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IndeedSS1 · 07-20-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

Thanks, I think the Solo high flows will be my next mod, but I have the LS3.

Thanks, that's what I would expect...

Here is a quick idle clip. Ported stock manifolds, SOLO HFC, and SOLO MachX. The majority of the sound is a result of the HFCs. I showed someone the video earlier yesterday and then later gave them a ride to the airport. He said the video doesn't do it justice, but other than not being as loud as in person I think it's fairly close.

E.T. · 07-20-2012, 10:45 AM

Yeah, that's the only thing...the Solo is really not loud unless you get on the throttle, which I suppose could be considered a good thing. Maybe it is due to their catback. I have long tubes with HF cats and the mach XL, and I wish it had some more rumble at idle. Under heavy throttle though, now that's a different story.

mtmtx · 07-20-2012, 11:06 AM

love my SOLO HFC's...all my neighbors think I am running headers

of course, they are idiots...

thahemp · 07-20-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

Yeah, that's the only thing...the Solo is really not loud unless you get on the throttle, which I suppose could be considered a good thing. Maybe it is due to their catback. I have long tubes with HF cats and the mach XL, and I wish it had some more rumble at idle. Under heavy throttle though, now that's a different story.

Yep. I have been waffling back and forth trying to decide whether to finish out the muffler delete and res x-pipe install. The only reason I'm going to go ahead and do it is to increase the volume a bit at lower RPMs.

Also.. did you get any blatting (for lack of a better made-up word) over about 4k with your Solos? I've had that sound under load since I put them in and have never been able to decide if it's an exhaust leak, or if it's supposed to sound that way... like maybe a little rasp sound echoing off of houses/fences. I only seem to hear it on the passenger side, which makes me think it's a leak somewhere.

ajp · 07-24-2012, 03:18 PM

What bits and pieces do I need directly from Solo if I buy a set of used HF cats?

How many hours for professional install?

E.T. · 07-24-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Yep. I have been waffling back and forth trying to decide whether to finish out the muffler delete and res x-pipe install. The only reason I'm going to go ahead and do it is to increase the volume a bit at lower RPMs.

Also.. did you get any blatting (for lack of a better made-up word) over about 4k with your Solos? I've had that sound under load since I put them in and have never been able to decide if it's an exhaust leak, or if it's supposed to sound that way... like maybe a little rasp sound echoing off of houses/fences. I only seem to hear it on the passenger side, which makes me think it's a leak somewhere.

I don't remember hearing any blatting. At 4K and over, it just roared

It could just be the sound echoing?

E.T. · 07-24-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ajp

What bits and pieces do I need directly from Solo if I buy a set of used HF cats?

How many hours for professional install?

Here's the install guide:

http://solo-performance.com/installa...maro-converter

If I recall, I think they came with gaskets and some nuts, bolts and washers. Also, there's the O2 extenders that screw onto the pipes. It's really a DIY install if you can put the car on jacks or ramps. It took me several hours, but I'd imagine a pro shop could do it pretty fast. It was a lot easier than installing headers. One of the hardest parts was breaking loose the cat/manifold bolts!

thahemp · 07-24-2012, 04:43 PM

It could be, but i think you would have noticed it if it were there. I probably still have a leak at my passenger side manifold gasket.

thahemp · 07-24-2012, 04:46 PM

I also have a pictorial diy in the diy section of this site. Not tryin to step on your toes... I just want everyone to get some high flows if they aren't gonna get headers just yet

Pro Stock John · 07-25-2012, 10:35 AM

I'm putting up a set of used JBA high flow catted pipes if anyone is interested. PM me. I need to take pics.

first one · 07-25-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Yep. I have been waffling back and forth trying to decide whether to finish out the muffler delete and res x-pipe install. The only reason I'm going to go ahead and do it is to increase the volume a bit at lower RPMs.

Also.. did you get any blatting (for lack of a better made-up word) over about 4k with your Solos? I've had that sound under load since I put them in and have never been able to decide if it's an exhaust leak, or if it's supposed to sound that way... like maybe a little rasp sound echoing off of houses/fences. I only seem to hear it on the passenger side, which makes me think it's a leak somewhere.

I love the sound of my Solo high flows. I did have a leak though and thought it was a gasket at first, but under closer inspection I noticed that my driver side cat blew out and you could see it through the metal mesh material. The exhaust leak even turned it a slight copperish color. Just something you might check. Solo shipped me another next day and I returned the bad one after the install. Great customer service.

thahemp · 07-25-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by first one

I love the sound of my Solo high flows. I did have a leak though and thought it was a gasket at first, but under closer inspection I noticed that my driver side cat blew out and you could see it through the metal mesh material. The exhaust leak even turned it a slight copperish color. Just something you might check. Solo shipped me another next day and I returned the bad one after the install. Great customer service.

Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely check that when i have them off to install the replacement gaskets and hardware that they sent me.

I'm assuming you heard a similar sound? Similar to reflecting rasp, but kinda wrong sounding at the same time, and only under load at high rpm?

first one · 07-27-2012, 08:16 PM

Similar sound but not just at high RPM's more apparent maybe.

Qui3tStorm · 07-27-2012, 10:13 PM

I currently have the Solo Mach, great craftsmanship fit/finish, however I was disappointed in the final sound produced. From listening to their videos I was excepting more, will the HFC livin' the exhaust note a bit more? Also I see people saying they ended up going LT, does this make eliminate the need of HFC's? I intend on getting headers down the road with other power adders, but I'd be pissed if I ended up having to scrap / sell etc... my HFC's ..

07-20-2012, 10:45 AM	#16
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	Yeah, that's the only thing...the Solo is really not loud unless you get on the throttle, which I suppose could be considered a good thing. Maybe it is due to their catback. I have long tubes with HF cats and the mach XL, and I wish it had some more rumble at idle. Under heavy throttle though, now that's a different story. __________________

07-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#17
mtmtx Drives: 2SS/RS convertible, 6M Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 237	love my SOLO HFC's...all my neighbors think I am running headers of course, they are idiots... __________________ 2011 Black SS/RS Synergy Edition / 6M hurst / C.A.I. / ARH LT's / Corsa / Vmax ported TB / GT-12 cam / HPT tune / Hotchkis TVS

07-24-2012, 03:18 PM	#19
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	What bits and pieces do I need directly from Solo if I buy a set of used HF cats? How many hours for professional install? __________________

07-24-2012, 04:43 PM	#22
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	It could be, but i think you would have noticed it if it were there. I probably still have a leak at my passenger side manifold gasket. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

07-24-2012, 04:46 PM	#23
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	I also have a pictorial diy in the diy section of this site. Not tryin to step on your toes... I just want everyone to get some high flows if they aren't gonna get headers just yet __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

07-25-2012, 10:35 AM	#24
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I'm putting up a set of used JBA high flow catted pipes if anyone is interested. PM me. I need to take pics. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-27-2012, 08:16 PM	#27
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Similar sound but not just at high RPM's more apparent maybe. __________________

07-27-2012, 10:13 PM	#28
Qui3tStorm Drives: 11 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY Posts: 181	I currently have the Solo Mach, great craftsmanship fit/finish, however I was disappointed in the final sound produced. From listening to their videos I was excepting more, will the HFC livin' the exhaust note a bit more? Also I see people saying they ended up going LT, does this make eliminate the need of HFC's? I intend on getting headers down the road with other power adders, but I'd be pissed if I ended up having to scrap / sell etc... my HFC's ..