Am I the Only One Who Doesn't Think the SS Dual Mode Exhaust Sounds All that Great? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

v6sonoma · 02-03-2013, 01:45 AM

I fail to see how the ZL1 could possibly sound any different. It's a 6.2L with a blower on it. The only difference in sound it should have is the sound of the tires screaming in pain. Other than that they should be pretty much the same.

oldfriend · 02-03-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael2000

I've been hearing rave reviews about the SS dual mode exhaust on this site. My expectations were high, as I went to my local Chevy dealer this evening.

I took a 1SS for a test driver. It was a super nice car, but I have to say I wasn't that impressed with the tone of the dual mode exhaust. Yes, it is quite loud, but just didn't sound right. I heard a ZL1 going down the street yesterday, and that sounded good. I hate to say this on a Camaro forum, but the Mustang GT 5.0 sounds way better to my ears (a smoother sound, less drone).

The dealer didn't have a regular exhaust SS that didn't have a dead battery, so no comparison could be made there.

Michael

Are sure that the others SS all had dead batteries , or (1) the sales guy had enough of you , or (2) you are a troll ,
Take a pic

SSOOCH · 02-03-2013, 02:00 AM

Preference of an exhaust note is subjective. It's pointless to argue.

bigbob11 · 02-03-2013, 07:32 AM

CAI, Headers, Tune = music to your ears

PhoenixZL1 · 02-03-2013, 08:03 AM

The real question is what's the likeliness that you would keep the stock exhaust if you bought an SS or GT 5.0? One of my friends got a 2012 5.0 a few months ago and the first thing he did was swapped out the stock exhaust for a catback system. IMO, the car sounded nice but average with the stock system but it did sound good with the catback he installed on it, same time I'm sure a 5th gen SS would be the same way.

dcoates18481 · 02-03-2013, 08:48 AM

You will LOVE it with headers and intake!!!

SumWhite1LE · 02-03-2013, 09:21 AM

Yep!!! Sounds like your the only one that doesnt like it. Have fun driving your new turd.

BigBlock69RS · 02-03-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by the barber

You need to experience it with the fuse pulled

X2, I was going to say two words 'fuse pull'

christianchevell · 02-03-2013, 11:53 AM

I am sure the test drive was slamming gears in the 4000 rpm range too right with the salesman screaming at you to slow down.......The dual mode works good and now that i own it on my newer camaro i would have purchased it for my other 2011 vert had i known it was so good.......nuff said, and p.s. dodge made magnum wagons with a single exhaust to sound like muscle cars.........maybe you should get one....

slick rick · 02-03-2013, 02:40 PM

Love it on my 2010

SPCBA · 02-03-2013, 02:51 PM

haha the salesman said the batteries were dead to get the tire kicker (you) off his lot.

wish we could tell you the site was down to get the troll (you) off this site.

Michael2000 · 02-03-2013, 02:58 PM

Puertoricanfont, bigbob11, and dcoates18481, Thanks for the suggestion of headers. No doubt, it doesn't get better than that, especially long tubes. I love the sound of a good header engine. Unfortunately, I live in California, and I don't know of any that are CARB approved.

Michael

Michael2000 · 02-03-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

haha the salesman said the batteries were dead to get the tire kicker (you) off his lot.

wish we could tell you the site was down to get the troll (you) off this site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Are sure that the others SS all had dead batteries , or (1) the sales guy had enough of you , or (2) you are a troll ,
Take a pic

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumWhite1LE

Yep!!! Sounds like your the only one that doesnt like it. Have fun driving your new turd.

Seems like we've got three trolls right here. It's pathetic that someone can't have a differing opinion without the trolls coming out of the woodwork.

If everyone just says every aspect of the car is perfect, do you think GM is ever going to improve it? That's what killed Gen. 4. They didn't update it.

I was there. He made a number of attempts to start the car. The battery was dead. Live with it.

Michael

BigBlock69RS · 02-03-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael2000

Unfortunately, I live in California, and I don't know of any that are CARB approved.

Michael

Shorties only, but still Have fun reading

American Racing Headers 50 State legal Shorties Install
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228755

02-03-2013, 01:45 AM	#15
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	I fail to see how the ZL1 could possibly sound any different. It's a 6.2L with a blower on it. The only difference in sound it should have is the sound of the tires screaming in pain. Other than that they should be pretty much the same. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

02-03-2013, 02:00 AM	#17
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Preference of an exhaust note is subjective. It's pointless to argue. __________________

02-03-2013, 08:48 AM	#20
dcoates18481 Drives: 2010 CAMARO RALLY YELLOW SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Aransas Pass Texas Posts: 565 View My Garage	You will LOVE it with headers and intake!!! __________________ I LIKE TO GO FAST! Lethal Racing Night Fury Cam Kit, Melling oil pump, C5R Timing Chain, Dyno Tuned by Shawn@Lethal Racing, Vararam Tuned intake, Vararam Power Wedge, LSR Tri Ax Short throw Shifter, VMAX Ported T/B, TSP 2" L/T Headers, TSP Cat delete, Borla axle back exhaust, Innovate A/F monitor, 471.7 HP/438.8 TQ

02-03-2013, 02:40 PM	#24
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Love it on my 2010 __________________

02-03-2013, 07:32 AM	#18
bigbob11 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 259	CAI, Headers, Tune = music to your ears

02-03-2013, 08:03 AM	#19
PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	The real question is what's the likeliness that you would keep the stock exhaust if you bought an SS or GT 5.0? One of my friends got a 2012 5.0 a few months ago and the first thing he did was swapped out the stock exhaust for a catback system. IMO, the car sounded nice but average with the stock system but it did sound good with the catback he installed on it, same time I'm sure a 5th gen SS would be the same way.

02-03-2013, 09:21 AM	#21
SumWhite1LE King of All Drives: 2014 Summit White Z28 #275 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 202	Yep!!! Sounds like your the only one that doesnt like it. Have fun driving your new turd.

02-03-2013, 11:53 AM	#23
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	I am sure the test drive was slamming gears in the 4000 rpm range too right with the salesman screaming at you to slow down.......The dual mode works good and now that i own it on my newer camaro i would have purchased it for my other 2011 vert had i known it was so good.......nuff said, and p.s. dodge made magnum wagons with a single exhaust to sound like muscle cars.........maybe you should get one....

02-03-2013, 02:51 PM	#25
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	haha the salesman said the batteries were dead to get the tire kicker (you) off his lot. wish we could tell you the site was down to get the troll (you) off this site.

02-03-2013, 02:58 PM	#26
Michael2000 Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 467	Puertoricanfont, bigbob11, and dcoates18481, Thanks for the suggestion of headers. No doubt, it doesn't get better than that, especially long tubes. I love the sound of a good header engine. Unfortunately, I live in California, and I don't know of any that are CARB approved. Michael