Stainless works cat-back

[ZachSGMSS]

I'm wondering what people that have heard/have this exhaust on the SS think about it. I like what I hear from the videos I've seen of it but I've never heard it in person. How is it for drone and rasp?

[shadow09]

Originally Posted by 2011camaroexcited

I'm wondering what people that have heard/have this exhaust on the SS think about it. I like what I hear from the videos I've seen of it but I've never heard it in person. How is it for drone and rasp?

which Stainless Works catback?? I have the retro chambered and love it! it isn't raspy at all it has a nice deep growl the way a muscle car should sound. As far as drone I haven't experienced any and that's after more than one long road trip and going 60 to 80 mph with cruise control on. I have a video if you want me to post it.

[ZachSGMSS]

Originally Posted by shadow09

which Stainless Works catback?? I have the retro chambered and love it! it isn't raspy at all it has a nice deep growl the way a muscle car should sound. As far as drone I haven't experienced any and that's after more than one long road trip and going 60 to 80 mph with cruise control on. I have a video if you want me to post it.

I'm not sure what the difference between there cat backs are.. But I'm assuming the retro chambered is the more aggressive of the two? If so thats the one I was talking about. I wouldn't mind seeing the video, in fact I'd like to see it so sure, why not go ahead and post it up.

[Apex Chase]

I love the Stainless Works systems, the Retro Chambered is my personal favorite for these cars. Here are a few quotes from customers of ours.

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have the entire SW's system and LOVE IT. NO DRONE at ALL

Originally Posted by SS 376

I have the S-Turbo catback. That is their most aggro system. No drone, NONE. Pure music. Many, many compliments. IMO it has all the other popular systems (Borla, Corsa and whatnot) beat hands down.

Originally Posted by emlo3

Finally finished the install on my Stainless works dual chambered exhaust. Sound at idle and rev is totally awesome!! Polished tips look great. Thank you Chase at Apex motor sports for you advice and fast delivery!

Mike

Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

I just installed the SW chambered kit that is being advertised in this thread and I'm happy with the sound. My car came to life as soon as I stated it up. This is what a 400+ HP car should sounds like. It is a bit on the loud side, I like that!

Originally Posted by SOPMOD

I have the Stainless Works cat back system as Chase stated above.
It's a great system, everything fit perfect and it sounds awesome!!
I placed my order with Apex and had the system a couple of days later, you can't beat their prices either.
Installed the system myself in about 2.5 hours total.
The tips fit and look very nice with the factory ground effects.
If you have the factory ground effects and are looking for a cat back, this is the system to for you!!

SOPMOD...OUT!

[Juiced1]

You can't go wrong with the retro catback or turbo muffler systems. They both sound great but we're partial to the retro chambered system. They really have that classic muscle car sound. A true growl but yet it manages to stay within reason and doesn't go over the top. Hearing it in person will only put a bigger smile on your face. Hearing it in person on your car.....well that permagrin as they call it.

[toilets]

I am going to hi-jack this thread and give my review on my SW cat-back chambered that I got from APEX chase this weekend...

Got the package and everything was nicely wrapped and labeled perfectly... My goal on my car right now is weight reduction and handling. Having said that, I weighed all the pieces (including hangers) as well as the stock exhaust and came up with a difference of 29 pounds. (give or take a pound) IMPRESSIVE!!!! Install was easy. I was going to do it myself but I couldnt wait till Monday so I just went to the shop Saturday and had them install it.. One hour labor and its done. Gentleman comes after and said this is a really nice exhaust and was the easiest connecting system he has dealt with. Then he proceeded to ask who made it etc etc... I did find out later on that he put a clamp on where it was resting against the heatshield and caused a vibration but that was fixed later on and was no big deal.

Finally the sound, Its NICE! zero drone and its that perfect balance between loud and too loud. Personally, I like it loud so will eventually get high flow cats for the system. However, its not a DD so I can deal with how loud it can be from time to time. But as it stands now, its a perfect balance. Went on a hour plus long drive to my autocross event this weekend and if you want it quiet, just shift to 5th or 6th gear and cruise. you want it loud, shift to 4th and cruise...

Everyone, has their own opinions on sound so you really have to listen to a few systems to make your decision. But for me, the weight, the price, the design, and the added bonus of the sound was a no brainer for me and is why I purchased this sytem.

I got a few vidoes but they turned out crappy so I will try and re-do one for you tonight.

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by toilets

I am going to hi-jack this thread and give my review on my SW cat-back chambered that I got from APEX chase this weekend...

