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TBailey · 09-16-2013, 07:57 AM

I'm looking to change just my axle back, I currently have the 3" flow master outlaw cat back along with 2" stainless works headers and hi flo cats along with a ton of other mods.... My exhaust was perfect for me before I got all my other mods, now it's just to loud and drones on the high way bad! So I'm looki g for input on a good axle back with a strong note and not much drone, any input or recommendation's would help.

Thanks guys

axis · 09-16-2013, 08:22 AM

You'll have to listen to the many exhaust videos in the sticky and make your decision. You're the only one that knows what you like. A big cam will make the quietest exhaust quite loud, especially in 3in. If you like the tone of what you have now, i'd suggest a resonated X pipe to quiet it some and a set of J-pipes to cancel out the drone. Don't know of many mufflers in 3in that wouldn't drone besides the Dynomax VT. Corsa and Borla are suppose to be better with drone but not sure how they are in 3in. The Dynomax VT is built to not drone, without sacrificing flow, so i'd be confident in that it won't, even in 3in.

BenningJ · 09-16-2013, 08:32 AM

Helmholz/J pipes. Using these you can literally tune out any drone in your system for a lot less than getting something new.

LS3 SS · 09-16-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

Helmholz/J pipes. Using these you can literally tune out any drone in your system for a lot less than getting something new.

45thAnniversary2SS · 09-16-2013, 09:19 AM

Just go with Stainless Works. I have the catback and it has zero drone on highway, plus you already have the headers as well, so will match nicely. I have the headers back as well and it's perfect.

TBailey · 09-16-2013, 10:37 AM

I really like the sound just not on the highway cruising at 65 the drone is going to drive me insane. I will look into that dynomax VT. And I'm not sure I know much about these j pipes?? I'll try to post a idle video

patternpilot · 09-16-2013, 11:19 AM

Not sure if this helps but after my mods of supercharger, cam and headers with cat delete, my exhaust was just obnoxious at all speeds. Now mind you this is a Corsa and was just right before the changes. So I started experimenting with the exhaust. I cut a section out of the pipe in the tunnel and installed a Magnaflow ex-pipe type muffler. I had left the Corsa ex-pipe in place and the combination of the two made the exhaust at idle sound wispy, which I did not like. So I had the old stock exhaust laying around, so I cut out the resonators and installed them in place of the Magnaflow. That took care of the wispy sound, the idle note is quite a bit louder but the sound on the highway is very tolerable. So there ARE situations where Corsa's will drone. In order to get the sound you want I think it is necessary to be able to experiment. No commercial exhaust will be perfect (at least for me), but I can now live with what I have and it sounds good.

Apex Motorsports · 09-16-2013, 11:46 AM

Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back will not drone. Here is what it sounds like with headers.

nyrfan · 09-16-2013, 12:09 PM

OP, if you want ZERO drone go with Corsa!

JDP Sales · 09-16-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TBailey

I'm looking to change just my axle back, I currently have the 3" flow master outlaw cat back along with 2" stainless works headers and hi flo cats along with a ton of other mods.... My exhaust was perfect for me before I got all my other mods, now it's just to loud and drones on the high way bad! So I'm looki g for input on a good axle back with a strong note and not much drone, any input or recommendation's would help.

Thanks guys

Chances are that you will have to do a full catback unless you just pick up some mufflers and do a custom setup. As far as I know, Flowmaster is the only ones who offer an axle back in 3". Not to mention, others may not follow the exact same route as FM so it ma end up crooked.

I suggest picking up a few Magnaflow mufflers and having them welded in by an exhaust shop or picking out a new cat-back and selling off your FM catback.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

axis · 09-16-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TBailey

I really like the sound just not on the highway cruising at 65 the drone is going to drive me insane. I will look into that dynomax VT. And I'm not sure I know much about these j pipes?? I'll try to post a idle video

Helmholtz tubes (J-pipes)

No need to post a video. Most here know what you're talking about. Drone is drone and having a big cam, big ass headers, and HFC's will drone damn near anything.

VR Baron · 09-16-2013, 02:13 PM

Yeah the J pipes work. I have shorties, hiflows and outlaw axelback. No drone with the J pipes. To tame some sound the maganflow resonated x pipe does that, about 35-40% I'm estimating with my setup, but is deeper and no raspy or high pitched, sounds good. I have pics of the j pipes and where they are wilded with the outlaw axelback in my build thread " Meet Blackbees big brother, VR bARON"

BooSSted · 09-16-2013, 08:07 PM

Zero drone, and damn near stock sound when cruising highway with the Solo Mach XL

Birm · 09-17-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BenningJ

Helmholz/J pipes. Using these you can literally tune out any drone in your system for a lot less than getting something new.

