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Got1-4mywife · 06-04-2009, 12:56 AM

ok, so I haven't seen my car yet but my wife took it for a quick run today and said the car is too quiet. She wants to drive something that sounds like it has power so I'm looking at putting headers and exhaust on it...has anyone ordered the factory short headers and exhaust yet? I haven't even had a chance to talk to the dealer about options, just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks

blackedout010 · 06-04-2009, 01:20 AM

best combo to date in my opinion and what im going with is arh headers and sw exhaust (Im gonna order the tom henry racing version same on tag's car)

2010SSRSM6 · 06-04-2009, 01:40 AM

What do you have SS or LT? M6 or A6?

I personally like the American Thunder mufflers by FloMaster. Very deep and VERY loud.

GMtothecore · 06-04-2009, 02:36 AM

Yes, look into Super 44 series Flowmasters

a6pk2go · 06-04-2009, 02:45 AM

Just get a set of open headers and I'm sure it will be loud enough for her. It was a little too loud for my grandma one time when I was in my grandpa's garage and finished putting them on around 3am. You could hear it about 3 miles away when you started it up but then this is out in the country but I'm sure it will be enough noise for your wife.

SAUCE · 06-04-2009, 03:38 AM

lol Forget all that American Racing Lontubes 1 7/8 are a MUST!!!!!!!! if you want loud there is no since to go halfway. Give the wife what she wants!!! QTP Cut-outs (2) or SLP Loudmouth 1 cat or not cats. You wont be disapointed

CFPC_2010 · 06-04-2009, 06:10 AM

My wife has her IOM car and after spending all weekend at the FbodyGathering with a bunch of cammed 4th gen cars with headers she can't take the quietness of the new car. So far she likes the sound of the SLP long tube/Powerflo exhaust with the Loudmouth1 muffler ( http://slpcamaro.com/ ). Short tube headers provide minimal sound/HP gain and for the price you should go with long tube headers and a good exhaust system. Add a custom tune and you should get 40+ more HP to the wheels which is a nice bonus.

Splitter · 06-04-2009, 06:27 AM

First thing that's being done to the 'maro will be a good ole bore'n'stroke.

If you want noise just make a man-flap!

Got1-4mywife · 06-04-2009, 07:47 AM

thanks for all the info guys......can't wait to get the car home...still hoping to pick it up today. It's a SS by the way, sorry I didn't mention that earlier

feel free to keep the suggestions coming.....I'll check into all of them and have to let you know what the verdict will be!

thanks again for the help

Red Hot SS · 06-04-2009, 08:16 AM

SLP all the way. I cant wait to strap it on my Camaro.

ZZcamaro · 06-04-2009, 09:14 AM

I personally am using the ARH long tubes...then having a custom Magnaflow 3 inch installed from the Axles back...Should sound awesome.

wavrun2000 · 06-04-2009, 01:56 PM

You are probably going to get 100 responds in this thread and a 100 different suggestions. I will say go with SLPs all the way.

06-04-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
Got1-4mywife Got1-4mywife Drives: 09 Chev 2500HD 08 Suburban Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 38	Headers & Exhaust ok, so I haven't seen my car yet but my wife took it for a quick run today and said the car is too quiet. She wants to drive something that sounds like it has power so I'm looking at putting headers and exhaust on it...has anyone ordered the factory short headers and exhaust yet? I haven't even had a chance to talk to the dealer about options, just wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Thanks

06-04-2009, 01:40 AM	#3
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	What do you have SS or LT? M6 or A6? I personally like the American Thunder mufflers by FloMaster. Very deep and VERY loud. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-04-2009, 02:36 AM	#4
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Yes, look into Super 44 series Flowmasters __________________

06-04-2009, 03:38 AM	#6
SAUCE Drives: 2002 Camaro SS BLKonBLK Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: KC,MO Posts: 202	lol Forget all that American Racing Lontubes 1 7/8 are a MUST!!!!!!!! if you want loud there is no since to go halfway. Give the wife what she wants!!! QTP Cut-outs (2) or SLP Loudmouth 1 cat or not cats. You wont be disapointed __________________ 2SS RS CGM black panel DT spoiler Right off the bat: CAI FAST LSXr Intake LT's SLP loudmouth

06-04-2009, 06:10 AM	#7
CFPC_2010 VIN #3026 IOM/IO Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oviedo,FL Posts: 101 View My Garage	My wife has her IOM car and after spending all weekend at the FbodyGathering with a bunch of cammed 4th gen cars with headers she can't take the quietness of the new car. So far she likes the sound of the SLP long tube/Powerflo exhaust with the Loudmouth1 muffler ( http://slpcamaro.com/ ). Short tube headers provide minimal sound/HP gain and for the price you should go with long tube headers and a good exhaust system. Add a custom tune and you should get 40+ more HP to the wheels which is a nice bonus. __________________ www.cfpowdercoating.com

06-04-2009, 01:20 AM	#2
blackedout010 Drives: on order black 2010 2ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 913	best combo to date in my opinion and what im going with is arh headers and sw exhaust (Im gonna order the tom henry racing version same on tag's car)

06-04-2009, 02:45 AM	#5
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	Just get a set of open headers and I'm sure it will be loud enough for her. It was a little too loud for my grandma one time when I was in my grandpa's garage and finished putting them on around 3am. You could hear it about 3 miles away when you started it up but then this is out in the country but I'm sure it will be enough noise for your wife.

06-04-2009, 06:27 AM	#8
Splitter Account Suspended Drives: '14 RRM 1LT/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA Posts: 2,065	First thing that's being done to the 'maro will be a good ole bore'n'stroke. If you want noise just make a man-flap!

06-04-2009, 07:47 AM	#9
Got1-4mywife Got1-4mywife Drives: 09 Chev 2500HD 08 Suburban Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota Posts: 38	thanks for all the info guys......can't wait to get the car home...still hoping to pick it up today. It's a SS by the way, sorry I didn't mention that earlier feel free to keep the suggestions coming.....I'll check into all of them and have to let you know what the verdict will be! thanks again for the help

06-04-2009, 08:16 AM	#10
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	SLP all the way. I cant wait to strap it on my Camaro. __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

06-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#11
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I personally am using the ARH long tubes...then having a custom Magnaflow 3 inch installed from the Axles back...Should sound awesome.

06-04-2009, 01:56 PM	#12
wavrun2000 o come on Drives: 06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Naples FL Posts: 437	You are probably going to get 100 responds in this thread and a 100 different suggestions. I will say go with SLPs all the way.

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