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ghostrider2 · 05-19-2012, 05:23 AM

I am stuck between Solo axle back or the Flow Masters American Thunder. Looking for input from those who have one of these set ups. Thanks

Chiefish · 05-19-2012, 05:31 AM

I have the Flowmasters on and it sounds great, low rumble at idel, pretty mellow while driving normal and nice rumble when you get on it. Not loud enought to attract alot of attention if you dont want it.
Install was easy especially if you have access to a lift.

VR Baron · 05-19-2012, 03:32 PM

I have the FM outlaw, Same good rumble at idle just louder version of AMT. I never was a fan of a muffler delete like Solo

Kiowa88 · 05-19-2012, 03:58 PM

I've had a few different mufflers/straight pipes and I prefer the Flowmaster Outlaws. They're the loud, 2nd only to straight pipes, and aggressive. I had Super 44s on my car when I first got it. Kinda quite for my taste but ZERO drone.

Although I have a cam and long tubes, that Flowmaster sound is pure sexiness. I get compliments at what feels like every street light and gas station around here.

Dupontdon24 · 05-19-2012, 06:29 PM

I went in for a muffler delete, talked me into flowmasters. Very happy I went with them. Headers are coming soon!

ghostrider2 · 05-19-2012, 08:50 PM

The solo sounds good on their website and the fact it doesn't have drone for my vert has my interest. I had flow masters 44 on my 01 SS and loved them except for the drone. When I listen to them online, yes I know its not the same, the Solo's sound more refined and the Flow Masters sound more throaty. That's my dilemma, because I can't hear either in person on SS...

thesnoopster · 05-19-2012, 09:23 PM

For the price, you cant go wrong with the flowmasters. I had my flowmaster AMT for over 2 years and I love the sound, even with headers. I first heard then on a car at the first C5F and me and my wife loved the sound.... I also get compliments on the sound too. There is a small bit of cabin drone, but its not a head splitting drone, and when WOT, it roars.

I have heard the Solo exhaust as well and it sounds nice too, but I personally preferred the Flows. Just my $.02 cents.

nukemustang · 05-20-2012, 10:47 AM

I have the Solo Mach XC cat back with the J-pipes and love it! I also have the AFM deleted. It sounds great at idle not a whole lot louder than stock, but way deeper note. However when you get on it, it really opens up! For me that makes the best of both worlds, the ability to get out of my neighborhood at 4:45 in the morning and not wake everyone up, but getting onto the interstate people know there is a 6.2L beast under the hood.

Here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225103 you can check it out with and without the high flow cats too!

Not sure how much difference the loss of our roof plays into how an exhaust sounds, so that is what sold me on the Solo too, seemed they though of that and if you still had AFM active not to make your ears hurt on long road trips.

Good luck!

VR Baron · 05-20-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostrider2

I am stuck between Solo axle back or the Flow Masters American Thunder. Looking for input from those who have one of these set ups. Thanks

Keep one thing in mind, If you go flowmaster and do get drone you do not like you can add J pipes to kill it. The outlaws, dont know about the AM's, had alot of drone, I added J pipes and no drone. And if you want even louder you can delete the stock resonators( on the M6)

Bay Area SS · 05-20-2012, 11:16 AM

I have had SLP Loudmouths, XS Power and now im currently runnin dumps at my X pipe. When funds pick up im going Flowmaster, you cant beat that old school chambered muffler sound IMO.

2010 SSRS · 05-20-2012, 11:28 AM

Flowmaster always sounds the best

myold88 · 05-20-2012, 11:51 AM

I've heard negative things about Flowmasters but never one bad thing
about the Solo J-Pipes which I have on my L99.
Great price, muffler delete rumble, and best of all no drone at any RPM.

Pro Stock John · 05-20-2012, 12:01 PM

I checked out a local 2010 A6 cam/headers/stock resonators/flow american thunder axle back/ cai setup, sounded tough. Was a little louder than what I'm looking for but I'm also now 45.

mdub76 · 05-20-2012, 12:52 PM

i'm running flowmaster cat back with stainless works headers and high flo cats, love the sound but there is slight drone from 1600-2000 rpm's when under load

05-19-2012, 05:23 AM	#1
ghostrider2 Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 551	Solo or Flowmaster? I am stuck between Solo axle back or the Flow Masters American Thunder. Looking for input from those who have one of these set ups. Thanks __________________

