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Mike413 · 12-01-2016, 11:50 AM

hey all, ive decided im going to be getting highflow cat downpipes. was wondering, whats the difference between the hooker downpipes and the solo? why are the solo so much more expensive?

KillboyPowerhead · 12-01-2016, 12:11 PM

Solo's down pipes include resonators whereas Hooker's and others' do not. The resonators help deepen the tone/reduce rasp so it all comes down to sound - performance differences are minute if any.

cubamvp · 12-01-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

Solo's down pipes include resonators whereas Hooker's and others' do not. The resonators help deepen the tone/reduce rasp so it all comes down to sound - performance differences are minute if any.

So if I have a magnaflow resonator x pipe will I be good with just the hookers ? Meaning for the sound . I have a v6. Thanks

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sspade · 12-01-2016, 03:15 PM

Interested in an answer to the last question as well... Have my xpipe on order and want to do downpipes as well. Wondering if I can get away with hookers without terrible drone.

TX12Camaro · 12-01-2016, 04:04 PM

I got my X-Pipe in today and am combining it with the MBRP Axle Back Exhaust. After listening to tons and tons of YouTube Videos, I felt like the MBRP had the best "lower-rumble" sound and hope that the addition of the Magnaflow will give it an even deeper sound.

KillboyPowerhead · 12-01-2016, 05:28 PM

Can't say from personal experience but from what I've read, if you were to keep your factory resonators (and no mufflers) then you may still get a bit of rasp even with the resonated X-pipe but only at high RPMs. Also from what I've read the resonated X-pipe tends to reduce drone so even with Hooker downpipes you should be fine as long as you have resonators/mufflers somewhere.

Personally I went with the resonated X-pipe and then went 2.5" pipe back, so got rid of the factory resonators and mufflers, and it sounds pretty good; a bit of drone but not much, and I still have the factory cats. I plan to go with Solo because I'd likely get a terrible raspy sound due to the lack of resonators/mufflers, and also the resonators will help deepen the tone which I prefer.

For those with an axle-back and resonated X-pipe you'd probably be fine with non-resonator downpipes.

Kenny Camaro · 12-01-2016, 05:38 PM

You guys should check into American Raceing Headers high flow cat down pipes, there $475. If your getting the magnaflow resonated x-pipe, you won't need the extra resonator on the Solo's, because you have it on the pipe. You guys should page one page back and read the ARH catless down pipes thread by BooSTedFOST. It has endless info on all kinds of exhaust setups with people that did different options and review there setups. Check it out. There some invaluable information there!

cal777flyer · 12-01-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

You guys should check into American Raceing Headers high flow cat down pipes, there $475. If your getting the magnaflow resonated x-pipe, you won't need the extra resonator on the Solo's, because you have it on the pipe. You guys should page one page back and read the ARH catless down pipes thread by BooSTedFOST. It has endless info on all kinds of exhaust setups with people that did different options and review there setups. Check it out. There some invaluable information there!

I second the recommendation for the ARH high flow cats. I just installed them and love them! I have the MF resonated X-pipe, I didn't delete the stock resonators, and I have the MRT v2 exhaust and I have very little drone. About the same drone as the MRT v2 exhaust before I installed the x-pipe. I have info, pictures, and videos in the following thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473898

Mike413 · 12-02-2016, 07:32 PM

thanks everyone!

Mike413 · 12-07-2016, 11:57 AM

how much power did you all gain with downpipes?

cal777flyer · 12-07-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike413

how much power did you all gain with downpipes?

My understating is somewhere between 20-25hp if it is your first modification from stock. Since this is not my first bolt on mod, I doubt I saw the full amount. However, it feels noticeably different. The butt dyno is very impressed!

Tmick5jr · 12-07-2016, 12:41 PM

if you buy the solos you dont need a resonated x pipe. they have no rasp to them from my experiences.

Mike413 · 12-08-2016, 04:47 PM

yeah its not my first bolt on haha its my last! and im not buying solos for $800 lol pretty sure my magnaflow catback uses an xpipe. it looks like one is on there at least. came with the car

12-01-2016, 11:50 AM	#1
Mike413 Drives: 2013 camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 114 View My Garage	downpipes hey all, ive decided im going to be getting highflow cat downpipes. was wondering, whats the difference between the hooker downpipes and the solo? why are the solo so much more expensive? __________________ Magnaflow cat back exhaust, ARH high flow cat downpipes, 80mm throttle body, K&N cold air intake, ported intake manifold with spacer, elite e2 catch can with clean side separator, overkill e85 flex fuel kit, overkill tune.

