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AUS10BMX · 06-25-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rford123

Just bought the JBA axle-back exhaust. Will keep you all posted. Thanks your help.

Heck yeah, I don't feel alone anymore, haha! It was tough cause I never saw many people with that exhaust... I'm finally making a decent video of mine tomorrow rain permitting.

rford123 · 06-26-2011, 06:02 PM

There's sound videos on the sticky as Sunlover suggested, but you never know how computer audio differs from real life. Probably a lot, even with good speakers. What sold me is JBA and other's contention that interior drone is minimized with this exhaust.

AUS10BMX · 06-27-2011, 10:17 AM

The minimal drone is why I got it also... When your in gas you can hear drone, but when you get to a certain speed you want, its just as quiet as stock. One of those sticky videos sold me on it as well.

CC Performance · 06-27-2011, 11:33 AM

If its going to be quiet it's going to be semi restrictive.... An engine is an air pump. More air in more air out more power made. You don't get quiet by eliminating restrictions.

GretchenGotGrowl · 06-27-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

If its going to be quiet it's going to be semi restrictive.... An engine is an air pump. More air in more air out more power made. You don't get quiet by eliminating restrictions.

Of course, you have to take with a grain of salt anything coming from a vendor that doesn't think a V6 should be modded at all.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=12

AUS10BMX · 06-27-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Of course, you have to take with a grain of salt anything coming from a vendor that doesn't think a V6 should be modded at all.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=12

Well from what the OP was looking for, I'm pretty sure he is going to be happy with his decision, I know I was...

I was not looking for something obnoxious and loud, I just had to get rid of those large cans, small tips, and that "stock" sound.

I first had a Airaid intake for over a year, stock exhaust. More air in. Noticed a lot of power increase!

Installed the JBA's 2 weeks ago. Very nice look, 4" tips, and a sound that a 312hp V6 should have. For those who have seen the stock mufflers cut in half, well you know.

For those who think axle-backs do not have gains are mistaken. Less restriction equals more air flow out, and I can feel it with this exhaust!

E.T. · 06-27-2011, 12:25 PM

I like my Corsa, but it was pricey. Under normal driving conditions, it's not really that loud at all, with a nice, low tone in the lower RPMs. At WOT though, it sounds like a race car. So basically, you can control how loud you want it to be. Think of the gas pedal as the volume knob on your stereo

CC Performance · 06-27-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Of course, you have to take with a grain of salt anything coming from a vendor that doesn't think a V6 should be modded at all.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=12

Regardless of my thoughts on the V6 the information is accurate. You cant have restriction and make more power. I doesnt matter if its 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 cylinders...LOL If you want quiet power then get a turbo (and not a rear mount) and leave the factory exhaust.
Not trying to be funny or a smart ass either, its just the way it is. Mufflers baffle and restrict to quiet it down... a straight through design is going to be louder...also bigger pipes will be louder..

What ET above me says about volume is correct.

HotRodHilts · 06-27-2011, 01:01 PM

I installed Magnaflow exhaust on my 2010 RS last September and also added the K and L Typhoon Cold Air intake. The sound is sweet. Low throaty growl. Well worth the $1000 for the best exhaust on the planet. Go to Magnaflow website and check out the sound on the V6 for yourself.

SGOS252382 · 06-27-2011, 01:41 PM

If you're looking to increase performance, you need to get long tube headers and high flow cats. Yes, it will increase the noise level of your exhaust, but it's what you need if you want to increase HP.

Catbacks are more about finding the sound and looks you want. Very little HP is gained with a catback or axle back exhaust.

Also, if you want to keep your noise level down, keep the stock catback or go with a very quiet catback like a Magnaflow Street to mate up with your long tube headers.

OOLIE · 06-27-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodHilts

I installed Magnaflow exhaust on my 2010 RS last September and also added the K and L Typhoon Cold Air intake. The sound is sweet. Low throaty growl. Well worth the $1000 for the best exhaust on the planet. Go to Magnaflow website and check out the sound on the V6 for yourself.

+1

Won't be too loud and it is straight through so I doubt it would be too restrictive. I love mine.

OOLIE · 06-27-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

Of course, you have to take with a grain of salt anything coming from a vendor that doesn't think a V6 should be modded at all.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...4&postcount=12

Yeah that was a great business model there!

AUS10BMX · 06-27-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SGOS252382

If you're looking to increase performance, you need to get long tube headers and high flow cats.

Thats the next step I plan on taking... That puzzle piece in the middle is the real restriction, because anything you do after cats isn't going to do but so much since ours are so restricted.

rford123 · 06-27-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

Regardless of my thoughts on the V6 the information is accurate. You cant have restriction and make more power. I doesnt matter if its 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 cylinders...LOL If you want quiet power then get a turbo (and not a rear mount) and leave the factory exhaust.
Not trying to be funny or a smart ass either, its just the way it is. Mufflers baffle and restrict to quiet it down... a straight through design is going to be louder...also bigger pipes will be louder..

What ET above me says about volume is correct.

I'm not convinced that straight thru exhaust systems increase power. You do need backpressure. Besides, I'm not looking for a better 1/4 mile time or to have a loud racing bomb. Just want a better sound that doesn't deafen the cockpit (or the neighbors), but a "slight" power increase which I expect with the JBA's. Is that a reasonable request? Does anybody have any numbers that show the combined effect of a CAI and a good axle back exhaust?

06-27-2011, 12:25 PM	#21
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	I like my Corsa, but it was pricey. Under normal driving conditions, it's not really that loud at all, with a nice, low tone in the lower RPMs. At WOT though, it sounds like a race car. So basically, you can control how loud you want it to be. Think of the gas pedal as the volume knob on your stereo __________________

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06-26-2011, 06:02 PM	#16
rford123 GarageGuy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LS Cyber Gray Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 10	There's sound videos on the sticky as Sunlover suggested, but you never know how computer audio differs from real life. Probably a lot, even with good speakers. What sold me is JBA and other's contention that interior drone is minimized with this exhaust.

06-27-2011, 10:17 AM	#17
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	The minimal drone is why I got it also... When your in gas you can hear drone, but when you get to a certain speed you want, its just as quiet as stock. One of those sticky videos sold me on it as well.

06-27-2011, 11:33 AM	#18
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	If its going to be quiet it's going to be semi restrictive.... An engine is an air pump. More air in more air out more power made. You don't get quiet by eliminating restrictions.

06-27-2011, 01:01 PM	#23
HotRodHilts Drives: 2010 Camaro RS LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chatham, Ontario Posts: 15	I installed Magnaflow exhaust on my 2010 RS last September and also added the K and L Typhoon Cold Air intake. The sound is sweet. Low throaty growl. Well worth the $1000 for the best exhaust on the planet. Go to Magnaflow website and check out the sound on the V6 for yourself.

06-27-2011, 01:41 PM	#24
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	If you're looking to increase performance, you need to get long tube headers and high flow cats. Yes, it will increase the noise level of your exhaust, but it's what you need if you want to increase HP. Catbacks are more about finding the sound and looks you want. Very little HP is gained with a catback or axle back exhaust. Also, if you want to keep your noise level down, keep the stock catback or go with a very quiet catback like a Magnaflow Street to mate up with your long tube headers.