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Plexus · 08-07-2018, 12:22 PM

Good afternoon everyone,

I'm in the US Air Force and I am going to be moving my Camaro to Germany. According to the base website motor vehicles exceeding a noise level of 95 decibels will be rejected.

Does anyone recommend an exhaust that doesn't exceed 95 dB? I wanted to purchase a Borla Axle-back but I am worried about it being too loud. I currently have a x-pipe and muffler delete which I am sure is definitely too loud for German standards. Thank you!

mr_honez · 08-07-2018, 12:31 PM

I would go with a GM NPP system personally. I can be really quiet when you want it to be, and loud when you want it to be.

LETHAL2SS · 08-07-2018, 12:43 PM

I've got a set of GM Performance mufflers that bolt up the the factory exhaust that are very mellow but have a really great tone I'm trying to get rid of if you're looking for something different, only about 10k miles on them asking $250 OBO

Plexus · 08-07-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LETHAL2SS

I've got a set of GM Performance mufflers that bolt up the the factory exhaust that are very mellow but have a really great tone I'm trying to get rid of if you're looking for something different, only about 10k miles on them asking $250 OBO

Are these the same as the Borla Touring?

LETHAL2SS · 08-07-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Plexus

Are these the same as the Borla Touring?

I don't believe so

Plexus · 08-07-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_honez

I would go with a GM NPP system personally. I can be really quiet when you want it to be, and loud when you want it to be.

Do you need a computer system that can switch between the different exhaust notes? I don't think my 2011 SS has that ability.

pyroguy · 08-07-2018, 04:24 PM

You could go with the factory non NPP catback. I'm sure that would keep it under 95 dB.

Yellow Bullet · 08-07-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Plexus

Do you need a computer system that can switch between the different exhaust notes? I don't think my 2011 SS has that ability.

It's a vacuum system that closes the valve, otherwise, NPP be open always.. Idk how much, mine came factory. You would need a new diffuser for the quad tips, a different route would be better if it's only in Germany temporarily.

88IROCARMY · 08-13-2018, 03:58 PM

Do you still have your stock stuff? Once you pass inspection you could run your stuff for 2 years til next inspection.

Tech@Flowmaster · 08-14-2018, 10:52 AM

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SSEssence · 08-14-2018, 11:03 AM

Borla S type is fairly quiet setup

88IROCARMY · 08-23-2018, 04:24 PM

Been here for 12 years. Seen many have exhaust that was to loud. Try to install some stock stuff and bring you aftermarket pieces in your house hold goods. Once inspected put on what you want.

shibbs · 08-23-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 88IROCARMY

Been here for 12 years. Seen many have exhaust that was to loud. Try to install some stock stuff and bring you aftermarket pieces in your house hold goods. Once inspected put on what you want.

This is what I was thinking.

NoSloSS · 08-24-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 88IROCARMY

Been here for 12 years. Seen many have exhaust that was to loud. Try to install some stock stuff and bring you aftermarket pieces in your house hold goods. Once inspected put on what you want.

This is what I'm doing for mine. I move there in October and took off my high flow cats and put the stock resonators back on. Brought my DB level down from 96 to 89 on the NPP exhaust.

08-07-2018, 12:22 PM	#1
Plexus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Posts: 186	Moving Camaro to Germany/Exhaust too loud? Good afternoon everyone, I'm in the US Air Force and I am going to be moving my Camaro to Germany. According to the base website motor vehicles exceeding a noise level of 95 decibels will be rejected. Does anyone recommend an exhaust that doesn't exceed 95 dB? I wanted to purchase a Borla Axle-back but I am worried about it being too loud. I currently have a x-pipe and muffler delete which I am sure is definitely too loud for German standards. Thank you!

08-07-2018, 12:31 PM	#2
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,541 View My Garage	I would go with a GM NPP system personally. I can be really quiet when you want it to be, and loud when you want it to be. __________________

08-07-2018, 12:43 PM	#3
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	I've got a set of GM Performance mufflers that bolt up the the factory exhaust that are very mellow but have a really great tone I'm trying to get rid of if you're looking for something different, only about 10k miles on them asking $250 OBO Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

08-07-2018, 04:24 PM	#7
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	You could go with the factory non NPP catback. I'm sure that would keep it under 95 dB. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

08-14-2018, 11:03 AM	#11
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,801 View My Garage	Borla S type is fairly quiet setup __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-13-2018, 03:58 PM	#9
88IROCARMY Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 7	Do you still have your stock stuff? Once you pass inspection you could run your stuff for 2 years til next inspection.

08-23-2018, 04:24 PM	#12
88IROCARMY Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Germany Posts: 7	Been here for 12 years. Seen many have exhaust that was to loud. Try to install some stock stuff and bring you aftermarket pieces in your house hold goods. Once inspected put on what you want.