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Jiver11 · 01-16-2017, 08:30 PM

Didn't realize the 2014-15 LS3's had 4 catalytic converters. Chop off the 2nd set of converters behind the O2 sensors, add x pipe, muffler(s) delete.

Great sound for cheap. (found this on youtube after searching for awhile)

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-16-2017, 10:31 PM

I believe all 5th gens have 4 cats if I'm not mistaken

Jiver11 · 01-16-2017, 11:01 PM

No idea. I've just been searching for 14-15 because their exhaust systems are slightly different I believe

2010reddevil · 01-17-2017, 02:03 AM

Yes, all 5th Gen have 4 cats. The resonator is the key difference in sound.

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-17-2017, 02:37 AM

A standard muffler delete will prove to be a noteworthy upgrade over stock sound as well. Most shops can do that under $100, at least they can in Ohio. It'll always be my go to when I first get a vehicle (v8). Makes the world of a difference. Only exhaust mod I ever did on my 05 Mustang GT. Usually sounds deep and beautiful.

In terms of having a nice, deep tone on these cars in relation to cost, I've found the following to be the best in my opinion: Muffler Delete > Flowmaster Outlaw Axleback > SW Retro Chamber Catback. Just ordered the latter, cant wait to get it on. With longtubes and cat deletes, it's bound to wake the dead

Texas_RS · 01-17-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

A standard muffler delete will prove to be a noteworthy upgrade over stock sound as well. Most shops can do that under $100, at least they can in Ohio. It'll always be my go to when I first get a vehicle (v8). Makes the world of a difference. Only exhaust mod I ever did on my 05 Mustang GT. Usually sounds deep and beautiful.

In terms of having a nice, deep tone on these cars in relation to cost, I've found the following to be the best in my opinion: Muffler Delete > Flowmaster Outlaw Axleback > SW Retro Chamber Catback. Just ordered the latter, cant wait to get it on. With longtubes and cat deletes, it's bound to wake the dead

SW Retro sounds like muffler delete to me but a little deeper. If I actually run a Catback again, I'd go with Flowmaster Outlaw. But those 3 choices you put all sound good to me.

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-17-2017, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas_RS

SW Retro sounds like muffler delete to me but a little deeper. If I actually run a Catback again, I'd go with Flowmaster Outlaw. But those 3 choices you put all sound good to me.

Deep is the best sound on these cars to me, so thats why I listed those haha. But the SW retro offers the deepest sound it seems, with the benefits of a full 3in exhaust. Where the muffler delete offers close to the same tone, but has the restrictive factory catback. Worth the $800 difference between the two? I guess that's up for debate

rich2342 · 01-17-2017, 07:23 PM

I couldn't tell personally, but the hooker blackheart systems sound deep. That is the type of tone I would want a deep clean rumble.

Jiver11 · 01-17-2017, 08:44 PM

Anyone know if deleting the rear set of catalytic converters would void warranty? I wouldn't think so but you know how dealerships can be.

rich2342 · 01-20-2017, 10:06 AM

I would think yes. But I don't know for sure.

Did you make an exhaust choice?

Jiver11 · 01-22-2017, 11:12 PM

I'll probably ask my dads GM tech that he takes his stuff too. Probably get a more true answer just in case.

I'm going to cut the rear set of catalytic converters out, add magnaflow x pipe, leave in resonators, and add quad 4" tips.

Ashen L99 · 01-23-2017, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiver11

Anyone know if deleting the rear set of catalytic converters would void warranty? I wouldn't think so but you know how dealerships can be.

Anything behind the rear o2 sensors is fair play. High flows or cat deletes, long tubes, shorties anything in front starts messing with the warranty. At least that's what my dealer told me. I had the secondaries taken off, went in for an oil change, and the tech said he thought what I did was clever.

vinman · 01-23-2017, 06:39 AM

HFCs really sound good too and don't kill your warranty and will pass inspection if need be

camrytt · 01-23-2017, 07:56 AM

Here's mine, resonated x pipe and muffler delete with 4" piping. Headers coming soon!

https://youtu.be/CqgKvDZrk7I

01-16-2017, 10:31 PM	#2
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	I believe all 5th gens have 4 cats if I'm not mistaken __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-16-2017, 11:01 PM	#3
Jiver11 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 117	No idea. I've just been searching for 14-15 because their exhaust systems are slightly different I believe __________________

01-17-2017, 02:03 AM	#4
2010reddevil Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Victory Red 6M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gulf Coast, TX Posts: 1,424	Yes, all 5th Gen have 4 cats. The resonator is the key difference in sound. __________________ 2011 2SS 6A Red Jewel Metallic, Vararam Tune CAI, Magnaflow 3" Competition c/b, Speed Engineering 1-7/8 LT's, Circle D 5C, M/T 275/40R20 S/S, HPTuners tune by Ryan@GPI 12.3 @ 112 ACM as of 12/22/19 Gone on 12/28/19 R I P 2010 2SS 6M Victory Red/Black (old ride) CAI intake, Speed Engineering 1 7/8" LT's, X4 base tune, Flowmaster Outlaw axle-back. 12.6 @ 115 SAR as of 9/19/15 Gone but never forgotten.

01-17-2017, 02:37 AM	#5
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	A standard muffler delete will prove to be a noteworthy upgrade over stock sound as well. Most shops can do that under $100, at least they can in Ohio. It'll always be my go to when I first get a vehicle (v8). Makes the world of a difference. Only exhaust mod I ever did on my 05 Mustang GT. Usually sounds deep and beautiful. In terms of having a nice, deep tone on these cars in relation to cost, I've found the following to be the best in my opinion: Muffler Delete > Flowmaster Outlaw Axleback > SW Retro Chamber Catback. Just ordered the latter, cant wait to get it on. With longtubes and cat deletes, it's bound to wake the dead __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-17-2017, 08:44 PM	#9
Jiver11 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 117	Anyone know if deleting the rear set of catalytic converters would void warranty? I wouldn't think so but you know how dealerships can be. __________________

01-17-2017, 07:23 PM	#8
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	I couldn't tell personally, but the hooker blackheart systems sound deep. That is the type of tone I would want a deep clean rumble.

01-20-2017, 10:06 AM	#10
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	I would think yes. But I don't know for sure. Did you make an exhaust choice?

01-22-2017, 11:12 PM	#11
Jiver11 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 117	I'll probably ask my dads GM tech that he takes his stuff too. Probably get a more true answer just in case. I'm going to cut the rear set of catalytic converters out, add magnaflow x pipe, leave in resonators, and add quad 4" tips. __________________

01-23-2017, 06:39 AM	#13
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	HFCs really sound good too and don't kill your warranty and will pass inspection if need be __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

01-23-2017, 07:56 AM	#14
camrytt Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 592	Here's mine, resonated x pipe and muffler delete with 4" piping. Headers coming soon! https://youtu.be/CqgKvDZrk7I __________________ Current: 2017 ZL1 A10 previous: 2019 1SS A10 previous: '14 L99, CAI intake, vmax ported tb, e85 kit, stage 2 cnc heads, speed engineering long tubes, custom high flows, resonated x pipe, muffler delete, qtp cut outs, gpi ss3 vvt Cam, zl1 pump and injectors, fti triple disc, mayhem motorsports trans cooler and tune, ngk spark plugs +red msd wires, 3.91 gears. Past: '12 LFX, full bolt ons + E85, 302hp/267tq