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SNV · 08-11-2015, 02:48 PM

I'm finally getting a chance to do some upgrades to my 2014 Camaro. I have a few ideas running around my head on what direction I want to go in lol. I had a 2010 Camaro that I had did a Flow master axle back along with DT shorty headers. I know headers is no longer an option with this motor. I don't have a ton of money to spend at the time. I do have enough to do some upgrades though. I was trying to decide on either going with ARF high flow cats or an axle back system for now. My goal is more to have a better sound rather then worried about a jump in HP. While pricing out parts I also came across the MBRP S7020409 Cat-Back Exhaust for about $560 which looks to be a very good price on that system. I haven't seen that system any cheaper than $750. So now I'm really up in the air on what direction to go lol. I was wonder if I could get some thoughts or ideas on what direction I should go. I'm hoping some members might have done similar upgrades and could share their thoughts on how they like the sound of their setups. T.I.A. for any thoughts or help. Steve

SNV · 08-11-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

Just have the mufflers deleted and throw on a resonated x-pipe. Loud and clean for $300.

Thanks for the reply, What about rasp or drone? That is a worry of mine.

KJZ28 · 08-11-2015, 03:39 PM

@Sanjay That sounds like an Italian car...very cool.

KJZ28 · 08-11-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

Thanks, haha. That's why I prefer V6's to V8's, nothing beats that that pur. My catless downpipes finally shipped out today, so I can't wait to hear it after they're installed.

It is very nice to see even the V6 so appreciated. I had a 2002 V6 M5, it was slow, sounded like a boat, but it was still fun! I am sure the new V6 is waaayy more fun. Thanks for sharing hte video!

Awit92 · 08-11-2015, 04:21 PM

Sanjay is correct. I LOVE my resonated x-pipe + muffler delete. Best $300 I ever spent. I have some solo high flow cats coming in this weekend. I'll post back with how they sound with this setup.

Awit92 · 08-11-2015, 06:27 PM

Looking forward to hearing your setup as well. Emissions testing is INSANE in Atlanta. Plus I'm holding off on getting a tune. Hopefully my solos won't give me a CEL.

dmginc · 08-13-2015, 10:13 AM

I too have the muffler delete with resonated x-pipe.

Awit92 · 08-13-2015, 01:02 PM

My solos just got delivered. Dipping out of work tmrw to get them installed! Hopefully your downpipes will arrive shortly as well!

SNV · 08-20-2015, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the replies. In the end I ended up ordering the MBRP S7020409. Autoanything did a price match to Amazon. I am getting it for about $559 shipped to my door. The sales guy that took my order was shocked by the price. It came out to be more then $200 cheaper then any other site. One of the reasons I thought it was the best way to go is I don't want it to be overwhelming or raspy if I decide to go with hi flow cats down the road. I've also read nothing but good things about the system. Again thanks for the replies.

c5dreamer · 08-23-2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SNV

Thanks for the replies. In the end I ended up ordering the MBRP S7020409. Autoanything did a price match to Amazon. I am getting it for about $559 shipped to my door. The sales guy that took my order was shocked by the price. It came out to be more then $200 cheaper then any other site. One of the reasons I thought it was the best way to go is I don't want it to be overwhelming or raspy if I decide to go with hi flow cats down the road. I've also read nothing but good things about the system. Again thanks for the replies.

ooh, can't wait for videos of it! i was thinking of getting this exhaust system

1sicRS · 08-25-2015, 10:01 PM

I think the Magnaflow Exhaust Resonated X pipe and muffler delete sounds nice.

Shawno72 · 09-01-2015, 02:55 PM

Sub'd

TGCammy · 09-02-2015, 03:55 PM

I researched all I could and landed on Borla 11845 S-type axle back for my 2015 LFX. No drone, no rasp, deep and attractive sound.

BTW, the proper definition of drone is 1800 to 2200 typical on an automatic at highway in 6th around 70 cruising, right? It's more of a resonation/hum in the structure of the car. Drone is NOT hearing the exhaust at higher RPMs, that's just hearing the exhaust. Correct?

https://youtu.be/kkRL_8wHsHQ

My Id wants it louder but my Super Ego says it's perfect. Final answer? Sounds great, classy pony car sound, head turner, quality.

