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Danimal · 06-10-2013, 02:35 PM

OK, so the next item that I am looking to do is to improve the sound, performance and potentially the look of my LS3 exhaust...

#1 Please recommend a Cat-Back - Not overly aggressive but an increase from stock...

#2 If I also change my headers will that void my warranty?

I was think of Kooks headers if it does void the warranty, but undecided on an exhaust package... I like low grumbling tones, not interested in highs.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

snaphappy · 06-11-2013, 02:16 AM

I got the solo performance axle back with j pipes. No drone. Easy install. I personally love the sound. I put a video on YouTube of the before and after. Can't comment on the catback sorry

CamaroRunsDeep · 06-11-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by snaphappy

I got the solo performance axle back with j pipes. No drone. Easy install. I personally love the sound. I put a video on YouTube of the before and after. Can't comment on the catback sorry

Its the only way to go. I had the Borla and it was a drone nightmare. Could not drive the car until I changed over to Solo. Also they are great people to deal with!

LessSinister · 06-11-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRunsDeep

Its the only way to go. I had the Borla and it was a drone nightmare. Could not drive the car until I changed over to Solo. Also they are great people to deal with!

Solo FTW!

DRKS1D3 · 06-11-2013, 11:56 AM

I have FlowMaster Force II's on my car. They sound great! Headers will void your warranty because you'll have to tune out the code they'll throw.

hawk02 · 06-11-2013, 01:33 PM

Got to give another thumbs up for the Solo Mach-XC cat back. Had it on my '12 SS and thought it was a perfect match for the convertible. It gave a nice throaty growl at startup and during acceleration but was nice and well behaved when cruising.

RolltideSS · 06-11-2013, 04:12 PM

Can always get the solo j-pipes put on just about any catback. That is what I will be doing to my borla s type which sounds great outside of the drone range

SS PANTHER · 06-12-2013, 03:32 AM

Would the 2013 factory dual mode system that comes on the SS convertible M6 cars swap over on to an L99 convertible without modifications?

hworth18 · 06-12-2013, 07:08 AM

Any change you make to the exhaust will void the warranty of that part of the exhaust. If you put new mufflers on, it'll void that part but shouldn't affect the convertors and so on. If you do a full swap to headers it'll void the exhaust warranty but shouldn't affect the drivetrain warranty.

I went with an axle-back exhaust and couldn't be happier on my RS.

meSSohappy · 06-12-2013, 07:42 PM

Just ordered a complete ARH with LT headers, hi flow cats and 3" exhaust back to the axle with their 2.5 " axle back kit....cant wait to get it. Have some buddies with it and no drone !!

Top Off · 06-12-2013, 08:10 PM

Exhaust sound is very subjective. Best bet it to listen to a bunch of video clips, find some you like. Then find some local members who have that exhaust listen to it. Headers by themselves could void your exhaust warranty. A tune which is pretty much required for almost all long tubes can void your powertrain warranty. I promised my wife to keep the warranty for 2years. That is why I am having my BBK shorty headers, Solo high flow cats, and GHL catback installed tomorrow. Headers will help give the exhaust a deeper sound. You mentioned Kooks. They do make a long tube and "green" cat combo that has been said to not require a tune. They are not inexpensive though.

Chris82xx · 06-12-2013, 08:51 PM

Aside from what has already been said about the warranty, I did ARH headers and a the Borla full 3", exhaust. The sound is more aggressive but not too much. It would be similar to the S-Type, but with a nice rumble.

Bcarr · 06-12-2013, 09:13 PM

Stainless Works Retro Chambered Cat Back Exhaust. I love mine!

gearheads78 · 07-17-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcarr

Stainless Works Retro Chambered Cat Back Exhaust. I love mine!

Does it work with the vert braces or did you have to remove them?

06-11-2013, 01:33 PM	#6
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,279 View My Garage	Got to give another thumbs up for the Solo Mach-XC cat back. Had it on my '12 SS and thought it was a perfect match for the convertible. It gave a nice throaty growl at startup and during acceleration but was nice and well behaved when cruising. __________________

06-12-2013, 07:08 AM	#9
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	Any change you make to the exhaust will void the warranty of that part of the exhaust. If you put new mufflers on, it'll void that part but shouldn't affect the convertors and so on. If you do a full swap to headers it'll void the exhaust warranty but shouldn't affect the drivetrain warranty. I went with an axle-back exhaust and couldn't be happier on my RS. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

06-12-2013, 07:42 PM	#10
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	Just ordered a complete ARH with LT headers, hi flow cats and 3" exhaust back to the axle with their 2.5 " axle back kit....cant wait to get it. Have some buddies with it and no drone !! __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

06-12-2013, 08:51 PM	#12
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	Aside from what has already been said about the warranty, I did ARH headers and a the Borla full 3", exhaust. The sound is more aggressive but not too much. It would be similar to the S-Type, but with a nice rumble. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

06-10-2013, 02:35 PM	#1
Danimal Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 13 View My Garage	Exhaust Upgrades - Advice/Suggestions Needed OK, so the next item that I am looking to do is to improve the sound, performance and potentially the look of my LS3 exhaust... #1 Please recommend a Cat-Back - Not overly aggressive but an increase from stock... #2 If I also change my headers will that void my warranty? I was think of Kooks headers if it does void the warranty, but undecided on an exhaust package... I like low grumbling tones, not interested in highs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

06-11-2013, 02:16 AM	#2
snaphappy Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS2/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Olive Branch, Ms Posts: 742	I got the solo performance axle back with j pipes. No drone. Easy install. I personally love the sound. I put a video on YouTube of the before and after. Can't comment on the catback sorry

06-11-2013, 04:12 PM	#7
RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	Can always get the solo j-pipes put on just about any catback. That is what I will be doing to my borla s type which sounds great outside of the drone range

06-12-2013, 03:32 AM	#8
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Would the 2013 factory dual mode system that comes on the SS convertible M6 cars swap over on to an L99 convertible without modifications?

06-12-2013, 08:10 PM	#11
Top Off Drives: 2012 LS3 1SS/RS Vert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hamburg Posts: 371	Exhaust sound is very subjective. Best bet it to listen to a bunch of video clips, find some you like. Then find some local members who have that exhaust listen to it. Headers by themselves could void your exhaust warranty. A tune which is pretty much required for almost all long tubes can void your powertrain warranty. I promised my wife to keep the warranty for 2years. That is why I am having my BBK shorty headers, Solo high flow cats, and GHL catback installed tomorrow. Headers will help give the exhaust a deeper sound. You mentioned Kooks. They do make a long tube and "green" cat combo that has been said to not require a tune. They are not inexpensive though.

06-12-2013, 09:13 PM	#13
Bcarr Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 271	Stainless Works Retro Chambered Cat Back Exhaust. I love mine!