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ConvCamaroSS · 09-13-2017, 10:50 AM

I am a newbie here and been trying to research a good mild exhaust.

here is my setup as I know. I recently purchased a 2013 Convertible Camaro 2SS and to my delight it came with upgrades. it has Volant cai, Headers, a mild cam, high flow cats I believe with LSP exhaust (loadmouth II?). I love the car, but would like to tone the sound down and kill the drone.

I have watched many videos and read many post on the tone and removing of the dreaded drone.

I am looking for guidance on what would be the best options, I have seen the following for recommendation.
-Magnaflow
-Dynomax VT. I cant use this as I have a convertible
-Borla s-type/touring
-Solo with J-pipes

has anyone have experience going from LSP to something milder with a similar setup?

any help is appreciated.

SSEssence · 09-13-2017, 11:07 AM

A Magnaflow resonated X-pipe could help tone down the drone.

Sales@Phastek · 09-13-2017, 11:12 AM

Hey ConvCamaroSS..........We have had customers who really enjoyed the tone and loudness of the Solo-Performance with J-pipes exhaust. Not as loud as the others and less drone.

GodWentPunk · 09-13-2017, 11:22 AM

The J-pipes alone will help with the drone but not so much the volume...

joe...

Bansheemike · 09-13-2017, 02:00 PM

I just installed Magnaflow race mufflers (14156) to the end of pipes before the outlet and it really calmed down the drone and noise.

c-57d · 09-13-2017, 02:15 PM

I love my Solo-Performance with J-pipes. Just the right tone when I'm 'being good'.
Great clarity in the higher volume range. ( loud, very loud )
-s

ConvCamaroSS · 09-14-2017, 06:46 AM

Is it better to go with a cat-back or axle-back system?

sbubbaklein · 09-14-2017, 07:44 AM

I installed npp mufflers and a switch to control it. My options are on with the cutout open or off with the cutout closed. I don't use any computer controlled signal. Mine is vert v6 so not too loud any time

Angie11 · 09-15-2017, 11:09 AM

I had flowmasters and the drone was unstoppable even with J's. Went with magna flo's and am very pleased, mello but good in normal driving, loud and aggressive when WFO...my 2 cents

JLGO · 09-23-2017, 10:27 PM

The convertible stock exhaust comes with exhaust flaps, and I would assume since you bought the car with aftermarket exhaust is missing the pipes that comes with the flaps. You might need to get those pipes with the flaps to make the car quieter. That is the only exhaust stock part that is in my car , my car had LT headers and full exhaust and it's only loudon cold start and at wide open throttle. Is like having Dr. Jekyl and Mr Hyde.

ConvCamaroSS · 09-25-2017, 08:54 AM

Thanks Everyone! I did find out I do have a full 3'' LSP exhaust from cat back. I have a appointment with a local performance shop to get there input as well.

Juiced1 · 09-25-2017, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConvCamaroSS

Is it better to go with a cat-back or axle-back system?

The Solo axleback is just a straight pipe and Jpipes. The catback is the better way to go and sounds amazing. +1 for a Solo catback with Jpipes.

Cisco Kid2 · 09-28-2017, 07:31 PM

This is my 2nd Convertible. I run the catback Borla S-Type on both.

09-13-2017, 10:50 AM	#1
ConvCamaroSS Drives: White 2013 Conv Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seymour, CT Posts: 7 View My Garage	Need help with finding quieter exhaust I am a newbie here and been trying to research a good mild exhaust. here is my setup as I know. I recently purchased a 2013 Convertible Camaro 2SS and to my delight it came with upgrades. it has Volant cai, Headers, a mild cam, high flow cats I believe with LSP exhaust (loadmouth II?). I love the car, but would like to tone the sound down and kill the drone. I have watched many videos and read many post on the tone and removing of the dreaded drone. I am looking for guidance on what would be the best options, I have seen the following for recommendation. -Magnaflow -Dynomax VT. I cant use this as I have a convertible -Borla s-type/touring -Solo with J-pipes has anyone have experience going from LSP to something milder with a similar setup? any help is appreciated.

09-13-2017, 11:07 AM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	A Magnaflow resonated X-pipe could help tone down the drone. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

09-13-2017, 11:12 AM	#3
Sales@Phastek Drives: 2016 1SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,817	Hey ConvCamaroSS..........We have had customers who really enjoyed the tone and loudness of the Solo-Performance with J-pipes exhaust. Not as loud as the others and less drone. __________________

09-13-2017, 11:22 AM	#4
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	The J-pipes alone will help with the drone but not so much the volume... joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

09-13-2017, 02:15 PM	#6
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	I love my Solo-Performance with J-pipes. Just the right tone when I'm 'being good'. Great clarity in the higher volume range. ( loud, very loud ) -s __________________ Come see the violence inherent in the sysadmin.

09-13-2017, 02:00 PM	#5
Bansheemike Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6speed manual Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Left Coast Posts: 32 View My Garage	I just installed Magnaflow race mufflers (14156) to the end of pipes before the outlet and it really calmed down the drone and noise.

09-14-2017, 06:46 AM	#7
ConvCamaroSS Drives: White 2013 Conv Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seymour, CT Posts: 7 View My Garage	Is it better to go with a cat-back or axle-back system?

09-14-2017, 07:44 AM	#8
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	I installed npp mufflers and a switch to control it. My options are on with the cutout open or off with the cutout closed. I don't use any computer controlled signal. Mine is vert v6 so not too loud any time __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

09-15-2017, 11:09 AM	#9
Angie11 Drives: 2011 ss rs convertable Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WI Posts: 179	I had flowmasters and the drone was unstoppable even with J's. Went with magna flo's and am very pleased, mello but good in normal driving, loud and aggressive when WFO...my 2 cents

09-23-2017, 10:27 PM	#10
JLGO Drives: 2015 Camaro SS convertible L99 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 245	The convertible stock exhaust comes with exhaust flaps, and I would assume since you bought the car with aftermarket exhaust is missing the pipes that comes with the flaps. You might need to get those pipes with the flaps to make the car quieter. That is the only exhaust stock part that is in my car , my car had LT headers and full exhaust and it's only loudon cold start and at wide open throttle. Is like having Dr. Jekyl and Mr Hyde.

09-25-2017, 08:54 AM	#11
ConvCamaroSS Drives: White 2013 Conv Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seymour, CT Posts: 7 View My Garage	Thanks Everyone! I did find out I do have a full 3'' LSP exhaust from cat back. I have a appointment with a local performance shop to get there input as well.

09-28-2017, 07:31 PM	#13
Cisco Kid2 Drives: 2015 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Apollo Beach, Fl Posts: 28	This is my 2nd Convertible. I run the catback Borla S-Type on both.