NPP Dual-Mode Exhaust Question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ShadowDan21 · 07-28-2014, 08:24 AM

I am financially preparing for my new Camaro convertible in the summer of 2015. I am looking at a few options and I do like the NPP (Dual-Mode Exhaust) option.

My question is: Can I purchase the NPP option (and/or Rally Stripes) AFTER I have already purchased the vehicle? Or is this on a per-dealership basis?

In other words, I want to purchase the vehicle with the necessities (Transmission, RS Package, Premium sound, etc.) to keep the monthly payment down, then add Rally Stripes and/or the NPP after. After asking around about the dealership's ability to apply the Rally Stripes, a co-worker of mine has told me that "dealerships live for that".

I am aware it is expensive, but I have read that having factory options has a higher resale value than having "aftermarket" (possibly cheaper) options.

Thanks!

benji276289 · 07-28-2014, 08:34 AM

I believe you get off the cheapest by adding all your options on your original order. And you run the risk of shoddy worksmanship at your local service department as opposed to factory personnel that do these options on a regular basis, not to mention starting from scratch rather than having to make alterations.

SubSonic · 07-28-2014, 08:42 AM

On the rally stripes, you may be able to sub out the work to a decent shop with good results without too much trouble.

However, the NPP is far, far cheaper to have installed from the factory. The other way, you are essentially paying for the stock exhaust and then paying full price for the NPP + installation. By having it done through the order you only pay NPP - stock exhaust pricing. Hence, the 800 price tag. It's a very good exhaust and cheaper than any decent cat-back when you order it.

ST1LE · 07-28-2014, 08:46 AM

I do not know of anybody that has successfully installed the NPP with full factory functionality after the fact. If you want NPP, get it from the factory....PERIOD.

IL SS 1988 · 07-28-2014, 08:51 AM

The Camaro I wanted did not come with the rally stripes. I had the dealer to it. They did it for $200 to close the deal. If the dealer does it, then the stripes are covered by the bumper to bumper warranty.

With that said, I was looking at small town dealers and they were not sure if they could do a good job. I went to a large dealer where they have 30 Camaros on the lot. They stated they have a factory certified guy that does the striping. He did a perfect job.

Kman13RSSS · 07-28-2014, 04:58 PM

The npp exhaust and rally stripes are combined around 1200 worth of extras. That's an extra 20$ a month on a 5 year loan. Is it even worth the BS to deal with it afterwards? To me it wouldn't be but that's a decision you'd have to make for yourself.

Ragnar · 07-28-2014, 05:06 PM

The NPP exhaust also has a different rear valance, order it from the factory. The NPP was developed from the ZL1. Got it on my car and I love it!

FB3 · 07-28-2014, 09:10 PM

As others have said order the exhaust on the car. Stripes are a crap shoot. Some aftermarket are very good and others are not so good.

I have the npp on my car and love it. Saved me a lot of money compared to ordering an aftermarket cat back system. My stripes were factory installed too and are perfect.

M3hta1 · 07-28-2014, 09:31 PM

Definitely get NPP, I did fender hash marks on my own.

goinggone14 · 07-29-2014, 08:36 AM

To answer the OPs question - This is not even a dealer installed option. You HAVE to get it from the factory when the car is built.

The only other option is buying a "used" NPP exhaust system and retrofit it to your Camaro. Many people have done this successfully, although it's simply a better deal and easier to get it built on the car.

project3060 · 07-30-2014, 11:55 AM

I added the NPP on my 2010. It cost much more than $800 when it was all said and done. But worth it since it was not available on the 2010

Southern Comfort · 07-30-2014, 01:00 PM

I have done the NPP conversion and would do it again. However, I would order the car with it.

FancyTemptation · 07-30-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project3060

I added the NPP on my 2010. It cost much more than $800 when it was all said and done. But worth it since it was not available on the 2010

How did you do that?

Demon War Horse · 07-30-2014, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FancyTemptation

How did you do that?

You can buy takeoffs and some have different kits or ways to hook it up near factory in funcationality, if not exactly the same. But it is cheaper and easier to order the car with it.

Not available on Autos though... I would have loved it and may try to retrofit it to my car later anyway.

