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Redevil1111 · 05-14-2018, 07:59 PM

Hey guys,

I'm wanting to upgrade my exhaust here in the next few months and could use some suggestions.

I have a 2014 Camaro SS Convertible, Automatic Transmission. No GFX

I recently bought a quad tip diffuser and am looking for a cat-back exhaust with quad tips and decent sound. Nothing crazy loud, but louder than OEM. (I will also be adding in long tube headers).

Another question I have is should I go with an exhaust with quad tips or get an exhaust with dual tips and add in quad tips?

Royal Tiger · 05-14-2018, 08:48 PM

If you’re not a GFX car, go with the NPP exhaust. As for headers, everyone has thier own opinions. There is a sound clip of mine that Rontammy0 posted in the what have you done to your Camaro thread. Good luck!

Redevil1111 · 05-14-2018, 09:04 PM

Thanks, Ill look into the NPP exhaust and ill check out your thread!

Still open to more suggestions as well.

sbubbaklein · 05-14-2018, 09:13 PM

I put NPP exhaust on mine and it is nice

KickerZ71 · 05-15-2018, 04:33 AM

Solo Mach XC on my vert, it’s an automatic like yours. My concern was drone, the solo sounds like old school muscle and zero drone.
Recently added a set of Kooks headers with high flow cats and it sounds amazing to me.

Good luck!

theragtopguy · 05-15-2018, 03:41 PM

Have NPP on mine from the factory. Did the fuse pull, it's always open and I LOVE IT!!!!

GodWentPunk · 05-16-2018, 02:56 PM

I went the cheape route and just did a muffler delete. Sounds *OK*, cost was $150. At some point I'll upgrade things but for now, this is a nice and easy mod. I've got an automatic with those HUGE resonators so I think doing something with those next might be my next path.

joe...

Redevil1111 · 05-16-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KickerZ71

Solo Mach XC on my vert, it’s an automatic like yours. My concern was drone, the solo sounds like old school muscle and zero drone.
Recently added a set of Kooks headers with high flow cats and it sounds amazing to me.

Good luck!

I was actually looking at the Solo Mach XC, how much louder is it vs stock? with and without the headers if you can remember.

Redevil1111 · 05-16-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GodWentPunk

I went the cheape route and just did a muffler delete. Sounds *OK*, cost was $150. At some point I'll upgrade things but for now, this is a nice and easy mod. I've got an automatic with those HUGE resonators so I think doing something with those next might be my next path.

joe...

I was thinking about doing a muffler delete, but felt like it wouldn't make to much of a difference on automatic.

KickerZ71 · 05-18-2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Redevil1111

I was actually looking at the Solo Mach XC, how much louder is it vs stock? with and without the headers if you can remember.

It’s a deeper tone than stock, sorta classic muscle car sound. Not raspy and drone.
Stock exhaust is not loud at all so you definitely notice the change however I always was scared to mess up the drivability of the convertible, I still want to be able to chat to the passenger.

Ran the solos for 2 years before adding kooks, now it’s much louder at WOT but cruising around it’s a delight.

I would say watch so video clips for some examples but the clips don’t do justice

Redevil1111 · 05-19-2018, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KickerZ71

It’s a deeper tone than stock, sorta classic muscle car sound. Not raspy and drone.
Stock exhaust is not loud at all so you definitely notice the change however I always was scared to mess up the drivability of the convertible, I still want to be able to chat to the passenger.

Ran the solos for 2 years before adding kooks, now it’s much louder at WOT but cruising around it’s a delight.

I would say watch so video clips for some examples but the clips don’t do justice

That sounds about what I was looking for, wanted something that makes it sound more like a muscle car but not so loud that you cant talk inside the car.

samman11 · 05-21-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Redevil1111

That sounds about what I was looking for, wanted something that makes it sound more like a muscle car but not so loud that you cant talk inside the car.

Had Solo Performance Axel back put on my 2011 SS convertible and I love it! Much better sound, but not overwhelming. Well worth the $500 I spent.

Taylortoons · 05-21-2018, 12:38 PM

If you want to reduce drone, make sure the exhaust tips extend beyond the diffuser at least 1 inch. If the tips are flush with the end of the diffuser (or under the diffuser) there will be drone inside the cabin when the convertible top is up.

Redevil1111 · 05-21-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylortoons

If you want to reduce drone, make sure the exhaust tips extend beyond the diffuser at least 1 inch. If the tips are flush with the end of the diffuser (or under the diffuser) there will be drone inside the cabin when the convertible top is up.

Did not realize that, thanks for the info!

05-14-2018, 07:59 PM	#1
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Upgrading Convertible Exhaust Hey guys, I'm wanting to upgrade my exhaust here in the next few months and could use some suggestions. I have a 2014 Camaro SS Convertible, Automatic Transmission. No GFX I recently bought a quad tip diffuser and am looking for a cat-back exhaust with quad tips and decent sound. Nothing crazy loud, but louder than OEM. (I will also be adding in long tube headers). Another question I have is should I go with an exhaust with quad tips or get an exhaust with dual tips and add in quad tips? __________________ 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Convertible L99 \| Cold Air Inductions CAI, Cold air intake scoop, Custom Tune by Dynosteve. Last edited by Redevil1111; 05-14-2018 at 09:09 PM.

05-14-2018, 09:04 PM	#3
Redevil1111 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 217 View My Garage	Thanks, Ill look into the NPP exhaust and ill check out your thread! Still open to more suggestions as well. __________________ 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Convertible L99 \| Cold Air Inductions CAI, Cold air intake scoop, Custom Tune by Dynosteve.

05-14-2018, 09:13 PM	#4
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	I put NPP exhaust on mine and it is nice __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

05-15-2018, 03:41 PM	#6
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	Have NPP on mine from the factory. Did the fuse pull, it's always open and I LOVE IT!!!! __________________ 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]

05-16-2018, 02:56 PM	#7
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	I went the cheape route and just did a muffler delete. Sounds OK, cost was $150. At some point I'll upgrade things but for now, this is a nice and easy mod. I've got an automatic with those HUGE resonators so I think doing something with those next might be my next path. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

05-14-2018, 08:48 PM	#2
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	If you’re not a GFX car, go with the NPP exhaust. As for headers, everyone has thier own opinions. There is a sound clip of mine that Rontammy0 posted in the what have you done to your Camaro thread. Good luck!

05-15-2018, 04:33 AM	#5
KickerZ71 Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 261	Solo Mach XC on my vert, it’s an automatic like yours. My concern was drone, the solo sounds like old school muscle and zero drone. Recently added a set of Kooks headers with high flow cats and it sounds amazing to me. Good luck!

05-21-2018, 12:38 PM	#13
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	If you want to reduce drone, make sure the exhaust tips extend beyond the diffuser at least 1 inch. If the tips are flush with the end of the diffuser (or under the diffuser) there will be drone inside the cabin when the convertible top is up. __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD