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REDLFX · 02-10-2013, 03:06 PM

Ok I recently traded my 2012 LFX for a 2011 1SS L99 and I'm trying to figure out the best exhaust and CAI combo. My car is a daily driver so they are the only performance mods I'm doing. I'm ordering Vararam CAI and Solo Axle-backs with J-pipes. Most of the threads I've read recommend the Solo's because they sound better when it comes to the AFM/drone noise. My question is will my exhaust note sound like crap if I use the Vararam CAI and Solo axle-backs with no tune? Most of the threads here mention tuning with CAI and exhaust.

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2013, 03:10 PM

If you want to get rid of the AFM then that requires a tune but otherwise it is not necessary with just an intake and cat back/axle back.

REDLFX · 02-10-2013, 04:22 PM

Ok thanks Chase! I just hear a lot of people complain about the AFM/drone...is it really that bad?

litle88 · 02-10-2013, 04:55 PM

YES so tune it out!!

Apex Motorsports · 02-10-2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by REDLFX

Ok thanks Chase! I just hear a lot of people complain about the AFM/drone...is it really that bad?

The Solo J-pipes help but a tune is really the only way to get rid of it.

Fast6.3 · 02-10-2013, 08:13 PM

Its bothersome ive learned to live with it also of you adjustor change throttle position the afm goes away you just have to keep repeating it if you drive spiritedly in s mode it will also not activate it steve from solo says there some lucky l99 that dont get the afm noise im one of the unlucky I have solo axelback and haltech intake and i like the sound its mild but it sounds good especially inside my vert top up or down if you want more tone you can remove the butrerfly valves if yours has them

REDLFX · 02-11-2013, 01:26 AM

Thanks everyone! I'm going have them installed and see how they sound. If it annoys me with my bad @ss system playing then I'll plan for the tune a lot sooner than July. From what I've heard and read you pretty much have to tune to unleash the real power in the car so I'm going to do it.

02-10-2013, 03:06 PM	#1
REDLFX Live Fast...Die Fun Drives: 2012 VR 1LT/RS (Sold) 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 25	Exhaust/CAI Help Ok I recently traded my 2012 LFX for a 2011 1SS L99 and I'm trying to figure out the best exhaust and CAI combo. My car is a daily driver so they are the only performance mods I'm doing. I'm ordering Vararam CAI and Solo Axle-backs with J-pipes. Most of the threads I've read recommend the Solo's because they sound better when it comes to the AFM/drone noise. My question is will my exhaust note sound like crap if I use the Vararam CAI and Solo axle-backs with no tune? Most of the threads here mention tuning with CAI and exhaust.

02-10-2013, 04:55 PM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	YES so tune it out!! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

02-10-2013, 03:10 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	If you want to get rid of the AFM then that requires a tune but otherwise it is not necessary with just an intake and cat back/axle back.

02-10-2013, 04:22 PM	#3
REDLFX Live Fast...Die Fun Drives: 2012 VR 1LT/RS (Sold) 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 25	Ok thanks Chase! I just hear a lot of people complain about the AFM/drone...is it really that bad?

02-10-2013, 08:13 PM	#6
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	Its bothersome ive learned to live with it also of you adjustor change throttle position the afm goes away you just have to keep repeating it if you drive spiritedly in s mode it will also not activate it steve from solo says there some lucky l99 that dont get the afm noise im one of the unlucky I have solo axelback and haltech intake and i like the sound its mild but it sounds good especially inside my vert top up or down if you want more tone you can remove the butrerfly valves if yours has them

02-11-2013, 01:26 AM	#7
REDLFX Live Fast...Die Fun Drives: 2012 VR 1LT/RS (Sold) 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 25	Thanks everyone! I'm going have them installed and see how they sound. If it annoys me with my bad @ss system playing then I'll plan for the tune a lot sooner than July. From what I've heard and read you pretty much have to tune to unleash the real power in the car so I'm going to do it.