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MakeShift1LE · 03-18-2024, 08:33 PM

Pretty much what the title says.

I'm planning on buying LTH for my daily and wanted to know what headers/axle back system sounds good, and has minimal drone. At the moment I'm on a super mild setup and wanted something a bit more aggressive but not a full straight pipe; currently catted, x-pipe, and flowmaster mufflers.

I was looking at Speed Engineering 1-7/8th or some used ARH.

Fun note: I live in California

)))))
I need thoughts on tuning or hot smogs

RupertPupkin · 03-18-2024, 08:55 PM

Get out of the west coast armpit.

MSgt O · 03-19-2024, 09:46 AM

I have Kooks LT headers and green cats and GMPP mufflers, loud but not over the top and no drone. I also have a convertible and its a great set up for a daily. Definitely gets louder the more you get on it.

2010sgm · 03-19-2024, 11:29 AM

i have a smog connect in fontana ca
dm me...

Arogg · 03-19-2024, 12:36 PM

I would just add the headers to your current setup and go from there. Maybe you wont want to change it.. Headers just make whatever current exhaust you have..a little more spicy

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-19-2024, 12:41 PM

^^^ agreed with this. Plus the biggest thing will be get rid of the "dronemaster" mufflers you currently have, they are the worst. I did have them at one time. Went with the Corsa 3 inch ZL1 Sport catback. Very nice sounding, loud at WOT and absolutely zero drone!! Pricey, but worth every penny!!

ADVMax · 03-22-2024, 03:27 AM

Borla ATAK cat back.

d2cheer · 03-22-2024, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSgt O

I have Kooks LT headers and green cats and GMPP mufflers, loud but not over the top and no drone. I also have a convertible and its a great set up for a daily. Definitely gets louder the more you get on it.

My 2013 2SS has a Kooks setup when I bought it (lots of drone) not sure of the exactly what on it but the wife hates how it sounds so we will be looking to change it.

Leadsled · 03-22-2024, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2cheer

My 2013 2SS has a Kooks setup when I bought it (lots of drone) not sure of the exactly what on it but the wife hates how it sounds so we will be looking to change it.

I love my SOLO Performance axle back. Im running Kooks headers, Gutted Cats, Magnaflow 2.5 in/out center muffler. Sounds awesome and ZERO drone

its all about the SOLO Performance.. Ill swear buy it

pyroguy · 03-22-2024, 12:08 PM

+1 for Solo Performance!!! I have been running their Mach XL catback for almost 9 years now and I LOVE it!! With or without long tube headers and cammed it has all sounded great and it doesn't drone.

0stones0 · 03-22-2024, 01:21 PM

Another vote for the droneless catback Corsa Sport. This is the 2.5 inch.

Here’s with headers…

myold88 · 03-24-2024, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leadsled

I love my SOLO Performance axle back. Im running Kooks headers, Gutted Cats, Magnaflow 2.5 in/out center muffler. Sounds awesome and ZERO drone

its all about the SOLO Performance.. Ill swear buy it

The only way to go. My Solo axle back exhaust on my stock '10SS L99 is
drone free at any RPM. That's the the first mod I did to my new Camaro
14 years ago. Plus there muffler delete so I have a great sound
without being excessive.

CamaroDreams76 · 03-24-2024, 03:13 PM

Longtubes with factory NPP

TheBrightSide · 03-25-2024, 07:38 AM

As someone mentioned, you can probably get rid of the Flowmaster mufflers. Those are metal chambered, with no fiberglass; and in my experience, straight-through mufflers that are quality fiberglass packed, sound a bit quieter and more refined, and will kill rasp and drone much more effectively.

As far as your setup, I think I find my setup loud, but only if the offroad connection pipes are installed. I've ran my fair share of 400 cell high flow cats (ceramic), which are the quietest and eliminate pretty much over 3/4 of the nasty fumes. You can go mid 300 cell HFC's, which are usually metallic, just like the more common 200 cell HFC's. However, those are the ones that will sound louder and definitely much closer to being catless. Mind your exhaust flow and decide what kind of volume and power/torque you might kill off (may be negligible).

