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ElManny · 12-29-2008, 11:57 PM

i have a question for the exhaust experts. every car Ive owned Ive put a exhaust kit on whether it be magnaflow, flowmaster, or roush. my question is would it be better to use a kit or go to a muffler shop and have one custom made?

thanks in advance

garagelogic · 12-29-2008, 11:59 PM

I'm sure the aftermarket will be/is already there for the new Camaro. You'll be able to put whatever kit you want to put on the car to acheive the sound you desire.

zebra · 12-30-2008, 12:14 AM

i would say that the best bet would be to buy a kit from a company that spends time researching and testing their equipment, tailoring it to be an optimal system for that specific car.

TaylorRyanSS · 12-30-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zebra

i would say that the best bet would be to buy a kit from a company that spends time researching and testing their equipment, tailoring it to be an optimal system for that specific car.

Corsa does that, their exhaust sound great but are a little pricey

Jonesz0003 · 12-30-2008, 08:44 PM

You can get a kit from a company but they never fit quite right if you do it yourself so i would take it to an exhaust shop with a good reputation

shank0668 · 12-30-2008, 10:02 PM

flowmasters are awesome

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-30-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesz0003

You can get a kit from a company but they never fit quite right if you do it yourself so i would take it to an exhaust shop with a good reputation

what kind of kit are you talking about? every catback ive ever seen fit just fine.

Jonesz0003 · 12-30-2008, 10:29 PM

We had ppl come in all the time at the exhaust shop i worked at cause the couldnt tweak the systems that they bought that are suppose to bolt right up and the Magnaflow for my 69 camaro didnt fit that good if you want a personal experience. The fit good but the need to have a custom touch added to them to get them to fit perfect!!!

*CamaroSpike23* · 12-30-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesz0003

We had ppl come in all the time at the exhaust shop i worked at cause the couldnt tweak the systems that they bought that are suppose to bolt right up and the Magnaflow for my 69 camaro didnt fit that good if you want a personal experience. The fit good but the need to have a custom touch added to them to get them to fit perfect!!!

did you buy a full catback or just a muffler?

*TAG UR IT* · 12-31-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by garagelogic

I'm sure the aftermarket will be/is already there for the new Camaro. You'll be able to put whatever kit you want to put on the car to acheive the sound you desire.

A lot of people want those measurements so they can start building kits. If it is not there by release, give it a little bit of time and they WILL have plenty of kits!

Hesh · 12-31-2008, 05:11 AM

Why wait get the GM offered one from day one, and they offer two different styles. If tradition holds true they usally farm this out to a reputable company. Borla, Corsa were a few that I have heard mentioned on the forums here.

Mr Twisty · 12-31-2008, 06:26 AM

Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? I need to know before I can give you an accurate answer.

Hesh · 12-31-2008, 06:43 AM

Neither....I love them redheads. Matter of fact I married one.

TomServo · 12-31-2008, 11:20 AM

I wonder why GM isn't offering the NPP exhaust option like they do on the vette??

*Moose* · 12-31-2008, 01:07 PM

My first choice would be to see what GM has to offer.

My second choice would be to look at companies like SLP, GMMG, Corsa, Borla, etc., and see what the bigger name aftermarket companies have to offer.

Personally, based on the muffler shops around here, I wouldn't use them for a custom sytem.

LSxJunkie · 12-31-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hesh

Neither....I love them redheads. Matter of fact I married one.

Redheads FTW.

toehead93 · 12-31-2008, 01:52 PM

I'm also waiting to see what GM brings to the table. If they offer great sounding mufflers I'll add a full LT headers kit and keep the OEM mufflers. From what I've heard there really isn't much HP to be gained with an atermarket muffler like there used to be. Upraging for me would be purely for sound.

Hesh · 12-31-2008, 05:15 PM

Well in the catalog that was posted up here a few weeks ago it showed 2 for the v-8's. Dont know what they sound like but do know they are already offered.

SoFlaZ · 12-31-2008, 06:46 PM

I would get these if they don't cost too much, they look like they'd be loud and flow well because those HUGE mufflers will be gone. They are on the new GMPP catalog.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=gmpp+catalog

Jonesz0003 · 01-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Sorry it took so long to reply but i bought the whole stainless steel cat back system for my 69 Camaro?

MrGazinya · 01-02-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaZ

I would get these if they don't cost too much, they look like they'd be loud and flow well because those HUGE mufflers will be gone. They are on the new GMPP catalog.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=gmpp+catalog

I love those tips. They look great on the LS7 concept

2010_5thgen · 01-02-2009, 08:50 PM

kit is a much better way to go. ive done the custom way before and it ends up being torn off a week later because its not nearly as clean looking or good sounding. they make kits so we dont have to do custom jobs on cars any more. im going with BORLA.

