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lee · 10-28-2009, 11:27 PM

will we ever see lt1 ls1 kinda prices for the ls3 catbacks etc? are the prices so high becuase its so new or are they gonna stay in that range ?

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 10-29-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lee

will we ever see lt1 ls1 kinda prices for the ls3 catbacks etc? are the prices so high becuase its so new or are they gonna stay in that range ?

I think some of these company's are high on glue to think they should charge over $800.00 bucks for thier exhaust. Who are they trying to kid? I guess all of you that actually paid it. If everybody stopped paying thier high prices then im sure they would drop thier prices in a hurry. These companies that are charging a fortune ($1300.00 - $1800.00+) just dont get it. Why sell 10 systems for $1600.00, when they could drop the pricing to lets say $800.00 and sell 100 systems. And make more money at a lower price. Why do you think stores like Walmart are taking over.

I just installed a Flowmaster American Thunder catback system on my ride for $659.00...Flowmaster gets it..As im sure thats why they sell so many units compared to other company's.

norcalwheelman · 10-29-2009, 12:26 AM

I'll be installing the Flowmaster American Thunder catback system. The best price I have seen is right around $660 shipped. I have listened to all the video clips that have been posted and to my ears the Flowmaster sounds best, a true deep muscle car sound. The Borla and Corsa sound is to european sounding (tinny and raspy). Regardless of price the Flowmaster sounds best to me.

lee · 10-29-2009, 10:53 AM

i like the sound of corsa the best but that price is crazy i may be going with the flows as well , is there any rwhp gains claimed with it ? and does it have a xpipe?

toehead93 · 10-29-2009, 11:20 AM

Agree 100% about these prices. If I were to buy the Flowmasters I'd have a complete exhaust system with LT headers for a grand total of $1,800. Most people are paying $2,500+ for the same setup and same HP.

I would have bought a catback 5 months ago if the prices were good, but I refuse to overpay for something. I didn't pay a mark-up on my car and I won't for any performance parts either. Now there a few more options, SOLO makes a nice exhaust too....hopefully more to come.

*mlee* · 10-29-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lee

i like the sound of corsa the best but that price is crazy i may be going with the flows as well , is there any rwhp gains claimed with it ? and does it have a xpipe?

Corsa comes with X-pipe... probably looking at 25 hp gain.

Partick · 10-29-2009, 11:42 AM

I'm not sure how comparable it is to the exhaust packages on the market but I had my local muffler shop remove the factory mufflers and resonators, cut in an X pipe and install a pair of 4" Magnaflow Magnapac mufflers for considerably less than the package prices. He was able to use some of the existing piping which helped on the cost as well. It sounds great and it fit my budget. Here are a few pics...

GQ4Life · 10-29-2009, 11:51 AM

mangaflow competition the no muffler one isnt expensive.. then again its just some pipe that cheap as shit..

lee · 10-29-2009, 11:52 AM

i tried to do a muffler delete at a muffler shop and they were too scared to try it ,

IPS Brandon · 10-30-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lee

will we ever see lt1 ls1 kinda prices for the ls3 catbacks etc? are the prices so high becuase its so new or are they gonna stay in that range ?

I think there is a simple underlying principle, the consumers desire for maximum total utility. The product is new to the market the consumers marginal utility is very high, creating a right ward shift in the consumer preference function, then add in low supply and high demand, (over 50,000 camaros are out now) and you will have a slightly higher price/ market strategy.

Pricing will lower over time, as all items do, simple economics. The Japanese really started this trending, of start high and then run promos are marginal utility diminishes to create better profits and sales volumes. Look at cell phones for example.

Now don't also forget material prices are also not what they used to be

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If you have an exhaust in mind I would be happy to quote you with a market competitive price!

Regards

lawdogg149 · 10-30-2009, 11:54 AM

muffler delete and use the rest for cold air kit. Sounds just as good as all the over priced kits.

Iwantone2 · 10-30-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lee

i tried to do a muffler delete at a muffler shop and they were too scared to try it ,

WHAT?!?!?!?

May I suggest going to another muffler shop?

Craig · 10-30-2009, 11:34 PM

There's a lot of time and R&D put into these systems, and if you want to first on the block then you get to help pay for all that time spent. Prices will drop in time. This is how it's been for parts on any new car and how it probably always will be. Headers for the LS1 f-bodies were ~1500 or more when they first came out, but within a few years they were down to half that.

lee · 10-30-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

WHAT?!?!?!?

May I suggest going to another muffler shop?

that was just a sign it wasnt meant to be ,i was gonna do the muffler delete untill i have the money for a catback but now im just gonna wait and do a catback

10-28-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	exhaust prices will we ever see lt1 ls1 kinda prices for the ls3 catbacks etc? are the prices so high becuase its so new or are they gonna stay in that range ?

10-29-2009, 11:20 AM	#5
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	Agree 100% about these prices. If I were to buy the Flowmasters I'd have a complete exhaust system with LT headers for a grand total of $1,800. Most people are paying $2,500+ for the same setup and same HP. I would have bought a catback 5 months ago if the prices were good, but I refuse to overpay for something. I didn't pay a mark-up on my car and I won't for any performance parts either. Now there a few more options, SOLO makes a nice exhaust too....hopefully more to come. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

10-29-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
Partick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 958	Saved money I'm not sure how comparable it is to the exhaust packages on the market but I had my local muffler shop remove the factory mufflers and resonators, cut in an X pipe and install a pair of 4" Magnaflow Magnapac mufflers for considerably less than the package prices. He was able to use some of the existing piping which helped on the cost as well. It sounds great and it fit my budget. Here are a few pics... Attached Images

10-29-2009, 11:51 AM	#8
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,197 View My Garage	mangaflow competition the no muffler one isnt expensive.. then again its just some pipe that cheap as shit.. __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

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10-29-2009, 12:26 AM	#3
norcalwheelman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Woodbridge, Ca Posts: 28 View My Garage	I'll be installing the Flowmaster American Thunder catback system. The best price I have seen is right around $660 shipped. I have listened to all the video clips that have been posted and to my ears the Flowmaster sounds best, a true deep muscle car sound. The Borla and Corsa sound is to european sounding (tinny and raspy). Regardless of price the Flowmaster sounds best to me.

10-29-2009, 10:53 AM	#4
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	i like the sound of corsa the best but that price is crazy i may be going with the flows as well , is there any rwhp gains claimed with it ? and does it have a xpipe?

10-29-2009, 11:52 AM	#9
lee Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 1,016	i tried to do a muffler delete at a muffler shop and they were too scared to try it ,

10-30-2009, 11:54 AM	#11
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	muffler delete and use the rest for cold air kit. Sounds just as good as all the over priced kits.

10-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#13
Craig Drives: 2023 SLE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 315	There's a lot of time and R&D put into these systems, and if you want to first on the block then you get to help pay for all that time spent. Prices will drop in time. This is how it's been for parts on any new car and how it probably always will be. Headers for the LS1 f-bodies were ~1500 or more when they first came out, but within a few years they were down to half that.