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guerrillakilla13 · 08-30-2014, 02:49 AM

I want a Corsa Catback exhaust, but have heard nothing but good things about SW Retro. So I had a few questions that could help me make a decision..

Whats the weight savings with a Corsa CB? I know Retro is like 30 pounds.
Which of the two is louder?
How's the Bass drone on the inside? I can handle vocal drone, not so much "Deep, bass-y" drone.

I want input from those of you with both Corsa and SW. Thanks!

CJandtheSS · 08-30-2014, 12:56 PM

Not sure on the weight savings but I have the Corsa catback with LG super pro long tube headers and I have gotten compliments at every other stop sign! Also what surprised me most was that there is literally NO drone and it is LOUD at WOT! Definitely happy with my purchase!

2SScamaro2010 · 08-30-2014, 01:16 PM

Really happy with my setup (in sig). Wife can still fall asleep when cruising but it gets really loud at wot. Nothing but compliments every where I go. Virtually no drone, I can get it too if I try hard, once you get into overdrive it goes away. Can't go wrong with either.

fourmz · 08-30-2014, 01:39 PM

I love my Corsa, so does everyone else.

Tenring · 08-30-2014, 01:41 PM

Love my Corsa, sound is not loud at idle or at low RPM's, but it has a sound of power. At WOT different story she screams, never any drone at all.

I saw an add in the classifieds recently, one of the sponsors had a Corsa exhaust (last one) on clearance for $900 that is a deal.

MarylandSpeed · 08-30-2014, 04:34 PM

If you are super concerned about drone, get Corsa. The sound is not impressive or aggressive (unless you have headers), but it won't drone. The Retro chambered is an awesome sounding, hair on your chest system, but it may have some resonance.

Whatever system you get, check our site out. We have awesome prices.

http://marylandspeed.com/exhaust-c-1240_1242.html

guerrillakilla13 · 08-30-2014, 09:23 PM

Thanks alot everyone, I took all your comments to heart. I guess I've heard that Corsa is less aggressive at idle, but its still loud at WOT. If I was getting longtubes, I'd get Corsa. But until my warranty's over and I can get a tune, i'll wait it out and just go with the loudest one for now. So I guess Retro Chambered it is!

Sad though, I think Corsa sounds better. But in the future, when I can get Longtubes, I'll trade my SW for a Corsa Than be really happy lol

mariojmoe · 08-30-2014, 10:42 PM

Stainless works long tube headers with stainless works retro chambered exhaust and catted x pipe (im also cammed). The sound is incredible and demands attention everywhere it goes. I freaking love my sound and on wot it is simply amazing.

SSeniorMoment · 08-31-2014, 12:11 AM

I was only able to listen to the Corsa through headphones, sounded a bit raspy. Went with the retro chamber catback and it has the rumble of a muscle car. Compliments all the time, especially on start up. With Pfadt Tri-Ys and hi-flow cats, it's all business and it "sounds like a muscle car should sound," when I stop in at the dealer.

nivensid · 08-31-2014, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mariojmoe

Stainless works long tube headers with stainless works retro chambered exhaust and catted x pipe (im also cammed). The sound is incredible and demands attention everywhere it goes. I freaking love my sound and on wot it is simply amazing.

Same here but no cam yet. Here are two short clips

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guerrillakilla13 · 09-01-2014, 05:02 AM

niven that sounds really nice man. I really wish I could get longtubes :( but for now I just gotta wait.

heads and cam are a whole different league though, that's definitely something i'm not planning on doing lol. Supercharger maybe.

