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cybercamaro · 12-13-2010, 12:54 PM

Does anyone have the Flowmaster American thunder exhaust on their v6 camaro? If so, how does it sound when you first start your car and take off? Mine at first sounds like a pissed off bumble bee until it warms up. Has anyone had this issue? If not. Any clue how to fix it?

Demon Hunter · 12-13-2010, 01:02 PM

If it's a vibration buzzing type sound your referring to it could be an exhaust leak in which case you might want to check to make sure they're properly attached and the clamps are fully tightened.

SlingShot · 12-13-2010, 01:19 PM

No problems with mine, but it could be a leak or the tips hitting the rear fascia ...

cybercamaro · 12-13-2010, 01:52 PM

I've taken it back to the shop and he check everything. I called Flowmaster and he said something about a cold idle loop.

KFH · 12-13-2010, 02:01 PM

I added a Magnaflow resonated "X" piped to my system to tame the pissed off bumble bee. It mellows the sound right down. Then I added the Injen CAI to wake it up again at WOT.

cybercamaro · 12-13-2010, 02:07 PM

I have the injen cai already.

rmpackers · 12-13-2010, 02:20 PM

Mine does not sound like that at all, it is wielded on.

cybercamaro · 12-13-2010, 02:38 PM

Mine is welded on as well. I wonder if it is just defective?? I may see if they can do an exchange.

Demon Hunter · 12-13-2010, 02:40 PM

Maybe you should post a sound clip so we can hear what your speaking of.

SlingShot · 12-13-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybercamaro

I've taken it back to the shop and he check everything. I called Flowmaster and he said something about a cold idle loop.

It does sound different on the cold start high idle ... Maybe that is what you are hearing, if it is that is normal ...

VR Baron · 12-13-2010, 07:27 PM

I have Magnaflow and Mine is just your normal loud at cold start but no bumblebee, but the resonated x pipe will tame it down if it's the muffler doing it. But as others said sounds like something is vibrating at a high pitch.

a red maro · 12-14-2010, 01:47 AM

I've had mine for about 5-6 months I've never noticed any annoying bee sounding noise. just a nice rumble to be heard from the cabin and from outside when idling. the only thing that i can think of that could be wrong with your exhaust is 1. the shop that welded it on may have messed up, i know you may have taken it back and ask them to check it out but lets be honest how many companies would take your money do the job and when the customer comes back and complains they would answer honestly. 2. maybe its just from the exhaust tip rattling against the rear bumper. either way you may want to take it to another garage to have them check it out they will give you an honest answer, or an x-pipe

2010CamaroRS · 12-29-2010, 12:48 PM

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12-13-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
cybercamaro Cybergrey Drives: Cyber Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 161 View My Garage	Flowmaster American Thunder help Does anyone have the Flowmaster American thunder exhaust on their v6 camaro? If so, how does it sound when you first start your car and take off? Mine at first sounds like a pissed off bumble bee until it warms up. Has anyone had this issue? If not. Any clue how to fix it?

12-13-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 684 View My Garage	If it's a vibration buzzing type sound your referring to it could be an exhaust leak in which case you might want to check to make sure they're properly attached and the clamps are fully tightened. __________________

12-13-2010, 01:19 PM	#3
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 6,245	No problems with mine, but it could be a leak or the tips hitting the rear fascia ... __________________

12-13-2010, 02:01 PM	#5
KFH 1LT Victory Red V6 Manual Drives: 2010 1LT 6 speed manual #117 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 180	I added a Magnaflow resonated "X" piped to my system to tame the pissed off bumble bee. It mellows the sound right down. Then I added the Injen CAI to wake it up again at WOT. __________________ 1st Car-77 Type LT Rally Sport, Manual 3 speed, Inline 6, 3rd-94 Red & Black Z28, 6 Speed Manual V8 4th-2010 1LT, Manual V6, Injen CAI, RX Catch Can, Flowmaster American Thunder & Magnaflow Resonated "X"

12-13-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,578	Mine does not sound like that at all, it is wielded on. __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

12-13-2010, 01:52 PM	#4
cybercamaro Cybergrey Drives: Cyber Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 161 View My Garage	I've taken it back to the shop and he check everything. I called Flowmaster and he said something about a cold idle loop.

12-13-2010, 02:07 PM	#6
cybercamaro Cybergrey Drives: Cyber Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 161 View My Garage	I have the injen cai already.

12-13-2010, 02:38 PM	#8
cybercamaro Cybergrey Drives: Cyber Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 161 View My Garage	Mine is welded on as well. I wonder if it is just defective?? I may see if they can do an exchange.

12-13-2010, 02:40 PM	#9
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 684 View My Garage	Maybe you should post a sound clip so we can hear what your speaking of. __________________

12-13-2010, 07:27 PM	#11
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2012 VR 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 9,782	I have Magnaflow and Mine is just your normal loud at cold start but no bumblebee, but the resonated x pipe will tame it down if it's the muffler doing it. But as others said sounds like something is vibrating at a high pitch. __________________ #1 car 2010 Black 2LTRS 1/28/10-10/15/11, 17900 miles #2 car 2012 Red 2SSRS 10/15/11- way in the future Mods: Outlaw Axelback & J Pipes/Heritage&Stillen Grill/SLP Fade Gills/Rear Blackout Panel/Halltech CAI/Apex Scoop,Washer Bottle/OEM Strut Tower Brace/VMax T/B/ G.M. Blade Spoiler/Retro 69 SS emblems/Pfadt ZL1 Sways & End links/Hotchkis springs/SLP Splitter/TSW Nurburgring wheels

12-14-2010, 01:47 AM	#12
a red maro Drives: Victory Red 2lt RS V6 auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alice Tx. Posts: 157	I've had mine for about 5-6 months I've never noticed any annoying bee sounding noise. just a nice rumble to be heard from the cabin and from outside when idling. the only thing that i can think of that could be wrong with your exhaust is 1. the shop that welded it on may have messed up, i know you may have taken it back and ask them to check it out but lets be honest how many companies would take your money do the job and when the customer comes back and complains they would answer honestly. 2. maybe its just from the exhaust tip rattling against the rear bumper. either way you may want to take it to another garage to have them check it out they will give you an honest answer, or an x-pipe __________________ so dirty but yet so clean

12-29-2010, 12:48 PM	#13
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