Exhaust? CAI? Need feedback Im a new member

[Jeffro]

Hello all Im new to this forum I picked up my new Camaro 2SS 6M in September. I have been doing my research already along with reading the posts that are on this website. I want to do an exhaust and cold air intake and I want to do a full exhaust eventually but for now Im sticking with a catback. I like the sound of borla but it seems alot of you guys love MBPR and Solo exhaust. What is the difference performance wise from the 2.5" and the 3" catbacks? Later on I want to get a set of headers and alot of you guys seem to like ARH whats the difference between 1 3/4" and 1 7/8" primaries performance wise? For example if I buy a borla catback now later on when I decide to buy headers will the catback match up to any header? I have heard when it comes to exhaust bigger is not always better you need back pressure for proper exhaust scavenging and that leads to better flow and more horsepower. If I stick with borla catback later I might go with borla headers as well. As CAI are concerned I want to get a CAI intake because according to Jannetty Racing this system got the most horsepower without a tune. For now my goal is get the most performance without getting a tune because that voids the warranty....when the warranty expires then I want to heavily mod it. Please any kind of feedback will help thanks

[2Tightwads]

I recommend ADM Performance "Street" CAI, Magnaflow Axleback, and of coarse ARH 1 7/8 headers with cats and intermediate x pipe. Borla is available if thats your preference. We carry MBRP too if your interested as well. 3" catbacks are supposedly more effiecient as there is no downsizing of the piping from the header outlet, x pipe, ect. Seemless all the way thru. Consider the stock xpipe is not 3" I don't think it really matters unless your updating your entire exhaust system in the future. The 1 7/8 has been proven to make more peak hp and will benefit future upgrades more generously as well. Yes the Borla catback will work as you upgrade in the future. Let me know if I can help you with your parts order in the near future!

[Roto-fab 1]

It's always great to see new members on the forum. Roto-fab offers a CAI system which performs and sounds great, and fits your car as it should with absolutely no modifications to your vehicle. In addition, we offer a variety of options including various color combinations, polished stainless steel or carbon fiber finish inlet elbow and a dry or oil type filter. Please take a moment to search "Roto-fab" on this forum. You will find many positive comments about our product in terms of fit, appearance, sound and performance. Our intake has seen a great deal of dyno time from various customers and tuners with virtually all of them showing very good gains. We strive to offer great customer service before and after the sale. I truly believe nobody offers a better intake than ours. However, I wouldn't expect customers to make their purchasing decision based on just one opinion, so again, please take the time to research the wealth of information provided on this forum.

[GMRULZ]

Originally Posted by 2Tightwads

I recommend ADM Performance "Street" CAI, Magnaflow Axleback, and of coarse ARH 1 7/8 headers with cats and intermediate x pipe. Borla is available if thats your preference. We carry MBRP too if your interested as well. 3" catbacks are supposedly more effiecient as there is no downsizing of the piping from the header outlet, x pipe, ect. Seemless all the way thru. Consider the stock xpipe is not 3" I don't think it really matters unless your updating your entire exhaust system in the future. The 1 7/8 has been proven to make more peak hp and will benefit future upgrades more generously as well. Yes the Borla catback will work as you upgrade in the future. Let me know if I can help you with your parts order in the near future!

Exactly what he said. I do prefer the ADM race though, tradeoff is no washer bottle. I have ARH headers and love them.

ADM looks good painted too:

[BLK2SS]

It all really depends on what your future mod plans are. I'm running the kooks 1 3/4 headers w/o cats and the borla catback. I've already changed the cam, and I'm on my 2nd CAI. I've got no complaints about my exhaust, but it is pretty loud without the cats (just what I was looking for). Do your homework on the CAI. My first one looks great, it just didn't work out on my car at low RPMs. The second one I bought will fit my needs, but I had to do some cosmetic work to bring it up to par...not what I would expect after paying $460.

[freemaSSon]

Originally Posted by 2Tightwads

I recommend ADM Performance "Street" CAI, Magnaflow Axleback, and of coarse ARH 1 7/8 headers with cats and intermediate x pipe. Borla is available if thats your preference. We carry MBRP too if your interested as well. 3" catbacks are supposedly more effiecient as there is no downsizing of the piping from the header outlet, x pipe, ect. Seemless all the way thru. Consider the stock xpipe is not 3" I don't think it really matters unless your updating your entire exhaust system in the future. The 1 7/8 has been proven to make more peak hp and will benefit future upgrades more generously as well. Yes the Borla catback will work as you upgrade in the future. Let me know if I can help you with your parts order in the near future!

Originally Posted by GMRULZ

Exactly what he said. I do prefer the ADM race though, tradeoff is no washer bottle. I have ARH headers and love them.

ADM looks good painted too:

Thanks guys,

"GMRULZ" that intake and those shots look better everytime I see them. I personally like black OEM look and was skeptically about your plans. I have to admit each time I see them that our intake really looks KICKASS paint matched.

Jeffro, should you decide you'd like some more info on our Intake or any other components feel at liberty to give us a call at 214-228-8782.