12-01-2016, 03:15 PM	#4
sspade Drives: 2015 Camaro LFX A6 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 675	Interested in an answer to the last question as well... Have my xpipe on order and want to do downpipes as well. Wondering if I can get away with hookers without terrible drone. __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI : Apex Air Scoop / WW Relocate Kit : JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer : Overkill 80mm Throttle Body : Overkill Tuned : MagnaFlow Cat-Back Exhaust : Elite Engineering Catch Can : ZL1 Strut Tower Brace : Custom Tunnel Brace : JPSS Caster Locks : JPSS 32mm Rear Sway Bar : JPSS Billet Radius Arm Bushings : Pegasus Solid Sub Frame Bushings : 1LE Brembo Conversion : B&M 70273 Trans Cooler

12-01-2016, 04:04 PM	#5
TX12Camaro Drives: 2022 Cheverolet Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 57	I got my X-Pipe in today and am combining it with the MBRP Axle Back Exhaust. After listening to tons and tons of YouTube Videos, I felt like the MBRP had the best "lower-rumble" sound and hope that the addition of the Magnaflow will give it an even deeper sound. __________________ Tx12Camaro 2022 Camaro V6 1LT RS

12-02-2016, 07:32 PM	#9
Mike413 Drives: 2013 camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 114 View My Garage	thanks everyone! __________________ Magnaflow cat back exhaust, ARH high flow cat downpipes, 80mm throttle body, K&N cold air intake, ported intake manifold with spacer, elite e2 catch can with clean side separator, overkill e85 flex fuel kit, overkill tune.

12-07-2016, 11:57 AM	#10
Mike413 Drives: 2013 camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 114 View My Garage	how much power did you all gain with downpipes? __________________ Magnaflow cat back exhaust, ARH high flow cat downpipes, 80mm throttle body, K&N cold air intake, ported intake manifold with spacer, elite e2 catch can with clean side separator, overkill e85 flex fuel kit, overkill tune.

12-01-2016, 12:11 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 988	Solo's down pipes include resonators whereas Hooker's and others' do not. The resonators help deepen the tone/reduce rasp so it all comes down to sound - performance differences are minute if any.

12-01-2016, 05:28 PM	#6
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 988	Can't say from personal experience but from what I've read, if you were to keep your factory resonators (and no mufflers) then you may still get a bit of rasp even with the resonated X-pipe but only at high RPMs. Also from what I've read the resonated X-pipe tends to reduce drone so even with Hooker downpipes you should be fine as long as you have resonators/mufflers somewhere. Personally I went with the resonated X-pipe and then went 2.5" pipe back, so got rid of the factory resonators and mufflers, and it sounds pretty good; a bit of drone but not much, and I still have the factory cats. I plan to go with Solo because I'd likely get a terrible raspy sound due to the lack of resonators/mufflers, and also the resonators will help deepen the tone which I prefer. For those with an axle-back and resonated X-pipe you'd probably be fine with non-resonator downpipes.

12-01-2016, 05:38 PM	#7
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	You guys should check into American Raceing Headers high flow cat down pipes, there $475. If your getting the magnaflow resonated x-pipe, you won't need the extra resonator on the Solo's, because you have it on the pipe. You guys should page one page back and read the ARH catless down pipes thread by BooSTedFOST. It has endless info on all kinds of exhaust setups with people that did different options and review there setups. Check it out. There some invaluable information there!

12-07-2016, 12:41 PM	#12
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	if you buy the solos you dont need a resonated x pipe. they have no rasp to them from my experiences.

12-08-2016, 04:47 PM	#13
Mike413 Drives: 2013 camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 114 View My Garage	yeah its not my first bolt on haha its my last! and im not buying solos for $800 lol pretty sure my magnaflow catback uses an xpipe. it looks like one is on there at least. came with the car __________________ Magnaflow cat back exhaust, ARH high flow cat downpipes, 80mm throttle body, K&N cold air intake, ported intake manifold with spacer, elite e2 catch can with clean side separator, overkill e85 flex fuel kit, overkill tune.