Corsa Extreme (non NPP) vs AWE Touring Full Build

gcrusco · 03-13-2026, 07:18 PM

Hi All,

I have a 2018 Camaro Zl1 1LE with a built motor (heads, Cam, pistons etc) with ARH Long System (headers and Midpipes) with Pre NPP Corsa Extreme Axleback

It's come time to try and quiet the car down a bit as its no longer track only car.

I have purchased an AWE touring axle back to replace the Corsa Extreme.

Is the AWE touring any quieter? or is my only hope to go New NPP Corsa Axleback??

*Joshinator99* · 03-13-2026, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gcrusco

Hi All,

I have a 2018 Camaro Zl1 1LE with a built motor (heads, Cam, pistons etc) with ARH Long System (headers and Midpipes) with Pre NPP Corsa Extreme Axleback

It's come time to try and quiet the car down a bit as its no longer track only car.

I have purchased an AWE touring axle back to replace the Corsa Extreme.

Is the AWE touring any quieter? or is my only hope to go New NPP Corsa Axleback??

I doubt the AWE Touring is any quieter than the Corsa. The AWE is awesome and I own it as well. But it’s NOT quiet, especially with headers. The AWE is great at making sure there is no drone. It’s just not quiet doing it lol

beowulf556 · 03-13-2026, 07:32 PM

We need a sound clip!

*Joshinator99* · 03-13-2026, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by beowulf556

We need a sound clip!

Best I got lol. This is 2” primary headers, AWE Touring Resonated catback. And that’s it.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWqvJKZP9YhxUMzQ8

arpad_m · 03-13-2026, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Best I got lol. This is 2” primary headers, AWE Touring Resonated catback. And that’s it.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWqvJKZP9YhxUMzQ8

Haha, that's the "I can hear you coming home from a mile away" kind of quiet

beowulf556 · 03-13-2026, 10:24 PM

Sounds great and nice pass!

Smokin19 · 03-14-2026, 06:29 AM

I had the AWE touring axleback on my Camaro and ended up taking it off and putting the stock NPP back on. It was so loud I put Killmat sound deadening thru out the back seat and trunk but, was still too loud for my build. If you have a built engine with headers you might want an NPP exhaust. Everyone has different ears for sound tolerance.

ZLRob · 03-14-2026, 07:37 AM

Try the Stainless Works Legend exhaust. I heard good things about it and it's NPP. It seems to quiet things down considerably when switching between valves open and closed modes.

Dynamical · 03-14-2026, 07:46 AM

What did you say? I can't hear you. I had the Corsa Xtreme on but it was too quiet, so I put the AWE track back on.

*Joshinator99* · 03-14-2026, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Haha, that's the "I can hear you coming home from a mile away" kind of quiet

Quote:

Originally Posted by beowulf556

Sounds great and nice pass!

KingLT1 · 03-15-2026, 08:52 AM

Corsa also makes a "Sport" Non NPP muffler which is quieter than the "Extreme".

vince3 · 03-16-2026, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

Corsa also makes a "Sport" Non NPP muffler which is quieter than the "Extreme".

I would love to hear the Corsa sports. I hate the sound of the extremes and have searched for videos of a 6th gen with the sports with no luck.

FlukeSS · 03-16-2026, 09:34 AM

Really the stock suitcase axle-back is the only way to quiet the monster down.

FlukeSS · 03-16-2026, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Best I got lol. This is 2” primary headers, AWE Touring Resonated catback. And that’s it.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AWqvJKZP9YhxUMzQ8

I want one of those...

My car is all bark no bite.

03-13-2026, 07:18 PM	#1
gcrusco Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 116	Corsa Extreme (non NPP) vs AWE Touring Full Build Hi All, I have a 2018 Camaro Zl1 1LE with a built motor (heads, Cam, pistons etc) with ARH Long System (headers and Midpipes) with Pre NPP Corsa Extreme Axleback It's come time to try and quiet the car down a bit as its no longer track only car. I have purchased an AWE touring axle back to replace the Corsa Extreme. Is the AWE touring any quieter? or is my only hope to go New NPP Corsa Axleback??

03-13-2026, 07:32 PM	#3
beowulf556 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 449	We need a sound clip! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Stainless Works Headers & X pipe \| Redline Axleback \| E85 \| Rotofab \| Soler Ported TB \| LT2 Manifold

03-13-2026, 10:24 PM	#6
beowulf556 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 449	Sounds great and nice pass! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Stainless Works Headers & X pipe \| Redline Axleback \| E85 \| Rotofab \| Soler Ported TB \| LT2 Manifold

03-14-2026, 06:29 AM	#7
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,718	I had the AWE touring axleback on my Camaro and ended up taking it off and putting the stock NPP back on. It was so loud I put Killmat sound deadening thru out the back seat and trunk but, was still too loud for my build. If you have a built engine with headers you might want an NPP exhaust. Everyone has different ears for sound tolerance. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

03-14-2026, 07:37 AM	#8
ZLRob Super Stock Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Concordia Posts: 971	Try the Stainless Works Legend exhaust. I heard good things about it and it's NPP. It seems to quiet things down considerably when switching between valves open and closed modes. __________________ 2017 Red Hot ZL1 A10 - Apex ARC-8's, 305/ 325 PS4's, DSX 9.06 12% lower, Griptec OE upper, NGK HR7 Ruthenium plugs, Nostrum 25+ injectors, XDI Goliath HPFP, Katech dual in tank LPFP, Katech oil pump, LME tensioner, DOD delete, LT1 big fuel cam, Jokerz ported blower, MPI lid, GMS hood extractor bracket, Granatelli SS plug wires, Cordes LTR reservoir, DMS T-stat housing, 186* LS3 T-stat, Borla X pipe, Black Widow Angry Housewife/ Corsa NPP mufflers, BMR engine mounts, Banks iDash, Lithium Battery, AEM X- Series, HP Tuners, E85, 16.5 psi 758 HP/ 804 TQ

03-14-2026, 07:46 AM	#9
Dynamical Drives: 2022 Camaro LT1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: new england Posts: 627	What did you say? I can't hear you. I had the Corsa Xtreme on but it was too quiet, so I put the AWE track back on. __________________ *2022 Camaro LT1 A10 - Drag Pack/Corsa double X pipe/AWE track axleback -11.849@118.67MPH/1.798 60'*

03-15-2026, 08:52 AM	#11
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 7,633	Corsa also makes a "Sport" Non NPP muffler which is quieter than the "Extreme". __________________ 2016 NFG SS A8/Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel

03-16-2026, 09:34 AM	#13
FlukeSS Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Here Posts: 1,840	Really the stock suitcase axle-back is the only way to quiet the monster down. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS A10 \| Rebuilt by: CBI Street Cars \| 2" SE LT Headers \| 3" SE X-Pipe \| 3" MBRP Axle-Back \| Pri & Sec Cat Deletes \| Roto-Fab CAI \| LT2 Ported \| 95mm ZR1 TB \| LSA crankshaft conversion w/modified crank gear \| LS1 thrust bearing \| Gen V Hinson Plug Wire Set \| BTR 220 Stage I Cam \| ARP Rod Bolts \| Delphi Lifter set \| NGK LTR6IX-11 spark plug set \| DOD Delete \| VVT Limiter \| ECM, TCM & E85 \| Retuned by: Justin L. \| Dyno: 510 rwhp 472 rwtq \| Best 1/4 Time: 11.639

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