SOLO Mach-X w/CAI vs MRTv2 w/CAI? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MAtRiX_757 · 06-07-2015, 10:20 AM

I have been researching exhaust systems, and I saw a few comparisons between these two, but they were mainly comparing systems without an added intake or they didn't specify.

My biggest concern is drone, I know the SOLO system comes with an adjustable j-pipe to combat the drone, but I hear various opinions on the MRTv2 drone.

If the MRTv2 w/CAI has very little to no drone, then that is a big cost factor as I can get both for $859.99. Otherwise I am looking at full price for intake and SOLO exhaust at about $1254.98.

yzark99 · 06-07-2015, 05:22 PM

Or, buy both used from C5 and save some bucks. What I would do (if I had to do it again) is wait until Solo has a Black Friday sale, then buy the hi-flow cats only, get some straight pipes welded onto them (maybe some cheap mufflers), and pick up a used black CAI on C5 for less than $300. So maybe $900 (not installed) and demonstrated dyno HP gains (not mythical) and better sound than either of your 2 choices.

I have sound samples in my signature with solo and intake (post #36).

MAtRiX_757 · 06-07-2015, 06:46 PM

I was going to get the HFC down the road anyways, I didn't think of kind of custom building the system as I am new to this. Thanks for the tip, that would save some money.

Thanks for the vids, I have been trying to find some clips of them with the CAI. I have actually looked at your build in the past, it's where I first saw that Drake shifter, got one myself.

Ryan87mets · 06-08-2015, 08:43 AM

I plan on getting the solo catback system for my car. I already have a CAI intake and the solo high flow cats. I know the mrt v2 axle back is very popular on here and many people have that setup if your worried about the drone get a magnaflow resonated x pipe and they will get rid of the drone with the mrt v2.

MAtRiX_757 · 06-09-2015, 07:08 PM

Looks like I am going to be getting the SOLO exhaust, I am just sure I will have to do way too much to the MRT to eliminate the drone and it would end up costing me in the long run, also the SOLO is a good price for a cat back system.

Gino_7 · 06-09-2015, 07:35 PM

Is there any difference between power with a cat-back:CAI intake VS a axle-back:CAI intake?

MAtRiX_757 · 06-11-2015, 06:07 PM

Got my CAI Intake and SOLO exhaust ordered.

Thanks to Branden at MarylandSpeed.com for hooking me up!

Michael Knight · 06-11-2015, 07:55 PM

I'm in the same boat with you op, only I also want to get an Elite catch can. I figure my engine will thank me since I'll be opening up the throttle a lot more once I get my CAI and MRT V2 lol.

MAtRiX_757 · 06-11-2015, 08:29 PM

Ya I got the elite catch can already.

etmx183 · 06-12-2015, 07:07 PM

CAI intake, SOLO HFCs with Mach X exhaust in the car 1/4 mile pass.

etmx183 · 06-12-2015, 07:08 PM

Same run from the outside.

06-07-2015, 10:20 AM	#1
MAtRiX_757 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 74	SOLO Mach-X w/CAI vs MRTv2 w/CAI? I have been researching exhaust systems, and I saw a few comparisons between these two, but they were mainly comparing systems without an added intake or they didn't specify. My biggest concern is drone, I know the SOLO system comes with an adjustable j-pipe to combat the drone, but I hear various opinions on the MRTv2 drone. If the MRTv2 w/CAI has very little to no drone, then that is a big cost factor as I can get both for $859.99. Otherwise I am looking at full price for intake and SOLO exhaust at about $1254.98.

06-07-2015, 05:22 PM	#2
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	Or, buy both used from C5 and save some bucks. What I would do (if I had to do it again) is wait until Solo has a Black Friday sale, then buy the hi-flow cats only, get some straight pipes welded onto them (maybe some cheap mufflers), and pick up a used black CAI on C5 for less than $300. So maybe $900 (not installed) and demonstrated dyno HP gains (not mythical) and better sound than either of your 2 choices. I have sound samples in my signature with solo and intake (post #36). __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

06-07-2015, 06:46 PM	#3
MAtRiX_757 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 74	I was going to get the HFC down the road anyways, I didn't think of kind of custom building the system as I am new to this. Thanks for the tip, that would save some money. Thanks for the vids, I have been trying to find some clips of them with the CAI. I have actually looked at your build in the past, it's where I first saw that Drake shifter, got one myself. Last edited by MAtRiX_757; 06-07-2015 at 06:50 PM. Reason: realized what you meant

06-08-2015, 08:43 AM	#4
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	I plan on getting the solo catback system for my car. I already have a CAI intake and the solo high flow cats. I know the mrt v2 axle back is very popular on here and many people have that setup if your worried about the drone get a magnaflow resonated x pipe and they will get rid of the drone with the mrt v2.

06-09-2015, 07:08 PM	#5
MAtRiX_757 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 74	Looks like I am going to be getting the SOLO exhaust, I am just sure I will have to do way too much to the MRT to eliminate the drone and it would end up costing me in the long run, also the SOLO is a good price for a cat back system.

06-09-2015, 07:35 PM	#6
Gino_7 Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Is there any difference between power with a cat-back:CAI intake VS a axle-back:CAI intake?

06-11-2015, 06:07 PM	#7
MAtRiX_757 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 74	Got my CAI Intake and SOLO exhaust ordered. Thanks to Branden at MarylandSpeed.com for hooking me up!

06-11-2015, 07:55 PM	#8
Michael Knight Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Central Florida Posts: 122	I'm in the same boat with you op, only I also want to get an Elite catch can. I figure my engine will thank me since I'll be opening up the throttle a lot more once I get my CAI and MRT V2 lol.

06-11-2015, 08:29 PM	#9
MAtRiX_757 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 74	Ya I got the elite catch can already.