Txturbo · 01-02-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

A lot of people want those measurements so they can start building kits. If it is not there by release, give it a little bit of time and they WILL have plenty of kits!

yeah...but how long will it be before these aftermarket companies can get a car to build parts for it.

camaro1 · 01-02-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Txturbo

yeah...but how long will it be before these aftermarket companies can get a car to build parts for it.

as soon as the cars hit the dealers:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11198

12-29-2008, 11:57 PM	#1
ElManny Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS COTW 7/5/2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salinas, ca Posts: 1,792 View My Garage	Exhaust question i have a question for the exhaust experts. every car Ive owned Ive put a exhaust kit on whether it be magnaflow, flowmaster, or roush. my question is would it be better to use a kit or go to a muffler shop and have one custom made? thanks in advance Last edited by ElManny; 12-29-2008 at 11:58 PM. Reason: mispelled word

12-30-2008, 12:14 AM	#3
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,321 View My Garage	i would say that the best bet would be to buy a kit from a company that spends time researching and testing their equipment, tailoring it to be an optimal system for that specific car. __________________

12-30-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
shank0668 Drives: T/A, Jeep Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salem Ohio Posts: 8,182 View My Garage	flowmasters are awesome __________________

12-31-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
SoFlaZ Drives: Nothing special :-( Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL Posts: 940 View My Garage	I would get these if they don't cost too much, they look like they'd be loud and flow well because those HUGE mufflers will be gone. They are on the new GMPP catalog. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=gmpp+catalog Attached Images

01-02-2009, 08:50 PM	#22
2010_5thgen Drives: 2013 Acadia Denali Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,987 View My Garage	kit is a much better way to go. ive done the custom way before and it ends up being torn off a week later because its not nearly as clean looking or good sounding. they make kits so we dont have to do custom jobs on cars any more. im going with BORLA. __________________ Too much to list.......

12-29-2008, 11:59 PM	#2
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,688 View My Garage	I'm sure the aftermarket will be/is already there for the new Camaro. You'll be able to put whatever kit you want to put on the car to acheive the sound you desire.

12-30-2008, 08:44 PM	#5
Jonesz0003 The Jonesy Drives: 03 Silverado & 69 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shaw AFB, SC Posts: 16	You can get a kit from a company but they never fit quite right if you do it yourself so i would take it to an exhaust shop with a good reputation

12-30-2008, 10:29 PM	#8
Jonesz0003 The Jonesy Drives: 03 Silverado & 69 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shaw AFB, SC Posts: 16	We had ppl come in all the time at the exhaust shop i worked at cause the couldnt tweak the systems that they bought that are suppose to bolt right up and the Magnaflow for my 69 camaro didnt fit that good if you want a personal experience. The fit good but the need to have a custom touch added to them to get them to fit perfect!!!

12-31-2008, 05:11 AM	#11
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 563	Why wait get the GM offered one from day one, and they offer two different styles. If tradition holds true they usally farm this out to a reputable company. Borla, Corsa were a few that I have heard mentioned on the forums here.

12-31-2008, 06:26 AM	#12
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 13,353	Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? I need to know before I can give you an accurate answer.

12-31-2008, 06:43 AM	#13
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 563	Neither....I love them redheads. Matter of fact I married one.

12-31-2008, 11:20 AM	#14
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I wonder why GM isn't offering the NPP exhaust option like they do on the vette??

12-31-2008, 01:07 PM	#15
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 4,016	My first choice would be to see what GM has to offer. My second choice would be to look at companies like SLP, GMMG, Corsa, Borla, etc., and see what the bigger name aftermarket companies have to offer. Personally, based on the muffler shops around here, I wouldn't use them for a custom sytem.

12-31-2008, 01:52 PM	#17
toehead93 Drives: 2010 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 2,075 View My Garage	I'm also waiting to see what GM brings to the table. If they offer great sounding mufflers I'll add a full LT headers kit and keep the OEM mufflers. From what I've heard there really isn't much HP to be gained with an atermarket muffler like there used to be. Upraging for me would be purely for sound.

12-31-2008, 05:15 PM	#18
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 563	Well in the catalog that was posted up here a few weeks ago it showed 2 for the v-8's. Dont know what they sound like but do know they are already offered.

01-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#20
Jonesz0003 The Jonesy Drives: 03 Silverado & 69 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shaw AFB, SC Posts: 16	Sorry it took so long to reply but i bought the whole stainless steel cat back system for my 69 Camaro?

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