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Apex Motorsports · 11-24-2015, 07:31 PM

You really need a good set of speakers or headphones to be able to hear the difference. One thing you can't tell is the actual volume level. In the videos the Retro Chambered sound quieter but it is actually louder. We just had to turn the sound levels down because they were peaking out. Overall, the Retro Chambers has a much deep tone and is a bit louder than the ATAK. The ATAK has a raspiness in it at higher RPMS that the Retro Chambered does not.

Caseyls3 · 11-24-2015, 10:09 PM

Good lord - if it is louder than the ATAK that is crazy. My car is stupid loud.

GoldCartridgeGamer · 11-25-2015, 09:48 AM

My retro chambered arrives today

Cannot wait to put it on and match it to my long tube headers.

Ace0751 · 11-25-2015, 10:35 AM

No complaints so far with the ATAK on my car, love hearing it start up especially when it's cool outside. Couldn't go with the deep tone like a lot have on here and around my place just felt like I was going with the mainstream. Bought the ATAK for the sound and it sounds more old school. But you can't go wrong with either just all depends on what sound you want.

Homeless Man · 11-25-2015, 11:10 AM

Just wondering if it's cold out does it change the startup volume? I know cold engine is a lot louder

Apex Motorsports · 11-25-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Caseyls3

Good lord - if it is louder than the ATAK that is crazy. My car is stupid loud.

Its not significantly louder but it is a bit. Enough to have to adjust our sound equipment.

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Originally Posted by Lgndryhr

My retro chambered arrives today

Cannot wait to put it on and match it to my long tube headers.

Look forward to hearing how you like it.

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Just wondering if it's cold out does it change the startup volume? I know cold engine is a lot louder

Cold starts are louder. When the temps are cold the ECM runs a program to warm up the cats quickly because cold cats don't work well. It sets the idle higher, runs a leaner fuel map, and ignites slightly later than normal. These measures put as much heat as possible into the exhaust and make things a little louder.

Homeless Man · 11-25-2015, 12:49 PM

Sweet good info. Yea there's a huge difference between cold starts and starting at the gas station for example

Ace0751 · 11-26-2015, 01:12 AM

That's why I like starting it on cool days, so I can hear the rumble longer. Even when you drive it around for a bit, the sound is a little louder until everything comes up to temp.

Apex Motorsports · 11-27-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace0751

That's why I like starting it on cool days, so I can hear the rumble longer. Even when you drive it around for a bit, the sound is a little louder until everything comes up to temp.

That and the cars just run stronger with cooler air temps.

Rainbow1616 · 11-28-2015, 12:15 PM

What would be your opinion on the SW catback vs solo cat back??
I'm ready to pull the trigger but I can't do no mufflers, I want a good sound but not crazy loud, I want to be able to listen to the radio or talk to a passenger. No drone is also a big factor. I need to make a decision before the sales end on Monday. Lol

Jester06 · 11-28-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

What would be your opinion on the SW catback vs solo cat back??
I'm ready to pull the trigger but I can't do no mufflers, I want a good sound but not crazy loud, I want to be able to listen to the radio or talk to a passenger. No drone is also a big factor. I need to make a decision before the sales end on Monday. Lol

Do SW! Especially if you have Lt headers. I love mine

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Rainbow1616 · 11-28-2015, 01:19 PM

Honestly how loud is it? Highway speeds? I'm just doing the cat back now. Maybe headers and HFCs later. I'm old not looking for ear shattering lol but I would like a nice deep sound

Jester06 · 11-28-2015, 01:22 PM

It's not bad at all, I love it. It's quiet at idle but you can tell there's a rumble, but once you get on it that's where it sings. Could be different since I have LT headers

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Homeless Man · 11-28-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Honestly how loud is it? Highway speeds? I'm just doing the cat back now. Maybe headers and HFCs later. I'm old not looking for ear shattering lol but I would like a nice deep sound

Obviously it's loud it literally has no mufflers. And those chambered sections don't really count as muffler lol idc if they give you a paper. And with headers whatever exhaust you have will be so much louder

11-24-2015, 10:09 PM	#142
Caseyls3 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Columbus Posts: 444	Good lord - if it is louder than the ATAK that is crazy. My car is stupid loud. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS Vert - Jewel Red Tintcoat, 6M, 231/247 Comp Cam, Kooks headers, Borla ATAK, ATI under drive pulley, Richmond 4.10s, LS9 clutch, Hurst shifter, BMR Springs

11-25-2015, 09:48 AM	#143
GoldCartridgeGamer Drives: 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,527	My retro chambered arrives today Cannot wait to put it on and match it to my long tube headers. __________________ Phoenix (sold) 2014 Ford SVT Raptor SuperCrew How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

11-25-2015, 10:35 AM	#144
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	No complaints so far with the ATAK on my car, love hearing it start up especially when it's cool outside. Couldn't go with the deep tone like a lot have on here and around my place just felt like I was going with the mainstream. Bought the ATAK for the sound and it sounds more old school. But you can't go wrong with either just all depends on what sound you want. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

11-25-2015, 11:10 AM	#145
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Just wondering if it's cold out does it change the startup volume? I know cold engine is a lot louder __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

11-25-2015, 12:49 PM	#147
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Sweet good info. Yea there's a huge difference between cold starts and starting at the gas station for example __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

11-24-2015, 07:31 PM	#141
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	You really need a good set of speakers or headphones to be able to hear the difference. One thing you can't tell is the actual volume level. In the videos the Retro Chambered sound quieter but it is actually louder. We just had to turn the sound levels down because they were peaking out. Overall, the Retro Chambers has a much deep tone and is a bit louder than the ATAK. The ATAK has a raspiness in it at higher RPMS that the Retro Chambered does not.

11-26-2015, 01:12 AM	#148
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	That's why I like starting it on cool days, so I can hear the rumble longer. Even when you drive it around for a bit, the sound is a little louder until everything comes up to temp. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Borla ATAK Exhaust System, Stainless Power Headers, RX Performance Catch Can, ACS T4 Splitter, Oracle side markers, Dyno Tuned by RDP Motorsports

11-28-2015, 12:15 PM	#150
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	What would be your opinion on the SW catback vs solo cat back?? I'm ready to pull the trigger but I can't do no mufflers, I want a good sound but not crazy loud, I want to be able to listen to the radio or talk to a passenger. No drone is also a big factor. I need to make a decision before the sales end on Monday. Lol

11-28-2015, 01:19 PM	#152
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Honestly how loud is it? Highway speeds? I'm just doing the cat back now. Maybe headers and HFCs later. I'm old not looking for ear shattering lol but I would like a nice deep sound

11-28-2015, 01:22 PM	#153
Jester06 Drives: 2013 White L99 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Great Falls, VA Posts: 225	It's not bad at all, I love it. It's quiet at idle but you can tell there's a rumble, but once you get on it that's where it sings. Could be different since I have LT headers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current HP/Torque: 413HP/413 Torque Current mods: Pfadt Tri-y Headers with Hi-Flow Cats, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle body, CAI intake by Cold Air Inductions, Apex Air Scoop/Washer relocation set, RX Catch Can, Stainless Works 3" retro Chambered cat back exhaust, Flex Fuel sensor, 3.91 gear ratio, BMR rear trailing arms, BMR Rear Toe rods Future Mods: GPI's SS3 VVT cam, 3600 stall triple disc torque converter, Fast LSX 102mm throttle body