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VR Baron · 02-05-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PatCam

If you put on the Solo axelback, do you have to tune the engine? What are the J pipes for and do you have to add anything to the car to hang them? It looks like there are separate hangers for the J pipes?
Thanks
Pat Mills(Mr.)

No tune. J pipes are there to kill drone, and they work.

pyroguy · 02-05-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PatCam

If you put on the Solo axelback, do you have to tune the engine? What are the J pipes for and do you have to add anything to the car to hang them? It looks like there are separate hangers for the J pipes?
Thanks
Pat Mills(Mr.)

Hey Pat, no you don't have to tune for anything after your cats. J pipes are for drone frequency cancellation and come already installed on your catback or axle back Solo exhaust. No extra hangers are required, there's enough reinforcement installed to keep them in their place.

rebelyell22 · 02-06-2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

Be careful when just swapping mufflers. We've welded in aftermarket mufflers on a few cars and while it sounded great on the outside of the car they almost always had drone issues. A solo axleback is a great cost effective way to sound great with no drone. Only issue there is if you decide to go with long tubes down the road. The Solo axleback technically does not have a muffler (it uses the factory resonators to keep the sound down) and with long tubes it can be pretty aggressive. If headers are not in your future it'll be a great option.

My SLP Powerflo axleback doesn't drone at all even catless w/LTs. I'm craving more noise though

Blueovalman · 02-06-2019, 05:49 AM

I recommend installing a Magnaflow axle back exhaust. It is smooth pretty mild at start up and in the lower rpm’s. When you put your foot into it in mid to high rpm’s it really roars and sounds really good. You should really like it.

VR Baron · 02-06-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueovalman

I recommend installing a Magnaflow axle back exhaust. It is smooth pretty mild at start up and in the lower rpm’s. When you put your foot into it in mid to high rpm’s it really roars and sounds really good. You should really like it.

That is a good choice. I had it on stock catback with no stick resonators with shortys and hi flow cats. It was still quiet at idle and cruise.

Blueovalman · 02-07-2019, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

That is a good choice. I had it on stock catback with no stick resonators with shortys and hi flow cats. It was still quiet at idle and cruise.

I agree the the Magnaflow axle back or catback exhaust would be a excellent choice for the above member as well as the Magnaflow axle back and catback both have top notch quality and fitment.

DuskEd2SS · 02-07-2019, 12:21 PM

Would Kooks headers with hi flow cats be a good combo with the magnaflow cat back? Still no drone?

sixty9fordkiller · 02-07-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

Neighbors might notice it but they won't complain. They might even thank you.

I wish my neighbors would thank me

InfernoOrangeLS36Speed · 02-07-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jtessmer

So far I like what I've read on the Solo Exhaust website and their axle back system, especially because they talk specifically about the sound in the convertible. Thanks for sharing, I would not have found that on my own. Replacing the mufflers only might be another less expensive option. I've got to research that more. I believe I can find the sound I want, just working form the axle back.

I have the Solo J-Pipes.... NO DRONE whatsoever.... read all you can, I called the representative in NY... he's Awesome to talk to... really inspires confidence in his product. I personally have a Cam, Long Tubes, muffler delete... but with the Solo J-Pipes.. NO Drone... very pleasing to drive... for an old guy!! (54).. Enjoy!!

jim's2ssrs · 02-07-2019, 11:00 PM

I also have the Solo Mach XL with stock exhaust manifolds and cats. There's no drone. I've got no idea how loud it outside the car but inside I can still hear the radio. I'm also old - 69. It's fun as hell!

pyroguy · 02-08-2019, 07:36 AM

I can't speak for the Magnaflow system, but here's my setup (pre cam). Kooks LT's with high flow cats, Solo Mach XL catback:

Pre tune drive

Post tune drive

After tuning the car it got a little louder, but as you will notice in the video it is still comfortable driving without drone.

EDIT*** I'll second Hulk on it getting a little wild post cam install. Here's a cold start video: Cold start Kooks LT headers w/ cats, Solo Mach XL catback, BTR Stage 2 NA cam

Hulk · 02-08-2019, 07:44 AM

I love my Solo cat back system! Sounded nice when it was stock and just kept getting better as I added the headers, no cats, and then the cam. When I did the cam she got a bit rowdy outside but still nice and quiet inside.

KickerZ71 · 02-09-2019, 12:56 PM

Can’t beat Solo for the convertible. I added it the second year I owned the car and it’s sound like a true muscle car. Never any complaints either from my wife.
Last year I added Kooks high flow cats and man what a sweet sweet combo.

sixty9fordkiller · 02-10-2019, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KickerZ71

Can’t beat Solo for the convertible. I added it the second year I owned the car and it’s sound like a true muscle car. Never any complaints either from my wife.
Last year I added Kooks night flow cats and man what a sweet sweet combo.

at first sight, i thought i read "never any complaints from either wife"

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02-06-2019, 05:49 AM	#18
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	I recommend installing a Magnaflow axle back exhaust. It is smooth pretty mild at start up and in the lower rpm’s. When you put your foot into it in mid to high rpm’s it really roars and sounds really good. You should really like it. __________________ Mr. Clean

02-08-2019, 07:36 AM	#25
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,952 View My Garage	I can't speak for the Magnaflow system, but here's my setup (pre cam). Kooks LT's with high flow cats, Solo Mach XL catback: Pre tune drive Post tune drive After tuning the car it got a little louder, but as you will notice in the video it is still comfortable driving without drone. EDIT*** I'll second Hulk on it getting a little wild post cam install. Here's a cold start video: Cold start Kooks LT headers w/ cats, Solo Mach XL catback, BTR Stage 2 NA cam __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread Last edited by pyroguy; 02-08-2019 at 08:10 AM.

02-08-2019, 07:44 AM	#26
Hulk Drives: 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Co Posts: 557	I love my Solo cat back system! Sounded nice when it was stock and just kept getting better as I added the headers, no cats, and then the cam. When I did the cam she got a bit rowdy outside but still nice and quiet inside. __________________ 2011 Synenergy Green 2SS/RS Automatic.

02-09-2019, 12:56 PM	#27
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 261	Old Guy Exhaust recommendation Can’t beat Solo for the convertible. I added it the second year I owned the car and it’s sound like a true muscle car. Never any complaints either from my wife. Last year I added Kooks high flow cats and man what a sweet sweet combo. Last edited by KickerZ71; 02-10-2019 at 06:54 AM.

02-07-2019, 12:21 PM	#21
DuskEd2SS Drives: 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: AZ Posts: 10 View My Garage	Would Kooks headers with hi flow cats be a good combo with the magnaflow cat back? Still no drone?

02-07-2019, 11:00 PM	#24
jim's2ssrs Drives: 2011 2SS RS LS3 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 32	I also have the Solo Mach XL with stock exhaust manifolds and cats. There's no drone. I've got no idea how loud it outside the car but inside I can still hear the radio. I'm also old - 69. It's fun as hell!