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Rdphish73 · 04-24-2014, 10:32 PM

Hey all,

I have Long Tube Headers , Hi-Flo Cats, and the Borla Cat Back "S-Type" exhaust system.........and after a year or so, I just can't take the drone anymore....its right in my sweet spot in 6th gear doing 70-80mph on the highway. Could someone just explain how I go about getting these "J-Pipes" I keep hearing about? My G/F won't even ride in my car anymore! LOL Thanks!

JCunningham · 04-24-2014, 10:47 PM

call SOLO or go to a local Muffler shop.

SGOS252382 · 04-25-2014, 09:17 AM

If possible add a Magnaflow resonated X pipe (basically a resonated muffler with a crossover built into it). It's the same X pipe/muffler on Magnaflow's Street catback exhaust (which is a very quiet catback).

It will reduce drone significantly (or completely get rid of it) if you can add it to your setup.

Here's an image of the Magnaflow Street catback with the resonated X pipe (3rd muffler).
Or spend the money and get the catback. I've seen come companies sell the catback for a real good price.

I run this catback on my car with Kooks 1 7/8 long tubes with no cats and I have no drone on the highway.

Juiced1 · 04-25-2014, 09:23 AM

Adding a set of J-pipes will do the job and keep the volume and sound about the same. You can add the resonated X-pipe which is pretty much a mid-muffler but that might change the tone and reduce the volume a bit. If you're looking to quiet the overall volume down some that's not a bad route to go.

ilirg · 04-25-2014, 09:27 AM

Call or email solo, you will not be disappointed with their j-pipes.

nyrfan · 04-25-2014, 09:28 AM

Get a Corsa system!!!

revs2ninegrand · 04-25-2014, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rdphish73

Hey all,

I have Long Tube Headers , Hi-Flo Cats, and the Borla Cat Back "S-Type" exhaust system.........and after a year or so, I just can't take the drone anymore....its right in my sweet spot in 6th gear doing 70-80mph on the highway. Could someone just explain how I go about getting these "J-Pipes" I keep hearing about? My G/F won't even ride in my car anymore! LOL Thanks!

How serious are you and your gf? The reason I ask is if you plan on getting married keep the drone and then you won't have to worry about taking your wife everywhere! That's what I do lol, between no cats and drone my wife hates my car, and that's alright with me!! Here is an example of the difference in dating and marriage haha!

kmm1412 · 04-25-2014, 02:30 PM

Solo J-pipes FTW!!!

Keep that great S-type tone, and rid yourself of the drone!!!

scooter6 · 04-25-2014, 04:26 PM

I have the dreaded drone with Kooks 3" Street Screamer exhaust I just installed this week and I am already sick of the drone. Did some research and I called Steve at Solo and I have J pipes on the way which should be the fix. Good luck

BigRed585Lbs · 04-25-2014, 04:39 PM

You can make your own, but the Solo set-up is better because of the tune-able end caps that will allow you to get things drone-free in your particular case.

And in Camaro's case, it's more of an "L" shape instead of a "J".

Remember that these things will work on ANY brand of muffler, so there's help available for everybody.

Blueforce · 04-25-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revs2ninegrand

How serious are you and your gf? The reason I ask is if you plan on getting married keep the drone and then you won't have to worry about taking your wife everywhere! That's what I do lol, between no cats and drone my wife hates my car, and that's alright with me!! Here is an example of the difference in dating and marriage haha!

Hahahaha love it. I will be installing my long tubes and borla atak tomorrow. I'll have to see about the drone however 70 here is speeding more than 5 over. Our limits are 55 at most until you get into certain areas. I personally wouldn't mind the drone too much.

Blueclyde · 04-25-2014, 08:44 PM

One word: Corsa

04-24-2014, 10:32 PM	#1
Rdphish73 Drives: 2012 Ashen Grey LS-3 RS/2SS Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 118	DRONE! Hey all, I have Long Tube Headers , Hi-Flo Cats, and the Borla Cat Back "S-Type" exhaust system.........and after a year or so, I just can't take the drone anymore....its right in my sweet spot in 6th gear doing 70-80mph on the highway. Could someone just explain how I go about getting these "J-Pipes" I keep hearing about? My G/F won't even ride in my car anymore! LOL Thanks! __________________ 2012 AGM LS-3 RS/SS: Airaid CAI, Ceramic Coated Dynatech SuperMaxx LT Headers, High Flow Cats, Borla "S-Type" Cat-Back Exhaust, Ted Jannetty Tuned, LS-3 Cowl Badging, RS/SS Fender Badging. Custom Bow-Ties by Lupe

04-24-2014, 10:47 PM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	call SOLO or go to a local Muffler shop. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

04-25-2014, 09:28 AM	#6
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Get a Corsa system!!! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

04-25-2014, 02:30 PM	#8
kmm1412 The Bolt-On Beast Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jamison, PA Posts: 965 View My Garage	Solo J-pipes FTW!!! Keep that great S-type tone, and rid yourself of the drone!!! __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6M Imperial Blue Metallic\|Cyber Gray Metallic Stripes\|Gray Interior\|Factory (KAE) Hurst Short Throw Shifter\|Sunroof MODS - 1LE Track Pack Suspension Upgrade\|Kooks Custom Stepped Headers & HFCs\|Cold Air Inductions Black CAI\|ADM Performance Scoop\|Vmax IBM CNC Ported Throttle Body\|Rx Extreme IBM Catch Can & Breather\|Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust w/Solo J-pipes\|IBM Heritage Grill\|LG ZL1 10 Spoke Replica Wheels w/Goodyear Supercar G2 Tires\|Z/TA Rear Spoiler\|463RWHP/459RWTQ Tune by Dale Cherry

04-25-2014, 04:26 PM	#9
scooter6 Drives: 2013 1SS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Abrams Wi Posts: 26 View My Garage	Solo J pipes I have the dreaded drone with Kooks 3" Street Screamer exhaust I just installed this week and I am already sick of the drone. Did some research and I called Steve at Solo and I have J pipes on the way which should be the fix. Good luck __________________ [

04-25-2014, 09:17 AM	#3
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	If possible add a Magnaflow resonated X pipe (basically a resonated muffler with a crossover built into it). It's the same X pipe/muffler on Magnaflow's Street catback exhaust (which is a very quiet catback). It will reduce drone significantly (or completely get rid of it) if you can add it to your setup. Here's an image of the Magnaflow Street catback with the resonated X pipe (3rd muffler). Or spend the money and get the catback. I've seen come companies sell the catback for a real good price. I run this catback on my car with Kooks 1 7/8 long tubes with no cats and I have no drone on the highway.

04-25-2014, 09:23 AM	#4
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Adding a set of J-pipes will do the job and keep the volume and sound about the same. You can add the resonated X-pipe which is pretty much a mid-muffler but that might change the tone and reduce the volume a bit. If you're looking to quiet the overall volume down some that's not a bad route to go.

04-25-2014, 09:27 AM	#5
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Call or email solo, you will not be disappointed with their j-pipes.

04-25-2014, 04:39 PM	#10
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	You can make your own, but the Solo set-up is better because of the tune-able end caps that will allow you to get things drone-free in your particular case. And in Camaro's case, it's more of an "L" shape instead of a "J". Remember that these things will work on ANY brand of muffler, so there's help available for everybody.

04-25-2014, 08:44 PM	#12
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	One word: Corsa