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rocknroll_jeph · 06-08-2014, 12:15 AM

I realize I may be a bit late to the game, but here is my story. Before I bought my Camaro, I randomly test drove one off a lot in Ann Arbor. Through out the whole drive just thought it performed OK,. That was the first time I every drove a Camaro too, I was expecting it to be epic! The car I bought came with Borla exhausts already installed and it made a world of difference. Mine also came with a K&N CAI and together they really woke up the engine and gave me the performance I had expected from the beginning. The Borla is silent most of the time from inside the cabin except for a beautiful start up burble, and then it produces a very sweet sound just about 2,000 RPM getting better and better as the RPMs increase. My old 4cyl had straight pipes that made an annoying hum at just about all speeds, so I am more than happy about the performance, sound and look of the Borla pipes. I especially love the way they hang down below the bumper! Reading through all the posts, it looks like any brand is better than stock!

A_DILLA · 06-08-2014, 09:33 AM

Here is my setup! I have the Roto-fab CAI, magnaflow X pipe with deleted resonator, full boar Jones racing mufflers, custom 4 " tips with the IPF Tune. Sounds like a track car and some say it sounds like a Ferrari or exotic car after 4000rpm.. under 3000 sounds like a beast with deep tone..

Camarolover85 · 06-08-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by A_DILLA

Here is my setup! I have the Roto-fab CAI, magnaflow X pipe with deleted resonator, full boar Jones racing mufflers, custom 4 " tips with the IPF Tune. Sounds like a track car and some say it sounds like a Ferrari or exotic car after 4000rpm.. under 3000 sounds like a beast with deep tone..

Excuse ignorance, but ZLs?

A_DILLA · 06-08-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarolover85

Excuse ignorance, but ZLs?

Yes sir, it was a 2LS and I have 11k in it and did the whole ZL1 Conversion and made it my own ZLS.

13umble13ee · 06-08-2014, 06:54 PM

I installed a magnaflow resonated x pipe and muffler delete earlier this week. Got rid of all that restrictive pipe and opened it up to 2.5'' pipe all the way back. (reused the stock tips from oem mufflers For anyone wanting to do exhaust I recommend this as a starting point since I see most guys love the xpipe with all systems. then from there you can add mufflers or whatever you want. sounds great when you go WOT and only drone at 2500 RPM.

ramahl · 06-19-2014, 03:53 PM

[QUOTE=dmginc;7564492]Magnaflow resonated x-pipe and muffler delete. it sounds nice and is the cheapest option. I just got my x-pipe today and having the work done this week, there are a couple of other guys on here that have already done it.

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i want this. where can i get that x pipe from magna flow

ramahl · 06-19-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 13umble13ee

I installed a magnaflow resonated x pipe and muffler delete earlier this week. Got rid of all that restrictive pipe and opened it up to 2.5'' pipe all the way back. (reused the stock tips from oem mufflers For anyone wanting to do exhaust I recommend this as a starting point since I see most guys love the xpipe with all systems. then from there you can add mufflers or whatever you want. sounds great when you go WOT and only drone at 2500 RPM.

where did you buy your x pipe

JDP Sales · 06-19-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ramahl

where did you buy your x pipe

We have them on our website. Part # 11386

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

theragtopguy · 06-19-2014, 04:42 PM

I just ordered the MRT V-2 axle-back set yesterday.....I'll let you know how I feel about it after I get it and find a shop to weld it on for me.

BUZZCAMARO · 06-19-2014, 05:01 PM

Here's an update on my exhaust:

What I have on it right now: factory H pipe cut out, and have the Mag. Res. X. in it's place, from there I have the factory 2.25" pipe with it's resonators going back to the rear axel area, from there nothing because I removed the factory mufflers for an axel back system I tried.

I'm thinking of going straight pipe from the Magnaflow Resonated X pipe, and that pipe would be 2.5". I've driven it around quite a bit as it is now and it sounds great from about 4K RPM on upward. But I get allot of cabin drone during normal cruze, overall not a very refined sound.

