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Stinger85 · 03-07-2017, 07:41 AM

Hi guys I'm new here and a new 5gen (2015) Camaro v6 owner. I've been looking at exhaust systems and decided to go with the mufflers before the headers. I'm stuck in between the slp loud mouth system, the hooker black heart 304 or the Flowmaster American Thunder system. I'm looking for a great sound and performance without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

SlingShot · 03-07-2017, 08:02 AM

When getting a catback system, purchase for sound and looks ... There are no noticeable performance gains by themselves.

Camaro1037 · 03-07-2017, 10:19 AM

Truthfully I enjoy the Borla series on the camaro .

Powered1le · 03-07-2017, 05:38 PM

I run just straight pipes no exhaust. Mine sounds great and will sound even better when I put my headers on.

Spec · 03-07-2017, 06:08 PM

Straight pipe is too loud for every day driving in my case... and with experience with Borla, Magnaflow, and Flowmaster, my choice is Flowmaster as its my preference in sound. Its good, deep, non-raspy and no drone.

Here's a sound bite, normal accelleration (no redline), about 1/3-1/2 throttle with BBK Shorty headers, JBA high flow cats to compliment. Would sound better I think if cammed, but I'm happy with the results so far.

Royal Tiger · 03-07-2017, 06:31 PM

Not on a V-6, but for my application the Borla ATAK cat back has been AMAZING. People love it. It'll be even better with Kooks long tubes and no cats.

Gunmetal Speedster · 03-07-2017, 06:39 PM

My car had the SLP Loudmouth 1 system on it when I bought it, sounded pretty nice! However, I think the cheapest option is always just a muffler delete. They sound pretty good, nice deep rumble. Most people like it.

Pollock · 03-07-2017, 06:40 PM

My car is a modified v8 but I cant stand the drone from my flowmasters. Gonna go back to stock when I get the time.

mpsgolf · 03-07-2017, 07:02 PM

Wow - asking what cat back is best is like asking which beer is best. It's all what you like.

Spend some quality time with sound clips in the forum. There are a TON. Then pick what you like. Hearing in person is better but not always possible.

I was having the same dilemma with my SS and did what I say above. Ended up with SW retro cat back and am very happy. It is slightly louder than stock but not too much. It is deeper too and more of a muscle car sound.

Good luck!

Stinger85 · 03-07-2017, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback!!!

Chucks73 · 03-07-2017, 11:38 PM

I went with Gibson axel back. Love the sound not to loud and no drone. Plus easy to install.

Lutatt2 · 03-08-2017, 04:01 AM

I went with m.r.t. version 2. There's a bunch of sound clips all over YouTube. Though nothing compares to hearing it in person

pyroguy · 03-08-2017, 06:48 AM

Solo FTW!!!

UBB · 03-08-2017, 08:41 AM

I love the NPP exhaust my car came with.

03-07-2017, 07:41 AM	#1
Stinger85 Drives: Yellow Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Back Road lurking Posts: 7	What exhaust to go with??? Hi guys I'm new here and a new 5gen (2015) Camaro v6 owner. I've been looking at exhaust systems and decided to go with the mufflers before the headers. I'm stuck in between the slp loud mouth system, the hooker black heart 304 or the Flowmaster American Thunder system. I'm looking for a great sound and performance without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

03-07-2017, 08:02 AM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	When getting a catback system, purchase for sound and looks ... There are no noticeable performance gains by themselves. __________________

03-07-2017, 10:19 AM	#3
Camaro1037 Drives: 2015 Camaro Ls Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 50	Truthfully I enjoy the Borla series on the camaro . __________________ MODS K&N CAI, VMAX TBD, SOLO PERFORMANCE HFC, BORLA TYPE S CAT BACK EXHAUST. JET FLOW M.A.S OVERKILL TUNE http://www.carsponsors.com/applicati...ut/Camaro1037/

03-07-2017, 06:39 PM	#7
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	My car had the SLP Loudmouth 1 system on it when I bought it, sounded pretty nice! However, I think the cheapest option is always just a muffler delete. They sound pretty good, nice deep rumble. Most people like it. __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

03-07-2017, 07:02 PM	#9
mpsgolf Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 501	Wow - asking what cat back is best is like asking which beer is best. It's all what you like. Spend some quality time with sound clips in the forum. There are a TON. Then pick what you like. Hearing in person is better but not always possible. I was having the same dilemma with my SS and did what I say above. Ended up with SW retro cat back and am very happy. It is slightly louder than stock but not too much. It is deeper too and more of a muscle car sound. Good luck! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Mods: trunk subwoofer and amp, LED lighting (fogs, interior, trunk), skip shift eliminator, CAI cold air kit, Vmax ported throttle body, Stainless Works retro chambered cat back, JBA Cat4ward SS ceramic coated headers Potential Next Mods: Tune, F&R sway bars, rear cradle bushing inserts and trailing arms

03-07-2017, 05:38 PM	#4
Powered1le Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Va Posts: 131 View My Garage	I run just straight pipes no exhaust. Mine sounds great and will sound even better when I put my headers on.

03-07-2017, 06:08 PM	#5
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Straight pipe is too loud for every day driving in my case... and with experience with Borla, Magnaflow, and Flowmaster, my choice is Flowmaster as its my preference in sound. Its good, deep, non-raspy and no drone. Here's a sound bite, normal accelleration (no redline), about 1/3-1/2 throttle with BBK Shorty headers, JBA high flow cats to compliment. Would sound better I think if cammed, but I'm happy with the results so far.

03-07-2017, 06:31 PM	#6
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Not on a V-6, but for my application the Borla ATAK cat back has been AMAZING. People love it. It'll be even better with Kooks long tubes and no cats.

03-07-2017, 06:40 PM	#8
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	My car is a modified v8 but I cant stand the drone from my flowmasters. Gonna go back to stock when I get the time.

03-07-2017, 11:14 PM	#10
Stinger85 Drives: Yellow Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Back Road lurking Posts: 7	Thanks for the feedback!!!

03-07-2017, 11:38 PM	#11
Chucks73 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS / 1973 Camaro RS/LT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chino Hills CA. Posts: 62	I went with Gibson axel back. Love the sound not to loud and no drone. Plus easy to install.

03-08-2017, 04:01 AM	#12
Lutatt2 Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 208	I went with m.r.t. version 2. There's a bunch of sound clips all over YouTube. Though nothing compares to hearing it in person

03-08-2017, 06:48 AM	#13
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,914 View My Garage	Solo FTW!!! __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-08-2017, 08:41 AM	#14
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	I love the NPP exhaust my car came with.