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Spyderseal · 06-12-2009, 01:38 AM

To all of you lucky people currently driving your new Camaros, how is the exhaust note on the SS? Word in the press has been that it's quiet, not mean sounding, blah blah blah. I have yet to be able to drive one at my local dealer, so I'm curious as to how quiet this exhaust note actually is on the SS's. Hell, how is it on the LT's for that matter??

bluecamaroguy · 06-12-2009, 01:53 AM

I test drove an 1LT twice and the exhaust sucks.

56chevywagon · 06-12-2009, 02:15 AM

My opinion...cruising and driving below 3k rpm's it is quiet but once you open it up or run it above 3k, it sounds mean...JMHO...BTW, I drive a 2SS M6...

camarossrs2150 · 06-12-2009, 07:12 AM

not mean at all 2ss

Legend · 06-12-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

not mean at all 2ss

I'll agree...very tame sounding exhaust. I think there will be few if any OEM exhaust systems on the SS models...just very tame for a muscle car!

lakersftbl69 · 06-12-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 56chevywagon

My opinion...cruising and driving below 3k rpm's it is quiet but once you open it up or run it above 3k, it sounds mean...JMHO...BTW, I drive a 2SS M6...

agreed i just got mine wed and if u get on it a litle you can def here it. it does sound very good.

lawdogg149 · 06-12-2009, 07:55 AM

Way to quiet. I removed the mufflers and dynoed to find that I gained 17 hp. Look for the thread. The car sounds good now. Factory these cars come with 4 cats 2 resonators, and 2 mufflers that weigh 14 lbs each. Removing them gives a pleasent sound while cruising and a mean grawl when you mash it. It only cost $100 as well which isn't very bad for the gain.

superstockcam · 06-12-2009, 08:14 AM

I have to climb a hill to get to my house, one way up has a median with thick landscaping, I can't stop driving up that way with the windows down,sunroof open and stereo off! I think it sounds excellent! Freeway speeds are few and far between but up the mountain passes it also sounds very good to me. Also it is anywhere from 4800 feet in the valleys to 7500 feet on the passes around here, I can't wait to rip around at sea level someday.
________
Lovely Wendie99

FirstLSK · 06-12-2009, 08:24 AM

Way too quiet from the factory. The bark doesn't match the dog.

My exhaust will get changed within the first 3 days.

REBOURN · 06-12-2009, 08:36 AM

Has anyone heard the GM replacement exhaust that is offered in the accessory site. I was wondering if that system gives the SS a mean growl. Please let me know if you've heard one Thanks

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-12-2009, 08:39 AM

This is all subjective. I personally am going to hear many different setups before I do anything which includes doing nothing at all. Do NOT make a decision based on what someone says. You may find yourself very disappointed. Me personally, I do like how the stock exhaust can be very tame, but open it up and it does sound very nice. I have more of a problem with the way the mufflers look. Way to freaking big and you can see
them very easily. Not a fan of that.

Bond · 06-12-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by REBOURN

Has anyone heard the GM replacement exhaust that is offered in the accessory site. I was wondering if that system gives the SS a mean growl. Please let me know if you've heard one Thanks

Im interested in knowing too. I'd kinda like to get it straight from the factory if it's a good sound.

Legend · 06-12-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I have more of a problem with the way the mufflers look. Way to freaking big and you can see
them very easily. Not a fan of that.

That's my biggest complaint about the entire car...I have no idea what anyone was thinking sticking those HUGE canisters on there!

WTF?

Mine will be changed if for no other reason!!

tones2SS · 06-12-2009, 10:33 AM

I've heard a 2SS/RS and it is tame. Which is too bad.

But, a lot of people will be modding their cars anyways.

06-12-2009, 01:38 AM	#1
Spyderseal Drives: 2010 SS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 85	How's the exhaust note?? To all of you lucky people currently driving your new Camaros, how is the exhaust note on the SS? Word in the press has been that it's quiet, not mean sounding, blah blah blah. I have yet to be able to drive one at my local dealer, so I'm curious as to how quiet this exhaust note actually is on the SS's. Hell, how is it on the LT's for that matter??

06-12-2009, 02:15 AM	#3
56chevywagon Drives: 10 Camaro SS - 03 Silverado SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 75	My opinion...cruising and driving below 3k rpm's it is quiet but once you open it up or run it above 3k, it sounds mean...JMHO...BTW, I drive a 2SS M6... __________________ 2003 Silverado SS - Mods: Polished Radix S/C 3.10 pulley, Jerry's Transmissions Inc (Sprayed99) Built Tranny, Yank TT3000 Stall Converter, MSD Super Conductor 8.5 Wires, Airaid box w/ K&N Cone Filter, Flex-A-Lite 282 Elec. Fans, Flowmaster 50 Series Mufflers, Helwig Rear Anti Sway Bar, and a Shopman SS Bowtie. 2010 Camaro RS/SS- VIN 9852 - 2SS, RS Package, Inferno Orange w/ Cyber Gray Stripes, Inferno Orange Interior Accents, Body Color Engine Covers, Sunroof

06-12-2009, 07:12 AM	#4
camarossrs2150 Drives: abm2ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: still out of my mind Posts: 2,095	not mean at all 2ss __________________ [SIGPIC]

06-12-2009, 08:14 AM	#8
superstockcam Member Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where you vacation...Tahoe Posts: 928	I like it I have to climb a hill to get to my house, one way up has a median with thick landscaping, I can't stop driving up that way with the windows down,sunroof open and stereo off! I think it sounds excellent! Freeway speeds are few and far between but up the mountain passes it also sounds very good to me. Also it is anywhere from 4800 feet in the valleys to 7500 feet on the passes around here, I can't wait to rip around at sea level someday. ________ Lovely Wendie99 Last edited by superstockcam; 04-19-2011 at 02:51 AM.

06-12-2009, 08:24 AM	#9
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Way too quiet from the factory. The bark doesn't match the dog. My exhaust will get changed within the first 3 days. __________________ -------------------------------------------------

06-12-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
bluecamaroguy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: May 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 254 View My Garage	I test drove an 1LT twice and the exhaust sucks.

06-12-2009, 07:55 AM	#7
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 767 View My Garage	Way to quiet. I removed the mufflers and dynoed to find that I gained 17 hp. Look for the thread. The car sounds good now. Factory these cars come with 4 cats 2 resonators, and 2 mufflers that weigh 14 lbs each. Removing them gives a pleasent sound while cruising and a mean grawl when you mash it. It only cost $100 as well which isn't very bad for the gain.

06-12-2009, 08:36 AM	#10
REBOURN 2G1FK1EJ3A9106518 Drives: 2010 Red t/c 2SS & 2010 G/SCorvette Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WPB, FL. Posts: 17	EXHAUST SOUNDS Has anyone heard the GM replacement exhaust that is offered in the accessory site. I was wondering if that system gives the SS a mean growl. Please let me know if you've heard one Thanks

06-12-2009, 08:39 AM	#11
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	This is all subjective. I personally am going to hear many different setups before I do anything which includes doing nothing at all. Do NOT make a decision based on what someone says. You may find yourself very disappointed. Me personally, I do like how the stock exhaust can be very tame, but open it up and it does sound very nice. I have more of a problem with the way the mufflers look. Way to freaking big and you can see them very easily. Not a fan of that.

06-12-2009, 10:33 AM	#14
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,100	I've heard a 2SS/RS and it is tame. Which is too bad. But, a lot of people will be modding their cars anyways.

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