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Angie11 · 03-03-2015, 02:00 PM

Just picked up a 2011 vert. It has a cat back Flowmaster system and the drone will melt your brain. Was going to try and add resonators before the mufflers, they say that will "fix" the problem. Anyone else tried this or have them and can comment on the sound?

1fastmf · 03-03-2015, 02:03 PM

Save your self a lot of frustration and ditch those things

GONIF · 03-03-2015, 02:05 PM

That is the Flowmaster sound . It is a love it or hate it thing. If you hate it ,dump it and get another cat back . Trying to fix it is not worth the time . J pipes will kill all drone .

Ice992 · 03-03-2015, 02:06 PM

Personally I'd get a different exhaust. I'm over the whole "Flowmaster" sound at this point in life.

As far as Drone... you can knock it out entirely with a set of J-Pipes on most exhausts. (Flowmaster might not eliminate entirely... not sure). SOLO sells their exhausts with them. Corsa doesn't need J-Pipes.

mfarhan_amin · 03-03-2015, 02:13 PM

J Pipes is the only solution. I have flowmaster outlaw and I love it... with J Pipes Ofcourse

Taco Time · 03-03-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Angie11

Just picked up a 2011 vert. It has a cat back Flowmaster system and the drone will melt your brain. Was going to try and add resonators before the mufflers, they say that will "fix" the problem. Anyone else tried this or have them and can comment on the sound?

I'm guessing the car has the Outlaw catback? Does the car have headers? High flow cats?

If you like the sound of the exhaust then look into a resonated X pipe; that will take care of it.

If you don't like the sound then meet other people with different exhaust setups and find one you do like.

ST1LE · 03-03-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

That is the Flowmaster sound . It is a love it or hate it thing. If you hate it ,dump it and get another cat back . Trying to fix it is not worth the time . J pipes will kill all drone .

You do see the contradiction here right?

Mykechiz32 · 03-03-2015, 02:59 PM

Im new to this form, what is meant by "drone" an how far back on the exhaust can i go without jeopardize my factory warrenty,an if its to the cats is it worth the money to get a cat back system or save it an just get new mufflers, thanks for any info

Taco Time · 03-03-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mykechiz32

Im new to this form, what is meant by "drone" an how far back on the exhaust can i go without jeopardize my factory warrenty,an if its to the cats is it worth the money to get a cat back system or save it an just get new mufflers, thanks for any info

Drone is that thing your wife complains about when your exhaust is too loud at cruising speeds.

Talk to a builder about your warranty. Technically if your car has problems they have to prove they were caused by your aftermarket upgrades for them to void your warranty. Having said that, prepare to have no warranty for the areas of the car you mod.

black79ta · 03-03-2015, 06:12 PM

Put a cam, headers and hiflow cats..you won't notice any stinking drone...

GONIF · 03-05-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

You do see the contradiction here right?

YES ,I do . But what I think is a waste of time and money ,he may not .

strych9 · 03-05-2015, 12:33 PM

Flows rule! Cam it up and hammer down! I miss that sound:

TXST_GILLEY · 03-05-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

Flows rule! Cam it up and hammer down! I miss that sound:

Nasty!!

xk49 · 03-05-2015, 01:15 PM

I have the flow masters axle back with stock reso's. No drone. There's a difference between drone and "noise". I've had loud exhaust before on an SRT8 and it had drone, but the drone is only low RPM's at cruising speeds. You can eliminate the drone by just being on it all the time.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380493

03-03-2015, 02:00 PM	#1
Angie11 Drives: 2011 ss rs convertable Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WI Posts: 179	flowmaster drone Just picked up a 2011 vert. It has a cat back Flowmaster system and the drone will melt your brain. Was going to try and add resonators before the mufflers, they say that will "fix" the problem. Anyone else tried this or have them and can comment on the sound?

03-03-2015, 02:05 PM	#3
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	That is the Flowmaster sound . It is a love it or hate it thing. If you hate it ,dump it and get another cat back . Trying to fix it is not worth the time . J pipes will kill all drone . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

03-03-2015, 02:06 PM	#4
Ice992 Semper Fi Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 307	Personally I'd get a different exhaust. I'm over the whole "Flowmaster" sound at this point in life. As far as Drone... you can knock it out entirely with a set of J-Pipes on most exhausts. (Flowmaster might not eliminate entirely... not sure). SOLO sells their exhausts with them. Corsa doesn't need J-Pipes. __________________ -Daniel Ready to live life on your terms? -H-Town Camaro Club-

03-03-2015, 06:12 PM	#10
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	Put a cam, headers and hiflow cats..you won't notice any stinking drone... __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

03-05-2015, 12:33 PM	#12
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Flows rule! Cam it up and hammer down! I miss that sound: __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

03-03-2015, 02:03 PM	#2
1fastmf Drives: SBM G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	Save your self a lot of frustration and ditch those things

03-03-2015, 02:13 PM	#5
mfarhan_amin Drives: Camaro 2SS 2013 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Jeddah Saudi Arabia Posts: 149	J Pipes is the only solution. I have flowmaster outlaw and I love it... with J Pipes Ofcourse

03-03-2015, 02:59 PM	#8
Mykechiz32 Drives: 2014 Camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Posts: 27	Im new to this form, what is meant by "drone" an how far back on the exhaust can i go without jeopardize my factory warrenty,an if its to the cats is it worth the money to get a cat back system or save it an just get new mufflers, thanks for any info

03-05-2015, 01:15 PM	#14
xk49 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NH Posts: 306	I have the flow masters axle back with stock reso's. No drone. There's a difference between drone and "noise". I've had loud exhaust before on an SRT8 and it had drone, but the drone is only low RPM's at cruising speeds. You can eliminate the drone by just being on it all the time. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380493 __________________ Flowmaster Force II Axle back, Kooks LT's and Highflow Cats, Oracle Side Makers, BC Coilovers, E-Force Supercharger, Rotofab Intake, HexVents, ACS T4 Splitter/Rockers/Wind Deflectors, Aeroforce dual pod, Autometer boost/WB analog gauges, MRR M228 20x10 20x11 Nitto Invo 275/315's, CDC Sport Bar, Tuned by Slowhawk Performance.