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convert · 05-26-2011, 07:23 PM

I've got the Solo w/ J pipe setup and have 2 issues.

Question 1 -- I've got some decent drone at around 2500-2700 RPM. The engine will sit right around that range when climbing hills @ around 40 MPH or so, and it also goes through that range during any mild acceleration. How would I go about adusting it out? Do I slide the whole j-pipe, or just the caps at the ends? In or out?

Question 2 -- I've adjusted the exhaust twice now to try and get the tips centered in the openings, but they won't stay there. I've loosened the front and middle clamps, gotten things adjusted, but they go back over time. It seems like the hangers aren't bent right or something, because I have to really twist and push to get it in the right position, and then tighten it down. Now the driver side tip is vibrating against the valance. Suggestions?

The exhaust has broken in now and it sounds pretty sweet. If I could resolve these 2 issues I'd be very happy.

The Stig · 05-26-2011, 07:44 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102075

At the end of the first post their is a table that tells you what J-pipe lengths cancel out drone at certain RPMs

montreal2010yellow · 05-26-2011, 07:48 PM

I also have a alingment problem with the driver side and it's almost impossible to ajust without taking the diffuser off.

So instead of trying to bend the pipe I bought an SS diffuser that I will install soon. The pipes holes are much bigger and there will be plenty room left.

As for the drone I don't have that issue on mine, maybe contact Solo Performance.

Pierce34 · 05-26-2011, 08:17 PM

Let me know how it goes with the SS diffuser, I have the exact same issue.

burtial · 05-26-2011, 08:30 PM

I had the same problem, but I just took a tire iron and wedged it between the pipe and the hanger and was able to bend the hanger just enough so it sat centered in the valance.

dagolfguy · 05-27-2011, 08:19 AM

Solo installed mine, and I watched them do the adjustment to center the tips. What they did was this:

They put a long bar into the tip, heated the hanger with a torch until it was red, the bent the tip. When they had it where it needed to be, they sprayed water on the tip to cool it.
Yes, they had it red hot while the hanger was in the rubber.

RickRay · 05-27-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

I also have a alingment problem with the driver side and it's almost impossible to ajust without taking the diffuser off.

So instead of trying to bend the pipe I bought an SS diffuser that I will install soon. The pipes holes are much bigger and there will be plenty room left.

As for the drone I don't have that issue on mine, maybe contact Solo Performance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierce34

Let me know how it goes with the SS diffuser, I have the exact same issue.

I too will be putting the SS diffuser next week...

convert · 05-31-2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102075

At the end of the first post their is a table that tells you what J-pipe lengths cancel out drone at certain RPMs

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by burtial

I had the same problem, but I just took a tire iron and wedged it between the pipe and the hanger and was able to bend the hanger just enough so it sat centered in the valance.

That's exactly what I was planning on doing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dagolfguy

Solo installed mine, and I watched them do the adjustment to center the tips. What they did was this:

They put a long bar into the tip, heated the hanger with a torch until it was red, the bent the tip. When they had it where it needed to be, they sprayed water on the tip to cool it.
Yes, they had it red hot while the hanger was in the rubber.

Good to know that even the pros have to brute-force it a bit.

Nutbutt · 05-31-2011, 07:38 PM

For my vert I had Solo Performance/Muffler Man shop in Buffalo do the install since there was some issues with the cross bracing. They ended up heating and bending the hangers and everything was great. On my Coupe I did the install and I also bent the hanger slightly to get the tips centered.
Depending on the V6 it seems the j-pipe adjustment is slightly different. But after a few moves of the caps there is absolutely no drone on my coupe. On the vert they set it up correctly right out of the shop.

Pierce34 · 06-05-2011, 08:40 PM

Any news on whether the SS diffuser worked and/or pictures?

RickRay · 06-06-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierce34

Any news on whether the SS diffuser worked and/or pictures?

Should be installing this afternoon(I hope)...with another C5 V6 too.

Pierce34 · 06-12-2011, 10:14 PM

How'd the install go?

