Exhaust Question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scythezo6 · 03-10-2011, 06:10 PM

As you all know there are a lot of choices out there in terms of exhaust systems for our cars. I just want your opinions on which exhaust system would be best for me. I've never bought an exhaust system before so I don't know where to start.

I would like:

-An exhaust that sounds deep and slightly 'gurgly'. Kinda like what you hear on some Dodge trucks when they roll off. I just want my muscle car to sound like it has muscle.

-I would like to hear my car idle while I'm sitting inside with windows up/down. Currently the stock exhaust is failing in this department. When me and my buddy ('10 mustang GT) go out for a ride I hear his car more than my own. Kinda frustrating.

-I do not want an exhaust system that is overbearingly loud and has a metallic-whinning sound. Its a hard noise to describe, but I had a 4th gen SS take off by me and it sounded like a loud robot was bitchin out on someone. It was not low pitch and it sounded like metallic-twanging/tingling (don't ask what that is).

-Fairly inexpensive. I realize nice things cost money but I don't want to pay for brand names when a lesser known brand puts out quality material for less $$.

-Exhaust that can work with either the GM ground effects or the Razzi v6 rear gfx piece. I currently have the GM gfx but may switch to the razzi sometime soon.

Thanks for the help.

nards444 · 03-10-2011, 06:14 PM

You are going to get boat load of responsed but I think this system would satisfy all your needs. http://www.lmperformance.com/53570/119.html

I did it and it took me maybe an hour to do.

=Stephens= · 03-10-2011, 06:33 PM

I paid 788 for a Flowmaster American Thunder with the resonators deleted installed.

scythezo6 · 03-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Omg that sounds amazing for only $400. That sounds just about like what I'm looking for.

TaylorRyanSS · 03-10-2011, 06:39 PM

A muffler delete is the same thing as the Loudmouth, but a muffler delete is a lot cheaper. Heres my muffler delete plus midpipes... and shorty headers (which really do not add any extra sound)

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upflying · 03-10-2011, 06:48 PM

Remember to consider muffler and noise laws when choosing a system. Aggressive sound is cool but it could attract attention from LEO's. No mufflers are illegal in Ca.

TaylorRyanSS · 03-10-2011, 06:51 PM

Yeah but so is window tint and no front plates, and I have never been pulled over for either... heck I have never been pulled over in my life lol It all depends on how you drive as well

11SGM2SSRS · 03-10-2011, 07:06 PM

Muffler delete is the way to go. Have the local muffler shop cut off the stock mufflers and install straight pipes. It is way cheaper that any other system and sounds awesome.
2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M SGM with Hurst Short Throw

Phantom.5SS · 03-10-2011, 08:35 PM

Heres a very good comparison video for the Flowmaster Hush Power axel back and the American Thunder Cat Back exhaust systems.

Both sound good, I went with American Thunder Cat Back,

Good hunting.

Hey TaylorRyan...where did you get that quad exhaust tip set up and rear diffuser for quads???
Looks Bitchin!!

nards444 · 03-10-2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11SGM2SSRS

Muffler delete is the way to go. Have the local muffler shop cut off the stock mufflers and install straight pipes. It is way cheaper that any other system and sounds awesome.
2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M SGM with Hurst Short Throw

You can do this instead of the SLP loudmouth but SLP gives you 5in tips. I think is a much cleaner option than having muffler man do it. SLP is all stainless too. Also you cut out the stock mufflers and then you can always use them later. If muffler man does his thing they will cut off the tips on stock mufflers.

caverman · 03-10-2011, 11:23 PM

My first setup was a copy of the Magnaflow 2.5" Comp cat-back. This will be a good inexpensive start until you're ready for headers and a 3" exhaust.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64964

BTW: I ended up selling that exhaust to a guy with an LT and it worked perfect and sounded good.

caverman · 03-10-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nards444

You can do this instead of the SLP loudmouth but SLP gives you 5in tips. I think is a much cleaner option than having muffler man do it. SLP is all stainless too. Also you cut out the stock mufflers and then you can always use them later. If muffler man does his thing they will cut off the tips on stock mufflers.

