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Welker2 · 06-05-2018, 09:30 PM

My wife & I are in total agreement that, although my Camaro currently sounds good, we both think it needs a little more aggressive sound and, for my birthday next month, she wants me to make it happen. Don't want to completely redo my exhaust and I currently have the Flowmaster Force II axel back exhaust, I also have the K&N CAI. What I'm thinking is that replacing the OEM resonator & H-pipe with an X-pipe will give me what we're looking for. In the past I've seen several posts where people have gone this route and would like to get some feedback. For those that have gone this route, here's what I'm looking for:

1. Are you satisfied with the improved sound?
2. Did you also install an axel or cat back system?
3. Did you make any other mods to your exhaust?
4. On an estimated %, how much loader then stock is it?
5. Is drone an issue to be concerned with?

Also, I'm looking at the JEGs HP X-Pipe, but am open to suggestions/recommendations.

Thanks

J Rod · 06-05-2018, 10:33 PM

headers

Royal Tiger · 06-05-2018, 10:51 PM

Chief, my set up gets TONS of compliments. If you want to pm me your cell number I’ll send you sound clips of just K&N intake, intake with the cat back and x pipe and then CAI intake, long tube headers, high flow cats and the cat back with x. Losing the resonator did wonders even before the headers.

I was 3P171B in the Big Blue.

Welker2 · 06-05-2018, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

Chief, my set up gets TONS of compliments. If you want to pm me your cell number I’ll send you sound clips of just K&N intake, intake with the cat back and x pipe and then CAI intake, long tube headers, high flow cats and the cat back with x. Losing the resonator did wonders even before the headers.

I was 3P171B in the Big Blue.

Thanks & thank you for your service. Sounds like you have you exactly what I'm looking for … PM being sent

StingrayblueSS · 06-06-2018, 12:59 AM

I said I'd never buy a Cat back because it wouldn't add power and the cost but I couldn't pass up this deal.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F263614604009

StingrayblueSS · 06-06-2018, 01:04 AM

Here's a sound clip it has a deep tone my cellphone can't really recreate. https://youtu.be/KTO97oyjJcQ

Welker2 · 06-06-2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

I said I'd never buy a Cat back because it wouldn't add power and the cost but I couldn't pass up this deal.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F263614604009

Interesting, but it looks like they eliminated the H-pipe , but still implement a resonator, although it be a little shorter. How's the sound?

Welker2 · 06-06-2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StingrayblueSS

Here's a sound clip it has a deep tone my cellphone can't really recreate. https://youtu.be/KTO97oyjJcQ

OK, that sounds great … but you could have done away with the 'background' music lol

StingrayblueSS · 06-06-2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

OK, that sounds great … but you could have done away with the 'background' music lol

They call that a resonated x pipe. I have catless headers so with stock manifolds it may be to quiet for you.

rebelyell22 · 06-06-2018, 03:22 AM

x-pipe wont make it any louder. You have to ditch the cats. Mine is on the verge of being too quiet for me.

StingrayblueSS · 06-06-2018, 04:09 AM

https://youtu.be/cC58y7Ng3z8
Here's my muffler delete with stock resonator. Kooks headers and hf cats.

StingrayblueSS · 06-06-2018, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

x-pipe wont make it any louder. You have to ditch the cats. Mine is on the verge of being too quiet for me.

Lol at the dog.

Royal Tiger · 06-06-2018, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Welker2

Thanks & thank you for your service. Sounds like you have you exactly what I'm looking for … PM being sent

No pm this morning.

I have them saved on my phone, but they won’t upload like pictures.

Rainbow1616 · 06-06-2018, 07:01 AM

Solo pro cat back, High Flow cats. No headers. As the years go on this is boarding on too loud. I leave for work at 430 am daily and I have to start my car and go as quickly as possible.
It sounds great for sure and added power but its right there on the line for me of getting a tad too loud. As long as it doesn't get any louder (which it shouldn't now) I will stick with it.

06-05-2018, 09:30 PM	#1
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Looking for a more aggressive exhaust sound My wife & I are in total agreement that, although my Camaro currently sounds good, we both think it needs a little more aggressive sound and, for my birthday next month, she wants me to make it happen. Don't want to completely redo my exhaust and I currently have the Flowmaster Force II axel back exhaust, I also have the K&N CAI. What I'm thinking is that replacing the OEM resonator & H-pipe with an X-pipe will give me what we're looking for. In the past I've seen several posts where people have gone this route and would like to get some feedback. For those that have gone this route, here's what I'm looking for: 1. Are you satisfied with the improved sound? 2. Did you also install an axel or cat back system? 3. Did you make any other mods to your exhaust? 4. On an estimated %, how much loader then stock is it? 5. Is drone an issue to be concerned with? Also, I'm looking at the JEGs HP X-Pipe, but am open to suggestions/recommendations. Thanks __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 06-05-2018 at 10:30 PM.

06-05-2018, 10:33 PM	#2
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	headers __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

06-05-2018, 10:51 PM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Chief, my set up gets TONS of compliments. If you want to pm me your cell number I’ll send you sound clips of just K&N intake, intake with the cat back and x pipe and then CAI intake, long tube headers, high flow cats and the cat back with x. Losing the resonator did wonders even before the headers. I was 3P171B in the Big Blue.

06-06-2018, 12:59 AM	#5
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	I said I'd never buy a Cat back because it wouldn't add power and the cost but I couldn't pass up this deal. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F263614604009

06-06-2018, 01:04 AM	#6
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Here's a sound clip it has a deep tone my cellphone can't really recreate. https://youtu.be/KTO97oyjJcQ

06-06-2018, 04:09 AM	#11
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	https://youtu.be/cC58y7Ng3z8 Here's my muffler delete with stock resonator. Kooks headers and hf cats.

06-06-2018, 07:01 AM	#14
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Solo pro cat back, High Flow cats. No headers. As the years go on this is boarding on too loud. I leave for work at 430 am daily and I have to start my car and go as quickly as possible. It sounds great for sure and added power but its right there on the line for me of getting a tad too loud. As long as it doesn't get any louder (which it shouldn't now) I will stick with it.