Pierce34 · 07-20-2011, 05:46 PM

Does anybody have some pics of an SS diffuser with the Solo tips? There is one for sale around me, wondering if i should go for it

montreal2010yellow · 07-20-2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierce34

Does anybody have some pics of an SS diffuser with the Solo tips? There is one for sale around me, wondering if i should go for it

Here's a pic, not very clear just took it. But I can say that the SS diffuser did the job. No friction and noise anymore and the Solo's just look better.

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05-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
convert Drives: the Camaro as often as possible Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 136	Need help with Solo I've got the Solo w/ J pipe setup and have 2 issues. Question 1 -- I've got some decent drone at around 2500-2700 RPM. The engine will sit right around that range when climbing hills @ around 40 MPH or so, and it also goes through that range during any mild acceleration. How would I go about adusting it out? Do I slide the whole j-pipe, or just the caps at the ends? In or out? Question 2 -- I've adjusted the exhaust twice now to try and get the tips centered in the openings, but they won't stay there. I've loosened the front and middle clamps, gotten things adjusted, but they go back over time. It seems like the hangers aren't bent right or something, because I have to really twist and push to get it in the right position, and then tighten it down. Now the driver side tip is vibrating against the valance. Suggestions? The exhaust has broken in now and it sounds pretty sweet. If I could resolve these 2 issues I'd be very happy.

05-26-2011, 07:44 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102075 At the end of the first post their is a table that tells you what J-pipe lengths cancel out drone at certain RPMs __________________

05-26-2011, 07:48 PM	#3
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I also have a alingment problem with the driver side and it's almost impossible to ajust without taking the diffuser off. So instead of trying to bend the pipe I bought an SS diffuser that I will install soon. The pipes holes are much bigger and there will be plenty room left. As for the drone I don't have that issue on mine, maybe contact Solo Performance. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

05-26-2011, 08:17 PM	#4
Pierce34 Drives: 2010 2LT 6Spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 32 View My Garage	Let me know how it goes with the SS diffuser, I have the exact same issue. __________________ Solo Mach X-LLT Exhaust Vararam Intake

05-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
burtial Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 96	I had the same problem, but I just took a tire iron and wedged it between the pipe and the hanger and was able to bend the hanger just enough so it sat centered in the valance. __________________ K&N Aircharger, BBK longtube ceramic headers w/high flow cats, Solo Mach X-LLT Catback exhaust, Street Scene body kit and Trifecta tune.

05-27-2011, 08:19 AM	#6
dagolfguy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga County, New York Posts: 174	Solo installed mine, and I watched them do the adjustment to center the tips. What they did was this: They put a long bar into the tip, heated the hanger with a torch until it was red, the bent the tip. When they had it where it needed to be, they sprayed water on the tip to cool it. Yes, they had it red hot while the hanger was in the rubber.

05-31-2011, 07:38 PM	#9
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	For my vert I had Solo Performance/Muffler Man shop in Buffalo do the install since there was some issues with the cross bracing. They ended up heating and bending the hangers and everything was great. On my Coupe I did the install and I also bent the hanger slightly to get the tips centered. Depending on the V6 it seems the j-pipe adjustment is slightly different. But after a few moves of the caps there is absolutely no drone on my coupe. On the vert they set it up correctly right out of the shop. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

06-05-2011, 08:40 PM	#10
Pierce34 Drives: 2010 2LT 6Spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 32 View My Garage	Any news on whether the SS diffuser worked and/or pictures? __________________ Solo Mach X-LLT Exhaust Vararam Intake

06-12-2011, 10:14 PM	#12
Pierce34 Drives: 2010 2LT 6Spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 32 View My Garage	How'd the install go? __________________ Solo Mach X-LLT Exhaust Vararam Intake

07-20-2011, 05:46 PM	#13
Pierce34 Drives: 2010 2LT 6Spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 32 View My Garage	Does anybody have some pics of an SS diffuser with the Solo tips? There is one for sale around me, wondering if i should go for it __________________ Solo Mach X-LLT Exhaust Vararam Intake

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