Making my V6 1LT non-RS sound meaner - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rhebert · 04-19-2010, 01:28 PM

Hey guys,

Alright so this is pretty much first post over on any kind of forum really. I'm far from being a mechanic guru on any kind of car yet alone my camaro. Hell just last week I honest to god just learned how to change my own oil and change a tire thats how bad I am. Either way, here's my question.

Is there any kind of package or anything I should look for to help my V6 1LT non RS camaro sound a little meaner? Nothing loud enough to where I can't carry on a conversation with my passenger but loud enough to notice a difference when you start it up or step on the gas. Adding HP and TQ is a plus but not a requirement. Also I'm a marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA and doing any kind of MOD's on my own or with friends will be kind of limited because of all the training excercises I have to deal with so finding a place near San Diego or LA that could do it that any of you guys would know of would be greatly appreciated. Also how much should something like this cost on an avg basis?

All help would be greatly appreciated and I'm learning new things as I go along. Thanks guys!

Tx1Lt · 04-19-2010, 01:33 PM

Exhaust is your best bet. Check out the exhaust sample thread and see which one you like.

Welcome aboard soldier!

skuttduck · 04-19-2010, 01:34 PM

The Corsa Catback exhaust will do that.

Just got mine installed this friday. Took it on a 120 mile round trip, and didn't give you a headache driving the car.

You are looking at $1100 - $1500 for this. That depends on where you get it and if you have the dealer install it.

SDCamaro10 · 04-19-2010, 01:41 PM

Im putting some links in here for ya, one with a bunch of types of exhaust and other parts and the other is a thread with a bunch of shops in your area. (im in San Diego).

So far, MRT v2.0 is a big hit. Sounds great. As far as HP and Tq goes, good luck on finding something that will add anything significant. With the LLT and its tuning.. doing any exhaust work would mainly be for sound performance rather than power. Heres the thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33104

As far as shops go, here is a thread with shops, locations and peoples opinions and such about their experience and quality. Hope this helps.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=76053&page=2

steallife904 · 04-19-2010, 01:45 PM

i got a cold air intake on mine. gives it a little more sound and some hp. adding exhaust now, its on the way, mrt 2.

Rhebert · 04-19-2010, 02:18 PM

Thanks guys appreciate all the help. And in response to Tx1Lt I'm a Marine... not a soldier, Lol.

Edge.128 · 04-19-2010, 02:23 PM

MRT v2.0 is by far one of the most talked about and liked ones yet....

Nutbutt · 04-19-2010, 02:25 PM

I agree, the two best mods to get a better sound is a CAI and an exhaust system.
I have installed an INJEN cool air induction system which is both easy to install and does have a performance boost.
On the exhaust side, I have ordered a Solo exhaust system. It is a catback system which I felt gave better performance that the MRT v2 axelback system. The sound of both these systems are great but can be very stealthy under lite accels. Again, I have heard both and I liked the solo better.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-19-2010, 03:27 PM

Exhaust, CAI and headers. Start with the exhaust though, many great options. Personally went with MBRP, loving every second of it.

SLVRPHX · 04-19-2010, 03:58 PM

You, may want to try and make it to the big Camaro5 meet this Saturday up in Costa Mesa, CA. There are over 150 already signed up and you may be able to hear a setup you like.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69928

There'll be a bunch of us meeting in Oceanside to cruise up.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78071

Camaro Freak · 04-19-2010, 04:16 PM

Installing Flowmaster American Thunder axle-back exhaust on mine. To me is very close to MRT2 and is about a $100 cheaper. Comes with a 10 year warrenty and is Stainless Steel from Autoanything.com all for around $400 shipped.

Tx1Lt · 04-19-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhebert

Thanks guys appreciate all the help. And in response to Tx1Lt I'm a Marine... not a soldier, Lol.

Sorry to insult the Corps, it'll never happen again.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-20-2010, 01:06 AM

-Ivan

SDCamaro10 · 04-20-2010, 01:56 AM

Heres what i did.. I customized my exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers, 4 inch tips, and a magnaflow Tru-X pipe, Just ordered the Injen CAI, and JBA short tube headers. All of this cost me $900 with about $150 labor.

