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Apex Motorsports · 06-16-2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tantalizer43

I can't wait for mine! Chase won't steer you wrong! And stainless works staff is top notch too. Had the opportunity to meet and talk with Anthony, super cool and very informative

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Yep, I'll be buying this Chambered Exhaust from Chase as soon as I can sell off enough other stuff to be able to afford it. And then someday (after the warranty has expired), hopefully I can get some SW headers to go with it, maybe even the stepped headers if I have enough money to spare!!!

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Originally Posted by DietCoke

You ever held one of those stainless works bullets? Lmao.

I'd wager a bet that they're easily as heavy as my magnaflow cans. I used them on my old car (and loved them). Going to put some on this car with turn-downs at the axle, but they're certainly not light. It's a 3.5" stainless tube with another full-size 3" stainless tube inside it with stainless packing material. Heavy duty stuff

It is not made of feathers but it is definitely not as heavy as a system with traditional mufflers, especially the boat anchor stock one.

blk5genss · 06-16-2011, 02:30 PM

@ Chase, this system with the headers sounds awesome, how much does it cost and weigh?

shadow09 · 06-16-2011, 02:47 PM

I agree with chase.. Get the retro chambered catback. That's my black SS in the first vid and I'm still very happy with it and smile every time I start the car up. Had lots of compliments on it..nice and deep with a loud growl. There are a total of 4 chambered mufflers 2 after the x-pipe and 2 before the tips and they aren't heavy at all.

SilverSS3108 · 06-16-2011, 02:59 PM

Wonder about the drone?! The sound makes me wanna swap my American thunder for this!!!

shadow09 · 06-16-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSS3108

Wonder about the drone?! The sound makes me wanna swap my American thunder for this!!!

There is none with the retro chambered catback! I've had mine for 6 months and zero issues with drone.

blazzin1 · 06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Does this Chambered system get the decel popping really bad??? I know my Solo system "gurgles" like hell when letting off the gas (especially if I down-shift). I don't really mind it, kinda sounds cool, just wondering if the SW system does the same?

shadow09 · 06-16-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Does this Chambered system get the decel popping really bad??? I know my Solo system "gurgles" like hell when letting off the gas (especially if I down-shift). I don't really mind it, kinda sounds cool, just wondering if the SW system does the same?

Yes it has a decent amount of decel popping but its tolerable.

Apex Motorsports · 06-17-2011, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by blk5genss

@ Chase, this system with the headers sounds awesome, how much does it cost and weigh?

I'll shoot you a PM on price, the shipping weight is 63 lbs.

Apex Motorsports · 06-17-2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverSS3108

Wonder about the drone?! The sound makes me wanna swap my American thunder for this!!!

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Originally Posted by shadow09

There is none with the retro chambered catback! I've had mine for 6 months and zero issues with drone.

Like shadow09 said, it is a drone free system.

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Does this Chambered system get the decel popping really bad??? I know my Solo system "gurgles" like hell when letting off the gas (especially if I down-shift). I don't really mind it, kinda sounds cool, just wondering if the SW system does the same?

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Originally Posted by shadow09

Yes it has a decent amount of decel popping but its tolerable.

Decel popping is something that needs to be addresses with a tune. With out that you are going to get it.

toilets · 06-17-2011, 08:36 AM

Im pretty much sold on the stainless works as long as their weight reduction is similiar to other cat backs (ie not 10 pounds lighter when others are 30-40). Once Stainless gets back to us with the figures Chase, I will be pulling the trigger and getting this system thru you.

In reading other posts about this topic, It looks as if the stock cat back system weighs about 72 pounds...

Zoomers seems to be 38 lbs lighter than stock- which would mean the system weighs roughly 35 pounds (im not sure on this as that would be damn light)

same with Borla- claim is 43 pounds lighter than the stock system, so roughly 30 pounds for the entire borla cat back system. (again, that is light so im not sure if this is accurate or I could be not comparing apples to apples here)

Apex Motorsports · 06-20-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stainless Works

Here's what I came up with. Our retro exhaust weighs in at 46lbs with the exception of 2 hangers that comes with the kit, so ad another 2lbs, making it 48lbs overall.

I just took the exhaust off a 2011 Camaro automatic, and it weighed in at 81lbs. So I would call it a good 30-33lbs of weight savings.

Thanks
-Anthony

Nice.

Unobtainium · 06-20-2011, 04:26 PM

Lightest camaro cat-back to date...
under 30lbs...

http://youtu.be/5tRxHFGeFEE?hd=1

orange-prince · 06-20-2011, 04:39 PM

nice cam you got here Unobtainium

Unobtainium · 06-20-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by orange-prince

nice cam you got here Unobtainium

It's a buddy's car. I just know how much it weighs because I built the system.

06-16-2011, 02:30 PM	#16
blk5genss Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Anonio, Texas Posts: 574	@ Chase, this system with the headers sounds awesome, how much does it cost and weigh? __________________ TSP Cam 231/236 112 LSA,TSP UD,Fast 102 w/Ported TB,AirAid CAI,1 7/8 catted Stainless Power LT,3 IN MBRP 3 in Exhaust/180*,Spohn LTA's,Toe Links, Drag Bar,Diff bushings,Hurst shifter,Hendrix/DSS 1400HP Axles,Nitto NT555R's,Lethal Performance Custon Tune 480 RWHP 454 RWTQ!! Best run so far is 11.94@121 LPE 3.91's Coming soon NW 102, and DSS DS, then car should be complete!!!

06-16-2011, 02:47 PM	#17
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	I agree with chase.. Get the retro chambered catback. That's my black SS in the first vid and I'm still very happy with it and smile every time I start the car up. Had lots of compliments on it..nice and deep with a loud growl. There are a total of 4 chambered mufflers 2 after the x-pipe and 2 before the tips and they aren't heavy at all. __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

06-16-2011, 02:59 PM	#18
SilverSS3108 Drives: 2010 silver SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,063	Wonder about the drone?! The sound makes me wanna swap my American thunder for this!!! __________________ 2012 Corvette Grandsport... TSP headers, Borla S-Type, BTR Stage 3 N/A cam, Halltech Super Bee MF108

06-20-2011, 04:26 PM	#26
Unobtainium Fabricator Drives: 2011 2SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langdon, AB Posts: 505	Lightest camaro cat-back to date... under 30lbs... http://youtu.be/5tRxHFGeFEE?hd=1 __________________ Roto-fab CAI Unobtainium Welding Exhaust ARH LT's 393whp L99 GPI VVT Turbo Cam-in

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blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Does this Chambered system get the decel popping really bad??? I know my Solo system "gurgles" like hell when letting off the gas (especially if I down-shift). I don't really mind it, kinda sounds cool, just wondering if the SW system does the same?

06-17-2011, 08:36 AM	#24
toilets Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southeast, Posts: 842	Im pretty much sold on the stainless works as long as their weight reduction is similiar to other cat backs (ie not 10 pounds lighter when others are 30-40). Once Stainless gets back to us with the figures Chase, I will be pulling the trigger and getting this system thru you. In reading other posts about this topic, It looks as if the stock cat back system weighs about 72 pounds... Zoomers seems to be 38 lbs lighter than stock- which would mean the system weighs roughly 35 pounds (im not sure on this as that would be damn light) same with Borla- claim is 43 pounds lighter than the stock system, so roughly 30 pounds for the entire borla cat back system. (again, that is light so im not sure if this is accurate or I could be not comparing apples to apples here)

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