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Avoooo · 06-09-2013, 10:01 PM

Well I installed arh headers paired up with the borla s type axleback, and so far I love it, it's sounds amazing at WOT and when I'm cruising, the only thing is I want it to be a little louder. Right now I have a x pipe from magnaflow and was thinking about getting my muffler guy to make me a custom h pipe, but don't know if that will do anything, and I'm still with my 2.5" piping, if I switched to 3" would it make it louder? Just wanted some insight as to what I could do?

Thanks again.

litle88 · 06-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Electric cutouts!

BubbaSS · 06-09-2013, 10:58 PM

I'm assuming those 1-7/8 headers are long tubes and since you are in Cali they're not legal for street use. I guess you have a plan for emmisions testing, so you might as well go all the way...catless, resonator delete and x-pipe, 2-1/2" will be plenty loud or go 3" for some extra decibels =D

Avoooo · 06-09-2013, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the fast replies! I was thinking about getting the cutouts,I feel like that would be the best alternative, and I know that going catless would make it louder but don't know if I want to do that lol. I already have a 2.5" tru x and resonator deleted also.

Juiced1 · 06-10-2013, 12:37 PM

If you already have deleted your resonators and have an X-pipe, I would go with the cut outs as well. A 3" system won't really increase volume as much as it will change (deepen) the tone.

vroomapunk · 06-10-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Avoooo

Well I installed arh headers paired up with the borla s type axleback, and so far I love it, it's sounds amazing at WOT and when I'm cruising, the only thing is I want it to be a little louder. Right now I have a x pipe from magnaflow and was thinking about getting my muffler guy to make me a custom h pipe, but don't know if that will do anything, and I'm still with my 2.5" piping, if I switched to 3" would it make it louder? Just wanted some insight as to what I could do?

Thanks again.

You dont have many options, as you basically already have a full system.

Do you have HF cats? They will help, but I would delete them all together or it may get too raspy.

Obviously you cant get rid of the axleback, 3" piping wouldnt really make it louder, just change the tone.

If you already have LT headers, cutouts sound like what you need to get volume, and you can decide when you want to be loud.

davidmk001 · 06-10-2013, 02:27 PM

cutouts would sounds sweet!

Birm · 06-10-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Electric cutouts!

This will work, or 3" pipes will absolutely make it louder...

Avoooo · 06-10-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

You dont have many options, as you basically already have a full system.

Do you have HF cats? They will help, but I would delete them all together or it may get too raspy.

Obviously you cant get rid of the axleback, 3" piping wouldnt really make it louder, just change the tone.

If you already have LT headers, cutouts sound like what you need to get volume, and you can decide when you want to be loud.

Ya I guess that's the most practical alternative, and I know I'm goona love the sounds of the diverters open haha! Thanks again

ForgedReality · 06-10-2013, 11:19 PM

Cutouts are expensive and only part-time. Why not just ditch the mufflers? You increase volume and dramatically decrease weight at the same time.

06-09-2013, 10:01 PM	#1
Avoooo Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 162 View My Garage	Need some help guys! Well I installed arh headers paired up with the borla s type axleback, and so far I love it, it's sounds amazing at WOT and when I'm cruising, the only thing is I want it to be a little louder. Right now I have a x pipe from magnaflow and was thinking about getting my muffler guy to make me a custom h pipe, but don't know if that will do anything, and I'm still with my 2.5" piping, if I switched to 3" would it make it louder? Just wanted some insight as to what I could do? Thanks again. __________________ arh 1 7/8 lt's, borla s type axleback, dyno tune, cai inc intake, rpi splitter

06-09-2013, 10:11 PM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,337	Electric cutouts! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

06-09-2013, 10:58 PM	#3
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,020	I'm assuming those 1-7/8 headers are long tubes and since you are in Cali they're not legal for street use. I guess you have a plan for emmisions testing, so you might as well go all the way...catless, resonator delete and x-pipe, 2-1/2" will be plenty loud or go 3" for some extra decibels =D __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

06-09-2013, 11:38 PM	#4
Avoooo Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 162 View My Garage	Thanks for the fast replies! I was thinking about getting the cutouts,I feel like that would be the best alternative, and I know that going catless would make it louder but don't know if I want to do that lol. I already have a 2.5" tru x and resonator deleted also. __________________ arh 1 7/8 lt's, borla s type axleback, dyno tune, cai inc intake, rpi splitter

06-10-2013, 12:37 PM	#5
Juiced1 Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: IL Posts: 15,514	If you already have deleted your resonators and have an X-pipe, I would go with the cut outs as well. A 3" system won't really increase volume as much as it will change (deepen) the tone. __________________ Get more Power for your Dollar at Juiced Motorsports. We carry all the hottest brands such as CAI, Roto-Fab, Kooks, ARH, SW, Borla, SLP, Solo, Whipple, Procharger, Magnacharger and much more! PM us or call us at 224-400-5793 for your Camaro5 discount today!

06-10-2013, 02:27 PM	#7
davidmk001 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 118	cutouts would sounds sweet!

06-10-2013, 11:19 PM	#10
ForgedReality Envy Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 737 View My Garage	Cutouts are expensive and only part-time. Why not just ditch the mufflers? You increase volume and dramatically decrease weight at the same time.