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Orange Crush 1LE · 07-26-2013, 09:24 PM

I'm looking at the American Racing 1 7/8" Primaries With 3" Merge Collectors, 3" X-Pipe (With Cats) Includes Mufflers With Polished Stainless Steel Tips. The alternative is to buy everything but the mufflers, and add the Corsa axle-back system. Price is about the same, either way.

Anyone own or hear this complete system? Main thing I'm trying to avoid is drone or excessive sound levels, which is why I was leaning towards the Corsa axle-back system. The shop doing the work, which is a top shop that I trust, says that the American Racing complete system with mufflers doesn't drone, and it's not overly loud. Of course any exhaust on a long-tube header is going to be loud, which I like. I'm just trying to avoid excessively loud systems, but I don't mind a nice healthy muscle car sound!

Feedback is appreciated.

Todd

SSMickey · 07-26-2013, 09:29 PM

It's not to loud at all. As a nice deep throuty rumble. It can get loud when you get on it, but I'm not sure how it would compare to Corsa though. There is absolutely no drone in my car. I cruise at 2100 rpm doing 75-80. You can also PM "SSDan" he has the same exhaust.

meSSohappy · 07-26-2013, 09:30 PM

I just bought this exact system form ARH and will have it installed next week...I will keep you posted. The guy who hooked me up says it doesnt drone and is not overly loud....I trust him as I got it for my vert.

Orange Crush 1LE · 07-27-2013, 01:47 AM

Ok, encouraging so far. Mickey, I PM'd SSDan. meSSo, keep me posted! My install won't happen for a month, shop is booked up.

62nalide · 07-27-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

I'm looking at the American Racing 1 7/8" Primaries With 3" Merge Collectors, 3" X-Pipe (With Cats) Includes Mufflers With Polished Stainless Steel Tips. The alternative is to buy everything but the mufflers, and add the Corsa axle-back system. Price is about the same, either way.

Anyone own or hear this complete system? Main thing I'm trying to avoid is drone or excessive sound levels, which is why I was leaning towards the Corsa axle-back system. The shop doing the work, which is a top shop that I trust, says that the American Racing complete system with mufflers doesn't drone, and it's not overly loud. Of course any exhaust on a long-tube header is going to be loud, which I like. I'm just trying to avoid excessively loud systems, but I don't mind a nice healthy muscle car sound!

Feedback is appreciated.

Todd

Where and who sells Corsa axle backs????? Must KNOW!!!!!

axis · 07-27-2013, 03:42 AM

Apparently you haven't looked in the exhaust compilation sticky. The are two complete ARH exhaust system links. There are a couple of Corsa vids with LT's, just not ARH. The header company makes little difference, as long as they're LT's.

POWERFREAK · 07-27-2013, 05:35 AM

If you dont want drone, get the complete ARH system. It's not loud at all until you drop the hammer, then it wakes up very nicely.

MrGs SS · 07-27-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 62nalide

Where and who sells Corsa axle backs????? Must KNOW!!!!!

I got mine from Maryland Speed, nice folks. I have Pfadt LT headers, the car roars at WOT, quiet at cruising speed and NO drone.

nyrfan · 07-27-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrGs SS

I got mine from Maryland Speed, nice folks. I have Pfadt LT headers, the car roars at WOT, quiet at cruising speed and NO drone.

Your signature say you have a cat back, not an axle back. Which do you have?

I am not aware of Corsa making an axle back for the Camaro.

Bottom Dweller · 07-27-2013, 09:08 AM

I have the ARH complete system you want but without the cats. Like someone else said, nice sound, no drone, not to loud until you get on it. It truly comes alive and sounds like a beast when your wide open. Great fitment and simple to install. It took two of us roughly 45min to install. Super Product!!

meSSohappy · 07-27-2013, 09:52 AM

45 min.....thats awesome. Chevy dealer quoted me 6 hrs !!!!

Synner · 07-27-2013, 11:22 AM

Its not loud but I don't have videos and I'm on the wrong continent to get one. No drone either.

H8S FORD · 07-28-2013, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crush 1LE

The shop doing the work, which is a top shop that I trust...

In SJ, are you going to see Mike at TPS for the work to be done? He does phenomenal work! I make the 3.5 hour trip each way for him. Haven't had any performance work done to my SS yet (just bought it Tuesday), but he is the only guy that touched my C6.

Good luck!
Dave

TriGun · 07-28-2013, 05:26 AM

I had ARH complete system with no cats. This is the link for my car on dyno.

When cruising it has a nice deep sound without any drones. But it is too loud for my taste when you step on it. This is why I replaced it with dynatech headers and stock cat back with no cats.

You cannot judge the exhaust tone or loudness until you hear it by your own ears.

07-26-2013, 09:24 PM	#1
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	American Racing Headers - complete exhaust w/mufflers I'm looking at the American Racing 1 7/8" Primaries With 3" Merge Collectors, 3" X-Pipe (With Cats) Includes Mufflers With Polished Stainless Steel Tips. The alternative is to buy everything but the mufflers, and add the Corsa axle-back system. Price is about the same, either way. Anyone own or hear this complete system? Main thing I'm trying to avoid is drone or excessive sound levels, which is why I was leaning towards the Corsa axle-back system. The shop doing the work, which is a top shop that I trust, says that the American Racing complete system with mufflers doesn't drone, and it's not overly loud. Of course any exhaust on a long-tube header is going to be loud, which I like. I'm just trying to avoid excessively loud systems, but I don't mind a nice healthy muscle car sound! Feedback is appreciated. Todd __________________ Sold but not forgotten! Pedders Supercar Coilovers, 32mm rear sway bar,bushings; APR wing and splitter Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086

07-26-2013, 09:29 PM	#2
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	It's not to loud at all. As a nice deep throuty rumble. It can get loud when you get on it, but I'm not sure how it would compare to Corsa though. There is absolutely no drone in my car. I cruise at 2100 rpm doing 75-80. You can also PM "SSDan" he has the same exhaust. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

07-26-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	I just bought this exact system form ARH and will have it installed next week...I will keep you posted. The guy who hooked me up says it doesnt drone and is not overly loud....I trust him as I got it for my vert. __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

07-27-2013, 01:47 AM	#4
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	Ok, encouraging so far. Mickey, I PM'd SSDan. meSSo, keep me posted! My install won't happen for a month, shop is booked up. __________________ Sold but not forgotten! Pedders Supercar Coilovers, 32mm rear sway bar,bushings; APR wing and splitter Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086

07-27-2013, 03:42 AM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Apparently you haven't looked in the exhaust compilation sticky. The are two complete ARH exhaust system links. There are a couple of Corsa vids with LT's, just not ARH. The header company makes little difference, as long as they're LT's. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

07-27-2013, 05:35 AM	#7
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	If you dont want drone, get the complete ARH system. It's not loud at all until you drop the hammer, then it wakes up very nicely. __________________ NY5thgen.com

07-27-2013, 09:08 AM	#10
Bottom Dweller Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 87	I have the ARH complete system you want but without the cats. Like someone else said, nice sound, no drone, not to loud until you get on it. It truly comes alive and sounds like a beast when your wide open. Great fitment and simple to install. It took two of us roughly 45min to install. Super Product!!

07-27-2013, 09:52 AM	#11
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	45 min.....thats awesome. Chevy dealer quoted me 6 hrs !!!! __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

07-27-2013, 11:22 AM	#12
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Its not loud but I don't have videos and I'm on the wrong continent to get one. No drone either.