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08-07-2012, 07:21 PM

Hi,
saturday i am taking a trip 2h30 driving far from my residence city to buy a Camaro 2SS 2010 black with white stripes and Manual transmission. WOOT!

Turning 30 soon so it will be a new badass car, a new job and my 30th birthday, could'nt be better!

I have a couples questions for you guys:
1) What do you think of the stock exhaust sound? I have been watching many Youtube video but its pretty difficult to get an idea from a video. How the real thing sound compared to this video(which sound pretty loud with an aggressive tone).

2) While i was looking to buy a 426hp Camaro, the Garage(Which specialize in < 3years old used cars) claim strongly that the Camaro was a special order and push 485hp, unmodified and OEM Engine/Parts. I dont understand, is it even possible? Was it possible to put a special order for a more powerful engine? I understand the guy is a seller but he as a good reputation in the region actually.

3) Tips, Hints, things that you could suggest me before i officially get the car?

* Sorry for my english writing, i am a french Canadian, english is not my mother language.

Thanks in advance guys!

slick rick · 08-07-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSavard

Hi,
saturday i am taking a trip 2h30 driving far from my residence city to buy a Camaro 2SS 2010 black with white stripes and Manual transmission. WOOT!

Turning 30 soon so it will be a new badass car, a new job and my 30th birthday, could'nt be better!

I have a couples questions for you guys:
1) What do you think of the stock exhaust sound? I have been watching many Youtube video but its pretty difficult to get an idea from a video. How the real thing sound compared to this video(which sound pretty loud with an aggressive tone).

2) While i was looking to buy a 426hp Camaro, the Garage(Which specialize in < 3years old used cars) claim strongly that the Camaro was a special order and push 485hp, unmodified and OEM Engine/Parts. I dont understand, is it even possible? Was it possible to put a special order for a more powerful engine? I understand the guy is a seller but he as a good reputation in the region actually.

3) Tips, Hints, things that you could suggest me before i officially get the car?

* Sorry for my english writing, i am a french Canadian, english is not my mother language.

Thanks in advance guys!

1. Most car/Camaro enthusiasts think stock is too quiet
2. From factory the Camaro SS V8 is either 400HP (L99 with automatic transmission) or 426HP (LS3 with manual transmission)
3. Read more of Camaro5.com

08-07-2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick rick

1. Most car/Camaro enthusiasts think stock is too quiet
2. From factory the Camaro SS V8 is either 400HP (L99 with automatic transmission) or 426HP (LS3 with manual transmission)
3. Read more of Camaro5.com

Thanks buddy for the reply!

Could you compare the real thing with the youtube video i linked in my previous post please?

Thanks!

2xSSRS · 08-07-2012, 07:39 PM

You will for sure need to do something with the exhaust.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 08-07-2012, 07:59 PM

How much were you looking to get for it?..

08-07-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

How much were you looking to get for it?..

I am not sure if i understand your question correctly but actually i am buying a Camaro, not selling one!

red70tvhs · 08-07-2012, 08:48 PM

The seller is on crack unless its loaded with some small SLP parts. Then it'd be stickered up and you'd know on sight. Other than that there is nothing special unless its been "Modded" and im sure its not special ordered. Depending on mileage I'd shoot'em 27k and deal from there. Not a penny more than 30k even with stupid low miles

MikeSVX · 08-07-2012, 08:59 PM

1) stock is too quiet. An easy fix is a muffler delete. I have a muffler delete, and it only cost me $125. Just have everything after the rear axle replaced with pipes. You will still have 4 CATs abd to resonators, so it won't be too loud.

2) there was never an option for factory ordered more power. If its true that it's making 485, most likly it was done, aftermarket with an intake, and exhaust. If that's the case, the exhaust will be louder already and you won't need the muffler delete.

3) have someone run a Cardax report for you. The dealer might even provide it if you ask them.

OHIOSS · 08-07-2012, 09:44 PM

I would highly recommend getting exhaust cutouts. I can open mine from 10% to 100% or simply keep the closed. Kind of like the best of all worlds. My SS sounds great with the cutouts open 50% but when you get that road "drone" on long trips you can simply close them.

http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/

My warranty ran out on my 2010 so I just had the engine tuned and I have 418RWHP with just a CAI and cutouts. Getting 485HP at the crank is not a big deal but getting that at the wheels will cost you money.