The only thing I would personally add, if I kept my offroad pipes on, would be to probably at least get at least 14-16" (overall length) resonators/glasspacks welded into the mid pipes, basically like the ones that come on the factory LS3 mid pipes. A really great alternative (and popular one), would be the Magnaflow x-pipe muffler (I forget the part number), which has been a really popular V8 muscle car exhaust mod for ages. You ideally would go with any dual inlet/outlet muffler (that matches your exhaust piping diameter), but ofc as mentioned, the straight-through, fiberglass-packed mufflers are always going to be the best flowing; this would probably be the best if you end up compromising for a quiet(er) car and still want to keep all the flow/power.

03-18-2024, 08:33 PM	#1
MakeShift1LE Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Full Mild Exhaust set-up with minimal drone? Pretty much what the title says. I'm planning on buying LTH for my daily and wanted to know what headers/axle back system sounds good, and has minimal drone. At the moment I'm on a super mild setup and wanted something a bit more aggressive but not a full straight pipe; currently catted, x-pipe, and flowmaster mufflers. I was looking at Speed Engineering 1-7/8th or some used ARH. Fun note: I live in California ))))) I need thoughts on tuning or hot smogs

03-18-2024, 08:55 PM	#2
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03-19-2024, 11:29 AM	#4
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03-19-2024, 12:36 PM	#5
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	I would just add the headers to your current setup and go from there. Maybe you wont want to change it.. Headers just make whatever current exhaust you have..a little more spicy __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

03-19-2024, 12:41 PM	#6
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	^^^ agreed with this. Plus the biggest thing will be get rid of the "dronemaster" mufflers you currently have, they are the worst. I did have them at one time. Went with the Corsa 3 inch ZL1 Sport catback. Very nice sounding, loud at WOT and absolutely zero drone!! Pricey, but worth every penny!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-19-2024, 09:46 AM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 660	I have Kooks LT headers and green cats and GMPP mufflers, loud but not over the top and no drone. I also have a convertible and its a great set up for a daily. Definitely gets louder the more you get on it.

03-22-2024, 03:27 AM	#7
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Borla ATAK cat back. Attached Images

03-22-2024, 12:08 PM	#10
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	+1 for Solo Performance!!! I have been running their Mach XL catback for almost 9 years now and I LOVE it!! With or without long tube headers and cammed it has all sounded great and it doesn't drone. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

03-24-2024, 03:13 PM	#13
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	Longtubes with factory NPP __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

03-25-2024, 07:38 AM	#14
TheBrightSide Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS coupe (MT) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Sacramento, CA - USA Posts: 44	As someone mentioned, you can probably get rid of the Flowmaster mufflers. Those are metal chambered, with no fiberglass; and in my experience, straight-through mufflers that are quality fiberglass packed, sound a bit quieter and more refined, and will kill rasp and drone much more effectively. As far as your setup, I think I find my setup loud, but only if the offroad connection pipes are installed. I've ran my fair share of 400 cell high flow cats (ceramic), which are the quietest and eliminate pretty much over 3/4 of the nasty fumes. You can go mid 300 cell HFC's, which are usually metallic, just like the more common 200 cell HFC's. However, those are the ones that will sound louder and definitely much closer to being catless. Mind your exhaust flow and decide what kind of volume and power/torque you might kill off (may be negligible). The only thing I would personally add, if I kept my offroad pipes on, would be to probably at least get at least 14-16" (overall length) resonators/glasspacks welded into the mid pipes, basically like the ones that come on the factory LS3 mid pipes. A really great alternative (and popular one), would be the Magnaflow x-pipe muffler (I forget the part number), which has been a really popular V8 muscle car exhaust mod for ages. You ideally would go with any dual inlet/outlet muffler (that matches your exhaust piping diameter), but ofc as mentioned, the straight-through, fiberglass-packed mufflers are always going to be the best flowing; this would probably be the best if you end up compromising for a quiet(er) car and still want to keep all the flow/power.