These guys are pretty damn good and had my work done at their shop, as did a few other C5 owners on the site. They'll back me up on this. They're in the Miramar area now so check out the site and call them if you like, talk to Greg.

http://www.mustangsandmotorsports.com/

04-19-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
Rhebert Drives: 2SS CG Black RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Posts: 26	Making my V6 1LT non-RS sound meaner Hey guys, Alright so this is pretty much first post over on any kind of forum really. I'm far from being a mechanic guru on any kind of car yet alone my camaro. Hell just last week I honest to god just learned how to change my own oil and change a tire thats how bad I am. Either way, here's my question. Is there any kind of package or anything I should look for to help my V6 1LT non RS camaro sound a little meaner? Nothing loud enough to where I can't carry on a conversation with my passenger but loud enough to notice a difference when you start it up or step on the gas. Adding HP and TQ is a plus but not a requirement. Also I'm a marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA and doing any kind of MOD's on my own or with friends will be kind of limited because of all the training excercises I have to deal with so finding a place near San Diego or LA that could do it that any of you guys would know of would be greatly appreciated. Also how much should something like this cost on an avg basis? All help would be greatly appreciated and I'm learning new things as I go along. Thanks guys!

04-19-2010, 01:33 PM	#2
Tx1Lt Mark it ZERO! Drives: '10 Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laredo, Tx Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	Exhaust is your best bet. Check out the exhaust sample thread and see which one you like. Welcome aboard soldier! __________________

04-19-2010, 01:41 PM	#4
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	Im putting some links in here for ya, one with a bunch of types of exhaust and other parts and the other is a thread with a bunch of shops in your area. (im in San Diego). So far, MRT v2.0 is a big hit. Sounds great. As far as HP and Tq goes, good luck on finding something that will add anything significant. With the LLT and its tuning.. doing any exhaust work would mainly be for sound performance rather than power. Heres the thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33104 As far as shops go, here is a thread with shops, locations and peoples opinions and such about their experience and quality. Hope this helps. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=76053&page=2 __________________

04-19-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I agree, the two best mods to get a better sound is a CAI and an exhaust system. I have installed an INJEN cool air induction system which is both easy to install and does have a performance boost. On the exhaust side, I have ordered a Solo exhaust system. It is a catback system which I felt gave better performance that the MRT v2 axelback system. The sound of both these systems are great but can be very stealthy under lite accels. Again, I have heard both and I liked the solo better. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-19-2010, 03:58 PM	#10
SLVRPHX SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 145 View My Garage	You, may want to try and make it to the big Camaro5 meet this Saturday up in Costa Mesa, CA. There are over 150 already signed up and you may be able to hear a setup you like. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69928 There'll be a bunch of us meeting in Oceanside to cruise up. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78071 __________________ 1LT RS Auto SIM Gray C&C BA, JBA Axle Back 1100: 5/8/09 \| 3000: 5/27/09 \| TPW: 7/13/09 3800: 7/22/09 VIN 126623 4200: 7/24/09 \| 6000: 8/6/09

04-19-2010, 01:34 PM	#3
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	The Corsa Catback exhaust will do that. Just got mine installed this friday. Took it on a 120 mile round trip, and didn't give you a headache driving the car. You are looking at $1100 - $1500 for this. That depends on where you get it and if you have the dealer install it.

04-19-2010, 01:45 PM	#5
steallife904 Drives: 2010 iom camaro 2lt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 192 View My Garage	i got a cold air intake on mine. gives it a little more sound and some hp. adding exhaust now, its on the way, mrt 2.

04-19-2010, 02:18 PM	#6
Rhebert Drives: 2SS CG Black RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Posts: 26	Thanks guys appreciate all the help. And in response to Tx1Lt I'm a Marine... not a soldier, Lol.

04-19-2010, 02:23 PM	#7
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	MRT v2.0 is by far one of the most talked about and liked ones yet....

04-19-2010, 03:27 PM	#9
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Exhaust, CAI and headers. Start with the exhaust though, many great options. Personally went with MBRP, loving every second of it.

04-19-2010, 04:16 PM	#11
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	Installing Flowmaster American Thunder axle-back exhaust on mine. To me is very close to MRT2 and is about a $100 cheaper. Comes with a 10 year warrenty and is Stainless Steel from Autoanything.com all for around $400 shipped. __________________

04-20-2010, 01:56 AM	#14
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	Heres what i did.. I customized my exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers, 4 inch tips, and a magnaflow Tru-X pipe, Just ordered the Injen CAI, and JBA short tube headers. All of this cost me $900 with about $150 labor. These guys are pretty damn good and had my work done at their shop, as did a few other C5 owners on the site. They'll back me up on this. They're in the Miramar area now so check out the site and call them if you like, talk to Greg. http://www.mustangsandmotorsports.com/ __________________

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