The deletes and others above have rasp IMO.

TGCammy · 09-02-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

The muffler delete option doesn't have any rasp if you have a resonated x-pipe. My car has zero rasp from idle to redline.

Sorry Sanjay, they don't sound bad at all, but IMO in the videos I've listened to including yours, I hear tinny overtones that I consider raspiness. Very subjective of course, but something I don't hear on my Borlas.

08-11-2015, 02:48 PM	#1
SNV Drives: 2014 RRM 2ls Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Exhaust Upgrades thoughts I'm finally getting a chance to do some upgrades to my 2014 Camaro. I have a few ideas running around my head on what direction I want to go in lol. I had a 2010 Camaro that I had did a Flow master axle back along with DT shorty headers. I know headers is no longer an option with this motor. I don't have a ton of money to spend at the time. I do have enough to do some upgrades though. I was trying to decide on either going with ARF high flow cats or an axle back system for now. My goal is more to have a better sound rather then worried about a jump in HP. While pricing out parts I also came across the MBRP S7020409 Cat-Back Exhaust for about $560 which looks to be a very good price on that system. I haven't seen that system any cheaper than $750. So now I'm really up in the air on what direction to go lol. I was wonder if I could get some thoughts or ideas on what direction I should go. I'm hoping some members might have done similar upgrades and could share their thoughts on how they like the sound of their setups. T.I.A. for any thoughts or help. Steve __________________ 2010 IBM 1LT out. 2013 BRM 1LS in. It's like having a blank canvas once again. Modding has started! Now on to a 2014......

08-13-2015, 10:13 AM	#7
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	I too have the muffler delete with resonated x-pipe. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

08-20-2015, 12:44 PM	#9
SNV Drives: 2014 RRM 2ls Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies. In the end I ended up ordering the MBRP S7020409. Autoanything did a price match to Amazon. I am getting it for about $559 shipped to my door. The sales guy that took my order was shocked by the price. It came out to be more then $200 cheaper then any other site. One of the reasons I thought it was the best way to go is I don't want it to be overwhelming or raspy if I decide to go with hi flow cats down the road. I've also read nothing but good things about the system. Again thanks for the replies. __________________ 2010 IBM 1LT out. 2013 BRM 1LS in. It's like having a blank canvas once again. Modding has started! Now on to a 2014......

08-25-2015, 10:01 PM	#11
1sicRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	I think the Magnaflow Exhaust Resonated X pipe and muffler delete sounds nice. __________________ 20110 Camaro 2LT/RS

08-11-2015, 03:39 PM	#3
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	@Sanjay That sounds like an Italian car...very cool.

08-11-2015, 04:21 PM	#5
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Sanjay is correct. I LOVE my resonated x-pipe + muffler delete. Best $300 I ever spent. I have some solo high flow cats coming in this weekend. I'll post back with how they sound with this setup.

08-11-2015, 06:27 PM	#6
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Looking forward to hearing your setup as well. Emissions testing is INSANE in Atlanta. Plus I'm holding off on getting a tune. Hopefully my solos won't give me a CEL.

08-13-2015, 01:02 PM	#8
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	My solos just got delivered. Dipping out of work tmrw to get them installed! Hopefully your downpipes will arrive shortly as well!

09-01-2015, 02:55 PM	#12
Shawno72 Drives: 2015 Black 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Cali Posts: 2,033	Sub'd

09-02-2015, 03:55 PM	#13
TGCammy Drives: 2015 V6 RS Bright Yellow Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 33 View My Garage	I researched all I could and landed on Borla 11845 S-type axle back for my 2015 LFX. No drone, no rasp, deep and attractive sound. BTW, the proper definition of drone is 1800 to 2200 typical on an automatic at highway in 6th around 70 cruising, right? It's more of a resonation/hum in the structure of the car. Drone is NOT hearing the exhaust at higher RPMs, that's just hearing the exhaust. Correct? https://youtu.be/kkRL_8wHsHQ My Id wants it louder but my Super Ego says it's perfect. Final answer? Sounds great, classy pony car sound, head turner, quality. The deletes and others above have rasp IMO.