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cal45 · 01-15-2014, 09:07 PM

Since I just had the Solo Hi Flow Cats installed this past Friday, I started to look at cat-backs to complete my exhaust system overhaul....decided to go with Solo for this too. Just ordered the Mach XL with J-Pipes.

Anyone else go with this system?

Hard Parker · 01-15-2014, 09:42 PM

ive always wondered the purpose of J Pipes.....I have seen them on imports for sound...would this be the same case with our vehicles?

cal45 · 01-15-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom SS

ive always wondered the purpose of J Pipes.....I have seen them on imports for sound...would this be the same case with our vehicles?

Their website says it's for sound and also to prevent any drone.

rberns · 01-15-2014, 11:32 PM

the jpipes are use to tune out the drone.

ilirg · 01-15-2014, 11:44 PM

Does anyone know if the npp exhaust when closed produces drone?

SS PANTHER · 01-16-2014, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cal45

Since I just had the Solo Hi Flow Cats installed this past Friday, I started to look at cat-backs to complete my exhaust system overhaul....decided to go with Solo for this too. Just ordered the Mach XL with J-Pipes.

Anyone else go with this system?

I love my Solo high flow cats and I think the sound and power is great. Quiet when cruising and a nice sound when on it. I would go with the Solo catback myself, but, I am curious to know how much louder it will be. And yes, the J-pipes are to reduce drone and can be adjusted to your liking. Keep us posted with this mod.

MattSS · 01-16-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

I love my Solo high flow cats and I think the sound and power is great. Quiet when cruising and a nice sound when on it. I would go with the Solo catback myself, but, I am curious to know how much louder it will be. And yes, the J-pipes are to reduce drone and can be adjusted to your liking. Keep us posted with this mod.

I have a coworker who went for this exhaust. It really didn't increase the volume so much as deepen the tone. Sounds good and doesn't wake the neighbors. I'm planning on getting it myself and pairing it with a set of LT's for the power and volume if I can get my wife to stop spending money on silly things like gutting the bathroom and new HVAC for the house, lol!

VR Baron · 01-16-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

I love my Solo high flow cats and I think the sound and power is great. Quiet when cruising and a nice sound when on it. I would go with the Solo catback myself, but, I am curious to know how much louder it will be. And yes, the J-pipes are to reduce drone and can be adjusted to your liking. Keep us posted with this mod.

My custom catback is similar to this though the outlaws make it sound better. The resonated x pipe you see in the pic will make the setup more quiet.Made my headers and high flows more quiet but reduced the decel pop which I didnt like.

SS PANTHER · 01-16-2014, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MattSS

I have a coworker who went for this exhaust. It really didn't increase the volume so much as deepen the tone. Sounds good and doesn't wake the neighbors. I'm planning on getting it myself and pairing it with a set of LT's for the power and volume if I can get my wife to stop spending money on silly things like gutting the bathroom and new HVAC for the house, lol!

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Originally Posted by VR Baron

My custom catback is similar to this though the outlaws make it sound better. The resonated x pipe you see in the pic will make the setup more quiet.Made my headers and high flows more quiet but reduced the decel pop which I didnt like.

Thanks for the insight. May be my next mod. Probably worth it just to get rid of the trash cans and get some nicer looking tips.

Fast6.3 · 01-17-2014, 12:48 AM

I got the magnaflow resonated x pipe , solo hiflo cats and solo axelback. Welded open the butterfly valves that came on my vert and it sounds great great when cruising loud when you get on it im going to swap my shorties for 2 inch longtubes and no cats see what it sounds like. Might need to add some mufflers will see

BooSSted · 01-17-2014, 07:40 AM

I have the Solo catback with SW long tubs & HFC's. The exhaust is still quiet unless you're on it or on cold start. I will be doing a cat delete this spring, if this doesn't wake up the exhaust a little more I will be forced to scrap this setup and go with a full SW setup. Solo is a great exhaust the, excellent build quality and finish, just a tad too quiet for my tastes.

Iam Broke · 01-17-2014, 09:54 AM

It'll rock after the cat delete.

Rcfiddy1 · 01-17-2014, 11:15 AM

Yes I have that exhaust since they first came out before the j-pipes. I added the j-pipes when they were introduced. Love the system, its holding up real well with no issues. The j-pipes work great to tune out the drone. My car was actually real quiet in the car on highway and around town. Only issue I have now is because I added a cam and blower and it is real loud inside the car. Need to find a solution or it might be time for something else.

BooSSted · 01-17-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rcfiddy1

Yes I have that exhaust since they first came out before the j-pipes. I added the j-pipes when they were introduced. Love the system, its holding up real well with no issues. The j-pipes work great to tune out the drone. My car was actually real quiet in the car on highway and around town. Only issue I have now is because I added a cam and blower and it is real loud inside the car. Need to find a solution or it might be time for something else.

No cats? My buddy has a cammed, blower car w/no cats thru a 3" Magna and his cabin noise isn't bad at all. I can't see the Solo being louder than his set up. Can you adjust the J pipes?

01-15-2014, 09:07 PM	#1
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	Solo Mach XL with J-Pipes cat-back Since I just had the Solo Hi Flow Cats installed this past Friday, I started to look at cat-backs to complete my exhaust system overhaul....decided to go with Solo for this too. Just ordered the Mach XL with J-Pipes. Anyone else go with this system?

01-15-2014, 09:42 PM	#2
Hard Parker OMWTFYB Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,523	ive always wondered the purpose of J Pipes.....I have seen them on imports for sound...would this be the same case with our vehicles? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LE Nightfall Gray Metallic RIP ☠️☠️☠️ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Black Exposed CF\|Sunroof\|6 Speed Click HERE to follow my build!! Click HERE to follow me on Instagram #savethemanuals

01-15-2014, 11:32 PM	#4
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	the jpipes are use to tune out the drone. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

01-17-2014, 12:48 AM	#10
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	I got the magnaflow resonated x pipe , solo hiflo cats and solo axelback. Welded open the butterfly valves that came on my vert and it sounds great great when cruising loud when you get on it im going to swap my shorties for 2 inch longtubes and no cats see what it sounds like. Might need to add some mufflers will see __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

01-17-2014, 09:54 AM	#12
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	It'll rock after the cat delete. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

01-15-2014, 11:44 PM	#5
ilirg Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,559	Does anyone know if the npp exhaust when closed produces drone?

01-17-2014, 07:40 AM	#11
BooSSted Drives: 2017 Z06 / 2012 CTS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NY Posts: 731	I have the Solo catback with SW long tubs & HFC's. The exhaust is still quiet unless you're on it or on cold start. I will be doing a cat delete this spring, if this doesn't wake up the exhaust a little more I will be forced to scrap this setup and go with a full SW setup. Solo is a great exhaust the, excellent build quality and finish, just a tad too quiet for my tastes.

01-17-2014, 11:15 AM	#13
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Yes I have that exhaust since they first came out before the j-pipes. I added the j-pipes when they were introduced. Love the system, its holding up real well with no issues. The j-pipes work great to tune out the drone. My car was actually real quiet in the car on highway and around town. Only issue I have now is because I added a cam and blower and it is real loud inside the car. Need to find a solution or it might be time for something else. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.