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CamaroJim56 · 02-03-2013, 04:08 PM

Does it get a little louder after it has "seasoned"?

Have 90 miles on it now.

Thanks,

Jim

nukemustang · 02-03-2013, 04:10 PM

I dont think so... which has led to me buying the Solo Mach cat back exhaust and now the Dynatech LTs and HF cats

litle88 · 02-03-2013, 05:19 PM

Nothing to season really

BigRed585Lbs · 02-03-2013, 05:25 PM

Maybe you could fill it up with cajun spices or something?

I'd still prefer beer can chicken.

Rhyder · 02-03-2013, 05:27 PM

my experience generally is it will mellow out a little after a bit...not get louder though....

CamaroJim56 · 02-04-2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks all!

The Blue Ox · 02-04-2013, 04:59 PM

I didn't season mine that long but there was no change! I took my Tin Man cans off before 3,000 miles!

myold88 · 02-05-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Nothing to season really

YA there is. After 2 years my Solo's have twice the sound/rumble as they did when new- Carbon
build up I'm told. I don't know if this is true of the factory exhaust, but it sure has increased the sound of my Solos.

IndeedSS1 · 02-05-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

YA there is. After 2 years my Solo's have twice the sound/rumble as they did when new- Carbon
build up I'm told. I don't know if this is true of the factory exhaust, but it sure has increased the sound of my Solos.

Maybe but I know it's the fiberglass in the SOLO resonated X blowing out. Everytime I take my J pipes off I find more of it stuck in the adjustable end caps.

Plus OP is asking about the stock system.

myold88 · 02-05-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Maybe but I know it's the fiberglass in the SOLO resonated X blowing out. Everytime I take my J pipes off I find more of it stuck in the adjustable end caps.

Plus OP is asking about the stock system.

I know what he's asking. Is there no carbon build up in the stock exhaust ?

IndeedSS1 · 02-05-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

I know what he's asking. Is there no carbon build up in the stock exhaust ?

Of course but on a stock system the "mellowing" that comes from carbon build up isn't really noticeable.

myold88 · 02-05-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Of course but on a stock system the "mellowing" that comes from carbon build up isn't really noticeable.

mellowing- ? I think not. What I said was "twice the sound & rumble" plus "increased sound " is not exactly mellowing.
Stop digging.

Mr pogo · 02-05-2013, 11:54 AM

mine seems to have gotten noticeably louder the first thousand miles. stock exhaust.

JRT · 02-05-2013, 12:03 PM

I notice my stock exhaust got a bit louder after several thousand miles. But in reality it will still be way to quiet and sound like shit. Do yourself a favor and switch it out ASAP. However, be aware that the AFM drone gets even louder and more annoying. So get a performance tune and tune the AFM off unless of course it doesn't bother you.

I went to SOLO Performance axle back on stock exhaust and it was much better. Then I went to SOLO's high flow cats and Mach XL cat back system. Now I am happy...for now!

02-03-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
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02-03-2013, 05:19 PM	#3
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Nothing to season really __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

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02-05-2013, 12:03 PM	#14
JRT Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: VA Posts: 400	I notice my stock exhaust got a bit louder after several thousand miles. But in reality it will still be way to quiet and sound like shit. Do yourself a favor and switch it out ASAP. However, be aware that the AFM drone gets even louder and more annoying. So get a performance tune and tune the AFM off unless of course it doesn't bother you. I went to SOLO Performance axle back on stock exhaust and it was much better. Then I went to SOLO's high flow cats and Mach XL cat back system. Now I am happy...for now! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS L99 2015 Ducati Diavel Carbon Red

02-03-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Maybe you could fill it up with cajun spices or something? I'd still prefer beer can chicken.

02-03-2013, 05:27 PM	#5
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	my experience generally is it will mellow out a little after a bit...not get louder though....

02-04-2013, 04:59 PM	#7
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	I didn't season mine that long but there was no change! I took my Tin Man cans off before 3,000 miles!

02-05-2013, 11:54 AM	#13
Mr pogo Drives: 96 Imp SS, 13 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 327 View My Garage	mine seems to have gotten noticeably louder the first thousand miles. stock exhaust.