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lalo_ss · 08-08-2012, 11:09 PM

whenever i bought my car it came with the gm performance exhaust but im not satisfied with it . what can i do to make it louder , some ppl suggested an x pipe what does that exactly do?and what about a muffler delete?does it void my warranty? heres a pic of my exhaust and a video

Silverlsinva · 08-08-2012, 11:15 PM

What kind of loud are u looking for cause loud can mean drone on the highway as well. I opted for the Flowmaster outlaw full catback exhaust its a 3in and its loud and deep sounding but it does have a tad bit of drone but i dont mind drone as some people do. There are other exhausts out there that dont drone and are loud as well more people will chime in im sure also try and check out the Bolt on section they have Video clips to give u a slight sample of alot of different exhausts.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-08-2012, 11:18 PM

push the peddle further to the floor. lmao

converted · 08-08-2012, 11:18 PM

If it has resonators ... I dunno if the gmpp exhaust does or not .... get rid if them and it will sound louder. May drone some but if it does just add a set of j pipes. Just my .02 worth.

awfarley · 08-08-2012, 11:21 PM

Well I recently cut off my mufflers

That sure did the trick. Highway drone is almost unbearable, but for now I'm liking it.

FFPM73 · 08-08-2012, 11:26 PM

Doing a muffler delete or a aftermarket cat-back such as Borla, Flowmaster, Solo Performance won't void your warranty. If any of the above options still aren't loud enough for your liking, then you will want headers which will void your warranty. Keep in mind, if you go with headers and a full 3 inch exhaust, you will eventually need a tune to get full benefit and to get rid of an engine light.

I have 1 7/8 long tube headers with no cats and a full 3 inch exhaust and it is loud with wide open throttle. I started with a muffler delete system but the exhaust popping got old and annoying quickly. I then did a cat-back system and it was better, but, I was like you and wanted loud like a muscle car should be. Then I added headers, with cat less down pipes and a dyne tune. Now I am very happy but my warranty is shit. Then again I don't care about the warranty since I practically rebuilt the entire top end of engine (cam, intake, injectors, custom fuel rails, springs, rods, ported heads, CAI, and a custom tune...etc).

BubbaSS · 08-08-2012, 11:31 PM

freeing up the flow always increases volume...for example adding headers, removing cats, delete mufflers/resonators, upgrading cam will all add up to the loudest possible exhaust. Changing the h to an x pipe would help increase flow as well but not noticibly louder. If you want depth to your exhaust note then you need to tune it with a good muffler, otherwise, the exhaust drone will be unbearable.

lalo_ss · 08-08-2012, 11:31 PM

man theres so much to this lol i want a good start up sound and want that good growl when i press the gas

lalo_ss · 08-08-2012, 11:34 PM

i have a low budget and was looking at an axel back , i hear the borla atak exhaust sounded good . is the difference really big from a cat back to axel back ? and im not trying to void my warranty so headers is out of the list

awfarley · 08-09-2012, 12:03 AM

You can chop the mufflers for free. Worse case you sleeve them back on. Granted you'd have to physically cut them up, which is too much for some.

The SS sounds much better muffler free than my V6. For the V6 it makes a HUGE difference especially at idle. It just sounds louder and deeper. At full throttle it gets a bit raspy.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-09-2012, 12:05 AM

i have a feeling you'll love the muffler delete on your v8. i know i do.

you should be able to get a shop to cut your mufflers off, put in straight pipe and reuse your stock tips for $80-120.

babytiger · 08-09-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by aSSian

i have a feeling you'll love the muffler delete on your v8. i know i do.

you should be able to get a shop to cut your mufflers off, put in straight pipe and reuse your stock tips for $80-120.

What he said, muffler delete is working like a champ. Had straight pipe put in it's place then some 8" resonator tips. Sounds alive at start up and incredible when you mash it.

lalo_ss · 08-09-2012, 12:24 AM

some videos of yalls cars would be convincing :p just saying haha

SSGUNNER · 08-09-2012, 12:30 AM

08-08-2012, 11:18 PM	#3
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	push the peddle further to the floor. lmao __________________

08-08-2012, 11:18 PM	#4
converted Drives: 2012 45th anniversary Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Currently in Corpus Christi Texas Posts: 363	If it has resonators ... I dunno if the gmpp exhaust does or not .... get rid if them and it will sound louder. May drone some but if it does just add a set of j pipes. Just my .02 worth. __________________

08-08-2012, 11:26 PM	#6
FFPM73 Firefighter/Paramedic Drives: RJT 2SS/RS M6 LS-3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Burlington, KY 41005 Posts: 423	Doing a muffler delete or a aftermarket cat-back such as Borla, Flowmaster, Solo Performance won't void your warranty. If any of the above options still aren't loud enough for your liking, then you will want headers which will void your warranty. Keep in mind, if you go with headers and a full 3 inch exhaust, you will eventually need a tune to get full benefit and to get rid of an engine light. I have 1 7/8 long tube headers with no cats and a full 3 inch exhaust and it is loud with wide open throttle. I started with a muffler delete system but the exhaust popping got old and annoying quickly. I then did a cat-back system and it was better, but, I was like you and wanted loud like a muscle car should be. Then I added headers, with cat less down pipes and a dyne tune. Now I am very happy but my warranty is shit. Then again I don't care about the warranty since I practically rebuilt the entire top end of engine (cam, intake, injectors, custom fuel rails, springs, rods, ported heads, CAI, and a custom tune...etc). __________________ *FFPM73*

08-08-2012, 11:31 PM	#7
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	freeing up the flow always increases volume...for example adding headers, removing cats, delete mufflers/resonators, upgrading cam will all add up to the loudest possible exhaust. Changing the h to an x pipe would help increase flow as well but not noticibly louder. If you want depth to your exhaust note then you need to tune it with a good muffler, otherwise, the exhaust drone will be unbearable. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

08-08-2012, 11:31 PM	#8
lalo_ss Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 238	man theres so much to this lol i want a good start up sound and want that good growl when i press the gas __________________

08-08-2012, 11:15 PM	#2
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	What kind of loud are u looking for cause loud can mean drone on the highway as well. I opted for the Flowmaster outlaw full catback exhaust its a 3in and its loud and deep sounding but it does have a tad bit of drone but i dont mind drone as some people do. There are other exhausts out there that dont drone and are loud as well more people will chime in im sure also try and check out the Bolt on section they have Video clips to give u a slight sample of alot of different exhausts.

08-08-2012, 11:21 PM	#5
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Well I recently cut off my mufflers That sure did the trick. Highway drone is almost unbearable, but for now I'm liking it.

08-08-2012, 11:34 PM	#9
lalo_ss Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 238	i have a low budget and was looking at an axel back , i hear the borla atak exhaust sounded good . is the difference really big from a cat back to axel back ? and im not trying to void my warranty so headers is out of the list __________________

08-09-2012, 12:03 AM	#10
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	You can chop the mufflers for free. Worse case you sleeve them back on. Granted you'd have to physically cut them up, which is too much for some. The SS sounds much better muffler free than my V6. For the V6 it makes a HUGE difference especially at idle. It just sounds louder and deeper. At full throttle it gets a bit raspy.

08-09-2012, 12:05 AM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	i have a feeling you'll love the muffler delete on your v8. i know i do. you should be able to get a shop to cut your mufflers off, put in straight pipe and reuse your stock tips for $80-120. __________________

08-09-2012, 12:24 AM	#13
lalo_ss Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 238	some videos of yalls cars would be convincing :p just saying haha __________________

08-09-2012, 12:30 AM	#14
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