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Cpt. Ray T · 02-19-2020, 08:47 PM

So, Thinking about changing out my exhaust. Nothing crazy, not a street racer, just looking to add a bit (BIT) of rumble. My 2010 SS A/T has had the resonator removed but is otherwise stock. Looking to swap out the mufflers for something a bit more throaty. But I don't want loud. Been looking at Magnaflow, and Flow Masters but there are so many choices. Just not sure which direction to go. Not wanting loud, just a bit deeper than the current setup. Currently if I rated the loudness on a scale of 1-10, 10 being uncapped headers, and 1 being bone stock, I think currently my car is a 3, but wouldn't want to go past 5. Always liked the (For lack of better terms) hollow sound of the Mustangs, so not sure which direction to go. Any advise or input is welcome. Thanks in advance.

InFiD3ViL · 02-19-2020, 08:55 PM

I am a big fan of the sound of a Flowmaster, but I cannot recommend them to anyone that is not prepared to spend the extra money to eliminate the drone that in inevitable, especially if you do not go with a full tuned catback system. I adore the sound of my catless, X piped, Long Tubed Flowmaster Outlaws, but I have also grown used to the drone over time. I hear it is the same for the FM American Thunder/40 Series. Not many people would deal with it if they knew beforehand.

I have yet to hear a bad sounding Magnaflow and they are not famous for their drone. You are likely to get less volume, but some of them can produce some seriously deep quality tones.

I would suggest you listen to as many samples as possible before you commit to anything. Also, don't limit yourself to just these 2 brands. There is a sea of quality systems out there for our cars. If I could do it all over again, I would just spend the money and would have gone with a Corsa Extreme or a Solo system.

rjinotti · 02-19-2020, 09:41 PM

Do a muffler delete. Check out some videos on YouTube. It's cheap and sounds pretty damn good and should give you the right amount of sound you are looking for....

Cyber/Orange10 · 02-19-2020, 10:31 PM

check out SOLO exhausts I like mine.

StingrayblueSS · 02-19-2020, 10:53 PM

Muffler delete. Cheap and not that loud with with stock manifolds and cats.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 02-19-2020, 11:11 PM

Mines got a muffler delete too. still have the manifolds, cats and resonator. I’m happy with it for now until it gets cammed and headers. It’s definitely louder than stock and no drone.

Avenging Orange · 02-19-2020, 11:37 PM

Seriously, dont waste money for no gain. Get some long tubes and a tune. You wont regret it.

Rainbow1616 · 02-20-2020, 06:12 AM

I second solo mach XL. Not too loud and no drone.
Don't do a muffler delete IMO.

pyroguy · 02-20-2020, 07:13 AM

+1 more for Solo Mach XL catback. I've had mine for 5 years and LOVE it! Nice and calm to cruise in, but good old muscle car sound when you're into it or standing by it just listening. Best part about it, NO DRONE. Only after I added a cam and long tube headers did I get a little drone at a very focused frequency, but I've all but tuned that out now.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-20-2020, 07:33 AM

I have a 3 inch cat back with magnaflow American thunder mufflers. Sounds great at WOT. Quiet while cruising around town. I don't have the drone issue some complain about. Mine has an X pipe.

steakmaker · 02-20-2020, 07:52 AM

Install some electric cutouts,you can adjust for whatever sound you want by a flick of a switch,I can't wait to install the low profile electric cutouts I have.The cutouts I've got will install after the high flow cats before the "X" pipe.Some cutouts are even installed toward the rear near the back axle.Other cutouts even come in a band clamp installation which you cut out a section of pipe and install the cutout with stainless steel band clamps,save the cut out section, you can replace the cutouts if you sell your car.

xstuntman · 02-20-2020, 01:15 PM

I've wondered about those cutouts.
I assume they have to be placed after the cats otherwise codes will get thrown?

Bigdumogre · 02-20-2020, 01:28 PM

Solo performance cat back would be my recommendation for you. I’m a Flowmaster type of guy but it’s loud and you do get a drone. If you have the money I would also add Texas speed long tubes with high flow cats. The muffler shop can add buns for the rear o2 sensors so it doesn’t pop a code.

byrds8 · 02-20-2020, 01:59 PM

Another +1 for Solo Mach XL cat back. They also sale some HFCs if youre interested in those too. Sounds nice and mean, quiet on the hwy til you get down on it.

