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SouthernWolfman · 07-31-2011, 06:40 PM

New to these forums, and have a question.

I currently own a 2011 Mustang GT with a Roush catback installed. My fiance is actually interested in a 11/12 SS convertible. We went car shopping this afternoon and she was a little put off with how quiet the stock exhaust on an SS is compared to mine (she loves the muscle car rumble) and asked if I knew of a Camaro exhaust system that might sound comparable.

Since I don't have an answer, do not trust the audio quality of the files online (my Roush system sounds very different than what I could find online when I was researching for my car), and don't know any Camaro folks to listen to theirs... I thought I would reach out and see if anyone here might be familiar with the sound of a Roush system on a 2011+ Mustang and know of a system for a Camaro that has similar volume.

If no one does, I could try and describe the characteristics she would be looking for if that would help.

P.S. From a Mustang guy, this was my first time getting in a Camaro... and was very impressed with it overall.

sasquash1984 · 07-31-2011, 07:09 PM

yeah stock exhaust is way too quiet, i would say magnaflow's or borla, they have differnet levels of mild to extreme

Apex Motorsports · 07-31-2011, 07:13 PM

Nothing is going to be dead on like your exhaust because it is a totally different engine, but the Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back is pretty similar to your Roush cat back if I am not mistaken. It is my personal favorite for these cars. We are trying to coordinate to do a high def video with one of our customers but here are a few to give you an idea. Feel free to hit me up if you guys have any questions.

And here it is with headers.

SouthernWolfman · 07-31-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquash1984

yeah stock exhaust is way too quiet, i would say magnaflow's or borla, they have differnet levels of mild to extreme

Borla is one that I definitely wanted to look into because of the quality I have seen on their exhausts in the past on other vehicles. I'm guessing the S-Type is more or less the volume that would work for her.

Magnaflow I have zero experience with, so will definitely look into that one as well.

Thanks for the two suggestions!

I tried searching for drone on these two, and didn't find much... Drone is a no go for sure.

Does anyone know if the GMPP exhausts are anywhere near being loud? Or is it just an OEM add-on that adds a little tone but isn't loud under load?

Basically, tame but with a rumble under daily driving conditions but loud and mean when going near wide open throttle is what she would be looking for.

Apex Motorsports · 07-31-2011, 07:26 PM

The Retro Chambered cat back is a no drone system. The Borla S-Type for the Camaro isn't quiet as aggressive as it is on the 5.0 but it is a nice system. It does have some mild drone though.

SouthernWolfman · 07-31-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

The Retro Chambered cat back is a no drone system. The Borla S-Type for the Camaro isn't quiet as aggressive as it is on the 5.0 but it is a nice system. It does have some mild drone though.

Thank you very much for the links. I'm definitely interested in hearing any HD recordings you get of your customers.

I'll tell you what... I LOVE the sound of that system, and no drone is a huge plus. I'll have to share your links with her tonight and get her opinion, but I have a feeling that may be exactly what she is looking for.

Thanks again for that info!

Parapdrapa · 07-31-2011, 09:25 PM

To be honest I have never found camaros to sound like mustangs with any exhaust. I will however share with you that my magnaflow 2.5 competition system and long tubes sounds nearly identical to that "hollow" but deep rumble stangs have with aftermarket systems.

BubbaSS · 07-31-2011, 10:18 PM

The Roush cat back is just straight pipe, I assume there must be some drone right? I ask because a muffler/resonator delete with xpipe might sound similar for a lot less money, but drone will be noticable. If that's not an option, then go SW Retro for a deep old muscle car sound without drone.

SouthernWolfman · 08-01-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Parapdrapa

To be honest I have never found camaros to sound like mustangs with any exhaust. I will however share with you that my magnaflow 2.5 competition system and long tubes sounds nearly identical to that "hollow" but deep rumble stangs have with aftermarket systems.

Someone else had mentioned the Magnaflow 2.5 competition system w/ long tubes as well at the bar last night. Said they knew someone with it, and I might be able to get to hear that one in person. Thanks for that input.

Yeah, I have never heard a Camaro sound like a Mustang, and not really trying to imitate the sound... but really don't want anything louder than mine for the Camaro we are getting her, however, we do want a nice V8 rumble with a decent volume on cold starts and under WOT, loud but not obnoxious is good. (Mine actually skirts the line of obnoxious at WOT above 5k RPM).

A solid rumble and decent volume would be ideal, maybe I can get some time to meet up with this guy that has that Magnaflow setup installed. The SW system above sounds amazing in the vids, and she loved it when I pulled the link up for her last night.

SouthernWolfman · 08-01-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BubbaSS

The Roush cat back is just straight pipe, I assume there must be some drone right? I ask because a muffler/resonator delete with xpipe might sound similar for a lot less money, but drone will be noticable. If that's not an option, then go SW Retro for a deep old muscle car sound without drone.

It is very similar to a straight pipe, but does have resonators. The only drone I have on mine is between 1.2k and 1.4k RPM in 6th gear honestly. Once in a blue moon in 5th under load at lower RPMs on an incline I will hear it, but nothing bad at all. Over all, I have been very impressed with this set up.

Drone definitely is not an option, and don't mind spending much on the set up for her since it will probably be the only mod done on her car. I am still blown away by the SW Retro vids above... that may very well be where I go unless I hear the Magnaflow 2.5 Comp system in person and really like it.

