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Frankugnr · 08-23-2013, 06:52 PM

I have a 2010 camaro 2SS that I added intake and American racing headers and cat-back exhaust. I want the exhaust to have more of a "mean" muscle sound to it. Not that happy with sound from American Racing exhaust. Thinking of adding the Borla ATAK exhaust. Can I just buy the Axle-back version since I already have a cat-back installed? Is this a good exhaust and can it be done without any special modifications? Thanks.

litle88 · 08-23-2013, 07:21 PM

Ehhh why not sell the catback and buy a Corsa if you want a meaner exhaust sound. IMHO you'll be hacking up a system. Just my .2

Juiced1 · 08-23-2013, 07:30 PM

I wouldn't add an axleback to a catback either.....as it stands right now you can sell that ARH catback and recoupe some cash. Probably enough to buy a more aggressive catback. If you want something rocking loud with headers look into MBRP or Stainless Works retro chambered or S-tube systems. The M6 Corsa system is pretty aggressive too with headers.

Apex Motorsports · 08-23-2013, 07:30 PM

I am not 100% certain if the ARH system follows the stock routing closely enough to be able to pull that off. Litle88's suggestion to sell the cat back and replace it is probably the safest bet. Also, if a mean deep muscle car sound is what you are after then the ATAK is probably not what you want. The tone is not particularly deep.

Frankugnr · 08-23-2013, 07:45 PM

Thanks for all the input. So am I able to at least keep the headers and just replace the cat-back? I don't have the funds to completely redo it all.

litle88 · 08-23-2013, 07:48 PM

Oh god yes, just sell it and it will bolt right up to whatever system yo buy.

Frankugnr · 08-23-2013, 08:02 PM

So is Corsa the best brand to go with? I was looking them up. Is the difference between 3.5 and 4 inch tips only for looks?

Apex Motorsports · 08-23-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankugnr

So is Corsa the best brand to go with? I was looking them up. Is the difference between 3.5 and 4 inch tips only for looks?

Corsa is a good brand but there are plenty to choose from. Hit YouTube and look for something that has the sound you are looking for. Tip size is just about looks.

litle88 · 08-23-2013, 08:45 PM

I'd get the bigger tip. I installed a Corsa catback on my cousins car last year and this year done headers. The thing sounds PISSED @ WOT!! But quiet at idle. Here are some vids.

http://youtu.be/WiLOvs_mP1o
http://youtu.be/Bj_UVQ3ZXDQ

Hope it helps.

HypnotiqSS · 08-24-2013, 12:03 AM

I recommend flowmaster American thunder for the sound your looking for.

Frankugnr · 08-24-2013, 10:59 PM

Having a hard time making a decision for cat back exhaust between Corsa, flowmaster American thunder and SLP loudmouth 2. Anyone have any reasons for or against. They all seem to sound good on YouTube videos. Looking for a mean muscle sound. Have heard the quality of stainless steel pipes on flowmaster aren't as good as corsa. Any reasoning would be helpful. Thanks

Ghost52 · 08-25-2013, 02:09 AM

I have LT Headers and the Loudmouth 2's and my car has more of a raspy sound than the deep sound I think you are looking for.

Dexter9522 · 08-25-2013, 04:03 AM

I had the loudmouth 1 on my magnum and it was very raspy. Probably too loud. If you scroll down a little more in this section apex posted up a compilation of exhaust sounds. It's pretty easy to find a few you tubes of any setup you want.

litle88 · 08-25-2013, 06:32 AM

To me you cant go wrong with Corsa or Flowmaster.

08-23-2013, 06:52 PM	#1
Frankugnr Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 4	2010 camaro 2SS exhaust question I have a 2010 camaro 2SS that I added intake and American racing headers and cat-back exhaust. I want the exhaust to have more of a "mean" muscle sound to it. Not that happy with sound from American Racing exhaust. Thinking of adding the Borla ATAK exhaust. Can I just buy the Axle-back version since I already have a cat-back installed? Is this a good exhaust and can it be done without any special modifications? Thanks.

08-23-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Ehhh why not sell the catback and buy a Corsa if you want a meaner exhaust sound. IMHO you'll be hacking up a system. Just my .2 __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-23-2013, 07:48 PM	#6
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Oh god yes, just sell it and it will bolt right up to whatever system yo buy. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-23-2013, 08:45 PM	#9
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	I'd get the bigger tip. I installed a Corsa catback on my cousins car last year and this year done headers. The thing sounds PISSED @ WOT!! But quiet at idle. Here are some vids. http://youtu.be/WiLOvs_mP1o http://youtu.be/Bj_UVQ3ZXDQ Hope it helps. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-25-2013, 06:32 AM	#14
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	To me you cant go wrong with Corsa or Flowmaster. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

08-23-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	I wouldn't add an axleback to a catback either.....as it stands right now you can sell that ARH catback and recoupe some cash. Probably enough to buy a more aggressive catback. If you want something rocking loud with headers look into MBRP or Stainless Works retro chambered or S-tube systems. The M6 Corsa system is pretty aggressive too with headers.

08-23-2013, 07:30 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	I am not 100% certain if the ARH system follows the stock routing closely enough to be able to pull that off. Litle88's suggestion to sell the cat back and replace it is probably the safest bet. Also, if a mean deep muscle car sound is what you are after then the ATAK is probably not what you want. The tone is not particularly deep.

08-23-2013, 07:45 PM	#5
Frankugnr Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 4	Thanks for all the input. So am I able to at least keep the headers and just replace the cat-back? I don't have the funds to completely redo it all.

08-23-2013, 08:02 PM	#7
Frankugnr Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 4	So is Corsa the best brand to go with? I was looking them up. Is the difference between 3.5 and 4 inch tips only for looks?

08-24-2013, 12:03 AM	#10
HypnotiqSS Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: sunbury, OH Posts: 148 View My Garage	I recommend flowmaster American thunder for the sound your looking for.

08-24-2013, 10:59 PM	#11
Frankugnr Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oakdale, CT Posts: 4	Having a hard time making a decision for cat back exhaust between Corsa, flowmaster American thunder and SLP loudmouth 2. Anyone have any reasons for or against. They all seem to sound good on YouTube videos. Looking for a mean muscle sound. Have heard the quality of stainless steel pipes on flowmaster aren't as good as corsa. Any reasoning would be helpful. Thanks

08-25-2013, 02:09 AM	#12
Ghost52 Drives: SW 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW North Posts: 76	I have LT Headers and the Loudmouth 2's and my car has more of a raspy sound than the deep sound I think you are looking for.

08-25-2013, 04:03 AM	#13
Dexter9522 Drives: SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Az Posts: 273	I had the loudmouth 1 on my magnum and it was very raspy. Probably too loud. If you scroll down a little more in this section apex posted up a compilation of exhaust sounds. It's pretty easy to find a few you tubes of any setup you want.