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ttazzijr700 · 10-09-2009, 03:33 PM

I was looking into getting something to both make my camaro sound better and up the HP a bit. Im very inexperienced with all of these performance modding things. So should i get headers and/or a catback exhaust system. Also, i was looking at Borla's site and there are like 5 different systems and i dont really know the difference.http://www.borla.com/applications/lo...olet/Camaro/SS
They have Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System "S-Type, Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System , Stainless Steel Cat-Back + "X" pipe and 2 different headers. Also if i were to buy something, are there shops that will install the parts for you. Any other advice would be appreciated. thanx

MoranoRacing · 10-09-2009, 04:55 PM

If you are looking for sound and performance I would start out with a full cat back exhaust. The different kits are basically sound preferences. Mild to agressive sounding.

If your goal is to make horsepower I would go with a set of headers as well. Headers will also make your car somewhat louder, so it helps to know how loud and what tone you are looking for. Send me a PM as to what you are looking for and I could recommend the best kit for you.

I am also sure there are plenty of great install places in Detroit for your exhaust to be installed.

DarricSS · 10-09-2009, 05:01 PM

I will eventually go with the 2.5'' Magnaflow Comp series Catback system. But in the mean time i just Did the Muffler delete for the sound...Took around 40lbs off the car, probably added a few HP and the sound is awesome IMO.

Only cost $140 bucks.

chappy48 · 10-09-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ttazzijr700

I was looking into getting something to both make my camaro sound better and up the HP a bit. Im very inexperienced with all of these performance modding things. So should i get headers and/or a catback exhaust system. Also, i was looking at Borla's site and there are like 5 different systems and i dont really know the difference.http://www.borla.com/applications/lo...olet/Camaro/SS
They have Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System "S-Type, Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System , Stainless Steel Cat-Back + "X" pipe and 2 different headers. Also if i were to buy something, are there shops that will install the parts for you. Any other advice would be appreciated. thanx

The type s is their more aggressive sounding exhaust that get's you a little more hp. The other two catbacks you see on the bottom of the page are designed for people with the ground effects kit on their car. You'll notice that the first two catbacks have polished tips, while the bottom two don't have any tips at all. The two different types of headers are longtube (off-road use only, ie illegal for street use) headers and the other ones are the shorty headers which keep the car legal. You'll get slightly better performance and a louder exhaust note out of the longtubes, but with the shorties you don't have to worry about being illegal, because they keep the stock downpipes and catalytic converters in place. The longtubes remove all cats. Hope that helps

Oh and all the catbacks come with the x-pipe.

Jeanius · 10-09-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chappy48

The type s is their more aggressive sounding exhaust that get's you a little more hp. The other two catbacks you see on the bottom of the page are designed for people with the ground effects kit on their car. You'll notice that the first two catbacks have polished tips, while the bottom two don't have any tips at all. The two different types of headers are longtube (off-road use only, ie illegal for street use) headers and the other ones are the shorty headers which keep the car legal. You'll get slightly better performance and a louder exhaust note out of the longtubes, but with the shorties you don't have to worry about being illegal, because they keep the stock downpipes and catalytic converters in place. The longtubes remove all cats. Hope that helps

Oh and all the catbacks come with the x-pipe.

The Type S catback offers more hp?

chappy48 · 10-09-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

The Type S catback offers more hp?

Slightly more. Not like 10hp more, but maybe 1 or 2. Less restrictive muffler.

topgun1 · 10-09-2009, 07:53 PM

hands down--Magnaflow's 3" stainless steel competition cat-back--aggressive deep sound, straight-through stainless mufflers, dynoed ~15 hp gain, great looking 5" tips. Just had mine put on today! --added some new pics

Jferrell88 · 10-09-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

hands down--Magnaflow's 3" stainless steel competition cat-back--aggressive deep sound, straight-through stainless mufflers, dynoed ~15 hp gain, great looking 5" tips. Just had mine put on today!

love the sound , its great but the magnaflow 5 inch tips are to large

DarricSS · 10-09-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrell88

love the sound , its great but the magnaflow 5 inch tips are to large

Magnaflow went with the 5'' Tips becasue that was what was on the original concept Camaro...i think they look really good.

arfrc5 · 10-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Where'd you get the 5" tips? Everything I've seen says it has 4" ones.

Jeanius · 10-10-2009, 01:28 AM

Love the sound on this one too but Jannetty's testing shows 2.5" midpipes are better for torque!

topgun1 · 10-10-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DarricSS

Magnaflow went with the 5'' Tips becasue that was what was on the original concept Camaro...i think they look really good.

yes, correction, they are actually 4" tips. Magnaflow did however, initially have the 3" cat-back listed with 5" tips. They changed it during production to 4" tips, which is now what their website correctly refers to them as.

RefrigerationGuy · 11-12-2009, 09:46 PM

anyone know about the catback system from GM parts? my 2SSRS will be here early December and thinking about having the dealer install for better sound. also with the ground effects, do i order the one with tips or without. tips look like they are round and GFX has square holes???

2Tightwads · 11-12-2009, 09:53 PM

Magnaflow. Get your quote for Borla and then call me. I think you'll convert!

10-09-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	Question about Exhaust and headers I was looking into getting something to both make my camaro sound better and up the HP a bit. Im very inexperienced with all of these performance modding things. So should i get headers and/or a catback exhaust system. Also, i was looking at Borla's site and there are like 5 different systems and i dont really know the difference.http://www.borla.com/applications/lo...olet/Camaro/SS They have Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System "S-Type, Stainless Steel Cat-Back™ System , Stainless Steel Cat-Back + "X" pipe and 2 different headers. Also if i were to buy something, are there shops that will install the parts for you. Any other advice would be appreciated. thanx

10-09-2009, 05:01 PM	#3
DarricSS Drives: '10 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,047	I will eventually go with the 2.5'' Magnaflow Comp series Catback system. But in the mean time i just Did the Muffler delete for the sound...Took around 40lbs off the car, probably added a few HP and the sound is awesome IMO. Only cost $140 bucks. __________________ 2010, SIM, 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM Stripes

10-09-2009, 07:53 PM	#7
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	hands down--Magnaflow's 3" stainless steel competition cat-back--aggressive deep sound, straight-through stainless mufflers, dynoed ~15 hp gain, great looking 5" tips. Just had mine put on today! --added some new pics Attached Images __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears.... Last edited by topgun1; 10-10-2009 at 06:14 PM.

11-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#13
RefrigerationGuy Drives: 09Sierra10Suburban 2SSRSbk/io Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MT Posts: 18	GM Performance parts exhaust anyone know about the catback system from GM parts? my 2SSRS will be here early December and thinking about having the dealer install for better sound. also with the ground effects, do i order the one with tips or without. tips look like they are round and GFX has square holes???

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MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	If you are looking for sound and performance I would start out with a full cat back exhaust. The different kits are basically sound preferences. Mild to agressive sounding. If your goal is to make horsepower I would go with a set of headers as well. Headers will also make your car somewhat louder, so it helps to know how loud and what tone you are looking for. Send me a PM as to what you are looking for and I could recommend the best kit for you. I am also sure there are plenty of great install places in Detroit for your exhaust to be installed.

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