Got the package and everything was nicely wrapped and labeled perfectly... My goal on my car right now is weight reduction and handling. Having said that, I weighed all the pieces (including hangers) as well as the stock exhaust and came up with a difference of 29 pounds. (give or take a pound) IMPRESSIVE!!!! Install was easy. I was going to do it myself but I couldnt wait till Monday so I just went to the shop Saturday and had them install it.. One hour labor and its done. Gentleman comes after and said this is a really nice exhaust and was the easiest connecting system he has dealt with. Then he proceeded to ask who made it etc etc... I did find out later on that he put a clamp on where it was resting against the heatshield and caused a vibration but that was fixed later on and was no big deal.

Finally the sound, Its NICE! zero drone and its that perfect balance between loud and too loud. Personally, I like it loud so will eventually get high flow cats for the system. However, its not a DD so I can deal with how loud it can be from time to time. But as it stands now, its a perfect balance. Went on a hour plus long drive to my autocross event this weekend and if you want it quiet, just shift to 5th or 6th gear and cruise. you want it loud, shift to 4th and cruise...

Everyone, has their own opinions on sound so you really have to listen to a few systems to make your decision. But for me, the weight, the price, the design, and the added bonus of the sound was a no brainer for me and is why I purchased this sytem.

I got a few vidoes but they turned out crappy so I will try and re-do one for you tonight.

Thank you for your order. Very nice review.

[ZachSGMSS]

Originally Posted by toilets

I am going to hi-jack this thread and give my review on my SW cat-back chambered that I got from APEX chase this weekend...

Got the package and everything was nicely wrapped and labeled perfectly... My goal on my car right now is weight reduction and handling. Having said that, I weighed all the pieces (including hangers) as well as the stock exhaust and came up with a difference of 29 pounds. (give or take a pound) IMPRESSIVE!!!! Install was easy. I was going to do it myself but I couldnt wait till Monday so I just went to the shop Saturday and had them install it.. One hour labor and its done. Gentleman comes after and said this is a really nice exhaust and was the easiest connecting system he has dealt with. Then he proceeded to ask who made it etc etc... I did find out later on that he put a clamp on where it was resting against the heatshield and caused a vibration but that was fixed later on and was no big deal.

Finally the sound, Its NICE! zero drone and its that perfect balance between loud and too loud. Personally, I like it loud so will eventually get high flow cats for the system. However, its not a DD so I can deal with how loud it can be from time to time. But as it stands now, its a perfect balance. Went on a hour plus long drive to my autocross event this weekend and if you want it quiet, just shift to 5th or 6th gear and cruise. you want it loud, shift to 4th and cruise...

Everyone, has their own opinions on sound so you really have to listen to a few systems to make your decision. But for me, the weight, the price, the design, and the added bonus of the sound was a no brainer for me and is why I purchased this sytem.

I got a few vidoes but they turned out crappy so I will try and re-do one for you tonight.

All sounds good to me. I've listened to quite a few systems and I'm between this and flowmaster AT but I'm leaning towards this one right now. If you can get a video up I'd appreciate it.

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by 2011camaroexcited

All sounds good to me. I've listened to quite a few systems and I'm between this and flowmaster AT but I'm leaning towards this one right now. If you can get a video up I'd appreciate it.

Videos you say? I have a few.











And here it is with headers.

[shadow09]

lol mine is the black one! with the black/red bowties, black tail light bezels and tinted tail lights

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by shadow09

lol mine is the black one! with the black/red bowties, black tail light bezels and tinted tail lights

Very nice video!

[ZachSGMSS]

Thanks for all the videos. Are all of those just stock except for the exhaust?

[Good2go]

I'd like to see some vids with LT's and a cam...

[ZachSGMSS]

Originally Posted by Good2go

I'd like to see some vids with LT's and a cam...

Check out Tag ur it's car. I believe he has the full SW exhaust which includes the LTs i think.. not sure if he has a cam or not though.

[TRC-SS]

My Stainless Retro Catback Videos

Also got mine from Apex

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by 2011camaroexcited

Check out Tag ur it's car. I believe he has the full SW exhaust which includes the LTs i think.. not sure if he has a cam or not though.

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

My Stainless Retro Catback Videos

Also got mine from Apex

Thanks for your order. Great videos!

[Snake Slayer]

I am thinking of swapping out my Magnaflow Street Series for a retro chamber catback. Not sure how it will sound with my SW headers and no cats.

