I'm 16 (2010 Camaro SS) and want headers and loud exhaust, what should i get? - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caverman · 08-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Did you ever get an exhaust setup? Looks like it's been a couple months.

One thing you might consider doing is going out to the Classic Chevy/TMS event on September 10th. Should be alot of different Camaros for you to listen to. That will probably be one of the best places to see a bunch of different exhaust setups in one place.

Darth_Emma · 08-29-2011, 04:22 PM

I have a Borla Touring exhaust (their quietest exhaust). I had it installed with my Kooks 1 7/8" headers. It mades a nice rumble at idle and sounded great under throttle, but it was quiet when cruising.

I have since added a cam and exhaust cutouts (and a supercharger). When the cutouts are open, it is monster truck LOUD. When the cutouts are closed, it still sounds like a muscle car.

Headers and cams add significant sound. So, you might want to think about whether you plan to add those later before you select your exhaust.

Here is a recent video of my car. He opens the cutouts about 30 seconds into the video.

IROCanSS · 08-29-2011, 04:27 PM

cutouts. I had to show mine off twice today... and it's only 4:27

LED Crazy · 08-29-2011, 04:44 PM

Congrats on having a Camaro man.

If you treat your car well and respect other Camaro owners as well as forum members (which it appears you do) you'll be okay. I bought my Camaro when I was 19. My dad is a conservative old school banker and he taught me very young to save my money. I was lucky enough to by a Camaro with my own money. I maybe upgrading to a SS soon and I am looking into a cat back Borla Atak. I can't give you advice on headers or long tubes because I do not know what is best in that category, but get a CAI if you have not already. My obsession is LED's. Hence my member name.

AVNMechanic · 08-30-2011, 01:39 AM

CAI, Kooks or American Racing Headers, Borla ATAK

Nice and loud from the videos i've watched. I'm going Corsa for no drone.

Congrats on the car, wish I had one at your age, and a lot of these nay sayers do too! Jealousy is a b*tch! Have fun, be safe, and treat her right!

chevyboy81 · 08-30-2011, 02:03 AM

i have a lt but have a magnaflow axle back exhaust with american racing long tube headers and hi flow cats. i sounds sweet but when punched can be loud. it all depends on what you want to spend money wise but you have to remember bout the warranty to. also the fact that you are younger would not help you if you do make your car loud.

Sour DeeZ · 08-30-2011, 08:24 PM

KOOKS

rjdapilmoto · 08-30-2011, 08:39 PM

My setup includes CAI, inc air intake, Borla ATAK cat back exhaust and ARH 1 7/8" LT Headers w/cats...

DuhKoDuh · 08-31-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVNMechanic

CAI, Kooks or American Racing Headers, Borla ATAK

Nice and loud from the videos i've watched. I'm going Corsa for no drone.

Congrats on the car, wish I had one at your age, and a lot of these nay sayers do too! Jealousy is a b*tch! Have fun, be safe, and treat her right!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

428SS · 09-04-2011, 08:27 PM

Nice car man...that's cool. Screw the haters, damn I get tired of that. They are just jealous, but so am I...beats the hell out of my 1977 Chev pickup I had in HS.

A word of advice from someone who drives a car with red and blue lights for work

...be careful with those lights and drawing too much attention to yourself with an overly loud exhaust. I work a large city, but in small town's (which it sounds like your from) some of those good ole boy cops can be bastards...okay some city guys too. Most coppers love a nice fast car, hell it's a benefit of the job, but some don't cut any slack and if you get caught trying to by sneaky with hidden switches and all...well enough said.

Enjoy the car, respect it's power, take a "skid car" driving course...although at 16 we were all perfect drivers

Enjoy...welcome to the Camaro world.

Needs Exhaust! · 09-08-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DuhKoDuh

dude, i dont understand, why do you have to criticize? i dont know what makes you think im a ****y errogant spoiled rich kid? i am just blessed. I dont get why there has to be some type of comment about my age driving a 37k car. but whatever, im just letting you know, im very thankful for what i have and appreciate every minute of it. the only reason i even mentioned my age was because i was pretty much saying that im new to the sports car world and new to the parts that go along with it.

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Originally Posted by LS 1st gen

Blessed huh? Here's some advice...

Read some mags, browse the forums, LEARN about cars in general. What kind of car did you learn to drive in? Did it have even half of the 426 HP that your brand new pride and joy makes?

Do you know how to recover from a skid? Handle oversteer? Modulate throttle for traction?

Do you know why a cam or headers result in a more aggressive exhaust note?

Do you care?

My point is, and I think many would agree with me..... you've been handed the keys to a car that most 16 year olds never get to sit in, much less drive. It's a big responsibility and you need to take a step back and realize what you're getting into. Cars are great and you'll love this one...but just take it easy man.

