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Black5thgen · 02-14-2010, 02:44 PM

I tried a search and didn't find any sound clips. My original idea was to do a stainless works cat-back and call it a day performance mods wise for a year or so, but the more people I talk to say the cat-back is pretty much only a sound mod. I figure for the same price I can get headers, which will give me noticeable power and have heard the stock cat-back flows pretty good. Does any one have a clip of stock cat-back and headers? I also want to talk to my dealer's service department first. Any feedback is appreciated.

wbdinger · 02-14-2010, 03:05 PM

try this clip

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28150

gmwheels · 02-14-2010, 03:18 PM

I have listened to several sound clips for all the aftermarket cat backs systems and they sound just like the stock system, seems like a waist of $1200 to me. I like your idea of just going with headers.

MoranoRacing · 02-14-2010, 04:47 PM

Headers really won't change the sound on your Camaro. It will however make it louder. A muffler is what changes sound. Check out some sound clips here. Hopefully it will help.

http://www.************.com/cexsocl.html

Black5thgen · 02-15-2010, 01:10 AM

Thanks guys, I guess I have a lot of thinking to do.

Q8Y · 02-15-2010, 04:51 AM

try this one ARH+xpipe stock mufflers
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59167

Ragin Racin · 02-15-2010, 09:19 AM

We have done several header setups with leaving the stock Catback in place. The cars sound very nice after.

Black5thgen · 02-15-2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. I just went and talked to my dealer and they said they don't have a problem with headers and warranty work. If worst comes to worst I can swap the stock manifolds back on and bring it in. I'm planning on going down this road and adding the cat-back at a later time.

LT1Jeep · 02-15-2010, 10:26 PM

long tube headers do change the sound because they are changing the air flow. thats also why they increase horsepower and torque numbers. which is why we install them. :-p

IPS Brandon · 02-16-2010, 09:55 AM

Because of the stock muffler design, being a straight through perforated tube, you will not see a lot of flow gains over the stock mufflers, there is some to gain but not a lot. We do the muffler mod for a lot of gents, and cut the stock mufflers open clamp off the tube inside, and weld them back up, inexpensive, and adds some nice sound, and allows you to spend the money on long tubes which is where the power is at, and the fun factor.

Stainless works makes a great set up, which you mentioned, they fit very well and will certainly make your stock exhaust louder and more aggressive, (tastefully). You can search stainless works on youtube, and find many videos for reference. If you have any questions about pricing or fitment or comparable items.

Regards

tony1 · 02-16-2010, 11:12 AM

I'd Go Long Tube with the Hi-Flo Cats .. It will give you the deep V8 Rumble !!!

02-14-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Headers and stock cat-back I tried a search and didn't find any sound clips. My original idea was to do a stainless works cat-back and call it a day performance mods wise for a year or so, but the more people I talk to say the cat-back is pretty much only a sound mod. I figure for the same price I can get headers, which will give me noticeable power and have heard the stock cat-back flows pretty good. Does any one have a clip of stock cat-back and headers? I also want to talk to my dealer's service department first. Any feedback is appreciated.

02-14-2010, 03:05 PM	#2
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	try this clip http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28150 __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

02-15-2010, 04:51 AM	#6
Q8Y Drives: '12 F150 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 132 View My Garage	try this one ARH+xpipe stock mufflers http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59167 __________________ recieved 7-10-09 2010 camaro black 2ss/RS/6m

02-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#9
LT1Jeep Ecstatic Camaro SS Owner Drives: Jeep(s) [1in pieces] and 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 319 View My Garage	long tube headers do change the sound because they are changing the air flow. thats also why they increase horsepower and torque numbers. which is why we install them. :-p __________________

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02-14-2010, 03:18 PM	#3
gmwheels Drives: 2010 2SS RS black with IOI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 98	I have listened to several sound clips for all the aftermarket cat backs systems and they sound just like the stock system, seems like a waist of $1200 to me. I like your idea of just going with headers.

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MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	Headers really won't change the sound on your Camaro. It will however make it louder. A muffler is what changes sound. Check out some sound clips here. Hopefully it will help. http://www.************.com/cexsocl.html

02-15-2010, 01:10 AM	#5
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Thanks guys, I guess I have a lot of thinking to do.

02-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#7
Ragin Racin Drives: C6 Z06, 2011 Camaro convertable Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 225	We have done several header setups with leaving the stock Catback in place. The cars sound very nice after.

02-15-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
Black5thgen Account Suspended Drives: 2007 C6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 2,251 View My Garage	Thanks for the input everyone. I just went and talked to my dealer and they said they don't have a problem with headers and warranty work. If worst comes to worst I can swap the stock manifolds back on and bring it in. I'm planning on going down this road and adding the cat-back at a later time.

02-16-2010, 09:55 AM	#10
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	Because of the stock muffler design, being a straight through perforated tube, you will not see a lot of flow gains over the stock mufflers, there is some to gain but not a lot. We do the muffler mod for a lot of gents, and cut the stock mufflers open clamp off the tube inside, and weld them back up, inexpensive, and adds some nice sound, and allows you to spend the money on long tubes which is where the power is at, and the fun factor. Stainless works makes a great set up, which you mentioned, they fit very well and will certainly make your stock exhaust louder and more aggressive, (tastefully). You can search stainless works on youtube, and find many videos for reference. If you have any questions about pricing or fitment or comparable items. Regards

02-16-2010, 11:12 AM	#11
tony1 Drives: 2SS/RS Vortech/L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 474	I'd Go Long Tube with the Hi-Flo Cats .. It will give you the deep V8 Rumble !!!