So this is what I'm thinking of doing, any suggestions would be appreciated. I had an appointment at a high - end shop for them to install 2.5" SS. from the Mag on back to the dual quad tips, said on phone about $600 for that. Had to cancel it cause the parts didn't arrive in time
which is a 1LE diffuser and set of dual quad tips (got them now ready to go).

Now, I have another idea, I'd like to buy 2 x 7.5' x 2.5" Stainless steel pipes, hook it up with clamps, this way I'd get to hear what it would sound like BEFORE they weld it all in. I figure this way, there would be no way I'd drive off with something that is not what I expected. So if I like how it sounds, than they could use the exhaust tubing I supply and of course I'd call them to find out if this would be o.k, find out how much if I supply the tubing, any other details. They usually get very snippy when you want to supply any parts so you don't expect a big discount. I don't expect to get the same amount I pay for the tubing subtracted, I know they get it at wholesale prices.

I just want to make sure this isn't going to drone too much or be too loud, so by clamping in this straight pipe and test driving it, I'll know is this is my cup of tea or not, no guess work, no regrets, and no going back to spend more money to have them install some kind of other muffler in conjunction with the Mag. Res. X to quiet it down.

TommyTheCat · 06-19-2014, 05:40 PM

I think I posted here before already but I have the magnaflow axle back set up, got it around $380 on sale at warehouse discount since I work at a shop, and it was still quiet at idle but sounds great when stepping on it, which is what I wanted

Now that I've added my rotofab CAI it sounds even better, I can hear the engine roaring up with the exhaust, makes a huge difference. Idle is still not too loud but I like it that way. I'd delete resonators to fix that if I wanted to

meissen · 07-02-2014, 02:50 PM

For those that installed the magnaflow resonated X - can you use exhaust clamps to install it, or do you need to have it welded? I'm cheap, and if I can get the resonated X and just band clamp it and not have to pay to have someone weld it in that'd be awesome.

'13Inferno · 07-02-2014, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by meissen

For those that installed the magnaflow resonated X - can you use exhaust clamps to install it, or do you need to have it welded? I'm cheap, and if I can get the resonated X and just band clamp it and not have to pay to have someone weld it in that'd be awesome.

I would suggest going to an exhaust shop. I had the shop cut out my h pipe and weld in the x pipe. It wasn't that expensive

gmooney72 · 07-02-2014, 03:26 PM

Magnaflow exhaust system. Resonated X pipe with 2 round 4" polishes stainless steel mufflers with OEM tips. Awesome sound no drone noise at all in any rpm range.

06-08-2014, 12:15 AM	#99
rocknroll_jeph Drives: 11 Camaro V6 RS, 03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 476 View My Garage	I realize I may be a bit late to the game, but here is my story. Before I bought my Camaro, I randomly test drove one off a lot in Ann Arbor. Through out the whole drive just thought it performed OK,. That was the first time I every drove a Camaro too, I was expecting it to be epic! The car I bought came with Borla exhausts already installed and it made a world of difference. Mine also came with a K&N CAI and together they really woke up the engine and gave me the performance I had expected from the beginning. The Borla is silent most of the time from inside the cabin except for a beautiful start up burble, and then it produces a very sweet sound just about 2,000 RPM getting better and better as the RPMs increase. My old 4cyl had straight pipes that made an annoying hum at just about all speeds, so I am more than happy about the performance, sound and look of the Borla pipes. I especially love the way they hang down below the bumper! Reading through all the posts, it looks like any brand is better than stock! Attached Images

