Solo cat back not happy? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

styphon · 07-01-2012, 08:05 AM

I have the solo on a v8 manual. The loudness did not increase, but the bass has when you lay on the throttle. Also in a week after install, it seems to have gotten even more bass.

Just also for solo hfc and kooks headers installed. Car exhaust is much louder now.

jsweat · 07-01-2012, 09:45 AM

I have the Axle Back w/ J-Pipes on a Vert and I felt the same way at first. Give it about a week to break in and add a CAI Intake and it comes to life. Sounds quiet from inside but at WOT and from outside it sounds great. Really helps avoid the dreaded drone.

AFM is annoying but Solo does a great job of playing it down for an aftermarket system. Best thing to do is tune it out when ready.

Obzen · 07-01-2012, 04:54 PM

I'll have to agree. I don't hate my Mach-X but man the first startup was so disappointing. Overall it does sound much better than stock. The reason I kept it is because the materials and workmanship is so good that I really want to like it. Its just a very well made catback.

I honestly think it's more that the stock mid pipes have 4 cats (or 2 cats and 2 resonators depending on who you ask) and it really hinders the sound.

I've got SOLO cats on the way and I'm hoping that will make it all better.

E.T. · 07-01-2012, 05:08 PM

It will sound MUCH better with the high flow cats...very mean sounding when you get on the throttle.

Obzen · 07-01-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.T.

It will sound MUCH better with the high flow cats...very mean sounding when you get on the throttle.

huitt06 · 07-01-2012, 07:54 PM

HF's definately open up the car....i have dynomax bullets and the HF's and its definately the power sound i wanted, if you dont believe ask the SRT8 I beat yesterday haha...the cats on these cars are garbage and until you replace them sound will be pretty mild

ragtop11 · 07-02-2012, 08:32 AM

I have the Solo axle back with "J" pipes, the car really sounds nice at idel, and WOT
but really do not notice any difference in sound at crusing speed.
There is no cabin drone, but you can tell when the AFM kicks in and out.
Need to tune that dreaded AFM out, but do not want to loss my warranty.
wish I would of purchased the manual, also told my salesman when he called me on how I like the car, that he should of mentioned about GM's F--U- AFM.
I cancelled out my extened warranty that I purchased when I brought the car just for this reason.
If I wouldn't lose my shorts, I would trade it on a manual, this is how much I hate AFM.
everyone have a good day.

Bad70supreme · 07-02-2012, 12:14 PM

The cats kill the sound, but sorry to hear about the catback. Get the HF cats on there and you'll love it. Seems like that solo is ment for people that don't want much volume, my car sounded great with just 1 chambers on the stock catback even before the headers, but still kinda tame. 4 cats are sound killers no matter what's behind them.

Phantom.5SS · 07-02-2012, 12:30 PM

I agree with the other posts..AFM is ridiculous...my Flowmaster American Thunder is the same way...I dont even use it on the highway any more because it just sucks.

HOWEVER..the rest of the system is killer!!! Louder on start up is normal on most camaros for whatever reason..I have heard many of them cold and its the same.
Dropping the Hammer makes it BARK!!..very 60s muscle car

thumpy rumbly throaty muscle car, coupled with my CAI intake and its a great sound. I think SOLO cats would up the anty but I have to ditch AFM first or I wont have any teeth left from the exhaust vibration.

Who Dat 2SS · 07-05-2012, 10:30 PM

I have a vert and installed the Solo Mach-XC and I had the exact same reaction at first. I thought it was too quiet. But I fell in love on the ride home. I think it's great that it's mild when you need it and wild at WOT. Give it a little time and have someone else drive itso you can hear. I think it's agreat exhaust. A link below to my before and after video of my install.

first one · 07-06-2012, 07:48 AM

I have the solo cats only on my auto and love the sound.

IndeedSS1 · 07-06-2012, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by first one

I have the solo cats only on my auto and love the sound.

Yep the cats are the key. The only reason I went away from the stock catback is my stock muffler baffles were rattling.

justa25thTA · 07-06-2012, 08:04 AM

glad I bought my cat-back and hf's used. They were already broke in (and much cheaper).

