tmac1granger33 · 04-02-2010, 05:23 PM

its got a nice sound i guess but mrt 1.0 is for me! cant wait to get my 1,0

scrming · 04-02-2010, 05:51 PM

regardless of sound.... there is the aesthetics factor...

FirstCamaro2k10 · 04-02-2010, 09:27 PM

I'll admit, those are some big azz ugly mufflers, dang.

pleigh · 04-02-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

regardless of sound.... there is the aesthetics factor...

Also, don't forget these "beauties" each weigh 24lbs A PIECE... yikes..

PAUL SS · 04-02-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

regardless of sound.... there is the aesthetics factor...

Those big dang cans are starting to bug me, to bad they have to be cut off. I wouldn't mind having some straight pipes back there.

Bond · 04-02-2010, 10:43 PM

I like the look of the big cans! It's like the 70's Corvette's with the big boys up and out on diagonals. Loved that look!

kga10734 · 04-02-2010, 11:36 PM

I'm sorry you didn't like the MRT v1.0

I'm glad you like the sound of your factory mufflers.

How many threads are you going to start telling us about your factory mufflers?

Here is your first thread about this same topic just in case you missed placed it and that is the reason you started this new thread about the very same thing.

Factory Exhaust is really nice v1.0

masterofpuppets · 04-03-2010, 12:33 AM

They sound fine to me. Looks.....well, looks like I am hauling around 2 trash cans under my ass. As soon as I get time (maybe tomorrow) I plan on blacking them out

CamaroDreams07 · 04-03-2010, 01:50 AM

I'm sorry if I missed this in another thread or something, but what made you decide to go back? The MRT 1 too loud? If so, why stock and not a different, less aggressive aftermarket? It seems like you're going between the two extremes of loudest and quietest. I never thought the stock system was bad whatsoever, I just wanted a LITTLE more. For me, the MBRP was perfect. Nothing obnoxious but I know it's there. And man, it looks so much better without those giant mufflers.

Cyber Gray · 04-03-2010, 02:07 AM

Performance Wise (Stock Sucks

).

GM will need to think like Ford now in building Mustangs. Camaro is a sports car, why do they equip them with those huge cans and tumered filters ??

When I took the stock exhaust out and replaced it with Magna Flow Cat back as well as K&N panel filter ( I witnessed better sound, better performance, and better fuel consumption) for sure !!

So if those mods were basic on the Camaro with long headers, Ford will think twice before competing with Chevrolet.

But now sorry!! Camaro is only a Saloon car that needs plenty of modifications to reach the Sports car level

04-02-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	Factory Exhaust is really nice After driving for 5 months with the MRT 1.0 and now just going back to the factory muffler I'm surprised at the nice sound the factory exhaust has at idle. The design group for the mufflers really did a good job. At highway speeds the exhaust is quiet but when you get on it there is some throaty tones to it.

04-02-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	So the grass wasn't so green after all.... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

04-02-2010, 04:53 PM	#3
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Ya know you're right, the stock is not bad , but in my opinion - everybody has one - still weak sounding too often . I have 14000 miles now and it definitely does get better over time , but the flow rates shown by MRT, Flowmaster, etc. all point to those GM mufflers holding back these engines just a hair . Is it worth spending the extra $$ for the gains ?? Probably not, but the small gains justify the expense of wanting the sound !... well that''s gonna be my excuse anyway. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

04-02-2010, 05:51 PM	#6
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	regardless of sound.... there is the aesthetics factor... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

04-02-2010, 10:43 PM	#10
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	I like the look of the big cans! It's like the 70's Corvette's with the big boys up and out on diagonals. Loved that look! __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

04-02-2010, 05:23 PM	#5
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	its got a nice sound i guess but mrt 1.0 is for me! cant wait to get my 1,0

04-02-2010, 09:27 PM	#7
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	I'll admit, those are some big azz ugly mufflers, dang.

04-02-2010, 11:36 PM	#11
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	I'm sorry you didn't like the MRT v1.0 I'm glad you like the sound of your factory mufflers. How many threads are you going to start telling us about your factory mufflers? Here is your first thread about this same topic just in case you missed placed it and that is the reason you started this new thread about the very same thing. Factory Exhaust is really nice v1.0 __________________

04-03-2010, 12:33 AM	#12
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	They sound fine to me. Looks.....well, looks like I am hauling around 2 trash cans under my ass. As soon as I get time (maybe tomorrow) I plan on blacking them out __________________

04-03-2010, 01:50 AM	#13
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I'm sorry if I missed this in another thread or something, but what made you decide to go back? The MRT 1 too loud? If so, why stock and not a different, less aggressive aftermarket? It seems like you're going between the two extremes of loudest and quietest. I never thought the stock system was bad whatsoever, I just wanted a LITTLE more. For me, the MBRP was perfect. Nothing obnoxious but I know it's there. And man, it looks so much better without those giant mufflers.

04-03-2010, 02:07 AM	#14
Cyber Gray Wind Rider Drives: ZL1 19 White; Jeep 5.7 GC 15 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Muscat Posts: 2,059 View My Garage	Performance Wise (Stock Sucks). GM will need to think like Ford now in building Mustangs. Camaro is a sports car, why do they equip them with those huge cans and tumered filters ?? When I took the stock exhaust out and replaced it with Magna Flow Cat back as well as K&N panel filter ( I witnessed better sound, better performance, and better fuel consumption) for sure !! So if those mods were basic on the Camaro with long headers, Ford will think twice before competing with Chevrolet. But now sorry!! Camaro is only a Saloon car that needs plenty of modifications to reach the Sports car level __________________ Im not Gray any more !!

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