Which cat-back is better?
Welp in regard to LS1's CAT backs do not gain all that much 5-10 hp to the wheel is what I have seen. So its more of a Sound Producing, Appearance mod. Now you can do it cheap or spend the nut.
I had a Corsa on my LT1 camaro with fully polished tips, which they dont even offer my style any more I found out. I kept the exhaust when the car was parted out so I will reuse.
The interior sound is awesome, because you can bearly hear it under 2k. This is with out CATS and with LT headers on a 383. When I swap mine over to the LS1, I will cut to fit, put high flow cats to give it nice sound but not be rediculous.
Borla is another good unit. I like it alot.
Now both are pricey, so If I was going mid range, I would pic Magnaflow.
I had a Corsa on my LT1 camaro with fully polished tips, which they dont even offer my style any more I found out. I kept the exhaust when the car was parted out so I will reuse.
The interior sound is awesome, because you can bearly hear it under 2k. This is with out CATS and with LT headers on a 383. When I swap mine over to the LS1, I will cut to fit, put high flow cats to give it nice sound but not be rediculous.
Borla is another good unit. I like it alot.
Now both are pricey, so If I was going mid range, I would pic Magnaflow.
Flowmaster= waste of money , flows like crap , hurts more than helps
Magnaflow= great price, stainless, good sound not to loud
Corsa=$$, great sound w/cats raspy w/o cats. beatiful tips
Borla= $$ but adjustable and can put an electric cutout on the plate side
SLP=cheap if found used, sounds good with or w/o cats
if your going ORY setup id go magnaflow or slp
w/ cats magnaflow or corsa
Magnaflow= great price, stainless, good sound not to loud
Corsa=$$, great sound w/cats raspy w/o cats. beatiful tips
Borla= $$ but adjustable and can put an electric cutout on the plate side
SLP=cheap if found used, sounds good with or w/o cats
if your going ORY setup id go magnaflow or slp
w/ cats magnaflow or corsa
I like my Borla but keep in mind if you run it without Cats and have LT'S it get's very loud and raspy(CERTAIN RPM RANGE). Run it with cats and you would be very happy with it. Yes it cost more but will last forever!!
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Originally Posted by badpewter-z
if your going ORY setup id go magnaflow or slp
Originally Posted by JohnnyC
You would go with the SLP with ORY and LT's? It's all a matter of opinion, of course, but that setup IMO is ugly, loud, obnoxious, raspy, and unrefined. Nearly everyone that I know that has gone that route has eventually changed their setup to something quieter and cleaner sounding. This has been argued many times on this site, but it always seemed like the majority of people agreed that ORY, LT's and SLP = headaches.
i run a dual/dual , ory LT's and love it ,quiet , no rasp or drone, draws no attention and if i want loud just open the cutout
now a loudmouth, yea it'd sound absolutly terrible
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Originally Posted by badpewter-z
i think you have it confuse dwith a LOUDMOUTH not the slp dual/dual which i was refering to. should have been more specficic i guess.
We both agree then, and it's probably good that we cleared that up so the guy doesn't get confused and buy the wrong cat-back (don't wanna see the poor guy get pulled over by the rasp police).Summary: LT's + ORY + SLP LM = Loud, raspy
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I've got the SLP dual/dual with Hooker LTs and ORY. I then cut off the ugly dual tips and replaced them with Corsa knockoffs that I bought for $95 new from ebay. I got the exhaust used and shipped to me for around $250.
I really like the sound of this exhaust. The car is not obnoxiously loud and has a nice sound from behind in regular driving. It screams at WOT.
Like stated previously, you can't go wrong with Magnaflow, Hooker, Corsa, Borla or SLP. It's personal preference, price and appearance. Just avoid the Flowmaster due to it's bad flow characteristics.
I really like the sound of this exhaust. The car is not obnoxiously loud and has a nice sound from behind in regular driving. It screams at WOT.
Like stated previously, you can't go wrong with Magnaflow, Hooker, Corsa, Borla or SLP. It's personal preference, price and appearance. Just avoid the Flowmaster due to it's bad flow characteristics.
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Every Camaro Fan has Their Taste IN sound .. But I am going stright out & Say that LM sounds LIke A$$.. & Noise from inside Just sucks..It only sounds good From an IDLE stance.. If your Hillbilly enough to want it then go for it the $$$ is Nice.. As for My Quote on helping you Pick one.. I would Either go with the GMMG,MuffLex,, Or if you want something with Alittle Less Bark. Yet More Bite on a High Note.. I would Go with Corsa Or Hooker.. They Both Scream