Sounds like Borla and Corsa may not be the route she is looking for to have a deep V8 sound that is present and then loud when opening it up.

Thinking it may not be a bad idea to try and find a Camaro meet around here, and go around and see if some folks will let me hear various set ups. Tough judging by online opinions and youtube videos that can't do systems justice

blazzin1 · 08-01-2011, 09:38 AM

I'll second Chase's recommendation of the Stainless Works Retro Chambered. I just installed mine about two weeks ago, and love it. My car has a nice deep musclecar "growl" to it now. I would not trade this exhaust for any other.

Nvincent4708 · 08-01-2011, 09:59 AM

Where in MD? I can let you hear my exhaust. But I have long tubes.

I had a pypes pype-bomb axle back before my new engine / full exhaust. it sounded great.

Parapdrapa · 08-01-2011, 11:36 AM

The magnaflow is not droney without lts. With long tubes it can be annoying if you don't like it. It does not bother me at all. My 5 year old girl always says "turn the car down it hurts my ears!!" lol!

Ravener · 08-01-2011, 12:36 PM

I'm a MD resident as well (Ellicott City) in a similar situation. Itching to pull the trigger and mod starting with LTs and exhaust, but would prefer to hear some local rides in person first.

Had been considering the SW headers and retro system for it's 70's sound, though it seems many folks are thrilled with the ARH LT/Flowmaster AT catback system as well.

07-31-2011, 06:40 PM	#1
SouthernWolfman Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	SS Exhaust Question - Volume and Growl New to these forums, and have a question. I currently own a 2011 Mustang GT with a Roush catback installed. My fiance is actually interested in a 11/12 SS convertible. We went car shopping this afternoon and she was a little put off with how quiet the stock exhaust on an SS is compared to mine (she loves the muscle car rumble) and asked if I knew of a Camaro exhaust system that might sound comparable. Since I don't have an answer, do not trust the audio quality of the files online (my Roush system sounds very different than what I could find online when I was researching for my car), and don't know any Camaro folks to listen to theirs... I thought I would reach out and see if anyone here might be familiar with the sound of a Roush system on a 2011+ Mustang and know of a system for a Camaro that has similar volume. If no one does, I could try and describe the characteristics she would be looking for if that would help. P.S. From a Mustang guy, this was my first time getting in a Camaro... and was very impressed with it overall.

07-31-2011, 07:09 PM	#2
sasquash1984 502 RWHP N/A Drives: The yeti Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saginaw/ Ft Worth TX Posts: 3,085 View My Garage	yeah stock exhaust is way too quiet, i would say magnaflow's or borla, they have differnet levels of mild to extreme __________________ factory motor factory trans, Gpi ss4 cam stock heads ported and milled, full exhaust, circle d 5c 4000 triple disk, 3:91 rear end with posi mod, cai, bmr derlin rear diff bushins, bmr derlin cradle bushins, bmr trailing arms, toe rods with bushings, and bmr anti extreme sway bar. Weld rt-s 17x5 fronts and 17X10 rears on mickey thompson et street r's

07-31-2011, 10:18 PM	#8
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	The Roush cat back is just straight pipe, I assume there must be some drone right? I ask because a muffler/resonator delete with xpipe might sound similar for a lot less money, but drone will be noticable. If that's not an option, then go SW Retro for a deep old muscle car sound without drone. __________________ 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

07-31-2011, 07:13 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Nothing is going to be dead on like your exhaust because it is a totally different engine, but the Stainless Works Retro Chambered cat back is pretty similar to your Roush cat back if I am not mistaken. It is my personal favorite for these cars. We are trying to coordinate to do a high def video with one of our customers but here are a few to give you an idea. Feel free to hit me up if you guys have any questions. And here it is with headers.

07-31-2011, 07:26 PM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	The Retro Chambered cat back is a no drone system. The Borla S-Type for the Camaro isn't quiet as aggressive as it is on the 5.0 but it is a nice system. It does have some mild drone though.

07-31-2011, 09:25 PM	#7
Parapdrapa Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 174	To be honest I have never found camaros to sound like mustangs with any exhaust. I will however share with you that my magnaflow 2.5 competition system and long tubes sounds nearly identical to that "hollow" but deep rumble stangs have with aftermarket systems.

08-01-2011, 09:38 AM	#11
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I'll second Chase's recommendation of the Stainless Works Retro Chambered. I just installed mine about two weeks ago, and love it. My car has a nice deep musclecar "growl" to it now. I would not trade this exhaust for any other.

08-01-2011, 09:59 AM	#12
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	Where in MD? I can let you hear my exhaust. But I have long tubes. I had a pypes pype-bomb axle back before my new engine / full exhaust. it sounded great.

08-01-2011, 11:36 AM	#13
Parapdrapa Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 174	The magnaflow is not droney without lts. With long tubes it can be annoying if you don't like it. It does not bother me at all. My 5 year old girl always says "turn the car down it hurts my ears!!" lol!

08-01-2011, 12:36 PM	#14
Ravener Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Md Posts: 287	I'm a MD resident as well (Ellicott City) in a similar situation. Itching to pull the trigger and mod starting with LTs and exhaust, but would prefer to hear some local rides in person first. Had been considering the SW headers and retro system for it's 70's sound, though it seems many folks are thrilled with the ARH LT/Flowmaster AT catback system as well.