Bro, it's cool that you mention your age, but don't say that you appreciate it and your blessed when you let stupid shit like this happen. Givin' us young camaro owners a bad name.

AVNMechanic · 09-09-2011, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needs Exhaust!

Bro, it's cool that you mention your age, but don't say that you appreciate it and your blessed when you let stupid shit like this happen. Givin' us young camaro owners a bad name.

Stupid sh*t like that?? It looked like they were going 30 on private drive way.....

DuhKoDuh · 09-12-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVNMechanic

CAI, Kooks or American Racing Headers, Borla ATAK

Nice and loud from the videos i've watched. I'm going Corsa for no drone.

Congrats on the car, wish I had one at your age, and a lot of these nay sayers do too! Jealousy is a b*tch! Have fun, be safe, and treat her right!

thanks man!

DuhKoDuh · 09-12-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 428SS

Nice car man...that's cool. Screw the haters, damn I get tired of that. They are just jealous, but so am I...beats the hell out of my 1977 Chev pickup I had in HS.

A word of advice from someone who drives a car with red and blue lights for work

...be careful with those lights and drawing too much attention to yourself with an overly loud exhaust. I work a large city, but in small town's (which it sounds like your from) some of those good ole boy cops can be bastards...okay some city guys too. Most coppers love a nice fast car, hell it's a benefit of the job, but some don't cut any slack and if you get caught trying to by sneaky with hidden switches and all...well enough said.

Enjoy the car, respect it's power, take a "skid car" driving course...although at 16 we were all perfect drivers

Enjoy...welcome to the Camaro world.

haha thanks for the reply and advice!

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08-29-2011, 04:11 PM	#71
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08-30-2011, 01:39 AM	#75
AVNMechanic Drives: Want a 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan Posts: 106	CAI, Kooks or American Racing Headers, Borla ATAK Nice and loud from the videos i've watched. I'm going Corsa for no drone. Congrats on the car, wish I had one at your age, and a lot of these nay sayers do too! Jealousy is a b*tch! Have fun, be safe, and treat her right! __________________ :flag2:

08-30-2011, 08:24 PM	#77
Sour DeeZ Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 692	KOOKS __________________ 2011 SS/RS IOM M6 --- Kooks 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Coated, Kooks 3" HFC, Kooks X-pipe, Kooks 3" Cat-back, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Custom Quad Exhaust & Diffuser, Custom Tuned at Jannetty Racing. (2) 10" JL Audio w6's. Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1. Cache COE6.

08-29-2011, 04:22 PM	#72
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I have a Borla Touring exhaust (their quietest exhaust). I had it installed with my Kooks 1 7/8" headers. It mades a nice rumble at idle and sounded great under throttle, but it was quiet when cruising. I have since added a cam and exhaust cutouts (and a supercharger). When the cutouts are open, it is monster truck LOUD. When the cutouts are closed, it still sounds like a muscle car. Headers and cams add significant sound. So, you might want to think about whether you plan to add those later before you select your exhaust. Here is a recent video of my car. He opens the cutouts about 30 seconds into the video.

08-29-2011, 04:27 PM	#73
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	cutouts. I had to show mine off twice today... and it's only 4:27

08-29-2011, 04:44 PM	#74
LED Crazy okcamaros.com Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 1,754 View My Garage	Congrats on having a Camaro man. If you treat your car well and respect other Camaro owners as well as forum members (which it appears you do) you'll be okay. I bought my Camaro when I was 19. My dad is a conservative old school banker and he taught me very young to save my money. I was lucky enough to by a Camaro with my own money. I maybe upgrading to a SS soon and I am looking into a cat back Borla Atak. I can't give you advice on headers or long tubes because I do not know what is best in that category, but get a CAI if you have not already. My obsession is LED's. Hence my member name.

08-30-2011, 02:03 AM	#76
chevyboy81 Drives: 2010 1lt camaro with tapshift Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 40 View My Garage	i have a lt but have a magnaflow axle back exhaust with american racing long tube headers and hi flow cats. i sounds sweet but when punched can be loud. it all depends on what you want to spend money wise but you have to remember bout the warranty to. also the fact that you are younger would not help you if you do make your car loud.

09-04-2011, 08:27 PM	#80
428SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 30	Nice car man...that's cool. Screw the haters, damn I get tired of that. They are just jealous, but so am I...beats the hell out of my 1977 Chev pickup I had in HS. A word of advice from someone who drives a car with red and blue lights for work ...be careful with those lights and drawing too much attention to yourself with an overly loud exhaust. I work a large city, but in small town's (which it sounds like your from) some of those good ole boy cops can be bastards...okay some city guys too. Most coppers love a nice fast car, hell it's a benefit of the job, but some don't cut any slack and if you get caught trying to by sneaky with hidden switches and all...well enough said. Enjoy the car, respect it's power, take a "skid car" driving course...although at 16 we were all perfect drivers Enjoy...welcome to the Camaro world.