[ZachSGMSS]

Thanks for all the videos that are being put up here. I was thinking about adding the solo high flows with the SW too but I was wondering how loud it would be. Hopefully Chase, Anthony, or TRC-SS can give me your thoughts on that. The car is my DD so I don't want it to be ridiculously loud, I want it to be loud enough to be recognizable but not so loud it would wake people up, but I want it to have that muscle car sound. Thanks everyone.

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by 2011camaroexcited

Thanks for all the videos that are being put up here. I was thinking about adding the solo high flows with the SW too but I was wondering how loud it would be. Hopefully Chase, Anthony, or TRC-SS can give me your thoughts on that. The car is my DD so I don't want it to be ridiculously loud, I want it to be loud enough to be recognizable but not so loud it would wake people up, but I want it to have that muscle car sound. Thanks everyone.

Here is an excellent post TRC-SS made in our Retro Chambered sales thread right after he installed his along with high flow cats.

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Well i promised i would post some videos here!!

Thankyou Chase for this system....Its sounds amazing!! Best decision by far.

I added High Flow cats with this system for some added throat


*****Videos below are all Retro Catback with High Flows*******
***** See Chase's videos for just Retro Catback videos********

This video was the first startup Video.


This video is a Full Revving Video


Idle Only Video


This video is my Take off Full Throttle Video...this video really shows how loud the system is when the car is at the end of the road and it sounds like its still in front of you


Here is a fly by video....2nd through 3rd Gear


This video is In Car with windows down. 1st through 3rd gear


This video is In Car with Windows Up. 1st through 3rd gear


This last video is just another revving/ idle video



Thanks for Viewing



If your on the fence with exhaust system....GET THIS ONE!!!!!

No other system that i have seen has this deep throaty sound....sooooo many compliments on it

[Dexgto]

I must be one of the only people that have drone in my S-Turbo catback its not horrible but its there and annoying and if i had to do it agian i would have gone with the retro catback id like it to be a little more throaty.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by Dexgto

I must be one of the only people that have drone in my S-Turbo catback its not horrible but its there and annoying and if i had to do it agian i would have gone with the retro catback id like it to be a little more throaty.

Dont know how your experiancing drone, stainless works designed all there kits not to have it. People have different definitions of drone, I had severe drone in my old chrysler 300c with The fuel cut off, that is drone, but most people say the exhaust noise is the drone, not saying thats what your thinking it is, but when you buy an exhaust system to be louder, its going to be. Drone is real nasty when you have it, exhaust tone at a certain rpm is completely different. again not directed towards your dexgto just a general statement

[Snake Slayer]

Originally Posted by Stainless Works

It will be a tad louder than this car because of the OR Lead pipes:



Thanks!
-Anthony

Anthony,

When I ordered my headers I choose the option for connecting to the factory exhaust as my current catback is a 2.5 inch system. I noticed that the retro chambered is offered with options for connections to the factory point 2.5" neck or the SW headers. Should I choose the SW header option and will this connect to my OR lead pipes without any additional fabrication?

[Dexgto]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Dont know how your experiancing drone, stainless works designed all there kits not to have it. People have different definitions of drone, I had severe drone in my old chrysler 300c with The fuel cut off, that is drone, but most people say the exhaust noise is the drone, not saying thats what your thinking it is, but when you buy an exhaust system to be louder, its going to be. Drone is real nasty when you have it, exhaust tone at a certain rpm is completely different. again not directed towards your dexgto just a general statement

Since you never explained what drone is we'll never know then but between 1200 and 1800 rpm the exhaust is damn near unbearable as soon as you put any throttle in it. Its not music to anyones ears it just gives you a headache. It has no tone to it just blah in your ears. I wish i had never bought this overpriced piece.

[Apex Chase]

Originally Posted by Snake Slayer

Anthony,

When I ordered my headers I choose the option for connecting to the factory exhaust as my current catback is a 2.5 inch system. I noticed that the retro chambered is offered with options for connections to the factory point 2.5" neck or the SW headers. Should I choose the SW header option and will this connect to my OR lead pipes without any additional fabrication?

No, you will need to select the option for factory connection. That option isn't about matching up to the 2.5 in components. Stainless Works offers headers and cat backs that meet up at the factory locations so you can use one without the other but they also offer headers and cat backs that utilize a different connection point that is specific to those systems. You have to use the matching headers and cat backs but they make more power. Because you already have the headers that are designed to utilize the factory connection points you have to go with a cat back that does the same. Is that clear as mud?