Exhaust oppinions - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cblades · 09-01-2017, 09:21 AM

I know this question has been asked probably 1000 times but I would like your thoughts on which exhaust system works the best for a 2010 camaro SS LS3 with 23,000 miles. I just bought the car yesterday after dreaming since I was 6 years old of owning a camaro. Anyway, I want a loud, aggressive sound but I absolutely do not want to suffer a performance loss. I talked to some guys at a few exhaust shops and they mentioned some systems may cause a loss of bottom end power. Thanks in advance!

gen5dewy · 09-01-2017, 09:24 AM

I've had no issues with the Borla Atak Cat Back. I'd also recommend a Roto Fab CAI. Works great and woke my car up a bit!

Welker2 · 09-01-2017, 09:35 AM

There are a lot of good exhaust systems out there that will give you what you are looking for performance and sound wise, it mostly comes down to personal preference in regards to sound and what you are looking doing (full exhaust, CAT back, axle back, etc.). Personally, I went with the Flowmaster axle back system and really like it; it, along with the K&N CAI I add, gave it the sound I was looking for and may have even added a little performance wise.

As I and other's have said in other threads on this subject, IMO the best thing to do is to look up and get with your local Camaro club and check out some of the setups on their Camaros. Not only will you get a good idea of how various setups sound, they will be able to answer your performance questions as well.

14Black1LESS · 09-01-2017, 09:37 AM

The guys at that shop don't know what they are talking about. A freer flowing exhaust does not lose bottom end power. It will wake the car up a little bit and you really need a better exhaust system, over the factory, if you plan on modding your car. I went with Stainless Works chambered exhaust and long tube headers. It is the perfect sound for the car IMO and it is really loud at WOT. Gives it an old school muscle car sound.

cblades · 09-01-2017, 10:18 AM

What are your thoughts on JBA competition exhaust? I am thinking about that as its fairly inexpensive and seems to have a loud, aggressive sound. This car is not a daily driver but a garage, fair weather car.

frankwjr · 09-01-2017, 11:13 AM

mods in sig..turn up the volume!

good luck!

Grey2ss · 09-01-2017, 11:50 AM

I also have the Borla Atak Cat Back and very happy with it. Gives you sound like an old muscle car

Cyrus · 09-01-2017, 01:55 PM

I have the same year and model as you. This is the exhaust I have and it sounds great.

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...7487.htm#video

pyroguy · 09-01-2017, 02:02 PM

Long tube headers and a tune! You won't be disappointed, but if you still want more sound it's easy to add from there.

acammer · 09-01-2017, 02:04 PM

You need to evaluate your ultimate exhaust goals, as you need to start your plan from the header back. If you're going to headers and high-flow/no cats, that will dramatically change what you do with the cat-back. The factory cats are a significant restriction, and also significantly muffle the exhaust. If you're keeping everything stock back through the cats, then you will probably want a very aggressive setup. If you're going headers and high-flow/no cats then you might find that some of those "aggressive" setups are more than you want for noise.

The poster above had the right idea, get out with your local car crowd and/or Camaro club to listen to a bunch of different cars. That'll help you make some decisions on what you want to do.

Cenafan85 · 09-01-2017, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cblades

I know this question has been asked probably 1000 times but I would like your thoughts on which exhaust system works the best for a 2010 camaro SS LS3 with 23,000 miles. I just bought the car yesterday after dreaming since I was 6 years old of owning a camaro. Anyway, I want a loud, aggressive sound but I absolutely do not want to suffer a performance loss. I talked to some guys at a few exhaust shops and they mentioned some systems may cause a loss of bottom end power. Thanks in advance!

Here's a bunch you can listen to http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21289

Iron Lung Jimmy · 09-01-2017, 06:01 PM

Just putting high flow cats in the stock system sounds very, very good. And, unlike cat back systems, you gain noticeable power.

Blazer098 · 09-01-2017, 06:23 PM

Headers and noweeds cutouts was the best choice I ever made. Quiet in the morning when I leave for work but louder than you could ever ask for when you want. Sounds even better after a cam swap!

Gunmetal Speedster · 09-01-2017, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14Black1LESS

The guys at that shop don't know what they are talking about. A freer flowing exhaust does not lose bottom end power. It will wake the car up a little bit and you really need a better exhaust system, over the factory, if you plan on modding your car. I went with Stainless Works chambered exhaust and long tube headers. It is the perfect sound for the car IMO and it is really loud at WOT. Gives it an old school muscle car sound.