07-28-2014, 08:24 AM	#1
ShadowDan21 GM Advocate Drives: 2015 2LT Convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 30	NPP Dual-Mode Exhaust Question I am financially preparing for my new Camaro convertible in the summer of 2015. I am looking at a few options and I do like the NPP (Dual-Mode Exhaust) option. My question is: *Can I purchase the NPP* option (and/or Rally Stripes) AFTER I have already purchased the vehicle? Or is this on a per-dealership basis? In other words, I want to purchase the vehicle with the necessities (Transmission, RS Package, Premium sound, etc.) to keep the monthly payment down, then add Rally Stripes and/or the NPP after. After asking around about the dealership's ability to apply the Rally Stripes, a co-worker of mine has told me that "dealerships live for that". I am aware it is expensive, but I have read that having factory options has a higher resale value than having "aftermarket" (possibly cheaper) options. Thanks! __________________ _ "Does it come in black?"** - Bruce Wayne

07-28-2014, 08:46 AM	#4
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I do not know of anybody that has successfully installed the NPP with full factory functionality after the fact. If you want NPP, get it from the factory....PERIOD. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

07-28-2014, 09:10 PM	#8
FB3 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS LS3, BRM, NPP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 411	As others have said order the exhaust on the car. Stripes are a crap shoot. Some aftermarket are very good and others are not so good. I have the npp on my car and love it. Saved me a lot of money compared to ordering an aftermarket cat back system. My stripes were factory installed too and are perfect. __________________ Experience is the best teacher but the tuition is very high.

07-28-2014, 09:31 PM	#9
M3hta1 USMC OIF 06-08 Drives: My wife crazy! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 262 View My Garage	Definitely get NPP, I did fender hash marks on my own. __________________ Comp Cam 227-239 115+3 / Kooks LT Headers and Catted Connection Pipes Factory NPP Exhaust, Fuse Pull / Roto Fab Cold Air Intake / Full Street and Dyno Tune

07-28-2014, 08:34 AM	#2
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	I believe you get off the cheapest by adding all your options on your original order. And you run the risk of shoddy worksmanship at your local service department as opposed to factory personnel that do these options on a regular basis, not to mention starting from scratch rather than having to make alterations.

07-28-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
SubSonic Drives: 2014 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dallas Posts: 52	On the rally stripes, you may be able to sub out the work to a decent shop with good results without too much trouble. However, the NPP is far, far cheaper to have installed from the factory. The other way, you are essentially paying for the stock exhaust and then paying full price for the NPP + installation. By having it done through the order you only pay NPP - stock exhaust pricing. Hence, the 800 price tag. It's a very good exhaust and cheaper than any decent cat-back when you order it.

07-28-2014, 08:51 AM	#5
IL SS 1988 Drives: 2014 White SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 6	The Camaro I wanted did not come with the rally stripes. I had the dealer to it. They did it for $200 to close the deal. If the dealer does it, then the stripes are covered by the bumper to bumper warranty. With that said, I was looking at small town dealers and they were not sure if they could do a good job. I went to a large dealer where they have 30 Camaros on the lot. They stated they have a factory certified guy that does the striping. He did a perfect job.

07-28-2014, 04:58 PM	#6
Kman13RSSS Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 2.9 Whipple Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Auburn NH Posts: 64	The npp exhaust and rally stripes are combined around 1200 worth of extras. That's an extra 20$ a month on a 5 year loan. Is it even worth the BS to deal with it afterwards? To me it wouldn't be but that's a decision you'd have to make for yourself.

07-28-2014, 05:06 PM	#7
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	The NPP exhaust also has a different rear valance, order it from the factory. The NPP was developed from the ZL1. Got it on my car and I love it!

07-29-2014, 08:36 AM	#10
goinggone14 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS / RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 394 View My Garage	To answer the OPs question - This is not even a dealer installed option. You HAVE to get it from the factory when the car is built. The only other option is buying a "used" NPP exhaust system and retrofit it to your Camaro. Many people have done this successfully, although it's simply a better deal and easier to get it built on the car.

07-30-2014, 11:55 AM	#11
project3060 Drives: 2010 SS, LTH, CAI, NPP Exhaust -ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 2	I added the NPP on my 2010. It cost much more than $800 when it was all said and done. But worth it since it was not available on the 2010

07-30-2014, 01:00 PM	#12
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,379 View My Garage	I have done the NPP conversion and would do it again. However, I would order the car with it.