You can buy the Magnaflow tips....that's what I did.

Hulk · 03-10-2011, 11:29 PM

This is the system I am looking at going with. I like the no drone aspect and it sounds good on my computer too. I do not know about the ground effects, you might e-mail them and ask.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133901

TaylorRyanSS · 03-11-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom.5SS

Heres a very good comparison video for the Flowmaster Hush Power axel back and the American Thunder Cat Back exhaust systems.

Both sound good, I went with American Thunder Cat Back,

Good hunting.

Hey TaylorRyan...where did you get that quad exhaust tip set up and rear diffuser for quads???
Looks Bitchin!!

Thanks... tips are from ebay, diffuser is from a member on the site, 2SSRS

03-10-2011, 06:10 PM	#1
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Exhaust Question As you all know there are a lot of choices out there in terms of exhaust systems for our cars. I just want your opinions on which exhaust system would be best for me. I've never bought an exhaust system before so I don't know where to start. I would like: -An exhaust that sounds deep and slightly 'gurgly'. Kinda like what you hear on some Dodge trucks when they roll off. I just want my muscle car to sound like it has muscle. -I would like to hear my car idle while I'm sitting inside with windows up/down. Currently the stock exhaust is failing in this department. When me and my buddy ('10 mustang GT) go out for a ride I hear his car more than my own. Kinda frustrating. -I do not want an exhaust system that is overbearingly loud and has a metallic-whinning sound. Its a hard noise to describe, but I had a 4th gen SS take off by me and it sounded like a loud robot was bitchin out on someone. It was not low pitch and it sounded like metallic-twanging/tingling (don't ask what that is). -Fairly inexpensive. I realize nice things cost money but I don't want to pay for brand names when a lesser known brand puts out quality material for less $$. -Exhaust that can work with either the GM ground effects or the Razzi v6 rear gfx piece. I currently have the GM gfx but may switch to the razzi sometime soon. Thanks for the help. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

03-10-2011, 06:14 PM	#2
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	You are going to get boat load of responsed but I think this system would satisfy all your needs. http://www.lmperformance.com/53570/119.html I did it and it took me maybe an hour to do. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

03-10-2011, 06:34 PM	#4
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Omg that sounds amazing for only $400. That sounds just about like what I'm looking for. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

03-10-2011, 06:39 PM	#5
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	A muffler delete is the same thing as the Loudmouth, but a muffler delete is a lot cheaper. Heres my muffler delete plus midpipes... and shorty headers (which really do not add any extra sound) [/QUOTE] __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

03-10-2011, 06:51 PM	#7
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	Yeah but so is window tint and no front plates, and I have never been pulled over for either... heck I have never been pulled over in my life lol It all depends on how you drive as well __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

03-10-2011, 06:33 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	I paid 788 for a Flowmaster American Thunder with the resonators deleted installed.

03-10-2011, 06:48 PM	#6
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Remember to consider muffler and noise laws when choosing a system. Aggressive sound is cool but it could attract attention from LEO's. No mufflers are illegal in Ca.

03-10-2011, 07:06 PM	#8
11SGM2SSRS Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elk River MN Posts: 153	Muffler delete is the way to go. Have the local muffler shop cut off the stock mufflers and install straight pipes. It is way cheaper that any other system and sounds awesome. 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M SGM with Hurst Short Throw

03-10-2011, 11:23 PM	#11
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	My first setup was a copy of the Magnaflow 2.5" Comp cat-back. This will be a good inexpensive start until you're ready for headers and a 3" exhaust. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64964 BTW: I ended up selling that exhaust to a guy with an LT and it worked perfect and sounded good. __________________ *-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

03-10-2011, 11:29 PM	#13
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	This is the system I am looking at going with. I like the no drone aspect and it sounds good on my computer too. I do not know about the ground effects, you might e-mail them and ask. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133901 __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

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