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boss281 · 09-14-2015, 09:00 PM

My wife bought a nice 2015 RS V6 and is complaining about the lack of exhaust sound. I know Mustangs inside and out, but haven't worked on Camaros except in my youth on a '71 and '82.

There are a lot of threads for folks trying to find nice deep tone and no drone or rasp. My guess is one kit isn't enough, although I'm tempted to try the Corsa catback based on ONE video I've seen on YouTube.

What's the simplest approach that will have a decent sound at throttle but no drone. Drone is the enemy for us two older folks. Thanks in advance. Our driveway:

boss281 · 09-14-2015, 09:33 PM

Do you have this? How was the install? Can do in driveway or need lift?

yzark99 · 09-15-2015, 10:03 AM

I have the Solo cat-back. I had my dealer install it. Fantastic sounding like it should have come from the factory.

Sound clips in my mod journal below, post #36.

warren.spawn · 09-16-2015, 11:53 PM

Check out the MRT V2 system, quiet going down the road with no drone, but sounds real good when you get on it.

bpoole38 · 09-17-2015, 12:25 AM

I have the Corsa Catback and I am very pleased with the sound. No drone.

VTSummit · 09-17-2015, 09:41 AM

I run the Borla axle back, no other exhaust mods. I get compliments all the time on the sound. It took a couple weeks before it sounded the way it does now- at first it didn't seem different but now it sounds great.

dmginc · 09-17-2015, 10:31 AM

I like my exhaust, i have a resonated x-pipe (Magnaflow part# 11386) and a muffler delete. gets a lot of compliments and has no drone.

dmginc · 09-17-2015, 10:55 AM

hearing your exhaust is not drone. drone will make you feel like your head is going to explode. the resonated x-pipe is known to cure drone which is why so many people with the mrt mufflers end up adding them.

boss281 · 09-17-2015, 01:11 PM

I really appreciate the feedback folks. Again, I'm just looking for one package and the Solo kit, Corsa cat back and Borla axle back. I'm not looking for custom cutting if possible (I assume these packages and others just bolt in) as I want to do this on stands in the garage.

Thanks again. more comments welcome if you have them!

dmginc · 09-17-2015, 02:42 PM

yea a cat back is the only simple bot-on option. axle backs require cutting.

tmaleck · 09-17-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by boss281

I really appreciate the feedback folks. Again, I'm just looking for one package and the Solo kit, Corsa cat back and Borla axle back. I'm not looking for custom cutting if possible (I assume these packages and others just bolt in) as I want to do this on stands in the garage.

Thanks again. more comments welcome if you have them!

I haven't seen much comment on this, but I went with the Magnaflow 15353 cat back system. It has the resonator x-pipe and mufflers with single 4" chrome tips. At first glance it's stock looking, but no horrible suitcase mufflers. It gives the exhaust a presence at idle. You hear it start and get a nice low note, but it's not overpowering. Under hard acceleration, it reminds me of the of hot European V6's of the 80's & 90's.

At 75mph, you can still talk in a normal voice, but you definitely hear the exhaust note. I'm overall very happy with the setup, it's a bolt on and doesn't drone or sound raspy (at least to my ears).

I got a great deal on it with no tax and free shipping from one of the vendors here on Gen5.

JMHO,
Tim

Apex Motorsports · 09-18-2015, 09:05 AM

If you want a straight bolt on that will give you good sound and no drone then your best option is the Solo cat back in my opinion.

rgrmoreira13 · 09-18-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanjay Collins

The Solo cat-back would probably be your winner. It has a resonated x-pipe to remove rasp and j pipes to remove drone. And obviously an increase in volume.

I had this on my 1LS and yes it sounds amazing. I even took out the J pipes cause it kinda muffle the exhaust note. Yes there was some drone in 6th Gears going 70mph but my solution to that was to go faster. After 85mph there was no drone. And since it is a complete catback system it is worth it.

yzark99 · 09-19-2015, 11:31 PM

The Solo cat-back sounds even better with the Solo high-flow cats.

09-14-2015, 09:00 PM	#1
boss281 Drives: 2015 Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	2015 exhaust options - simpler approach? My wife bought a nice 2015 RS V6 and is complaining about the lack of exhaust sound. I know Mustangs inside and out, but haven't worked on Camaros except in my youth on a '71 and '82. There are a lot of threads for folks trying to find nice deep tone and no drone or rasp. My guess is one kit isn't enough, although I'm tempted to try the Corsa catback based on ONE video I've seen on YouTube. What's the simplest approach that will have a decent sound at throttle but no drone. Drone is the enemy for us two older folks. Thanks in advance. Our driveway:

09-17-2015, 12:25 AM	#5
bpoole38 voodoo Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mayfield Village, OH Posts: 71	I have the Corsa Catback and I am very pleased with the sound. No drone. __________________ Black 2LT/RS Auto Modifications: K&N Cold Air Intake (performance), Corsa Cat Back Exhaust (performance), VMAX Ported Throttle Body (performance), VMAX Black Ice-olator (performance), Elite Catch Can (long term performance), Blacked out Chevy Bowties and Badges (cosmetic), Oracle Concept LED side markers (cosmetic), Oracle Concept side mirrors with LEDs (cosmetic), Technostalgia LED Tail lights (cosmetic), Foose Legend wheels (cosmetic), 35% window tint (cosmetic), dirty (cosmetic)

09-17-2015, 09:41 AM	#6
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	I run the Borla axle back, no other exhaust mods. I get compliments all the time on the sound. It took a couple weeks before it sounded the way it does now- at first it didn't seem different but now it sounds great. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-17-2015, 10:31 AM	#7
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	I like my exhaust, i have a resonated x-pipe (Magnaflow part# 11386) and a muffler delete. gets a lot of compliments and has no drone. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

09-17-2015, 10:55 AM	#8
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	hearing your exhaust is not drone. drone will make you feel like your head is going to explode. the resonated x-pipe is known to cure drone which is why so many people with the mrt mufflers end up adding them. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

09-14-2015, 09:33 PM	#2
boss281 Drives: 2015 Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	Do you have this? How was the install? Can do in driveway or need lift?

09-15-2015, 10:03 AM	#3
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I have the Solo cat-back. I had my dealer install it. Fantastic sounding like it should have come from the factory. Sound clips in my mod journal below, post #36. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

09-16-2015, 11:53 PM	#4
warren.spawn Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1	Check out the MRT V2 system, quiet going down the road with no drone, but sounds real good when you get on it.

09-17-2015, 01:11 PM	#9
boss281 Drives: 2015 Camaro RS V6 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	I really appreciate the feedback folks. Again, I'm just looking for one package and the Solo kit, Corsa cat back and Borla axle back. I'm not looking for custom cutting if possible (I assume these packages and others just bolt in) as I want to do this on stands in the garage. Thanks again. more comments welcome if you have them!

09-17-2015, 02:42 PM	#10
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	yea a cat back is the only simple bot-on option. axle backs require cutting. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

09-18-2015, 09:05 AM	#12
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	If you want a straight bolt on that will give you good sound and no drone then your best option is the Solo cat back in my opinion.

09-19-2015, 11:31 PM	#14
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	The Solo cat-back sounds even better with the Solo high-flow cats. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .