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ZenFire · 01-15-2010, 11:44 PM

Thanks everyone - for all your input.

I don't want to make a mistake with my new baby.... She has the Auto L99 motor, and I am not sure about headers in the near future. I already had the dealer give me a price on the street series and we put it into my financing. They made a huge mistake, and only ordered (and charged me) for the axle backs. So I am kind of stuck and need to continue dealing with them at this point. I told them just to reorder the correct system once I figure out what it is that I truly want. I suppose that was a good mistake since you are all starting to change my mind about going with the comp instead of street. Price isn't my concern, I just want to do this right, and in the process -not wake up my neighborhood coming in late at night.

Okay all of you.... Keep telling me stories... I'm still unsure of what to do. My "significant other" just brought home a 2010 Shelby GT500 so you know he is no help at all! I'd rather get advice from fellow F-body lovers! :o)

JDP Motorsports · 01-15-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenFire

Thanks everyone - for all your input.

I don't want to make a mistake with my new baby.... She has the Auto L99 motor, and I am not sure about headers in the near future. I already had the dealer give me a price on the street series and we put it into my financing. They made a huge mistake, and only ordered (and charged me) for the axle backs. So I am kind of stuck and need to continue dealing with them at this point. I told them just to reorder the correct system once I figure out what it is that I truly want. I suppose that was a good mistake since you are all starting to change my mind about going with the comp instead of street. Price isn't my concern, I just want to do this right, and in the process -not wake up my neighborhood coming in late at night.

Okay all of you.... Keep telling me stories... I'm still unsure of what to do. My "significant other" just brought home a 2010 Shelby GT500 so you know he is no help at all! I'd rather get advice from fellow F-body lovers! :o)

I've already removed a few GMPP exhaust systems and replaced them with Magnaflow's.... The quality IMHO is sub par. The sound and performance wasn't very impressive either. I'm just not a fan of Borla (Made in Mexico) and they start to sound ratty over time because they are packed with fiberglass opposed to the stainless steel/basalt combo Magnaflow uses. We've got Wholesale accounts and sell to a lot of Dealerships around the country, you can have them contact us and I'm sure our Cat-Back will be around the same price they charged you for the GMPP axle-back. Just an option!

Please feel free to call, email or PM me anytime with questions!! Can't have the GT500 beating the 5th Gen!

Kind regards,

Sherwood SS · 01-16-2010, 12:22 AM

I agree totally with DANO. This exhaust is badass!!! You will not regret getting it for your camaro.

ZenFire · 01-17-2010, 02:09 AM

Okay guys!, you are talking me into the comp series.
I want Silver to be badass!
The "Shelby" in the room is trying to talk me out of it. I think I will go without headers for now. I have other cars to mess with, and since Silver is brand new, changing the exhaust will be enough for now. Any other stories to tell me? This is great... being a part of some F-body love. I am deprived in my town, nothing but a bunch of Ford worshipers around here! LOL!

SamSS · 01-17-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dano

I have had the 2.5" Comp series 16580 installed on my car for the last 2 weeks. So far I am loving it, except when the AFM kicks in. So my way around that is to use the manual mode until I get it tuned out.

It sounds much different in person than on that video. The video does not do the system any justice at all. It sound much deeper in person. There is some resonance while driving when under a load, but when you get into cruise mode you can not here it, almost like stock until you get back in the throttle.

This is the sound I was looking for. I would like to do headers in the future, so I will se how it sounds with them before moving onto something else.

How about this video?

Johnwayne · 01-17-2010, 09:48 PM

save your money i got the 1680 system drawing and just ordered the can and had a muffler shop do a muffler delete and put it on! the car allready has 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust pipes.... duh it's the same thing if i remember its a 4x9x14 can

oh and i spent $353

ZenFire · 01-20-2010, 01:44 PM

That dyno video was awesome. It made me cringe, but it was so exactly what I needed to see!

Okay, so- here we go…. I think I am officially ordering the comp series today.

I understand that it may be cheaper to go to a shop like johnwayne said.... but I already arranged this into my financing at the dealer. So I am committed most of the way, just have to add the extra money because they originally ordered me axel backs. I would rather save my warranty and have the dealer install everything. Money really isn't an issue because this isn't really expensive anyway. I just want it done right, and make sure someone is really standing behind their work. I had some really bad shop experiences when I had Goldie worked on, my '79 Trans Am, so I want to be careful now with Silver...

I am a woman, and I do have blonde hair, and I live in the foothills of North Carolina - so I often have a lot of trouble dealing with independent shops that think I am easy to rip off. ~Terrible but true! Thats why I turned to you all for help / support.
Thanks everyone!
~Laura

ZenFire · 01-20-2010, 02:21 PM

PS-
Just called Magnaflow.
Decibels:
They said our stock exhaust is 82 Db, street series 2.5" is 87 Db, and the 2.5" comp series is just about 97 Db. I asked him to be honest because I was buying one of the systems for sure, and he told me that he would get the comp series for his Camaro.

caverman · 01-20-2010, 03:24 PM

Not sure if you are getting an Automatic or not. One issue you'll have if you are getting an Auto is the sound when it kicks in the AFM. That will make is sound similar to a 4 banger with a loud exhaust on it. You'll either have to live with it or look at having the car tuned and have the AFM removed.

If you have the Manual trans this won't be an issue because there is no AFM on the LS3.

ZenFire · 01-20-2010, 11:43 PM

Yeah, I have an auto. But no worries, I have a great engine guy, and I will have him tune out the AFM. Thanks for warning me. If that is my only issue, then it's an easy one to fix.

