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Lil' James · 04-13-2011, 10:30 PM

Which exhaust system do you recommend?

DanteTDH · 04-14-2011, 02:08 AM

I'm wondering this as well, I've pretty much made up my mind with the Borla S-type series...

Also, I know this is off topic, but what is (and I mean hands down) the best CAI available to date? I was thinking either CAI or Air raid (only reason I say air raid is because I read in the forums somewhere they re-designed or used different/new material on their CAI that made them better?)

oyealiz · 04-14-2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil' James

Which exhaust system do you recommend?

I have a v6, and this is the thread from my install. Thought you might want to click on the installer's info about what they do on the SS.

Good luck...I listened and listened to different setups before I decided which one to go with. I should do a new recording now that it's been on the car for a year!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79544

Oops, I see the website is way down in the thread. Here it is...http://www.kinneysmufflershop.com/

VictoryRed10 · 04-14-2011, 04:11 AM

axle back is all about sound whereas cat back youll see some gains. my recomendation spend a a little more and get headers

VictoryRed10 · 04-14-2011, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanteTDH

I'm wondering this as well, I've pretty much made up my mind with the Borla S-type series...

Also, I know this is off topic, but what is (and I mean hands down) the best CAI available to date? I was thinking either CAI or Air raid (only reason I say air raid is because I read in the forums somewhere they re-designed or used different/new material on their CAI that made them better?)

i just ordered my third CAI K&N fastlane and now C.A.I. you would hard pressed to find anything negative about their kit

papabearcamaro · 04-14-2011, 05:36 AM

If you can afford it catback is the way to go.

brantley847 · 04-14-2011, 06:57 AM

If you can afford it..cat back

Axle back is for sound improvement. I couldn't afford the cat back right off the bat when I bought this car. However, I NEEDED! a sound improvement from the weak stock system. Later, you can always get the xpipe...

Cat back won't give you a lot of gains over axle back..the stock H pipe was done rather well. However, I believe the catback will set you up better for additional mods down the road such as CAI and Headers..

As stated if you can afford it..go for it. If you only want sound and don't see yourself doing any other mods..axle back.

HP Addicts · 04-14-2011, 07:16 AM

If your just looking to improve the exhaust note I would go with an axle-back system. If you want the most performance and might upgrade your headers down the road then you may want to go with a cat-back system.

04-13-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
Lil' James Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Angleton, Texas Posts: 49	Axle Back or Cat Back? Which exhaust system do you recommend?

04-14-2011, 04:11 AM	#4
VictoryRed10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: WA Posts: 87	axle back is all about sound whereas cat back youll see some gains. my recomendation spend a a little more and get headers __________________ L99 Magnacharger 2300 @6 psi American Racing 2" LT's long system Borla ATAK Mufflers Fastlane CAI Pfadt Diff mounts 472 RWHP Future mod: LS3 conversion,JRE Blower Cam, Posi Mod, billet caps, boost a pump and upping the maggie to 9 psi, Forgestar wheels, Michilen Pilot SuperSports, Pfadt stage 3.

04-14-2011, 05:36 AM	#6
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	If you can afford it catback is the way to go. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

04-14-2011, 06:57 AM	#7
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	If you can afford it..cat back Axle back is for sound improvement. I couldn't afford the cat back right off the bat when I bought this car. However, I NEEDED! a sound improvement from the weak stock system. Later, you can always get the xpipe... Cat back won't give you a lot of gains over axle back..the stock H pipe was done rather well. However, I believe the catback will set you up better for additional mods down the road such as CAI and Headers.. As stated if you can afford it..go for it. If you only want sound and don't see yourself doing any other mods..axle back. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

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04-14-2011, 02:08 AM	#2
DanteTDH Drives: A car. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alexandria, Louisiana. Posts: 37	I'm wondering this as well, I've pretty much made up my mind with the Borla S-type series... Also, I know this is off topic, but what is (and I mean hands down) the best CAI available to date? I was thinking either CAI or Air raid (only reason I say air raid is because I read in the forums somewhere they re-designed or used different/new material on their CAI that made them better?)

04-14-2011, 07:16 AM	#8
HP Addicts Drives: N/A Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 898	If your just looking to improve the exhaust note I would go with an axle-back system. If you want the most performance and might upgrade your headers down the road then you may want to go with a cat-back system.