+1 works like a charm.

Solo Sells the Adjustable J's individually or a GOOD exhaust shop should be able to fab some, but I would just give Solo a ring.

09-16-2013, 07:57 AM	#1
TBailey Drives: 2013 2SS / RS / 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 48	EXHAUST HELP... I can't take it anymore!!!! I'm looking to change just my axle back, I currently have the 3" flow master outlaw cat back along with 2" stainless works headers and hi flo cats along with a ton of other mods.... My exhaust was perfect for me before I got all my other mods, now it's just to loud and drones on the high way bad! So I'm looki g for input on a good axle back with a strong note and not much drone, any input or recommendation's would help. Thanks guys __________________ ITS A WORK IN PROGRESS SIMPLE QUICK RACING TUNED BY DANIEL TIMMONS @ SQR

09-16-2013, 08:22 AM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	You'll have to listen to the many exhaust videos in the sticky and make your decision. You're the only one that knows what you like. A big cam will make the quietest exhaust quite loud, especially in 3in. If you like the tone of what you have now, i'd suggest a resonated X pipe to quiet it some and a set of J-pipes to cancel out the drone. Don't know of many mufflers in 3in that wouldn't drone besides the Dynomax VT. Corsa and Borla are suppose to be better with drone but not sure how they are in 3in. The Dynomax VT is built to not drone, without sacrificing flow, so i'd be confident in that it won't, even in 3in. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

09-16-2013, 08:32 AM	#3
BenningJ Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa Posts: 1,581 View My Garage	Helmholz/J pipes. Using these you can literally tune out any drone in your system for a lot less than getting something new. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS - Ashen Gray Metallic \| LS3 \| CAI Inductions, Inc Intake \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| Dynatech 1.875" Long Tube Headers \| Apex Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam \| BTR 7.400" Push Rods \|LS2 Dampener \| Melling 10296 Oil Pump \| IWIS Chain \| BTR .660" Dual Valve Springs \| BTR Trunion Upgrade Kit \| Lethal Racing Tuned \| Anvil Notch Spoiler \| BMR Split Drop Springs \| Eaton TrueTrac \| GM 3.91 Gears \| LPW Diff Cover \| Rohana RF2 275/40 20x10F 315/35 20x11R \| BMR Polyurethane Motor Mounts

09-16-2013, 09:19 AM	#5
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Just go with Stainless Works. I have the catback and it has zero drone on highway, plus you already have the headers as well, so will match nicely. I have the headers back as well and it's perfect. __________________

09-16-2013, 10:37 AM	#6
TBailey Drives: 2013 2SS / RS / 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 48	I really like the sound just not on the highway cruising at 65 the drone is going to drive me insane. I will look into that dynomax VT. And I'm not sure I know much about these j pipes?? I'll try to post a idle video __________________ ITS A WORK IN PROGRESS SIMPLE QUICK RACING TUNED BY DANIEL TIMMONS @ SQR

09-16-2013, 11:19 AM	#7
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	Not sure if this helps but after my mods of supercharger, cam and headers with cat delete, my exhaust was just obnoxious at all speeds. Now mind you this is a Corsa and was just right before the changes. So I started experimenting with the exhaust. I cut a section out of the pipe in the tunnel and installed a Magnaflow ex-pipe type muffler. I had left the Corsa ex-pipe in place and the combination of the two made the exhaust at idle sound wispy, which I did not like. So I had the old stock exhaust laying around, so I cut out the resonators and installed them in place of the Magnaflow. That took care of the wispy sound, the idle note is quite a bit louder but the sound on the highway is very tolerable. So there ARE situations where Corsa's will drone. In order to get the sound you want I think it is necessary to be able to experiment. No commercial exhaust will be perfect (at least for me), but I can now live with what I have and it sounds good. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

09-16-2013, 11:46 AM	#8
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back will not drone. Here is what it sounds like with headers.

09-16-2013, 12:09 PM	#9
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	OP, if you want ZERO drone go with Corsa! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

09-16-2013, 02:13 PM	#12
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Yeah the J pipes work. I have shorties, hiflows and outlaw axelback. No drone with the J pipes. To tame some sound the maganflow resonated x pipe does that, about 35-40% I'm estimating with my setup, but is deeper and no raspy or high pitched, sounds good. I have pics of the j pipes and where they are wilded with the outlaw axelback in my build thread " Meet Blackbees big brother, VR bARON"

09-16-2013, 08:07 PM	#13
BooSSted Drives: 2017 Z06 / 2012 CTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NY Posts: 731	Zero drone, and damn near stock sound when cruising highway with the Solo Mach XL __________________ SOLD - Maggie Powered 2011 2SS Procharged Powered 2017 Z06