Maxspeed · 09-01-2014, 09:44 AM

Transitioning from stock to Corsa to headers and cam

Drive by

brwk · 09-01-2014, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guerrillakilla13

Sad though, I think Corsa sounds better. But in the future, when I can get Longtubes, I'll trade my SW for a Corsa Than be really happy lol

Huh?

guerrillakilla13 · 09-01-2014, 03:50 PM

don't "facepalm" on me bro, Corsa does sound nice. Longtubes aren't in my agenda til bumper to bumper is gone, because with a tune it'll pretty much void any warranty I got. I ain't waiting 3 years with quiet Corsa over Retro Chambered, so retro it is for now until that 3 year period is over than i'll rethink my decision of it.

btw maxspeed that sounds gorgeous

08-30-2014, 02:49 AM	#1
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	If you have Corsa or SW Retro CB, please help me decide I want a Corsa Catback exhaust, but have heard nothing but good things about SW Retro. So I had a few questions that could help me make a decision.. Whats the weight savings with a Corsa CB? I know Retro is like 30 pounds. Which of the two is louder? How's the Bass drone on the inside? I can handle vocal drone, not so much "Deep, bass-y" drone. I want input from those of you with both Corsa and SW. Thanks!

08-30-2014, 01:16 PM	#3
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	Really happy with my setup (in sig). Wife can still fall asleep when cruising but it gets really loud at wot. Nothing but compliments every where I go. Virtually no drone, I can get it too if I try hard, once you get into overdrive it goes away. Can't go wrong with either. __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

08-30-2014, 01:39 PM	#4
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	I love my Corsa, so does everyone else. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

08-30-2014, 12:56 PM	#2
CJandtheSS Drives: 2012 Victory Red Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 134	Not sure on the weight savings but I have the Corsa catback with LG super pro long tube headers and I have gotten compliments at every other stop sign! Also what surprised me most was that there is literally NO drone and it is LOUD at WOT! Definitely happy with my purchase!

08-30-2014, 01:41 PM	#5
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Love my Corsa, sound is not loud at idle or at low RPM's, but it has a sound of power. At WOT different story she screams, never any drone at all. I saw an add in the classifieds recently, one of the sponsors had a Corsa exhaust (last one) on clearance for $900 that is a deal.

08-30-2014, 04:34 PM	#6
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	If you are super concerned about drone, get Corsa. The sound is not impressive or aggressive (unless you have headers), but it won't drone. The Retro chambered is an awesome sounding, hair on your chest system, but it may have some resonance. Whatever system you get, check our site out. We have awesome prices. http://marylandspeed.com/exhaust-c-1240_1242.html

08-30-2014, 09:23 PM	#7
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	Thanks alot everyone, I took all your comments to heart. I guess I've heard that Corsa is less aggressive at idle, but its still loud at WOT. If I was getting longtubes, I'd get Corsa. But until my warranty's over and I can get a tune, i'll wait it out and just go with the loudest one for now. So I guess Retro Chambered it is! Sad though, I think Corsa sounds better. But in the future, when I can get Longtubes, I'll trade my SW for a Corsa Than be really happy lol

08-30-2014, 10:42 PM	#8
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Stainless works long tube headers with stainless works retro chambered exhaust and catted x pipe (im also cammed). The sound is incredible and demands attention everywhere it goes. I freaking love my sound and on wot it is simply amazing.

08-31-2014, 12:11 AM	#9
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,192	I was only able to listen to the Corsa through headphones, sounded a bit raspy. Went with the retro chamber catback and it has the rumble of a muscle car. Compliments all the time, especially on start up. With Pfadt Tri-Ys and hi-flow cats, it's all business and it "sounds like a muscle car should sound," when I stop in at the dealer.

09-01-2014, 05:02 AM	#11
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	niven that sounds really nice man. I really wish I could get longtubes :( but for now I just gotta wait. heads and cam are a whole different league though, that's definitely something i'm not planning on doing lol. Supercharger maybe.

09-01-2014, 03:50 PM	#14
guerrillakilla13 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 711	don't "facepalm" on me bro, Corsa does sound nice. Longtubes aren't in my agenda til bumper to bumper is gone, because with a tune it'll pretty much void any warranty I got. I ain't waiting 3 years with quiet Corsa over Retro Chambered, so retro it is for now until that 3 year period is over than i'll rethink my decision of it. btw maxspeed that sounds gorgeous