This. +1 on the retro catback. Sounds amazing!

09-01-2017, 09:21 AM	#1
cblades Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	Exhaust oppinions I know this question has been asked probably 1000 times but I would like your thoughts on which exhaust system works the best for a 2010 camaro SS LS3 with 23,000 miles. I just bought the car yesterday after dreaming since I was 6 years old of owning a camaro. Anyway, I want a loud, aggressive sound but I absolutely do not want to suffer a performance loss. I talked to some guys at a few exhaust shops and they mentioned some systems may cause a loss of bottom end power. Thanks in advance!

09-01-2017, 09:24 AM	#2
gen5dewy Drives: 2015 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 163	I've had no issues with the Borla Atak Cat Back. I'd also recommend a Roto Fab CAI. Works great and woke my car up a bit! __________________ 2015 2SS RS Roto-Fab Intake Borla Atak Cat back Drive fast on empty roads with nothing in mind except falling in love and not getting arrested https://www.instagram.com/gen5dewy/

09-01-2017, 09:35 AM	#3
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	There are a lot of good exhaust systems out there that will give you what you are looking for performance and sound wise, it mostly comes down to personal preference in regards to sound and what you are looking doing (full exhaust, CAT back, axle back, etc.). Personally, I went with the Flowmaster axle back system and really like it; it, along with the K&N CAI I add, gave it the sound I was looking for and may have even added a little performance wise. As I and other's have said in other threads on this subject, IMO the best thing to do is to look up and get with your local Camaro club and check out some of the setups on their Camaros. Not only will you get a good idea of how various setups sound, they will be able to answer your performance questions as well. __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 09-01-2017 at 02:07 PM.

09-01-2017, 09:37 AM	#4
14Black1LESS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 698	The guys at that shop don't know what they are talking about. A freer flowing exhaust does not lose bottom end power. It will wake the car up a little bit and you really need a better exhaust system, over the factory, if you plan on modding your car. I went with Stainless Works chambered exhaust and long tube headers. It is the perfect sound for the car IMO and it is really loud at WOT. Gives it an old school muscle car sound. __________________

09-01-2017, 11:50 AM	#7
Grey2ss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 105	I also have the Borla Atak Cat Back and very happy with it. Gives you sound like an old muscle car Last edited by Grey2ss; 09-01-2017 at 12:21 PM.

09-01-2017, 10:18 AM	#5
cblades Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 80	What are your thoughts on JBA competition exhaust? I am thinking about that as its fairly inexpensive and seems to have a loud, aggressive sound. This car is not a daily driver but a garage, fair weather car.

09-01-2017, 01:55 PM	#8
Cyrus Drives: 50th 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa Valley, Ontario Posts: 321 View My Garage	I have the same year and model as you. This is the exhaust I have and it sounds great. http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...7487.htm#video

09-01-2017, 02:02 PM	#9
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Long tube headers and a tune! You won't be disappointed, but if you still want more sound it's easy to add from there. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

09-01-2017, 02:04 PM	#10
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	You need to evaluate your ultimate exhaust goals, as you need to start your plan from the header back. If you're going to headers and high-flow/no cats, that will dramatically change what you do with the cat-back. The factory cats are a significant restriction, and also significantly muffle the exhaust. If you're keeping everything stock back through the cats, then you will probably want a very aggressive setup. If you're going headers and high-flow/no cats then you might find that some of those "aggressive" setups are more than you want for noise. The poster above had the right idea, get out with your local car crowd and/or Camaro club to listen to a bunch of different cars. That'll help you make some decisions on what you want to do. __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

09-01-2017, 06:01 PM	#12
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,449	Just putting high flow cats in the stock system sounds very, very good. And, unlike cat back systems, you gain noticeable power.

09-01-2017, 06:23 PM	#13
Blazer098 Drives: 2015 Summit White SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 357 View My Garage	Headers and noweeds cutouts was the best choice I ever made. Quiet in the morning when I leave for work but louder than you could ever ask for when you want. Sounds even better after a cam swap! __________________ Full Bolt-Ons w/ Nightfury Cam (471rwhp)