02-19-2020, 08:47 PM	#1
Cpt. Ray T Drives: 2010 SS A/T Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Chiefland FL Posts: 29	Exhaust ??? So, Thinking about changing out my exhaust. Nothing crazy, not a street racer, just looking to add a bit (BIT) of rumble. My 2010 SS A/T has had the resonator removed but is otherwise stock. Looking to swap out the mufflers for something a bit more throaty. But I don't want loud. Been looking at Magnaflow, and Flow Masters but there are so many choices. Just not sure which direction to go. Not wanting loud, just a bit deeper than the current setup. Currently if I rated the loudness on a scale of 1-10, 10 being uncapped headers, and 1 being bone stock, I think currently my car is a 3, but wouldn't want to go past 5. Always liked the (For lack of better terms) hollow sound of the Mustangs, so not sure which direction to go. Any advise or input is welcome. Thanks in advance. __________________ "Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not" Thomas Jefferson "Thosewho would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."Benjamin Franklin

02-19-2020, 08:55 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,587	I am a big fan of the sound of a Flowmaster, but I cannot recommend them to anyone that is not prepared to spend the extra money to eliminate the drone that in inevitable, especially if you do not go with a full tuned catback system. I adore the sound of my catless, X piped, Long Tubed Flowmaster Outlaws, but I have also grown used to the drone over time. I hear it is the same for the FM American Thunder/40 Series. Not many people would deal with it if they knew beforehand. I have yet to hear a bad sounding Magnaflow and they are not famous for their drone. You are likely to get less volume, but some of them can produce some seriously deep quality tones. I would suggest you listen to as many samples as possible before you commit to anything. Also, don't limit yourself to just these 2 brands. There is a sea of quality systems out there for our cars. If I could do it all over again, I would just spend the money and would have gone with a Corsa Extreme or a Solo system. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

02-19-2020, 09:41 PM	#3
rjinotti Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS A6 & 2014 SW 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lighthouse Point, Fl Posts: 490 View My Garage	Do a muffler delete. Check out some videos on YouTube. It's cheap and sounds pretty damn good and should give you the right amount of sound you are looking for.... __________________

02-19-2020, 10:53 PM	#5
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Muffler delete. Cheap and not that loud with with stock manifolds and cats. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS Kooks Headers Vararam DRX 1le Differential 3.91 Bo White throttle body Magnaflow Competition Exhaust 12.391 112 MPH 10/05/19

02-19-2020, 11:11 PM	#6
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,728	Mines got a muffler delete too. still have the manifolds, cats and resonator. I’m happy with it for now until it gets cammed and headers. It’s definitely louder than stock and no drone. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

02-19-2020, 10:31 PM	#4
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 206	check out SOLO exhausts I like mine.

02-19-2020, 11:37 PM	#7
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Seriously, dont waste money for no gain. Get some long tubes and a tune. You wont regret it. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

02-20-2020, 06:12 AM	#8
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I second solo mach XL. Not too loud and no drone. Don't do a muffler delete IMO.

02-20-2020, 07:13 AM	#9
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,942 View My Garage	+1 more for Solo Mach XL catback. I've had mine for 5 years and LOVE it! Nice and calm to cruise in, but good old muscle car sound when you're into it or standing by it just listening. Best part about it, NO DRONE. Only after I added a cam and long tube headers did I get a little drone at a very focused frequency, but I've all but tuned that out now. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

02-20-2020, 07:33 AM	#10
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I have a 3 inch cat back with magnaflow American thunder mufflers. Sounds great at WOT. Quiet while cruising around town. I don't have the drone issue some complain about. Mine has an X pipe. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

02-20-2020, 07:52 AM	#11
steakmaker Drives: '10 Camaro SS,Jeep Commander Hemi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cicero,NY Posts: 567	Install some electric cutouts,you can adjust for whatever sound you want by a flick of a switch,I can't wait to install the low profile electric cutouts I have.The cutouts I've got will install after the high flow cats before the "X" pipe.Some cutouts are even installed toward the rear near the back axle.Other cutouts even come in a band clamp installation which you cut out a section of pipe and install the cutout with stainless steel band clamps,save the cut out section, you can replace the cutouts if you sell your car.

02-20-2020, 01:15 PM	#12
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	I've wondered about those cutouts. I assume they have to be placed after the cats otherwise codes will get thrown? __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

02-20-2020, 01:28 PM	#13
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Solo performance cat back would be my recommendation for you. I’m a Flowmaster type of guy but it’s loud and you do get a drone. If you have the money I would also add Texas speed long tubes with high flow cats. The muffler shop can add buns for the rear o2 sensors so it doesn’t pop a code. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

02-20-2020, 01:59 PM	#14
byrds8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS, L99 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 447 View My Garage	Another +1 for Solo Mach XL cat back. They also sale some HFCs if youre interested in those too. Sounds nice and mean, quiet on the hwy til you get down on it. __________________ 2013 Camaro SS/RS, Stainless Power long tube headers with HF's, Air Raid CAI, Solo Mach XL cat back, BC Racing coil overs, Elite Engineering catch can, Ferrada Forge 8 Wheels, Windows tinted at 20%, Tuned by Dyno Steve.