IndeedSS1 · 07-06-2012, 10:05 AM

Heads-up E.T. just bought headers and will be selling his SOLOs. Look for his thread called Dynatech.

07-01-2012, 08:05 AM	#15
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	I have the solo on a v8 manual. The loudness did not increase, but the bass has when you lay on the throttle. Also in a week after install, it seems to have gotten even more bass. Just also for solo hfc and kooks headers installed. Car exhaust is much louder now. __________________ Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post5161649

07-01-2012, 05:08 PM	#18
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	It will sound MUCH better with the high flow cats...very mean sounding when you get on the throttle. __________________

07-01-2012, 07:54 PM	#20
huitt06 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West texas Posts: 319 View My Garage	HF's definately open up the car....i have dynomax bullets and the HF's and its definately the power sound i wanted, if you dont believe ask the SRT8 I beat yesterday haha...the cats on these cars are garbage and until you replace them sound will be pretty mild __________________ TSP 1 7/8, CNT catback, VMAX, CAI intake, ADM scoop, 3.70s, Adm Tuned(374/391), SLP UDP, 18" nurbs/NT05r's , 3200 stall, Granatelli trailing arms....1/4 mi best 12.7

07-02-2012, 08:32 AM	#21
ragtop11 Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oconomowoc, Wi Posts: 147	I have the Solo axle back with "J" pipes, the car really sounds nice at idel, and WOT but really do not notice any difference in sound at crusing speed. There is no cabin drone, but you can tell when the AFM kicks in and out. Need to tune that dreaded AFM out, but do not want to loss my warranty. wish I would of purchased the manual, also told my salesman when he called me on how I like the car, that he should of mentioned about GM's F--U- AFM. I cancelled out my extened warranty that I purchased when I brought the car just for this reason. If I wouldn't lose my shorts, I would trade it on a manual, this is how much I hate AFM. everyone have a good day. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS/RS Black and Black. added Solo Performance "J" pipes

07-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#22
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	The cats kill the sound, but sorry to hear about the catback. Get the HF cats on there and you'll love it. Seems like that solo is ment for people that don't want much volume, my car sounded great with just 1 chambers on the stock catback even before the headers, but still kinda tame. 4 cats are sound killers no matter what's behind them. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

07-01-2012, 09:45 AM	#16
jsweat Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 8	I have the Axle Back w/ J-Pipes on a Vert and I felt the same way at first. Give it about a week to break in and add a CAI Intake and it comes to life. Sounds quiet from inside but at WOT and from outside it sounds great. Really helps avoid the dreaded drone. AFM is annoying but Solo does a great job of playing it down for an aftermarket system. Best thing to do is tune it out when ready.

07-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#17
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	I'll have to agree. I don't hate my Mach-X but man the first startup was so disappointing. Overall it does sound much better than stock. The reason I kept it is because the materials and workmanship is so good that I really want to like it. Its just a very well made catback. I honestly think it's more that the stock mid pipes have 4 cats (or 2 cats and 2 resonators depending on who you ask) and it really hinders the sound. I've got SOLO cats on the way and I'm hoping that will make it all better.

07-02-2012, 12:30 PM	#23
Phantom.5SS Hell yeah I'm Guilty..... Drives: 2010 2-SS ABM NON-RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colonie, NY Posts: 1,223 View My Garage	I agree with the other posts..AFM is ridiculous...my Flowmaster American Thunder is the same way...I dont even use it on the highway any more because it just sucks. HOWEVER..the rest of the system is killer!!! Louder on start up is normal on most camaros for whatever reason..I have heard many of them cold and its the same. Dropping the Hammer makes it BARK!!..very 60s muscle car thumpy rumbly throaty muscle car, coupled with my CAI intake and its a great sound. I think SOLO cats would up the anty but I have to ditch AFM first or I wont have any teeth left from the exhaust vibration. __________________

07-06-2012, 07:48 AM	#25
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	I have the solo cats only on my auto and love the sound. __________________

07-06-2012, 08:04 AM	#27
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	glad I bought my cat-back and hf's used. They were already broke in (and much cheaper). __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

07-06-2012, 10:05 AM	#28
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Heads-up E.T. just bought headers and will be selling his SOLOs. Look for his thread called Dynatech. __________________ She is only memory now.