ADM is a full service shop dealing in Performance Parts and Accessories, Installation and Tuning.

Pat

[Airaid Filters]

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Thanks,
David

[ZZcamaro]

I will put un my two cents....

I would go with the ARH 1 7/8" headers in the future...
I would use the Borla or MBRP cat back with 2.5" pipes, I think they both sound AMAZING.
I would use the Roto-Fab CAI. They are in my opinion the cleanest looking and they perform great.

I would be happy to help you build a package that fits your budget...just PM me if you need any help.

[Partick]

I've had the Roto-Fab in for about 1k miles now and am very pleased with the product and customer service. For the exhaust I went to my local muffler shop and had an X pipe and Magnaflow 4" Magnapacs installed and it sounds great.

[Jeffro]

GMRULZ-so you have the race adm intake how do you like it? So as far as the washer fluid is concerned you dont use it? Or what do you do? What size primaries on the arh headers? What catback? When you have headers do you use an axle back system or full catback? How do you like your exhaust setup?

[Jeffro]

2Tightwads-thanks for the info what kind of deals are out there? Right now Im looking for a car cover of good quality, possible borla catback, cold air induction...I cant make up my mind yet, short throw shifter, later on down the road headers.

[Jeffro]

Roto-fab 1 thanks for the reply I really like how it looks but I have heard from other people on this forum that ADM and CAI are better because the filter is enclosed and no hot air from the engine bay can get sucked in to the intake

[Jeffro]

Im am looking for a catback and cold air intake that you do not need a tune I dont want to void the warranty right now

[Jeffro]

Whats the difference between a wet(oiled) filter and a dry?

[Xmicro_SS]

Look at the SOLO PERFORMANCE Exhaust Systems. I have the MACH X for the SS and it is amazing. Huge difference in the power feel and the sound and look are a cut above the rest. The price you cannot beat at $750 shipped to your door!

[Jeffro]

BLK2SS what two intakes do you have? why didnt you like the first one?

[Jeffro]

Anybody heard any good or bad about the Halltech cold air intake?

[Jeffro]

Xmicro_SS thanks for the reply Solo sounds good it sounds comparible to the borla catback only for less money. It seems alot of people on this forum wants or already has Solo exhaust

[Xmicro_SS]

Originally Posted by Jeffro

Xmicro_SS thanks for the reply Solo sounds good it sounds comparible to the borla catback only for less money. It seems alot of people on this forum wants or already has Solo exhaust

You will not find a single negative feedback from any SOLO owner.

These Guys (Volant) http://www.volant-intakes.com/ Have an amazing intake. I will post pictures if I get a chance later! I do not have one yet, but I met them and discussed it at SEMA wit the owner.

[BLK2SS]

Originally Posted by Jeffro

BLK2SS what two intakes do you have? why didnt you like the first one?

PM sent

[ssmike]

Solo Mach-X cat back and Roto-Fab CAI, excellent combo. I also have Doug Thorley shorties headers and all together make a great package with NO TUNE needed. If you don't mind risking your warranty then a set of long tube headers like ARH, Kooks, or Dynatech make long tubes which should mate up with the Solo cat backs, but you'll need to have a tune done due to the high flow cats.

[GOINGSOLO2]

Originally Posted by ssmike

Solo Mach-X cat back and Roto-Fab CAI, excellent combo. I also have Doug Thorley shorties headers and all together make a great package with NO TUNE needed. If you don't mind risking your warranty then a set of long tube headers like ARH, Kooks, or Dynatech make long tubes which should mate up with the Solo cat backs, but you'll need to have a tune done due to the high flow cats.

Do you happen to have any sound clips of your setup with our exhaust and the shorty headers?

[2Tightwads]

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

The price you cannot beat at $750 shipped to your door!

Oh YES we can and from a quality name brand like Magnaflow too!

[chevyss]

I believe that the best route is: Headers (ARH) w/3" to axle. Airaid CAI, and a good tune. Really turns the power loose. JMO!! Good luck in your research.

[Roto-fab 1]

Originally Posted by Jeffro

Roto-fab 1 thanks for the reply I really like how it looks but I have heard from other people on this forum that ADM and CAI are better because the filter is enclosed and no hot air from the engine bay can get sucked in to the intake

I sent a pm to you concerning this, but I would like to post as well. Our system uses a seal to the hood which effectively acts as the lid while maximizing the space around the filter from which to pull air. Our testing as well as others on this forum show without doubt that our intake temps are comparable or lower than most intakes on the market.
During our closed hood testing, our intake always had lower air intake temps than stock. Actually, as we allowed less air to the front of the vehicle our intake became much better in comparison. That's directly related to our open design which isolates from engine/radiator heat while pulling cool air from gaps such as the lower open area in front of the tire. As speed increases, our system is fed by the stock inlet duct which is cool air ahead of the radiator.

The few that have stated ours "sucks hot air" have absolutely no basis for their claim. You will not read such comments from anyone who has tested our system.