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DonziCamaro13 · 04-18-2017, 02:20 PM

I assume I am not alone in that I am underwhelmed with the stock exhaust sound on my Camaro. I have a 2013 Camaro ss convertible The car is bone stock and I rather like the stock look and reliability I would like the car to sound a bit meaner but still civilized so my wife enjoys riding in it. I have done a fair amount of reading up on the different exhaust options. I have used Borla in the past on my corvette and loved it. It seems the new Borla axle back has an issue with drone. I have also looked at buying a NPP set up. I also read a thread on here where a summit xpipe was installed and stock mufflers were kept and the sounds was good. Has anyone here done this and if so is there a clip of it?

I am purely looking for sound as I understand to get performance gains that headers / high flows cats ect would need to be done and I am not looking to do that at this time. Just looking for better sound!

I am open to any and all advise.

Thanks

don

Welker2 · 04-18-2017, 02:23 PM

I did the Flowmaster Force II axel back and am very happy with them; has a deep, 'hearty' sound and no drone.

JerTM · 04-18-2017, 02:33 PM

I bought mine with the Corsa catback. No drone at all and it sounded like a stock note at cruising speed. It was very similar to the factory exhaust just with a bit more volume during acceleration and WOT.

SlingShot · 04-18-2017, 02:46 PM

First things first, manual or auto because it makes a difference.

svenh44 · 04-18-2017, 02:48 PM

I have the GM performance off road exhaust and its sounds great.

rebelyell22 · 04-18-2017, 02:52 PM

Borla S-Type

Coors9 · 04-18-2017, 03:25 PM

Borla S Type.......great sound.

awsm66 · 04-18-2017, 04:08 PM

I love the Magflow street (#15089) exhaust but I have LT headers and high flow cats. It is not a lot louder than stock but sounds much deeper and meaner. I have an L99.

I have read that some with stock manifolds and cats say it is too quiet though. With the LT headers and HF cats it is perfect for "me"...I do not like really loud exhaust though.

uvraise · 04-18-2017, 04:10 PM

Something to consider, you have a convertible! So far you've gotten responses from all coupe owners. I was considering an after market exhaust as well, so I searched the convertible forums for input from convertible owners. I would suggest posing the question over there.

I'm actually not going to get an after market after installing a CAI. The car sounds good with slight acceleration and great when I stomp on it! It's still stock quiet at cruise speeds, which I prefer.

It really will come down to preference and whether or not you want to hear someone in the passenger seat with the top down! Before my last decision I read opinions and watched a ton of Youtube videos, but I was also told it's best to get an "in person" ear to the exhaust note as everyones preference will be different.

pyroguy · 04-18-2017, 04:36 PM

Solo FTW! That is if you don't want to gain the power and sound by just adding long tube headers. It stays drone free and gives a great performance advantage in addition to the sound. However, like my opening statement, Solo FTW! I love my Solo catback. It sounds good, it's mean at WOT, and zero drone.

DonziCamaro13 · 04-18-2017, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

First things first, manual or auto because it makes a difference.

Its an automatic!

What is a CAI?

What about the drone on the borla S type?

uvraise · 04-18-2017, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonziCamaro13

Its an automatic!

What is a CAI?

What about the drone on the borla S type?

Cold Air Intake (CAI). I just installed a "Vararam VR-DRX" from Summit Racing. I'm very happy with the purchase, install wasn't bad at all.

PalmerGA · 04-18-2017, 08:23 PM

Solos with J-Pipes axle-backs. Awesome sound with no drone.

SlingShot · 04-18-2017, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonziCamaro13

Its an automatic!

What is a CAI?

What about the drone on the borla S type?

Seeing you have an auto, you can experiment and go to a muffler shop and get a resonator delete done. There is a resonator about 3 feet long on the auto that kills the sound. So for about $100-$125 (just a guess) you can straight pipe the resonator area. Leave the stock mufflers and the sound should be much better without any drone. I would give that a shot before spending several hundred dollars on a axle back.

CIA (cold air intake) I would suggest CIA brand, Airaid, or RotoFab, none of these require a tune and will a little bump in power and sound.

04-18-2017, 02:23 PM	#2
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I did the Flowmaster Force II axel back and am very happy with them; has a deep, 'hearty' sound and no drone. __________________

04-18-2017, 02:46 PM	#4
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	First things first, manual or auto because it makes a difference. __________________

04-18-2017, 02:52 PM	#6
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Borla S-Type __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

04-18-2017, 04:36 PM	#10
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 7,079 View My Garage	Solo FTW! That is if you don't want to gain the power and sound by just adding long tube headers. It stays drone free and gives a great performance advantage in addition to the sound. However, like my opening statement, Solo FTW! I love my Solo catback. It sounds good, it's mean at WOT, and zero drone. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-18-2017, 08:23 PM	#13
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Solos with J-Pipes axle-backs. Awesome sound with no drone. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

04-18-2017, 02:20 PM	#1
DonziCamaro13 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Hot Wheels vert Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Cheshrie, CT Posts: 29	Exhaust advice 2013 camaro ss I assume I am not alone in that I am underwhelmed with the stock exhaust sound on my Camaro. I have a 2013 Camaro ss convertible The car is bone stock and I rather like the stock look and reliability I would like the car to sound a bit meaner but still civilized so my wife enjoys riding in it. I have done a fair amount of reading up on the different exhaust options. I have used Borla in the past on my corvette and loved it. It seems the new Borla axle back has an issue with drone. I have also looked at buying a NPP set up. I also read a thread on here where a summit xpipe was installed and stock mufflers were kept and the sounds was good. Has anyone here done this and if so is there a clip of it? I am purely looking for sound as I understand to get performance gains that headers / high flows cats ect would need to be done and I am not looking to do that at this time. Just looking for better sound! I am open to any and all advise. Thanks don

04-18-2017, 02:33 PM	#3
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	I bought mine with the Corsa catback. No drone at all and it sounded like a stock note at cruising speed. It was very similar to the factory exhaust just with a bit more volume during acceleration and WOT.

04-18-2017, 02:48 PM	#5
svenh44 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Brandywine Maryland Posts: 124	I have the GM performance off road exhaust and its sounds great.

04-18-2017, 03:25 PM	#7
Coors9 Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Paradise, Newfoundland. Canada Posts: 121	Borla S Type.......great sound.

04-18-2017, 04:08 PM	#8
awsm66 Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 79	I love the Magflow street (#15089) exhaust but I have LT headers and high flow cats. It is not a lot louder than stock but sounds much deeper and meaner. I have an L99. I have read that some with stock manifolds and cats say it is too quiet though. With the LT headers and HF cats it is perfect for "me"...I do not like really loud exhaust though.

04-18-2017, 04:10 PM	#9
uvraise Drives: 2021 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 236 View My Garage	Something to consider, you have a convertible! So far you've gotten responses from all coupe owners. I was considering an after market exhaust as well, so I searched the convertible forums for input from convertible owners. I would suggest posing the question over there. I'm actually not going to get an after market after installing a CAI. The car sounds good with slight acceleration and great when I stomp on it! It's still stock quiet at cruise speeds, which I prefer. It really will come down to preference and whether or not you want to hear someone in the passenger seat with the top down! Before my last decision I read opinions and watched a ton of Youtube videos, but I was also told it's best to get an "in person" ear to the exhaust note as everyones preference will be different.