Camaro straight pipe, a quick and easy exhaust mod (videos)

[lock]

Originally Posted by caverman

Not true.....SLP Loudmouth I is a DIY kit. It's just that most people aren't going to pay $450 for something you can do at 1/2 that price or less. That's why there isn't much of a market for it.

Im talking about a simple pipe to replace the muffler. Dont need new tips and the extra's that SLP slips in.

[jordanc]

Originally Posted by Visual_Perfection

Sounds good, and I don't want to be the first negative comment on this, but $200 to just cut off the mufflers and weld pipe in place of them? Sorry but you could get a much more refined sound with the purchase of 2 "pick your brand" mufflers for around that price.

We had a custom fully mandrel bent stainless exhaust done on our '69 SS Convertible from headers back that even goes up and over the rear axle for under $300 (not including the hooker mufflers). A good exhaust shop that does mandrel bending will easily be able to bend those two short section of pipes and attach them and have them look even, etc.. I know the shop we go to (I have used him for every vehicle I have owned and my Dad has since he was younger) has REASONABLE prices.. I know I'm lucky to know of a shop that doesn't charge you more than they should but I still feel bad for people paying $200 to do something like this. In my opinion from all the exhaust work I have had done on over half a dozen vehicles, I feel you should be able to have this muffler delete and striaght pipe done at a shop for no more than $100.

So yes, if I had to personally spend $200 to have this done, I would go with 2 mufflers for that price to give it a more refined sound, but since it is a job that should be able to be done for $100, it is definately an inexpensive way to make the car sound a bit better.

hay pm me that shops number im in west palm ill take trip to have the work done

[superdave99]

Just had mine done today, $103.25 out the door.

[Hicompression]

Originally Posted by 1badtie

speaking of tips have u seen where the exhaust tips have been heated and formed making a chevy sign? what are your thoughts if you have

I've seen those tips on a couple of Caprice Classic "Donks" riding around here in town.

[x7productions]

I just did mine on a 1LT V6.
I'm undecided on it lol.

[MillerTime]

$60.00 at my local shop here in PHX

[smoothdawg]

I just got my mufflers cut off today, and installed the pipe with the stock tips at the muffler shop. I must say I am VERY happy with the sound. I couldn't ask for anything more. It sounds like it should now. The best part about it is it only cost me 108.65. Thanks to all who posted on this matter. If you are considering doing it you WON'T be disappointed. Beats spending 600.00 and up for a cat back that doesn't sound any better. No drone. Thanks again. Camaro 5 rocks!

[x7productions]

Originally Posted by smoothdawg

I just got my mufflers cut off today, and installed the pipe with the stock tips at the muffler shop. I must say I am VERY happy with the sound. I couldn't ask for anything more. It sounds like it should now. The best part about it is it only cost me 108.65. Thanks to all who posted on this matter. If you are considering doing it you WON'T be disappointed. Beats spending 600.00 and up for a cat back that doesn't sound any better. No drone. Thanks again. Camaro 5 rocks!

I ended up paying about $250 because I bought new tips. I decided it would be easier to keep the stock tips on the ends with the mufflers incase I wanted to go back to stock later. But yeah, $108 is a good damn deal.

I just added a K&N Cold Air Intake, and with the muffler delete, it just sounds awesome. Granted, I have a V6, but now it's sounding almost like a V8 lol, and not like a ricer-ish Honda

[MiSTER]

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

Will it pass smog?

No it won't affect CA smog as long as you don't remove the cats. Only time muffler change or delete would be an issue would be for increased sound level.

[x7productions]

Originally Posted by MiSTER

No it won't affect CA smog as long as you don't remove the cats. Only time muffler change or delete would be an issue would be for increased sound level.

That's not necessarily true. Even though I did the muffler delete + straight pipes, here it is straight off the DMV CA VC...
I'm pretty sure it's illegal in the state of California to remove the mufflers completely lol, but ya, since the cat isn't touched, you'd prob still pass smog.

Originally Posted by DMV VC

Adequate Muffler Required

27150. (a) Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
(b) Except as provided in Division 16.5 (commencing with Section 38000) with respect to off-highway motor vehicles subject to identification, every passenger vehicle operated off the highways shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained so as to meet the requirements of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 27200), and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
(c) The provisions of subdivision (b) shall not be applicable to passenger vehicles being operated off the highways in an organized racing or competitive event conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body or by permit issued by the local governmental authority having jurisdiction.

Amended Ch. 558, Stats. 1977. Effective January 1, 1978. Supersedes Ch. 579.

[brada]

I lust did this mod on my SS last night before i even checked the this forum. It's a great mod! ... the sound clip is pretty good < but doesn't give it justice. it sounds really good in person.!!
when driving at 1500-1800 rpm you are barely louder then stock< but when u open it up it really comes alive. I think its one of the nicest sounds for current gen camaros.
I weighed the mufflers and they were about 17.5 lbs each ( with tips on) ... on a canadian car (don"t know if that makes a difference on smog components).
It cost me $40 for 2 - 2.5" dia. U bend pipes with 5" rad. and a 14" straight section on each end of bend. and it took about an hour for the complete re and re (welding included)
I will post pics later.

[Outlaw77]

Well I just had this done on my LS3 camaro. It sounds great at start up and reving but do you guys notice drone in the cabin whne driving around 2000 to 3000 rpm's? I had the shop install new ss 4" tail pipes but the inlets were 3", so they had to use 3" piping. Maybe I'm just not used to the loudness of not having any mufflers at all but I'm wondering if the drone from 2000 to 2700 rpm is just in my head ar not. Have any of you folks expereinced this?

[BigRed585Lbs]

If drone is a problem, there's always this solution:


Or maybe this one modified/adapted to fit the application:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93944

I love custom exhaust shops.

[caverman]

Originally Posted by Outlaw77

Well I just had this done on my LS3 camaro. It sounds great at start up and reving but do you guys notice drone in the cabin whne driving around 2000 to 3000 rpm's? I had the shop install new ss 4" tail pipes but the inlets were 3", so they had to use 3" piping. Maybe I'm just not used to the loudness of not having any mufflers at all but I'm wondering if the drone from 2000 to 2700 rpm is just in my head ar not. Have any of you folks expereinced this?

Yes....it's normal. I hear it more in the 1700-2000 range. It's not just with the muffler delete but with a lot of other systems as well.