Finished FULL ARH install (LT's, Cats, X Pipe, Mufflers) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jeffa55 · 06-18-2010, 07:21 AM

I finished up the install and fired it up yesterday... the sound is great. This is definitley a high quality exhaust with a great sound. At idle and 'normal driving' it is subdued... louder than stock, but not by much... I would venture to say that someone who doesn't know will thiink that the car is still stock (since one would expect a big v8 camaro to be loud anyway). When you get on it the sound comes alive and is 'just right'. I don't notice any drone, but I think the whole drone thing is a matter of opinion.

Anyway, I give ARH my full endorsement. I am in MA, so anyone considering an exhaust in the area is welcome to come by and check it out.

Blade · 06-18-2010, 07:26 AM

Noice.........I usually don't comment on v8 exhausts. I have a the v6 version of the ARH LTs, x-pipe and cats combined with the MRT 2.0 axle back, and my car sounds astoundingly aggressive. I love it. ARH does great work with all their products.

Slowkray · 06-18-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffa55

I finished up the install and fired it up yesterday... the sound is great. This is definitley a high quality exhaust with a great sound. At idle and 'normal driving' it is subdued... louder than stock, but not by much... I would venture to say that someone who doesn't know will thiink that the car is still stock (since one would expect a big v8 camaro to be loud anyway). When you get on it the sound comes alive and is 'just right'. I don't notice any drone, but I think the whole drone thing is a matter of opinion.

Anyway, I give ARH my full endorsement. I am in MA, so anyone considering an exhaust in the area is welcome to come by and check it out.

Just finished installing mine last Saturday, it is a very nice setup. I used the Borla S type axle back, I do have some drone, I am considering getting the ARH mufflers if it will help.

Congrats

Ovenmitt · 06-18-2010, 09:41 AM

LTs with cats arent much louder then stock, but without cats they certainly make some noise.

jeffa55 · 06-18-2010, 01:14 PM

Just got back from a longer drive (including the highway). I would say that the sound is pretty much a perfect balance... not too loud, not too soft. If you are looking to sound like a top fuel dragster, maybe try no cats. I love the burbling and popping on decel (even this is not too loud... just right).

As far as the power goes, I honestly don't feel any big difference. The seat of the pants feel is pretty much the same. I know that it is easy for a car to feel faster when it is louder, but I've had enough cars to eliminate that from my mind. It probably picked up some HP, but it's not like you drive the car and say 'holy s*&t)

Russell James · 06-18-2010, 01:49 PM

Have you changed the intake or tuning yet? Increasing the exhaust flow, the motor will really respond to increasing the intake and then tuning to match.

After my LT's and full exhaust, I added a Halltech CAI and Predator tuner w/ a tune from Jannetty. Then it really felt strong.

It takes a little driving time also for the computer to self adjust to any changes.

SMGSS · 06-18-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffa55

I finished up the install and fired it up yesterday... the sound is great. This is definitley a high quality exhaust with a great sound. At idle and 'normal driving' it is subdued... louder than stock, but not by much... I would venture to say that someone who doesn't know will thiink that the car is still stock (since one would expect a big v8 camaro to be loud anyway). When you get on it the sound comes alive and is 'just right'. I don't notice any drone, but I think the whole drone thing is a matter of opinion.

Anyway, I give ARH my full endorsement. I am in MA, so anyone considering an exhaust in the area is welcome to come by and check it out.

ARH is Top Notch!!!

Bell040 · 06-21-2010, 10:06 AM

I have the ARH to the axle... 2" headers x 3" collector, cats, and x-pipe.

I asked the ARH booth at C5 fest how much it would be to add the mufflers (complete the system) ... they said something like ~$800... and it has a 2.5 inch connection, so there is a meaningless reduction at the axle.

Does the full system have the reduction out of the box?

JTC/C5 · 06-21-2010, 11:52 AM

I also have ARH to the axle 1 7/8 in. with HF Cats and x pipe and roto-fab all tuned tho..Big Difference

jeffa55 · 06-21-2010, 12:55 PM

Yeah, I will do the tune but I have not yet decided on whether or not to by the SCX thing from Jannetty or to bring the car down to the shop and have it done at slohawk.

Did you drive the car long enough without the tune to get the error?? My check engine came on the fourth time I drove it.

06-18-2010, 07:21 AM	#1
jeffa55 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Camaro 6M Cyber Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MA Posts: 87	Finished FULL ARH install (LT's, Cats, X Pipe, Mufflers) I finished up the install and fired it up yesterday... the sound is great. This is definitley a high quality exhaust with a great sound. At idle and 'normal driving' it is subdued... louder than stock, but not by much... I would venture to say that someone who doesn't know will thiink that the car is still stock (since one would expect a big v8 camaro to be loud anyway). When you get on it the sound comes alive and is 'just right'. I don't notice any drone, but I think the whole drone thing is a matter of opinion. Anyway, I give ARH my full endorsement. I am in MA, so anyone considering an exhaust in the area is welcome to come by and check it out.

06-18-2010, 07:26 AM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Noice.........I usually don't comment on v8 exhausts. I have a the v6 version of the ARH LTs, x-pipe and cats combined with the MRT 2.0 axle back, and my car sounds astoundingly aggressive. I love it. ARH does great work with all their products. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

06-21-2010, 10:06 AM	#8
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I have the ARH to the axle... 2" headers x 3" collector, cats, and x-pipe. I asked the ARH booth at C5 fest how much it would be to add the mufflers (complete the system) ... they said something like ~$800... and it has a 2.5 inch connection, so there is a meaningless reduction at the axle. Does the full system have the reduction out of the box? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

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06-18-2010, 09:41 AM	#4
Ovenmitt Account Suspended Drives: 2011 RJT 1SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Lewis, Washington Posts: 730	LTs with cats arent much louder then stock, but without cats they certainly make some noise.

06-18-2010, 01:14 PM	#5
jeffa55 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Camaro 6M Cyber Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MA Posts: 87	Just got back from a longer drive (including the highway). I would say that the sound is pretty much a perfect balance... not too loud, not too soft. If you are looking to sound like a top fuel dragster, maybe try no cats. I love the burbling and popping on decel (even this is not too loud... just right). As far as the power goes, I honestly don't feel any big difference. The seat of the pants feel is pretty much the same. I know that it is easy for a car to feel faster when it is louder, but I've had enough cars to eliminate that from my mind. It probably picked up some HP, but it's not like you drive the car and say 'holy s*&t)

06-18-2010, 01:49 PM	#6
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Have you changed the intake or tuning yet? Increasing the exhaust flow, the motor will really respond to increasing the intake and then tuning to match. After my LT's and full exhaust, I added a Halltech CAI and Predator tuner w/ a tune from Jannetty. Then it really felt strong. It takes a little driving time also for the computer to self adjust to any changes.

06-21-2010, 11:52 AM	#9
JTC/C5 Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: nj Posts: 395	I also have ARH to the axle 1 7/8 in. with HF Cats and x pipe and roto-fab all tuned tho..Big Difference

06-21-2010, 12:55 PM	#10
jeffa55 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Camaro 6M Cyber Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MA Posts: 87	Yeah, I will do the tune but I have not yet decided on whether or not to by the SCX thing from Jannetty or to bring the car down to the shop and have it done at slohawk. Did you drive the car long enough without the tune to get the error?? My check engine came on the fourth time I drove it.