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ga0358 · 03-31-2011, 09:35 AM

Hey y'all,
I just had my Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust installed a couple of days ago, Like others, I did a LOT of research and watching You Tube Videos. I wanted to get something to make Ol' Blue sound "better", more aggressive but not annoying. I was hooked on the Flowmaster from the first time I heard it. Exactly what I was looking for.

SO I had them installed and the first time I cranked her up, it was like cranking a completely different car! Man, blew me away!!After she settled into a idle, she purred instead of roared. I pulled out of the parking lot and gave her some gas and she roared with a deep growl, much deeper than I'd heard on you tube.

I took the LONG way home (needless to say) and grinned all the way. There is quite a bit of roar in the cabin when accelerating, but when cruising, she "purrs' is the only way I can describe it. Romp down on the accelerator and she sounded like a Ferrari!

Anyway, I gotta say I'm REALLY HAPPY with the Flowmasters, It's not 'obnoxious' sounding or annoying and you can 'feel' the rumble as you're riding. I HIGHLY recommend these as a relatively inexpensive add-on that can give your baby 'character' that the stock set-up just doesn't provide.

THANKS Flowmaster for a GREAT PRODUCT! Permagrin is BACK!!

RSokie · 03-31-2011, 10:13 AM

Please post a video of it.

ga0358 · 03-31-2011, 10:14 AM

I will try this weekend, but like other videos I don't believe it'll capture that deep 'growl' I was talking about...

SolarFlare · 03-31-2011, 10:20 AM

Videos never do justice.

2010 SSRS · 03-31-2011, 10:20 AM

Flowmasters definitely sound awesome, I have them on my 71 and 88 Camaros.

bmwdon · 03-31-2011, 10:20 AM

is this a axle back or cat back system? thanks.

ga0358 · 03-31-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwdon

is this a axle back or cat back system? thanks.

Axle back. Axle back is the only one available for the 3.6

Kicknyoace · 03-31-2011, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the post. I am getting mine hooked up in a few weeks and they told me the same thing that the axelbacks are the only one available. I can't wait after your post says they sound good.

bmorecam · 03-31-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ga0358

Hey y'all,
I just had my Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust installed a couple of days ago, Like others, I did a LOT of research and watching You Tube Videos. I wanted to get something to make Ol' Blue sound "better", more aggressive but not annoying. I was hooked on the Flowmaster from the first time I heard it. Exactly what I was looking for.

SO I had them installed and the first time I cranked her up, it was like cranking a completely different car! Man, blew me away!!After she settled into a idle, she purred instead of roared. I pulled out of the parking lot and gave her some gas and she roared with a deep growl, much deeper than I'd heard on you tube.

I took the LONG way home (needless to say) and grinned all the way. There is quite a bit of roar in the cabin when accelerating, but when cruising, she "purrs' is the only way I can describe it. Romp down on the accelerator and she sounded like a Ferrari!

Anyway, I gotta say I'm REALLY HAPPY with the Flowmasters, It's not 'obnoxious' sounding or annoying and you can 'feel' the rumble as you're riding. I HIGHLY recommend these as a relatively inexpensive add-on that can give your baby 'character' that the stock set-up just doesn't provide.

THANKS Flowmaster for a GREAT PRODUCT! Permagrin is BACK!!

How is the rasp on these?

ga0358 · 03-31-2011, 02:10 PM

Haven't heard ANY sort of rasping sound..Just that 'growl' that i just can't get used to!

03-31-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	My Flowmaster American Thunder Review Hey y'all, I just had my Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust installed a couple of days ago, Like others, I did a LOT of research and watching You Tube Videos. I wanted to get something to make Ol' Blue sound "better", more aggressive but not annoying. I was hooked on the Flowmaster from the first time I heard it. Exactly what I was looking for. SO I had them installed and the first time I cranked her up, it was like cranking a completely different car! Man, blew me away!!After she settled into a idle, she purred instead of roared. I pulled out of the parking lot and gave her some gas and she roared with a deep growl, much deeper than I'd heard on you tube. I took the LONG way home (needless to say) and grinned all the way. There is quite a bit of roar in the cabin when accelerating, but when cruising, she "purrs' is the only way I can describe it. Romp down on the accelerator and she sounded like a Ferrari! Anyway, I gotta say I'm REALLY HAPPY with the Flowmasters, It's not 'obnoxious' sounding or annoying and you can 'feel' the rumble as you're riding. I HIGHLY recommend these as a relatively inexpensive add-on that can give your baby 'character' that the stock set-up just doesn't provide. THANKS Flowmaster for a GREAT PRODUCT! Permagrin is BACK!! __________________

03-31-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Please post a video of it. __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

03-31-2011, 10:14 AM	#3
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	I will try this weekend, but like other videos I don't believe it'll capture that deep 'growl' I was talking about... __________________

03-31-2011, 10:20 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Flowmasters definitely sound awesome, I have them on my 71 and 88 Camaros. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-31-2011, 10:20 AM	#6
bmwdon I refuse to go smurfy Drives: 2009 Challenger SRT8, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 1,311	is this a axle back or cat back system? thanks. __________________ -Bill...the Camaro was my wifes, now she's got a minivan Challenger- 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Procharger D1 Supercharger: 10.895 @ 126.720 MPH

03-31-2011, 10:20 AM	#4
SolarFlare Drives: 2010 IOM 1LT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 121	Videos never do justice.

03-31-2011, 11:39 AM	#8
Kicknyoace Drives: 2013 Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 244	Thanks for the post. I am getting mine hooked up in a few weeks and they told me the same thing that the axelbacks are the only one available. I can't wait after your post says they sound good.

03-31-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	Haven't heard ANY sort of rasping sound..Just that 'growl' that i just can't get used to! __________________

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