06-08-2014, 09:33 AM	#100
A_DILLA Optimus Prime Drives: Camaro ZLS [COTW 09/22/14] Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CYBERTRON Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Here is my setup! I have the Roto-fab CAI, magnaflow X pipe with deleted resonator, full boar Jones racing mufflers, custom 4 " tips with the IPF Tune. Sounds like a track car and some say it sounds like a Ferrari or exotic car after 4000rpm.. under 3000 sounds like a beast with deep tone.. Attached Images __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7909512#post7909512

06-19-2014, 04:42 PM	#107
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	I just ordered the MRT V-2 axle-back set yesterday.....I'll let you know how I feel about it after I get it and find a shop to weld it on for me. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

06-19-2014, 05:01 PM	#108
BUZZCAMARO Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Inferno Orange Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48195 Posts: 114	Here's an update on my exhaust: What I have on it right now: factory H pipe cut out, and have the Mag. Res. X. in it's place, from there I have the factory 2.25" pipe with it's resonators going back to the rear axel area, from there nothing because I removed the factory mufflers for an axel back system I tried. I'm thinking of going straight pipe from the Magnaflow Resonated X pipe, and that pipe would be 2.5". I've driven it around quite a bit as it is now and it sounds great from about 4K RPM on upward. But I get allot of cabin drone during normal cruze, overall not a very refined sound. So this is what I'm thinking of doing, any suggestions would be appreciated. I had an appointment at a high - end shop for them to install 2.5" SS. from the Mag on back to the dual quad tips, said on phone about $600 for that. Had to cancel it cause the parts didn't arrive in time which is a 1LE diffuser and set of dual quad tips (got them now ready to go). Now, I have another idea, I'd like to buy 2 x 7.5' x 2.5" Stainless steel pipes, hook it up with clamps, this way I'd get to hear what it would sound like BEFORE they weld it all in. I figure this way, there would be no way I'd drive off with something that is not what I expected. So if I like how it sounds, than they could use the exhaust tubing I supply and of course I'd call them to find out if this would be o.k, find out how much if I supply the tubing, any other details. They usually get very snippy when you want to supply any parts so you don't expect a big discount. I don't expect to get the same amount I pay for the tubing subtracted, I know they get it at wholesale prices. I just want to make sure this isn't going to drone too much or be too loud, so by clamping in this straight pipe and test driving it, I'll know is this is my cup of tea or not, no guess work, no regrets, and no going back to spend more money to have them install some kind of other muffler in conjunction with the Mag. Res. X to quiet it down. Last edited by BUZZCAMARO; 06-19-2014 at 05:16 PM.

07-02-2014, 02:50 PM	#110
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	For those that installed the magnaflow resonated X - can you use exhaust clamps to install it, or do you need to have it welded? I'm cheap, and if I can get the resonated X and just band clamp it and not have to pay to have someone weld it in that'd be awesome. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

06-08-2014, 06:54 PM	#103
13umble13ee Drives: 2012 1LS V6 LFX Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 134	I installed a magnaflow resonated x pipe and muffler delete earlier this week. Got rid of all that restrictive pipe and opened it up to 2.5'' pipe all the way back. (reused the stock tips from oem mufflers For anyone wanting to do exhaust I recommend this as a starting point since I see most guys love the xpipe with all systems. then from there you can add mufflers or whatever you want. sounds great when you go WOT and only drone at 2500 RPM.

06-19-2014, 05:40 PM	#109
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	I think I posted here before already but I have the magnaflow axle back set up, got it around $380 on sale at warehouse discount since I work at a shop, and it was still quiet at idle but sounds great when stepping on it, which is what I wanted Now that I've added my rotofab CAI it sounds even better, I can hear the engine roaring up with the exhaust, makes a huge difference. Idle is still not too loud but I like it that way. I'd delete resonators to fix that if I wanted to

07-02-2014, 03:26 PM	#112
gmooney72 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bronx New York Posts: 50 View My Garage	Magnaflow is the best Magnaflow exhaust system. Resonated X pipe with 2 round 4" polishes stainless steel mufflers with OEM tips. Awesome sound no drone noise at all in any rpm range.