Anyone plan on replacing the mufflers? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rolnslo · 05-22-2009, 12:53 PM

I've been giving a lot of thought to the sound of the V6 exhaust and, quite honestly, it's not the right sound for me.

I had Flowmaster Hushpower (HP-2) mufflers on my old '56 Chevy and loved the sound of it. I'm considering going with them again on my 1LT. At $140 each, they aren't cheap but they'll tuck up under the car a lot better than the stock ones.

Anyone else planning on exhaust system changes?

Stock 2010 Camaro v6 exhaust:

Dodge Avenger 3.5L v6 with Flowmaster HP-2 mufflers:

bond2 · 05-22-2009, 01:09 PM

The stock V6 exhaust sounds pretty good for a V6, but that flowmaster on the Avenger definitely makes it sound more like a V8. For $280 it may be worth it.

MadMaxx · 05-22-2009, 01:21 PM

The stock system w/ the x-pipe is going to produce a very odd effect w/ a chambered muffler like the flowmaster. I'd personally go the magnaflow route... got to unbolt mine and figure out which ones to order.

KFH · 05-22-2009, 01:29 PM

I don't like the way the factory mufflers are vissable from the back and I've been considering making a change, but i'm not sure what brand would produce a sound I will like. I love the sound of my 94 Z28, so the v6 sound will take some getting used to, needs to be a little deeper.

rolnslo · 05-22-2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMaxx

The stock system w/ the x-pipe is going to produce a very odd effect w/ a chambered muffler like the flowmaster. I'd personally go the magnaflow route... got to unbolt mine and figure out which ones to order.

The HP-2 mufflers are different than the typical Flowmaster design. The HP-2 is a straight through design, rather than a chambered design.

bossbunny · 05-22-2009, 01:48 PM

When I get my 2LT RS I am going to do exhaust. I hope by then a lot of V6ers have videos of how theirs sounds so I will have real examples to choose from instead of blindly choosing.

Oshawan · 05-22-2009, 01:54 PM

Heard a 2lt this week. Changing Mufflers - YES!

MadMaxx · 05-22-2009, 02:30 PM

At idle, the 6 sounds very raspy and tinny. Under load, it's a different story.

rolnslo · 05-22-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMaxx

At idle, the 6 sounds very raspy and tinny. Under load, it's a different story.

It's also damn near silent too unless you really get on it. I had 50 v6 Camaros drive by within 10 feet of me and barely heard only a handful of them.

MadMaxx · 05-22-2009, 03:14 PM

I've got some youtube clips from my phone of the car at idle, and up underneath the chassis...

Sorry about the dog barking

Hemlawk · 05-22-2009, 04:49 PM

The exhaust definitely needs an upgrade. I would like to hear it @ around 6000 rpm =)

GothamCamaro · 05-22-2009, 04:58 PM

I like the V6 sound, besides I need to not be so loud when I go into "Stealth" mode.

MadMaxx · 05-22-2009, 05:43 PM

I'm looking into magnaflow replacement mufflers at the moment... we'll see.

Warpick · 05-22-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

I like the V6 sound, besides I need to not be so loud when I go into "Stealth" mode.

Electric solenoid activated cut outs FTW!

05-22-2009, 12:53 PM	#1
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Anyone plan on replacing the mufflers? I've been giving a lot of thought to the sound of the V6 exhaust and, quite honestly, it's not the right sound for me. I had Flowmaster Hushpower (HP-2) mufflers on my old '56 Chevy and loved the sound of it. I'm considering going with them again on my 1LT. At $140 each, they aren't cheap but they'll tuck up under the car a lot better than the stock ones. Anyone else planning on exhaust system changes? Stock 2010 Camaro v6 exhaust: Dodge Avenger 3.5L v6 with Flowmaster HP-2 mufflers: __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

05-22-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
bond2 Drives: '16 2SS M6,'96 WS6 M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 182	The stock V6 exhaust sounds pretty good for a V6, but that flowmaster on the Avenger definitely makes it sound more like a V8. For $280 it may be worth it. __________________ '16 NFG 2SS M6,SW NPP compatible axel back, black center stripe, black non-split rims '96 Black WS6 TA - M6, Pro 5.0, Baer Track kit, Corsa Cat-back, Bilstein shocks '99 30th anniv TA vert #988- M6

05-22-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
KFH 1SS Victory Red Manual Drives: 2010 1SS 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 215	I don't like the way the factory mufflers are vissable from the back and I've been considering making a change, but i'm not sure what brand would produce a sound I will like. I love the sound of my 94 Z28, so the v6 sound will take some getting used to, needs to be a little deeper. __________________ 1st Camaro - 77 Type LT Rally Sport, 3 Speed Manual, Inline 6 2nd - 94 Z28, 6 Speed Manual LT1 V8 3rd - 2010 1LT, 6 Speed Manual LLT V6 4th - 2010 1SS, 6 Speed Manual LS3 V8, RX Catch Can, Holley iNTECH CAI, Flowmaster Force II Exhaust

05-22-2009, 04:49 PM	#11
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	The exhaust definitely needs an upgrade. I would like to hear it @ around 6000 rpm =) __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-22-2009, 04:58 PM	#12
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	I like the V6 sound, besides I need to not be so loud when I go into "Stealth" mode. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

05-22-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	The stock system w/ the x-pipe is going to produce a very odd effect w/ a chambered muffler like the flowmaster. I'd personally go the magnaflow route... got to unbolt mine and figure out which ones to order.

05-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	When I get my 2LT RS I am going to do exhaust. I hope by then a lot of V6ers have videos of how theirs sounds so I will have real examples to choose from instead of blindly choosing.

05-22-2009, 01:54 PM	#7
Oshawan Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oshawa Posts: 127	Heard a 2lt this week. Changing Mufflers - YES!

05-22-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	At idle, the 6 sounds very raspy and tinny. Under load, it's a different story.

05-22-2009, 03:14 PM	#10
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	I've got some youtube clips from my phone of the car at idle, and up underneath the chassis... Sorry about the dog barking

05-22-2009, 05:43 PM	#13
MadMaxx Master of the V6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 239 View My Garage	I'm looking into magnaflow replacement mufflers at the moment... we'll see.

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