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mchaggis · 08-22-2018, 08:54 PM

Sorry for asking this and yes I have searched but so many opinions.

2011 2SS L99. Currently stock but a set of Stainless Works 1-7/8" LT headers are on their way and I'm deleting the Cats.

Everyone says to get rid of the stock resonator so this is a given but what to replace it with? I'm in New Zealand so any cat back system is going to cost me up around $3000 by the time I get it here so it's a big investment and I don't want to cock it up.

I want the classic sound we all love without any drone. I'm not after LOUD but I do want it to be heard unlike it is now. AND I don't like a crackle sounding system.

Feel free to direct me to You Tube clips of suggestions as this helps.

Avenging Orange · 08-23-2018, 01:23 AM

Headers, hi-flo cats, H or X pipe and stock cat back. Cheap and no drone.

SSkat · 08-23-2018, 09:31 AM

I have headers with hi flow cats into a borla s type catback system and i have drone around the 1800-2000 area. With no cats i would probably leave stock resonator and do an agressive axle back. I hate the stock mufflers though. Put on the headers and go from there

rontammy0 · 08-23-2018, 10:49 AM

Put your headers on first and go from there.

mchaggis · 08-23-2018, 11:44 PM

Righto then. I’ll fit the headers and see how it sounds then. Maybe doing a locally made X pipe with the stock rears might work.
All I need now is the headers. They’ve been heading my way for 6 weeks already and I doubt I’ll see them before October.

Bo White · 08-24-2018, 05:17 AM

long tubes and stock catback

Royal Tiger · 08-24-2018, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mchaggis

Righto then. I’ll fit the headers and see how it sounds then. Maybe doing a locally made X pipe with the stock rears might work.
All I need now is the headers. They’ve been heading my way for 6 weeks already and I doubt I’ll see them before October.

Did you buy them from Maryland Speed?

Juiced1 · 08-24-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Put your headers on first and go from there.

+1

You'll be surprised how much extra volume you get by ditching the factory manifolds and cats. Toss the headers on and see if you still need more sound. If you do then it's time for a catback. If you want no drone look into the Solo or Corsa catbacks. We can get just about anything and we can ship internationally with some killer rates too.

mchaggis · 08-24-2018, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Did you buy them from Maryland Speed?

No lol. I got them off Dyno Steve and he had them shipped real quick. But I sent them to a shipping agent in Long Beach and they have been pissing around for weeks. From what I’m told the container is still not loaded. Oh well you get that when you’re cheap!

GRNFLSH · 08-25-2018, 09:43 AM

Check out the Solo XL cat back system paired with headers. Nice idle rumble, the J pipes kill drone and make it really quiet at highway speeds, but it roars when you step on it.

Juiced1 · 08-25-2018, 10:06 AM

Next time hit us up for international shipping rates. We can get some killer air rates around the world.

rontammy0 · 08-25-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Juiced1

+1

You'll be surprised how much extra volume you get by ditching the factory manifolds and cats. Toss the headers on and see if you still need more sound. If you do then it's time for a catback. If you want no drone look into the Solo or Corsa catbacks. We can get just about anything and we can ship internationally with some killer rates too.

Corsa.......

mchaggis · 11-09-2018, 04:23 PM

Well after 143 days I finally have my headers!

Now I just have to find time to install them.

Avenging Orange · 11-09-2018, 04:32 PM

Hope you long wait will be repaid with the results you were looking for.

08-22-2018, 08:54 PM	#1
mchaggis Drives: 2011 L99 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 120	What Cat Back system? Sorry for asking this and yes I have searched but so many opinions. 2011 2SS L99. Currently stock but a set of Stainless Works 1-7/8" LT headers are on their way and I'm deleting the Cats. Everyone says to get rid of the stock resonator so this is a given but what to replace it with? I'm in New Zealand so any cat back system is going to cost me up around $3000 by the time I get it here so it's a big investment and I don't want to cock it up. I want the classic sound we all love without any drone. I'm not after LOUD but I do want it to be heard unlike it is now. AND I don't like a crackle sounding system. Feel free to direct me to You Tube clips of suggestions as this helps.

08-23-2018, 01:23 AM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Headers, hi-flo cats, H or X pipe and stock cat back. Cheap and no drone. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

08-25-2018, 09:43 AM	#10
GRNFLSH Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 200	Check out the Solo XL cat back system paired with headers. Nice idle rumble, the J pipes kill drone and make it really quiet at highway speeds, but it roars when you step on it. __________________ Kooks stepped headers & Solo XL Cat-back ADM CAI w/race scoop & Rotofab w/w relo GPI VVT SS1 cam and CNC ported heads milled .30 BTR .660 springs, Straub solid bushing trunions GPI rod-mod intake with I-M heat sheild Circle D 258mm Pro single disc 3700 rpm stall converter 169F thermostat & manual fan switch Tuned by Ryno at GPI - 455 RWHP / 416 lb-ft

11-09-2018, 04:32 PM	#14
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Hope you long wait will be repaid with the results you were looking for. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

08-23-2018, 09:31 AM	#3
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	I have headers with hi flow cats into a borla s type catback system and i have drone around the 1800-2000 area. With no cats i would probably leave stock resonator and do an agressive axle back. I hate the stock mufflers though. Put on the headers and go from there

08-23-2018, 10:49 AM	#4
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Put your headers on first and go from there.

08-23-2018, 11:44 PM	#5
mchaggis Drives: 2011 L99 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 120	Righto then. I’ll fit the headers and see how it sounds then. Maybe doing a locally made X pipe with the stock rears might work. All I need now is the headers. They’ve been heading my way for 6 weeks already and I doubt I’ll see them before October.

08-24-2018, 05:17 AM	#6
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	long tubes and stock catback

08-25-2018, 10:06 AM	#11
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	Next time hit us up for international shipping rates. We can get some killer air rates around the world.

11-09-2018, 04:23 PM	#13
mchaggis Drives: 2011 L99 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 120	Well after 143 days I finally have my headers! Now I just have to find time to install them.