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ljustin293 · 11-05-2008, 02:44 PM

Can someone please explain to me the options availiable for exhaust...

Like..what is different from stock to the cat-back...

what would be different from just changing the mufflers...

what are you doing for the best sound with out any other motor modifications..

xl1200r · 11-05-2008, 03:02 PM

The cat-back may have larger diameter pipes, freer-flowing and slightly louder mufflers, and larger diameter tips. There are also likely resonators in the system that the cat-back system will have different ones, or none at all.

If all you want is sound, just changing the mufflers would likely do it, though the resonators may play a role in that as well.

"Best Sound" is too subjective. Every exhaust company has a different sound and you can usually tell what exhuast a car has by that sound. For instance, you can't really confuse Flowmasters for a Corsa, or Magnaflow for a Borla. It all depends on what you're looking for.

*radz28* · 11-05-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

Can someone please explain to me the options availiable for exhaust...

Like..what is different from stock to the cat-back...

what would be different from just changing the mufflers...

what are you doing for the best sound with out any other motor modifications..

From the pics' I've seen (and I may not have seen all of them) it looks like we're only getting muffler replacements. The rest of the exhaust seems to have mandrel bends and an X-pipe so that's a good thing. I also understand there are going to be an off-road version in addition to the ?legal? catback. I think I might replace the whole system with an aftermarket catback if I end up going with a supercharger if the OEM system is "only" 2.5-inches in diameter.

Borla, Magnaflow, and I'm sure others, already have catbacks for G8s, so I'm sure it won't take much to get one to fit Camaro

If they could only make side exhaust with molding rocker moldings, I'd be in heaven

ljustin293 · 11-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xl1200r

The cat-back may have larger diameter pipes, freer-flowing and slightly louder mufflers, and larger diameter tips. There are also likely resonators in the system that the cat-back system will have different ones, or none at all.

If all you want is sound, just changing the mufflers would likely do it, though the resonators may play a role in that as well.

"Best Sound" is too subjective. Every exhaust company has a different sound and you can usually tell what exhuast a car has by that sound. For instance, you can't really confuse Flowmasters for a Corsa, or Magnaflow for a Borla. It all depends on what you're looking for.

so would I be better off getting the GM catbacks or just getting flowmasters??

LS3SSRS · 11-05-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

so would I be better off getting the GM catbacks or just getting flowmasters??

it depends what you want. maybe the stock ss exhaust will sound good....i mean they have a panel of engineers who's job is to 'tune' the exhaust note. for me however, if i'm not satisfied with the factory sound, i will be installing flowmaster.

ljustin293 · 11-06-2008, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by theshocker6969

it depends what you want. maybe the stock ss exhaust will sound good....i mean they have a panel of engineers who's job is to 'tune' the exhaust note. for me however, if i'm not satisfied with the factory sound, i will be installing flowmaster.

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

a6pk2go · 11-06-2008, 05:31 AM

I'm not too sure what to tell you but if you get pulled over for loud pipes it would seem to me that you could get out of the ticket by showing them this is how it was build and it had to pass regulations.

kdbolt70 · 11-06-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

Also you'll have to consider your warranty. When using GMPP parts, your warranty remains intact. When using aftermarket parts, your dealer could make the case that you've voided your warranty if anything goes wrong. Just something to think about.

*Mindz* · 11-06-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

If you want the best sound, find the company that sounds the way you like and buy their exhaust. The camaro development team spent a bunch of time creating the exahust to sound great so you might like the stock sound.

It's all personal preference.

*DGthe3* · 11-06-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

wait and listen. We can't tell you what sounds better for 2 reasons.

1) we haven't heard the Camaro with aftermarket exhaust systems
2) our opinion of what sounds better will probably be different from yours

ctk1 · 11-06-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

For the best bang for the buck I would suggest Flowmaster. It has a definite deep powerful, loud sound, and prices are pretty reasonable. I have them on my 69SS, my 2000 RS, and my Silverado. They all sound great. The only draw back is that they have some "drone" right before each shift.

For my 2010 SS I want to go a little different. I am thinking either Corsa or SLP. I feel that the sound of these 2 mufflers fits a modern muscle car better. I'm definitely leaning towards Corsa, deep and race car sounding!

Chevyzone · 11-06-2008, 11:21 AM

It's just to early to tell. Personally, I'm gonna wait until I can actually hear the stock system before I make a decision.

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

I'm still confused on what to do...I want to get the best sound for the least amount of money for now...so what would be my best route to go?

zebra · 11-06-2008, 11:27 AM

not wasting money on mufflers. just gonna get STS to replace my mufflers with turbos.

1_2Many · 11-06-2008, 11:35 AM

I'll be going with all GMP parts, but in all honesty if you want the meanest sounds...slap some Cherry Bombs on there. I had a '74 Firebird with those and it was bad ass.

11-05-2008, 02:44 PM	#1
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11-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#13
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11-05-2008, 03:02 PM	#2
xl1200r Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cohoes, NY Posts: 109	The cat-back may have larger diameter pipes, freer-flowing and slightly louder mufflers, and larger diameter tips. There are also likely resonators in the system that the cat-back system will have different ones, or none at all. If all you want is sound, just changing the mufflers would likely do it, though the resonators may play a role in that as well. "Best Sound" is too subjective. Every exhaust company has a different sound and you can usually tell what exhuast a car has by that sound. For instance, you can't really confuse Flowmasters for a Corsa, or Magnaflow for a Borla. It all depends on what you're looking for.

11-06-2008, 05:31 AM	#7
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	I'm not too sure what to tell you but if you get pulled over for loud pipes it would seem to me that you could get out of the ticket by showing them this is how it was build and it had to pass regulations.

11-06-2008, 11:35 AM	#14
1_2Many Drives: 2008 Suzuki SX4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 785 View My Garage	I'll be going with all GMP parts, but in all honesty if you want the meanest sounds...slap some Cherry Bombs on there. I had a '74 Firebird with those and it was bad ass.