Russ

Rabamaro · 08-07-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

I would highly recommend getting exhaust cutouts. I can open mine from 10% to 100% or simply keep the closed. Kind of like the best of all worlds. My SS sounds great with the cutouts open 50% but when you get that road "drone" on long trips you can simply close them.

http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/

My warranty ran out on my 2010 so I just had the engine tuned and I have 418RWHP with just a CAI and cutouts. Getting 485HP at the crank is not a big deal but getting that at the wheels will cost you money.

Russ

These cutouts between the exhaust manifolds and cats? Thats the only way I could see you coming close to 418whp with just those mods.

08-08-2012, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys for the replies.

Could one of you confirm if the stock sound is like the video link i posted in my original post?

I want to have a small idea of how it sound before i see it Friday.

flyer08 · 08-08-2012, 06:17 PM

Get some headers and exhaust and it'll sound better (that's what I did at least). I also wouldn't spend more than 25k with 13s being on the road. I paid 27.5k for mine in may but had most the aftermarket things I wanted done like tune, exhaust, headers, rims, cai, etc

naSSty1 · 08-08-2012, 06:34 PM

The audio in that video gave the stock exhaust a little bit more of a throaty sound IMO. It is close but I don't think it sounds as good as it did in the video.

Mutant Racer · 08-08-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by naSSty1

The audio in that video gave the stock exhaust a little bit more of a throaty sound IMO. It is close but I don't think it sounds as good as it did in the video.

It sounds like the GM upgrade exhaust. My 2SS came with it so I'm wondering if the guy making the video also has it but doesn't know it.

08-07-2012, 07:39 PM	#4
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	You will for sure need to do something with the exhaust. __________________

08-07-2012, 07:59 PM	#5
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,499	How much were you looking to get for it?..

08-07-2012, 08:48 PM	#7
red70tvhs Red Drives: 2018 Mosaic Black 2ss M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 632	The seller is on crack unless its loaded with some small SLP parts. Then it'd be stickered up and you'd know on sight. Other than that there is nothing special unless its been "Modded" and im sure its not special ordered. Depending on mileage I'd shoot'em 27k and deal from there. Not a penny more than 30k even with stupid low miles

08-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#8
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	1) stock is too quiet. An easy fix is a muffler delete. I have a muffler delete, and it only cost me $125. Just have everything after the rear axle replaced with pipes. You will still have 4 CATs abd to resonators, so it won't be too loud. 2) there was never an option for factory ordered more power. If its true that it's making 485, most likly it was done, aftermarket with an intake, and exhaust. If that's the case, the exhaust will be louder already and you won't need the muffler delete. 3) have someone run a Cardax report for you. The dealer might even provide it if you ask them.

08-07-2012, 09:44 PM	#9
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I would highly recommend getting exhaust cutouts. I can open mine from 10% to 100% or simply keep the closed. Kind of like the best of all worlds. My SS sounds great with the cutouts open 50% but when you get that road "drone" on long trips you can simply close them. http://www.quicktimeperformance.com/ My warranty ran out on my 2010 so I just had the engine tuned and I have 418RWHP with just a CAI and cutouts. Getting 485HP at the crank is not a big deal but getting that at the wheels will cost you money. Russ

08-08-2012, 06:04 PM	#11
JPSavard Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Thanks guys for the replies. Could one of you confirm if the stock sound is like the video link i posted in my original post? I want to have a small idea of how it sound before i see it Friday.

08-08-2012, 06:17 PM	#12
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Get some headers and exhaust and it'll sound better (that's what I did at least). I also wouldn't spend more than 25k with 13s being on the road. I paid 27.5k for mine in may but had most the aftermarket things I wanted done like tune, exhaust, headers, rims, cai, etc

08-08-2012, 06:34 PM	#13
naSSty1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 278	The audio in that video gave the stock exhaust a little bit more of a throaty sound IMO. It is close but I don't think it sounds as good as it did in the video.