Driving around tonight with stock exhaust just made me want the comp series so much more. The car is so quiet, and that is sooo wrong for a Camaro!

caverman · 04-02-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dwilsonjr74

I have the same magnaflow and have nothing but good things to say, my brother got his from ebay but I wanted a valid warranty(I have had problems with ebay sellers before) so I got it here. magnaflow 16481, or you can try one of the vendors here on the forum selling magnaflow, they are allways having sales/specials on the forums. It is nicely built and sounds great I think.

Actually, the best prices are from JDP Motorsports (www.MagnaflowPlus.com). Shop around and then call JDP before you buy and you'll see. We aren't talking $20 difference.....you'll be saving a few hundred.

mikepage0007 · 04-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Actually, the best prices are from JDP Motorsports (www.MagnaflowPlus.com). Shop around and then call JDP before you buy and you'll see. We aren't talking $20 difference.....you'll be saving a few hundred.

+1

Screaminz2002 · 04-03-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Not sure if you are getting an Automatic or not. One issue you'll have if you are getting an Auto is the sound when it kicks in the AFM. That will make is sound similar to a 4 banger with a loud exhaust on it. You'll either have to live with it or look at having the car tuned and have the AFM removed.

If you have the Manual trans this won't be an issue because there is no AFM on the LS3.

Not sure where you got this from. Mine does not make any type of 4 banger sound once so ever. If you hit that 30 mph spot and play with the accelerator you can make it drone a bit for about 2 seconds. The afm kicks on at very low throttle while cruising and you cant really hear the exhaust at all while it's doing this. I can't tell any difference in the note between afm and using the paddle shifters to keep it off. Maybe you heard some other exhaust system besides the 16580?

JDP Motorsports · 04-06-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Actually, the best prices are from JDP Motorsports (www.MagnaflowPlus.com). Shop around and then call JDP before you buy and you'll see. We aren't talking $20 difference.....you'll be saving a few hundred.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

+1

We appreciate your support!!! I hope you guys are enjoying your systems and I'll talk to you soon!

Kind regards,

01-16-2010, 12:22 AM	#45
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	I agree totally with DANO. This exhaust is badass!!! You will not regret getting it for your camaro. __________________ Black SS/RS - Magnaflow Comp Series, Eibach Suspension, Roto-Fab Intake

01-20-2010, 03:24 PM	#51
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Not sure if you are getting an Automatic or not. One issue you'll have if you are getting an Auto is the sound when it kicks in the AFM. That will make is sound similar to a 4 banger with a loud exhaust on it. You'll either have to live with it or look at having the car tuned and have the AFM removed. If you have the Manual trans this won't be an issue because there is no AFM on the LS3. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-15-2010, 11:44 PM	#43
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	Thanks everyone - for all your input. I don't want to make a mistake with my new baby.... She has the Auto L99 motor, and I am not sure about headers in the near future. I already had the dealer give me a price on the street series and we put it into my financing. They made a huge mistake, and only ordered (and charged me) for the axle backs. So I am kind of stuck and need to continue dealing with them at this point. I told them just to reorder the correct system once I figure out what it is that I truly want. I suppose that was a good mistake since you are all starting to change my mind about going with the comp instead of street. Price isn't my concern, I just want to do this right, and in the process -not wake up my neighborhood coming in late at night. Okay all of you.... Keep telling me stories... I'm still unsure of what to do. My "significant other" just brought home a 2010 Shelby GT500 so you know he is no help at all! I'd rather get advice from fellow F-body lovers! :o)

01-17-2010, 02:09 AM	#46
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	Okay guys!, you are talking me into the comp series. I want Silver to be badass! The "Shelby" in the room is trying to talk me out of it. I think I will go without headers for now. I have other cars to mess with, and since Silver is brand new, changing the exhaust will be enough for now. Any other stories to tell me? This is great... being a part of some F-body love. I am deprived in my town, nothing but a bunch of Ford worshipers around here! LOL!

01-17-2010, 09:48 PM	#48
Johnwayne Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gulfport, MS/ St. Louis, MO Posts: 185	save your money i got the 1680 system drawing and just ordered the can and had a muffler shop do a muffler delete and put it on! the car allready has 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust pipes.... duh it's the same thing if i remember its a 4x9x14 can oh and i spent $353

01-20-2010, 01:44 PM	#49
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	That dyno video was awesome. It made me cringe, but it was so exactly what I needed to see! Okay, so- here we go…. I think I am officially ordering the comp series today. I understand that it may be cheaper to go to a shop like johnwayne said.... but I already arranged this into my financing at the dealer. So I am committed most of the way, just have to add the extra money because they originally ordered me axel backs. I would rather save my warranty and have the dealer install everything. Money really isn't an issue because this isn't really expensive anyway. I just want it done right, and make sure someone is really standing behind their work. I had some really bad shop experiences when I had Goldie worked on, my '79 Trans Am, so I want to be careful now with Silver... I am a woman, and I do have blonde hair, and I live in the foothills of North Carolina - so I often have a lot of trouble dealing with independent shops that think I am easy to rip off. ~Terrible but true! Thats why I turned to you all for help / support. Thanks everyone! ~Laura

01-20-2010, 02:21 PM	#50
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	PS- Just called Magnaflow. Decibels: They said our stock exhaust is 82 Db, street series 2.5" is 87 Db, and the 2.5" comp series is just about 97 Db. I asked him to be honest because I was buying one of the systems for sure, and he told me that he would get the comp series for his Camaro.

01-20-2010, 11:43 PM	#52
ZenFire Sweet, Sweet F-Body Love~ Drives: '10 Camaro SS, '79 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, NC Posts: 12 View My Garage	Yeah, I have an auto. But no worries, I have a great engine guy, and I will have him tune out the AFM. Thanks for warning me. If that is my only issue, then it's an easy one to fix. Driving around tonight with stock exhaust just made me want the comp series so much more. The car is so quiet, and that is sooo wrong for a Camaro!