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G.E. · 11-09-2009, 08:34 PM

Just curious if anyone has tried em out? How bad is drone? or afm? They sound good from video, but idk if it was L99 or LS3...

Edrock · 11-10-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by G.E.

Just curious if anyone has tried em out? How bad is drone? or afm? They sound good from video, but idk if it was L99 or LS3...

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the video about the AMT (American Thunder) system on the Flowmaster website is an L99. Not completely sure but listening to the video it sounds like it shifts from gear to gear like an automatic. My video in my sig is an LS3 though. I think it would sound great on an L99 but not sure about AFM. That's the big question.

http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/index.php?cat=8

Listen to the video on the AMT system. The narrator repeatedly says "LS3" but the car in the video is definitely the L99 without a doubt. You can tell by the stock exhaust that it shows them removing, then the obvious shifting of the driver using the paddles on the back of the steering wheel, then there's the sound of the shifting from inside the cabin...definitely an auto. It's no shock that these vendors get the lingo all mixed up on this car. Good luck.

1sickss · 11-10-2009, 09:24 AM

my buddy does but he doesnt like the drone

ORANGE U NV · 11-11-2009, 01:47 PM

AFM sucks!

Ject · 12-20-2009, 09:40 PM

Edrock is correct, the one in their Video is the L99, you can tell from seeing the resonators when they pull off the stock exhaust @ about 1:10

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-20-2009, 11:41 PM

I run the Flowmaster "American Thunders" and they growl. Great sound and priced right..Yes i do have a L99...So AFM can be heard but to me its not bad. You get used to it quick! I like the sound of a agressive exhaust. Nice and deep....not tinny sounding like others.

When i run my auto start in the parking lot..Believe me people look!!!!

I have noticed on this forum when people talk about AFM they act like the sky is falling. C'mon guys these are muscle cars not cadilacs. I changed my exhaust so i can hear it. Unlike the stock exhaust.

If i had to do it again i would still have purchased Flowmasters.

eynigush · 12-20-2009, 11:53 PM

I had it. Tore it off after 3 weeks because it didn't improve the exhaust tone as much as I thought it would. I switched to magnaflow comp series 2.5" and it sounds amazing. Worth every penny and it sounds very aggresive. The drone isn't as bad as people say. I think it varies from car to car.

--Eddie

Icntdrv55 · 12-21-2009, 09:21 AM

I have the FLowmaster Super 40's with a Magnaflow X Pipe and tips and LOVE the sound and fit. It was better then buy American Thunder setup because by having it custome built, they were able to tuck the Flowmasters up high in the back where you can hardly even see them.
Cost me less then the whole Flowmaster setup and looks and sounds better!

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-21-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eynigush

I had it. Tore it off after 3 weeks because it didn't improve the exhaust tone as much as I thought it would. and it . The drone isn't as bad as people say.
--Eddie

Man the Flows are a 180 compaired to stock. Definately a big difference in sound.

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Originally Posted by Icntdrv55

It was better then buy American Thunder setup because by having it custome built, they were able to tuck the Flowmasters up high in the back where you can hardly even see them.

Flowmaster cans are tucked up high. You can't see them unless your on your hands and knees.

Robert91RS · 12-21-2009, 12:16 PM

bigtex686 has the Flowmaster cat back on his L99. Sounded great when he got it but it sounds way better now with his new ARH LT's and high flow cats. It was a little too quiet prior to the headers IMHO.

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-21-2009, 09:32 PM

Maybe its just me..but i noticed after about 500 miles or so(maybe less or maybe more) these Flows seemed to get louder and meaner...i like it..

11-09-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
G.E. Drives: black on black twenty ten ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 428 View My Garage	Has anyone tried the Flowmasters on a L99? Just curious if anyone has tried em out? How bad is drone? or afm? They sound good from video, but idk if it was L99 or LS3... __________________ I GOT MINE! Where's yours? :( Last edited by G.E.; 11-09-2009 at 08:45 PM.

11-11-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	AFM sucks! __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

12-20-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Edrock is correct, the one in their Video is the L99, you can tell from seeing the resonators when they pull off the stock exhaust @ about 1:10 __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

12-20-2009, 11:53 PM	#7
eynigush SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SSRS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 View My Garage	I had it. Tore it off after 3 weeks because it didn't improve the exhaust tone as much as I thought it would. I switched to magnaflow comp series 2.5" and it sounds amazing. Worth every penny and it sounds very aggresive. The drone isn't as bad as people say. I think it varies from car to car. --Eddie __________________ Kooks 1 7/8 headers w/high flow cats Magnaflow Cat-back Competition Series Cold Air Intake by CAI Inc.

12-21-2009, 09:21 AM	#8
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	I have the FLowmaster Super 40's with a Magnaflow X Pipe and tips and LOVE the sound and fit. It was better then buy American Thunder setup because by having it custome built, they were able to tuck the Flowmasters up high in the back where you can hardly even see them. Cost me less then the whole Flowmaster setup and looks and sounds better! __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

11-10-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
1sickss Drives: BADDEST SS IN ATL!!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 634	my buddy does but he doesnt like the drone

12-20-2009, 11:41 PM	#6
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS and a 09' Deluxe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 117	I run the Flowmaster "American Thunders" and they growl. Great sound and priced right..Yes i do have a L99...So AFM can be heard but to me its not bad. You get used to it quick! I like the sound of a agressive exhaust. Nice and deep....not tinny sounding like others. When i run my auto start in the parking lot..Believe me people look!!!! I have noticed on this forum when people talk about AFM they act like the sky is falling. C'mon guys these are muscle cars not cadilacs. I changed my exhaust so i can hear it. Unlike the stock exhaust. If i had to do it again i would still have purchased Flowmasters.

12-21-2009, 12:16 PM	#10
Robert91RS Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 852	bigtex686 has the Flowmaster cat back on his L99. Sounded great when he got it but it sounds way better now with his new ARH LT's and high flow cats. It was a little too quiet prior to the headers IMHO.

12-21-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS and a 09' Deluxe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 117	Maybe its just me..but i noticed after about 500 miles or so(maybe less or maybe more) these Flows seemed to get louder and meaner...i like it..

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