05-19-2012, 05:31 AM	#2
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	I have the Flowmasters on and it sounds great, low rumble at idel, pretty mellow while driving normal and nice rumble when you get on it. Not loud enought to attract alot of attention if you dont want it. Install was easy especially if you have access to a lift. __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com

05-19-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
Kiowa88 Out Front! Drives: OH-58D (R) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 139 View My Garage	I've had a few different mufflers/straight pipes and I prefer the Flowmaster Outlaws. They're the loud, 2nd only to straight pipes, and aggressive. I had Super 44s on my car when I first got it. Kinda quite for my taste but ZERO drone. Although I have a cam and long tubes, that Flowmaster sound is pure sexiness. I get compliments at what feels like every street light and gas station around here. __________________ B Troop, 3-17CAV - Out Front

05-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#6
ghostrider2 Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 551	The solo sounds good on their website and the fact it doesn't have drone for my vert has my interest. I had flow masters 44 on my 01 SS and loved them except for the drone. When I listen to them online, yes I know its not the same, the Solo's sound more refined and the Flow Masters sound more throaty. That's my dilemma, because I can't hear either in person on SS... __________________

05-19-2012, 09:23 PM	#7
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	For the price, you cant go wrong with the flowmasters. I had my flowmaster AMT for over 2 years and I love the sound, even with headers. I first heard then on a car at the first C5F and me and my wife loved the sound.... I also get compliments on the sound too. There is a small bit of cabin drone, but its not a head splitting drone, and when WOT, it roars. I have heard the Solo exhaust as well and it sounds nice too, but I personally preferred the Flows. Just my $.02 cents. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS -"FIFTY" Mods: "93 Octane"

05-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I have the FM outlaw, Same good rumble at idle just louder version of AMT. I never was a fan of a muffler delete like Solo

05-19-2012, 06:29 PM	#5
Dupontdon24 Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: lexington sc Posts: 226	I went in for a muffler delete, talked me into flowmasters. Very happy I went with them. Headers are coming soon!

05-20-2012, 10:47 AM	#8
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	I have the Solo Mach XC cat back with the J-pipes and love it! I also have the AFM deleted. It sounds great at idle not a whole lot louder than stock, but way deeper note. However when you get on it, it really opens up! For me that makes the best of both worlds, the ability to get out of my neighborhood at 4:45 in the morning and not wake everyone up, but getting onto the interstate people know there is a 6.2L beast under the hood. Here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225103 you can check it out with and without the high flow cats too! Not sure how much difference the loss of our roof plays into how an exhaust sounds, so that is what sold me on the Solo too, seemed they though of that and if you still had AFM active not to make your ears hurt on long road trips. Good luck! __________________ Saving for: 2019 ZL1 convertible..... SOLD:2016 2SS Red Hot Convertible with black metallic rally stripes SOLD:2011 Silver Ice Metallic 1SS/RS Convertible. Completed modifications: installed factory HUD, deleted AFM/DOD, Dynatech LT coated headers with high flow cats, Solo Cat back exhaust, CAI inc. intake, Vmax ported TB, SIM quarter flares/splash guards, steering wheel radio controls, PDIM iPod interface in center console, RX catch can, JRE cold air scoop, windshield washer bottle relocation.

05-20-2012, 11:16 AM	#10
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	I have had SLP Loudmouths, XS Power and now im currently runnin dumps at my X pipe. When funds pick up im going Flowmaster, you cant beat that old school chambered muffler sound IMO. __________________ 1 7/8 long tubes full XS Power exhaust no cats, Rotofab CAI, PowderPro Ported TB, Hurst short throw, TSP 231 236 cam, tuned by Synergy Motorsports 454RWHP, 440 RWTQ. More to come!

05-20-2012, 11:28 AM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Flowmaster always sounds the best __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-20-2012, 11:51 AM	#12
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I've heard negative things about Flowmasters but never one bad thing about the Solo J-Pipes which I have on my L99. Great price, muffler delete rumble, and best of all no drone at any RPM. __________________

05-20-2012, 12:01 PM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I checked out a local 2010 A6 cam/headers/stock resonators/flow american thunder axle back/ cai setup, sounded tough. Was a little louder than what I'm looking for but I'm also now 45. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-20-2012, 12:52 PM	#14
mdub76 Drives: 2010 2ss/RS IOM GFX M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: virginia Posts: 150 View My Garage	i'm running flowmaster cat back with stainless works headers and high flo cats, love the sound but there is slight drone from 1600-2000 rpm's when under load